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You are here: Home / Watercolor / Painting with Thirsty Brushes: Mondo Hydrangea

Painting with Thirsty Brushes: Mondo Hydrangea

February 9, 2016 by Sandy Allnock 391 Comments Filed Under: Watercolor, Watercolor Flowers Series

I am delighted that I got my hands on Mondo Hydrangeas….because I was itching to watercolor some big flowers with my Daniel Smith tube paints…and this was the perfect excuse!

Supplies for this project are linked at the end of this post. Compensated affiliate links may be used at no cost to you.

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!

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For the sentiment, I used the Totally Fabulous die set (no longer available) – 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!

Sandy Allnock Watercoloring with Thirsty Brushes

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  • Mondo Hydrangea
  • Arches Cold Press Paper: EH – BLICK
  • Black shimmer cardstock (no longer available)
  • Vellum
  • Daniel Smith Watercolors EH – BLICK
  • Distress inks
    • Weathered Wood
    • Bundled Sage
  • Silver Brush Black Velvet Round #8 EH – BLICK – AMZ
  • Silver Brush Black Velvet Round #12 EH – BLICK – AMZ

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  1. Mari Nyx says

    February 13, 2016 at 12:20 pm

    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.

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  2. Deborah B. says

    February 13, 2016 at 11:42 am

    Wow. Your watercoloring adds a whole new dimension to the hydrangea stamps. Thanks for sharing your beautiful card.

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  3. Kris in Alaska says

    February 13, 2016 at 9:34 am

    Fabulous! I want to watercolor like you when I grow up! 😉

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  4. Janet Swanlady21 says

    February 13, 2016 at 4:03 am

    Love the hydrangea! Thanks for the video … I need to work on my watercoloring.

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  5. Kathy Mc says

    February 12, 2016 at 9:31 pm

    What gorgeous hydrangeas you painted, Sandy! Amazing work.

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  6. Ruth Oie says

    February 12, 2016 at 9:27 pm

    Fabulous lesson, beautiful card. I am “painting challenged” but your demo has encouraged me to give it a try.

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  7. halomom says

    February 12, 2016 at 7:56 pm

    Wow! You did an amazing job with that Mondo Hydrangea! Beautiful.

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  8. TracyM #6773 says

    February 12, 2016 at 7:20 pm

    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 🙂

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  9. Jennifer Gante Gonzaga says

    February 12, 2016 at 7:15 pm

    Love it!

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  10. chesneymcintosh says

    February 12, 2016 at 6:20 pm

    Beautiful card! I want to frame it and hang it up as art!

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  11. Lynda J says

    February 12, 2016 at 4:42 pm

    Beautiful, as always!!

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  12. cheryl says

    February 12, 2016 at 12:02 pm

    I love the cards it was wonderful I love the the Entire New Release Thank you for sharing they are a must have

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  13. Donna Gourley says

    February 12, 2016 at 11:48 am

    Loved your video on the watercoloring. This new stamp from Ellen looks like a “must have”.

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  14. Angie Hall says

    February 12, 2016 at 11:27 am

    Your card looks like an Impressionist painting. Gorgeous girl. Thanks

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  15. Pam L says

    February 12, 2016 at 8:39 am

    Love the hydrangea, and really, really enjoyed watching you water color it!

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  16. Rubina Pantoja says

    February 12, 2016 at 3:53 am

    What an amazing job on those hydrangeas! Such a beautiful card!!

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  17. Natalie Rice says

    February 12, 2016 at 1:41 am

    Beautifully painted! I love how you worked the layers on the hydrangeas

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  18. Betty Visotski says

    February 11, 2016 at 8:59 pm

    fantastic job on that hydrangea.

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  19. chamorritacrafts says

    February 11, 2016 at 8:04 pm

    Beautiful card as always Sandy! Your coloring is just fabulous!

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  20. denisegutshall says

    February 11, 2016 at 7:52 pm

    It is a truly fabulous watercolored card! I am in awe!

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  21. Lori B says

    February 11, 2016 at 7:01 pm

    Wow-beautiful! Thanks Sandy for sharing with us!

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  22. engedisgate says

    February 11, 2016 at 6:34 pm

    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.

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  23. ES 2421 says

    February 11, 2016 at 6:17 pm

    Oh Sandy, your work is just beautiful!! Gorgeous card–and I love hydrangeas!

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  24. Elizabeth says

    February 11, 2016 at 5:53 pm

    YOUR WORK IS STUNNING AND LOVELY. Your tutorials are the best on the net.Thank you for being so generous with your techniques.

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  25. Michelle Daigle says

    February 11, 2016 at 3:20 pm

    Great card and a great release! Once again…..awesome job!

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  26. Crimson Owl Creations says

    February 11, 2016 at 2:15 pm

    I love your beautiful watercolor effect card, Sandy! Just gorgeous!
    Take care!
    Michele

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  27. Sandy D says

    February 11, 2016 at 12:40 pm

    Beautiful card!

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  28. Laurie says

    February 11, 2016 at 11:43 am

    Beautifully painted flowers! thanks for sharing the process.

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  29. Mary-Anne V. says

    February 11, 2016 at 11:14 am

    Gorgeous painting of these flowers. Thanks for all the tips and how to decide on paintbrushes.

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  30. Betty says

    February 11, 2016 at 9:05 am

    already ordered the hydrangea – love how you’ve used it!

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  31. Maureen Reiss says

    February 11, 2016 at 8:53 am

    This is GORGEOUS!!!!!

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  32. Flo says

    February 11, 2016 at 7:02 am

    I love the hydrangea set and the way you painted them. Thanks.

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  33. Oliev says

    February 11, 2016 at 6:49 am

    Beautiful card, thanks for sharing:-)

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  34. Camilla says

    February 11, 2016 at 5:55 am

    This is so beautiful – and really love that stamp!

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  35. Vinita Jain says

    February 11, 2016 at 5:20 am

    This is mu fave one and you colored these Hydrangeas so beautifully, love it!

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  36. Carol T says

    February 10, 2016 at 7:34 pm

    Thanks for sharing you beautiful hydrangeas. You make painting them look so easy!!

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  37. Bernice says

    February 10, 2016 at 7:25 pm

    Your card says it all…Fabulous! Thanks for the video

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  38. Thalia says

    February 10, 2016 at 7:20 pm

    Beautiful, and I loved your tutorial.

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  39. Melissa Friedrich says

    February 10, 2016 at 7:19 pm

    Love the Mondo Hydrangea set, love your beautiful watercoloring, and thanks for the video too!

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  40. Carol K says

    February 10, 2016 at 6:49 pm

    the hydrangea stamp set is so awesome and enjoyed your coloring video. . .

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  41. Maggie B says

    February 10, 2016 at 6:41 pm

    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

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  42. Paulette S says

    February 10, 2016 at 6:32 pm

    Hi Sandy! These Daniel Smith paints look fabulous with your hydrangea. Thanks for the great video! Great release and hop.

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  43. vickidavis557 says

    February 10, 2016 at 6:13 pm

    Gorgeous flower blooms! Beautiful painting, as usual. Love your style and technique. Thanks!

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  44. Angela W says

    February 10, 2016 at 6:01 pm

    These hydrangeas really are fabulous!

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  45. Julie B says

    February 10, 2016 at 5:22 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous!

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  46. Jean Purpura says

    February 10, 2016 at 5:13 pm

    Makes me want to start water-coloring again…great video full of lots of helpful info.

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  47. Janet Mack says

    February 10, 2016 at 5:02 pm

    Your hydrangeas are so beautiful.

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  48. Jean McCurry says

    February 10, 2016 at 4:51 pm

    Really nice, thanks for sharing!

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  49. susan hatfield says

    February 10, 2016 at 4:50 pm

    This hydrangea Stamp is so pretty and I like the lifting you did!

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  50. Elise S. says

    February 10, 2016 at 4:01 pm

    I love this beautiful stamp set and your painting takes it to another level! Gorgeous!!

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