TGF Heart Journaling--week 12

Hi! TGF Heart Journaling time again! It's week 12, so finally at the half way mark. This time the theme is to make a watercolor effect. So I went with my kids' watercolors and my hubby's old watercolor pencils.

Yeah, it's Christmas again! This penguin is also from Wild Rose Studios and is called Pickle. He's cute! So I tried to make a tree with the watercolors and did the background as well. This is the reason why I don't draw and instead buy stamps. Hehe.

I used watercolor pencils for Pickle and I like the way that came out. Found the quote online after searching for a bit for something that would match my scene. I didn't really know quite what I was going for, just that I wanted to use this stamp.

Gee, the time goes by so quickly. I hope I can finish another card before picking up the kids. But stuff like chores and laundry get in the way.

Thanks for reading and have a great week!

Comments

Creations by Shirl said…

This is awesome, great water coloring and that image is right on.... such a great jounal page...

October 11, 2011 at 1:50 PM

RiNNE said…

Darn chores!! Lol! I think your tree looks great. The scene is very artistic! You did a fabulous job! You inspire me to use other things besides Copics to color!

October 11, 2011 at 2:34 PM

Cheryl said…

Neat background water coloring. Water color pencils look nice too. The penguin is sooooo cute!

October 12, 2011 at 10:05 AM

sunnysideup/doreensng said…

Love this penguin!Love how the water colour effect came out EVA!
hugs
Doreen

October 13, 2011 at 2:08 AM

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