Our weather did nothing to inspire either - it went from a lovely Spring day to howling wind and horizontal rain!
With nothing else to do I just got out the watercolour paints. I find watercolouring is very therapeutic even though I am not an artist - I cannot draw at all and normally my watercolouring is confined to using with stamps.
This one was just a little freehand fiddling and to be honest it would never qualify as a work of art but I am content to have produced it.
(I have a recollection of seeing 4 large mirrored glass pictures depicting the seasons with the tree foliage done with blown glass when out at a restaurant with friends a long time ago, so maybe that is what prompted this)
It's been a really really tough week personally 😩 (as no doubt it has been for others) - so am trying to keep wearing the big girl's pants 👖 and crossing my fingers that the end of the storm is not too far away and the golden sky 🌈 will appear.
Sharing this simple make over at AAA Cards.
I am so impressed, Viv. I'm loving this tree and the fact it is freehand. Great job and good for you for doing it. I hate that you had a tough week and hope things are better now. Crafting is a good way to get lost in what you are doing and taking your mind off things.
ReplyDeleteThis is very pretty and well done for wearing the big pants and having a go. Nil desperandum!!!
ReplyDeleteViv I love your watercolour sketch card...the subtle colours are lovely. I really envy people are good at drawing and sketching they make it look so easy but its not...but your tree is brilliant..
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That's such a pretty and dainty scene you've created inside a nice frame. Thank you for playing at AAA Cards
ReplyDeleteLooks great to me Viv.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you're having a tough week and the weather isn't helping.
Sending hugs,
Sarnie xxx
I love your little tree Viv, it’s really delicate and I love the subtle colours that you’ve e used. Sending you a big hug x
ReplyDeleteI think you should be very proud of this little tree, it is quite beautiful and it makes a perfect little CAS card and it definitely feels like spring. I hope you start feeling better soon xx
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card, love the soft colours! Thank you for playing at AAA Cards!
ReplyDeleteFabulous CAS card, lovel the subtle colours of the image and background.
ReplyDeleteKath x
Absolutely beautiful Viv, a really lovely CAS card.
ReplyDeleteHope the coming days get easier for you. I had my jab a week or so ago and it made me feel that there is a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. xx
Stunning project, BRILLIANT design..
ReplyDeleteViv, so pretty. Awesome freehand water colouring :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful card, I love the tree and the soft colours.
ReplyDeleteThat's beautiful Viv, a taste of the spring on it's way. Sorry to hear you're having a bad week.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Katrina xx
Your tree full of blossom is so pretty and beautifully water coloured. Thanks for playing at AAA Cards, hope to see you join in with future challenges too. Stay safe and keep crafting!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Viv, I'm sure if I tried to paint a tree it would not look this good.
ReplyDeleteSeu xx
Don't be so hard on yourself... I think it's wonderful! Painting always soothes me even if I don't get it right.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear you've had a tough week Viv x. Yes the weather had been all over the place this week....One night DH was out in the early hours rescuing our 'cardboard/paper' bin in the howling winds and another day I spotted the first signs of daffodils coming up! x.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delicate and pretty card and it is beautiful and well done you on the freehand fiddling....I love it!.....x
A lovely free range tree. I think you are hiding your light under a bushel. I did try pulling me big girls nickers up but they keep falling down.!! Can’t wait for the warmer weather to kick in. The squirrel has been emptying the bird feeder on a daily basis and there are two magpies building a ginormous nest in the trees outside our garden so plenty to keep us occupied from the dinning room window. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteSorry you've had a tough week, Viv! Hopefully things will look up from now on! Your pretty Spring tree is a spirit lifter on my end!
ReplyDeleteYour card is quite pretty, and lovely with the cherry blossom-like flowers, and delicate beauty!
ReplyDeleteHope your days turn to sun soon, and your blues to joy!
Gorgeous card Viv! I LOVE your beautiful scene you've created, it's so peaceful! Amazing watercolour, my friend. So sorry to hear you are have a tough time right now. I hope that things get better for you soon, my sweet friend! Love, Loll
ReplyDeleteLove your blossom tree Viv! There are a few buds starting to come out here already. Won't belong until there is pink snow
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