Watercolor fun with Mixed Media Marks by Ellie Knol

Hi, 

Ellie Knol sharing fun watercolor backgrounds with you today!



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This is where it all started.. watercolor play and trying to loosen up, on a big sheet of watercolor;  in the meantime getting the practice of brushstrokes and control of water in the process.
Not that I am new to watercolor, but practice makes perfect, doesn't it?

I did a watercolor workshop on Skillshare from Jo-Marie Barlow to create the backgrounds for the 10x10 cm cards and ATC format cards.

(as for Skillshare: 2 months for free!) 

ENJOY. 



 Why not play, and then cut it up?! 
 

 I gave it my own twist ..
... adding Mixed Media Marks... 


... and of course a stamped focal point....
 Grungy Butterflies and
Flowers Gone Wild and Doodle flowers on the ATC's. 


... I made 2 ATC's and 4 cards from the masterboard!!  


See you next time!

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Comments

Enny said…
Wow, these cards are absolutely gorgeous ! Love the colourful background and details, and then the beautiful flowers and butterflies on it ! Enny
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Susanne Rose said…
These cards are absolutely stunning! I love all those cards and the idea is brilliant!
Saturday, May 23, 2020
Jo-Marie Barlow said…
Your cards turned out beautifully! I love how you gave the Skillshare project your own unique twist, and thanks for sharing it here on your blog as well!
Saturday, May 23, 2020
Ellie Knol said…
Thanks so much to everyone!!
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
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