Friday, May 17, 2013

A lovely week - not much studio time!

This is a card I made for my grandson's teacher who unfortunately has to leave 3 weeks shy of the end of the school year.  She is due to have a baby in June and has had to move to a different state for other reasons,  Not my best effort - but this is the image I had in my head and I knew I had to confront my nemesis - water color.  LOL  The tiny bird in the transparent egg is the new baby and the other small bird is her other young son.  It did come out resembling what was in my head and I did learn something.  My first effort was discarded because I once again tried to "draw" with the paint which is not possible with watercolor.  So I went with a looser approach and this was the outcome.  Hope she likes it - there is a gift inside the card as well.  The writing says "wherever you build your nest is home"  This will have to be my entry this week for Paint Party Friday (here) hosted by the gracious and talented Eva and Kristin.  Head over there to see the smorgasbord of art work - no calories!  Have a blessed and art filled day.
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31 comments:

  1. Valerie-JaelMay 17, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    Pretty piece! Valerie

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    1. bellefrogworksMay 18, 2013 at 5:36 PM

      Thanks Valerie - I think doing cards with watercolors will improve my skills without any pressure!

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    2. carol l mckennaMay 20, 2013 at 7:44 AM

      Oh so adorable ~ she will love it! Enjoy ^_^

      Thanks for visiting .

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    3. ViolaMay 28, 2013 at 1:19 AM

      What a lovely card! I'm quite sure she will like it! =)

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  2. NettyMay 17, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    aaah so cute. Happy PPF, Annette x

    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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  3. Linda KunsmanMay 17, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    oh I think this is such a very sweet card and your painting of it is beautiful-a very thoughtful card. Happy PPF!

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    1. bellefrogworksMay 18, 2013 at 5:37 PM

      A good way to practice with watercolors - thanks Linda

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  4. PaintingWriteMay 17, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Super cute. I agree with you on watercolour - not the easiest medium in the world. I am sure she will love it and the more so because you took the time to create something original.

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    1. bellefrogworksMay 19, 2013 at 4:48 PM

      Think I will do all my cards in watercolor from now on - gives me no stress practice! Thanks for stopping by

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  5. GigglesMay 17, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    Gina this is absolutely delightful!! Love it and she will too!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  6. Tracey FKMay 17, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    I am sure she will love it... and I think you handles the watercolours well... I love using them and really hope you use them more... xx

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  7. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAMay 17, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    I love the free spirit of your watercolor piece, so am sure your grandson's teacher will love it too. It would look marvelous framed in a baby's room too. Blessings!

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  8. ElisaMay 17, 2013 at 11:49 PM

    I'm sure she will love this! So cute and homey piece! :)

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  9. AnonymousMay 18, 2013 at 1:25 AM

    A lovely nest and birds. I am sure she enjoyed it immensely. Happy PPF

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  10. www.dorissdaughter.comMay 18, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    What a lovely parting gift. I am sure she will love it:) HPPF

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  11. Gloria j ZucaroMay 18, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    The expression and design of this card were so thoughtful and appropriate for the occasion. I agree watercolor is much harder than I would have imagined coming from oil painting. I think she will be very pleased. Thank you for your comment on my blog. Have a great week. Happy PPF.

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  12. dentheMay 18, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    Oh, that is so sweet. I'm sure she'll treasure it!

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  13. soulbrushMay 18, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    CUte cards- lucky teacher. Happy PPF.

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  14. LindaMay 18, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    Adorable. Very creative idea..love it.

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  15. Anne MandaMay 19, 2013 at 3:40 AM

    It's very cute and adorable! <3

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  16. LeoviMay 19, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    It certainly looks a happy family, nice nest!.

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  17. ChristineMay 19, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    she is sure to love it, so cute and thoughtful!

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  18. DVArtistMay 19, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    This is very nice. Especially done in watercolor
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  19. FayeMay 19, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    What a sweet card for the teacher who is moving! As an ex-teacher, I can assure you that this will stay in her treasure chest for a long time and maybe forever. It is beautiful

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  20. Cris, Oregon ArtistMay 19, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    I think its adorable and so meaningful. She will love it. HPPF

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  21. AnnabelleMay 20, 2013 at 6:32 AM

    Hi Gina,

    This is such a beautiful water colour piece! Love the written sentiments, so very true; she will treasure this forever ; )

    Annabelle O,O

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  22. Lisabella RussoMay 21, 2013 at 4:41 PM

    Aww, what a sweet little card, I am sure she will love it!

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  23. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfMay 22, 2013 at 2:30 AM

    That is so sweet! I bet she liked it. :)

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  24. Karen SmitheyMay 25, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    What a wonderful gift for her! If I were her, I'd frame it and hang it in the baby's room!

    You're right, watercolor definitely has a learning curve!

    Happy Paint Party Friday!

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  25. ViolaMay 28, 2013 at 1:21 AM

    Oh.. I just realized.. I published my comment at wrong place.. :/

    The card is so beautiful and I'm quite sure she will like it! =)

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