I was soooooooo excited to learn this new watercoloring technique - taught by Connie Ingram at the Seattle Stampin' Up! Regional and shared by Sandi MacIver - I am having a fabulous time watercoloring roses!
This will be one of the 6x6 Technique Projects we make in my class on Monday/Tues next week. Stay tuned next week for details & directions.
SNEAK PEEK:
Here is some of my inspiration... the bouquet I picked in my garden yesterday!!! whoohooo! I love spring!!
EDITED TO ADD: many have asked where I live to have such wonderful blooms already in mid-April... I live in the San Francsico Bay Area and we have had a very mild winter and warm spring, so my roses are VERY HAPPY. They are usually in full bloom by the end of April, and by Mother's day my garden will be overflowing :)
I wasn't really going to try this...but now seeing your I think I might! Do your roses just bloom all year? I can't believe you could have all of those gorgeous flowers in your garden right now. In Chicago I am looking at some of my trees thinking they may not have made it through the winter they still look so bare. Have a great day.
Posted by: Rosemary Olson | April 23, 2009 at 04:44 AM
WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOWWW!!Your flowers (both cards and real) are GOJUSSSSS.. so amazing...I would make a tent and live in that garden if I had it! lol.. Here in NY not even close.. We are "just" starting to see little peeks today we are suppose to FINALLY reach 70 (crossing my fingers) but for now I will just con't. to stare at your amazing flowers WOW...:)
Posted by: Ellie Augustin | April 23, 2009 at 04:57 AM
What beautiful flowers. OMGoodness!
Posted by: Neppie | April 23, 2009 at 05:48 AM
Where do you live??? We just got green grass about a week ago! lol! Your flowers from the garden are beautiful . . . as are your hand-crafted ones. I'm looking forward to the tutorial!
Kay
Posted by: Kay Kalthoff | April 23, 2009 at 06:17 AM
OMW, Patty, that is beatiful! Both your real flowers and your interpretation of the roses!! So lucky to have such beauty around you. I saw the *beginnings* of a tulip bud yesterday. Hope we don't have any more frost and they can get growing!!
-Ready for spring in WI!
Posted by: Staci Miserlian | April 23, 2009 at 06:19 AM
Can't wait to see how to do this! It's beautiful!
Posted by: Linda Hansen | April 23, 2009 at 06:52 AM
Patty,
What a beautiful card. I am planning on trying out this technique this weekend. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Chris Glebus | April 23, 2009 at 06:55 AM
Gorgeous - can't wait to see the tutorial for this technique. Love the flowers too!
Posted by: Allison F | April 23, 2009 at 07:04 AM
So beautiful! My roses are blooming now too. Yours are gorgeous!
Posted by: Cindee Wilkinson | April 23, 2009 at 07:07 AM
That bouquet came from your garden!? WOW! Amazing flowers. Lovely cards too!
Posted by: Jennifer | April 23, 2009 at 07:24 AM
I am so jealous! Your flowers are beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Lori Lauterbach | April 23, 2009 at 07:34 AM
Wow... Patty. Both are so beautiful. I just LOVE the card. Thank you for sharing.
Jennie
Posted by: Jennie | April 23, 2009 at 07:46 AM
You are killing me with those fresh flowers!!! I love your roses and other florals...SOOOOOO beautiful! We are just starting to get a few leaves on the trees here in SE NE!!! UGH...
Your watercoloring is fabulous as well...you do such beautiful work. I enjoy your blog immensely, and never miss a day to come by! I know you will always have something WONDERFUL in store for us! Thank you for all the hard work you do to help everyone else be inspired! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | April 23, 2009 at 07:55 AM
OMG!
Beautiful cards and flowers!
Posted by: nancy l | April 23, 2009 at 08:00 AM
Wow Patty! Both the cards and the flowers are stunning!
Many Blessings,
M.
Posted by: Melissa | April 23, 2009 at 08:07 AM
Well, I have no idea how to do the watercolor techinique and will probably never see it in person so I will probably never be able to do that or to demo it (darn it)....anyway, it is beautiful...and your flowers are breathtaking!! I would LOVE to see your garden!!!! I LOVE flowers!!!! It is still too cold here....:(
....Sharon :)
Posted by: Sharon | April 23, 2009 at 08:27 AM
Holy Cow friend, this is just BEAUTIFUL! This comes at such a GREAT time. I have a watercolor class next week. LOL! I guess I better get some cards done!!!!
Posted by: Kimberly Van Diepen | April 23, 2009 at 09:08 AM
OMW, gorgeous on both accounts!
Posted by: 2stampis2b | April 23, 2009 at 09:26 AM
GORGEOUS! I can hardly wait to see the instructions for the technique. TFS your gorgeous bouquet too!
Posted by: Michelle | April 23, 2009 at 09:35 AM
Patty, the card is beautiful but when I scrolled down and saw your bouquet, I about fell over. You have the most beautiful flowers!!!
Barb
Posted by: Barb Mullikin | April 23, 2009 at 09:38 AM
Patty: These are gorgeous flowers. I can't wait to get going on a bouquet myself. I don't have the real flowers to copy from like you though!! Thanks so much for sharing. Mary Davis
Posted by: Mary Davis | April 23, 2009 at 09:40 AM
that's really pretty Patty!
Posted by: dianne shiozaki | April 23, 2009 at 09:54 AM
I need to find out how to watercolor like that. Thank You!!!!!!!!!
Cindy
Posted by: Cindy Parta | April 23, 2009 at 10:48 AM
The cards are looking very pretty. I love these flowers and I can´t wait until you tell us more about the technique.
And your bouquet really britens my heart!The colours are so beautiful.I wish I could take a walk through your garden and smell all these wonderful flowers.
Love Melanie
Posted by: Melanie | April 23, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Wow, your flowers always amaze me! This bouquet is scrumptious!
Love the card it inspired :)
Cindy
Posted by: Cindy Major | April 23, 2009 at 11:37 AM
Oh how gorgeous!!! Both the flowers and the cards. I wish I could walk through your garden and pick a bouquet.
Posted by: Sue Ring | April 23, 2009 at 11:46 AM
Patty, your flowers and your cards are so beautiful. I love the way you arranged the bouquet and your watercoloring is gorgeous!
Thanks for sharing your talent.
Posted by: Linda Daley | April 23, 2009 at 01:34 PM
just beautiful, Patty! and it matches the roses from your garden perfectly!!! Jan
Posted by: Jan Hoyt | April 23, 2009 at 03:04 PM
can't wait to see how to this as it looks awesome.Your garden must be beautiful. We are having a possible snowfall here in Alberta, ughh!!!!
Eileen
Posted by: Eileen McClean | April 23, 2009 at 03:28 PM
There are no words for those beautiful flowers! I ALSO love your card and can hardly wait for the instructions! We cannot even plant things yet except for onions and potatoes that don't freeze! And roses no less! WOW!
Posted by: gramma stamps | April 23, 2009 at 03:45 PM
Patty - beautiful cards and bouquet! Just curious, was this technique from Connie video recorded anyplace? Thanks.
Posted by: Wanda Johnson | April 23, 2009 at 03:55 PM
Patty, your card is beautiful. Love your style. However, that bouquet of flowers is absolutely gorgeous. Like others asked, where do you live to have some garden beauty so early? Daffodils in bloom and tulips just starting in Western Washington but no floral bouquets like yours. Thanks for sharing both!
Posted by: Kathy Mc | April 23, 2009 at 04:06 PM
Wow, those are some fabuluous flowers! The real ones aren't too shabby, either! Hee hee! Can't wait for some direction on how to watercolor those beauties!
Posted by: Cheryl Wilcox | April 23, 2009 at 10:20 PM
Absolutely stunning! Can't wait for the details! You have the most beautiful flowers. They are always so...perfect! Just like all your card designs. You are super to share it all with us.
Posted by: Diane Noble | April 25, 2009 at 08:44 AM
OMG...stunning and gorgeous watercolored roses and bouquet!!!! I also get inspired by our flower gardens and wildflowers at home on the Oregon Coast "Bay Area"...Coos Bay :-) We live up the river where it is warmer. Thanks again Patty for sharing. Can't wait for the "rest of the story"!
Posted by: nancy littrell | April 25, 2009 at 10:10 AM
WOW....speechless!
Your watercolor flowers (and ones from your garden) are beautiful.
Posted by: Mary Jo Albright | April 26, 2009 at 09:05 PM
What truly beautiful flowers both in the vase and on your cards!! That looks like one great technique to learn. I could never grow flowers like yours where I live here in Australia - just gorgeous.
Posted by: Jean | April 26, 2009 at 10:42 PM
WOW!! Both are beautiful. I am ready for ROSES...
Karen
Posted by: Karen Pichura | April 28, 2009 at 04:23 AM
You are KILLING me with all theses beautiful Flowers!!! That's it!!!!! I am getting a bouquet for my table today! We are just starting to get all the spring flowers my tulips, are up and my beading heart is sooooo close to open.. Can't wait it's a favorite of the whole family.. We have had it for years and even transplanted it when we moved..
thanks for making us all jealous
Hugs
Brooke
Posted by: Brooke S | April 28, 2009 at 08:32 AM
Hi Patty, Someone just gave me this sight. Its pretty awesome. I will be getting on as much as possible. I just planted another rose bush. those flowers you have are gorgeous. Thanks Roxanne
Posted by: Roxanne Basler | April 29, 2009 at 06:15 PM
Patty your card and flowers are so beautiful. You do such a wonderful job on your video. I look forward to trying this technique. Paula Richards
Posted by: Paula Richards | April 30, 2009 at 03:56 AM