Friday 25 September 2020

Happy Birthday Nancy

Hello, 
Today it is Nancy's (of Scandinancycreates) birthday and Loll has set up a linky on her blog to help us all congratulate her.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NANCY
I hope you spend it doing something you love with the people you love.

I sent her this card which I am pleased to say arrived in good time.


If you visit me regularly you will know that I have been trying to get to grips with watercolour and after watching loads of videos I have made a series of cards of which this is one. I created the wash on the paper with the same colour that I painted the wreath. I just went for it and was reasonably pleased with the result. The sentiment was stamped with Catherine Pooler ink but the rest is hand painted.


I added a birthday message inside the card. Do head over to Loll's blog to help us celebrate Nancy's birthday with her.


Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today, I really appreciate it. 
 Hilary 
xx

18 comments:

Sanna said...

beautiful card for Nancy!

Julia Aston said...

Beautiful hand done wreath here Hilary! Nice and even and sweet little bell flowers - so pretty in the greens - a lovely card for Nancy!

Viv said...

Just lovely Hilary. x

Mac Mable said...

What a beautiful tonal card and the water colouring looks so pretty Hilary x. Nancy will love it x. Fabulous hand crafting too x.

Cat Craig said...

Beautifully monochromatic. Nice painting of the wreath its lovely. Well done.

crafty-stamper said...

Beautiful monochrome card and great watercolouring
Carol x

Mia said...

What a beautiful monochrome card, Hilary. I am sure Nancy will love to receive it! Kisses, my friend.

Bonnie said...

I'm impressed, Hilary! This is such a pretty wreath and soft wash of color in the background! I'm sure Nancy is loving this card!

Leslie Miller said...

You painted the wreath? Now that's very special! Lovely card!

GerJanne said...

Wow, handpainted! That's a great idea (when you are talented to do so) and I think you are! It's a wonderful card. I thougt is was a stamp!

aussie aNNie said...

Lovely card for Nancy, great colours. xx

brenda said...

I would be more than pleased with this Hilary, it's a beautiful creation.

B x

My Paper Epiphany said...

A very pretty watercolour! I love the soft wash and the monochrome effect!

Loll said...

Your special card for Nancy is beautiful, Hilary! Your watercolouring is fabulous. Love the soft wash of colour and the gorgeous wreath. Amazing work, mu friend! Thanks for joining Nancy's Birthday Party! xx

Christine Alexander said...

wow incredible hand painted card, I know Nancy will treasure it:)

Jo said...

Love this tone on tone hand painted wreath, so very precious when personalized like this. A beautiful zen card, she was certainly very honoured. You are talented! xx

Darnell said...

You should be pleased with Nancy's card, Hilary, because this is such a pretty card in lovely monochromatic green! That's a sweet lily of the valley wreath and I love the stitched scalloping! Keep well! Hugs, Darnell

Robyn Oliver said...

Fabulous card Hilary.... your watercolouring is fantastic, that is one lovely wreath... Nancy will love it.... hugs and stay safe Robyn