Welcome to my stop on the Ellen Hutson release bloghop! I am delighted that I was sent the Mondo Hydrangeas….because I was itching to watercolor some big flowers with my Daniel Smith tube paints…and this was the perfect excuse! Affiliate links may be used. Read more.
Watercolor Painting with Thirsty Brushes
The bigger the blooms, the better, right? Especially when working with watercolor – if you’re new to it, bigger blooms have more area for you to get used to pushing around the paint. If you’re new, don’t try that solid background though – yeesh, I was worried for a while that I might have to scrap it and start over! Watch the video below or click HERE to see it in HD on YouTube.
For the sentiment, I used the Totally Fabulous die set – I cut the totally from vellum and made it along a banner, and attached the fabulous – I put some Be Creative tape on the back before diecutting, which made it nice and sticky to attach to my card!
The entire new release is below – check it out and see all the awesomeness ahead!
Bloghop & prizes
And, yay!!! I get to give away an Essentials by Ellen stamp set! The winner may chose ANY Essentials by Ellen brand stamp set (maximum value $15) currently in stock at Ellen Hutson.com. To enter my giveaway, please leave a comment on this post by February 19th!
There is also a crazy awesome Grand Giveaway in the CLASSroom! To enter, be sure to leave a comment THERE, also by February 14th; ALL winners will posted at the CLASSroom the week after!
- The CLASSroom
- Lisa Adametz
- Sandy Allnock <—- that’s me!
- Joni Nina Andaya
- Joan Bardee
- Laurel Beard
- Heather Campbell
- Kittie Caracciolo
- Kimberly Crawford
- Julie Ebersole
- Kelly Griglione
- Sharon Harnist
- Amy Lee
- Jennifer McGuire
- Carly Minner
- Carolyn Peeler
- Lisa Spangler
- Julia Stainton
- Amy Tsuruta
- Kara Vrabel
- Kimberly Wiener
- Carissa Wiley
Supplies
Below are links to the supplies I’ve used for today’s project; click on the listed items to go directly to it. Affiliate links may used, which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I truly appreciate your support toward the costs of running this blog! Read more.
- Stamps: Mondo Hydrangea
- Dies: Totally Fabulous die
- Papers: Arches Rough Watercolor pad , Black shimmer cardstock Vellum
- Daniel Smith Essentials paints
- Silver Brushes
- Distress ink – Weathered Wood – Bundled Sage
You never cease to amaze me with your talent and humility. You are truly blessed and are a blessing with your gifts. Thank you for sharing and for teaching.
Wow. Your watercoloring adds a whole new dimension to the hydrangea stamps. Thanks for sharing your beautiful card.
Fabulous! I want to watercolor like you when I grow up! 😉
Love the hydrangea! Thanks for the video … I need to work on my watercoloring.
What gorgeous hydrangeas you painted, Sandy! Amazing work.
Fabulous lesson, beautiful card. I am “painting challenged” but your demo has encouraged me to give it a try.
Wow! You did an amazing job with that Mondo Hydrangea! Beautiful.
WOW wow WOW – your card is BEYOND TOTALLY FABULOUS Sandy!!!
LOVE your hydrangeas, LOVE your design, LOVE IT ALL!!!
THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION and video 🙂
Love it!
Beautiful card! I want to frame it and hang it up as art!
Beautiful, as always!!
I love the cards it was wonderful I love the the Entire New Release Thank you for sharing they are a must have
Loved your video on the watercoloring. This new stamp from Ellen looks like a “must have”.
Your card looks like an Impressionist painting. Gorgeous girl. Thanks
Love the hydrangea, and really, really enjoyed watching you water color it!
What an amazing job on those hydrangeas! Such a beautiful card!!
Beautifully painted! I love how you worked the layers on the hydrangeas
fantastic job on that hydrangea.
Beautiful card as always Sandy! Your coloring is just fabulous!
It is a truly fabulous watercolored card! I am in awe!
Wow-beautiful! Thanks Sandy for sharing with us!
Dear Sandy, To say your work inspires me is an understatement! I began following you just when I began teaching myself how to make homemade cards 2 years ago-and watched your You-Tube videos so closely-trying to teach myself how to utilize Copics, then I added watercolors-oh my what fun! I love making cards to cheer up “homebound” and those in the hospital. They are so grateful- its wonderful to bring a little “handmade” joy to them, and let them know -they are cared for. Thank you for daily inspiring me with your amazing gifts! Your videos encourage me-and undoubtedly encourage countless others! Thank you for missing sleep to help us learn! God bless you, Julieanne.
Oh Sandy, your work is just beautiful!! Gorgeous card–and I love hydrangeas!
YOUR WORK IS STUNNING AND LOVELY. Your tutorials are the best on the net.Thank you for being so generous with your techniques.
Great card and a great release! Once again…..awesome job!
I love your beautiful watercolor effect card, Sandy! Just gorgeous!
Take care!
Michele
Beautiful card!
Beautifully painted flowers! thanks for sharing the process.
Gorgeous painting of these flowers. Thanks for all the tips and how to decide on paintbrushes.
already ordered the hydrangea – love how you’ve used it!
This is GORGEOUS!!!!!
I love the hydrangea set and the way you painted them. Thanks.
Beautiful card, thanks for sharing:-)
This is so beautiful – and really love that stamp!
This is mu fave one and you colored these Hydrangeas so beautifully, love it!
Thanks for sharing you beautiful hydrangeas. You make painting them look so easy!!
Your card says it all…Fabulous! Thanks for the video
Beautiful, and I loved your tutorial.
Love the Mondo Hydrangea set, love your beautiful watercoloring, and thanks for the video too!
the hydrangea stamp set is so awesome and enjoyed your coloring video. . .
Hi Sandy ~ Hydrangeas are my absolute favorite (I have a yard full) and your painting is absolutely exquisite. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful talent with the rest of us and encouraging us to take it to the next level.
#sharehandmadekindness
Hi Sandy! These Daniel Smith paints look fabulous with your hydrangea. Thanks for the great video! Great release and hop.
Gorgeous flower blooms! Beautiful painting, as usual. Love your style and technique. Thanks!
These hydrangeas really are fabulous!
Absolutely gorgeous!
Makes me want to start water-coloring again…great video full of lots of helpful info.
Your hydrangeas are so beautiful.
Really nice, thanks for sharing!
This hydrangea Stamp is so pretty and I like the lifting you did!
I love this beautiful stamp set and your painting takes it to another level! Gorgeous!!