I have been thinking about how I want to participate in Charlie’s World Watercolor Month this July at Doodlewash.com
I wanted to make it fun… and discovered an idea from Danielle Donaldson’s recent book:
She suggested experimenting with watercolor by making color recipe cards. I liked this idea and decided to make it my own.
I decided to make a 6 x 9 inch “recipe card” using a variety of watercolor papers, experiment in watercolor and collage on each card and use the alphabet to help guide me to create my recipe of fun!
I got started right away with “A” recipe…
I decided I wasn’t going to overthink my process…
So “B” fore I did, I moved on to my next letter:
I added alphabet “tabs” to the top of my first cards so I could create more than one recipe in that letter.
Part of the fun is adding notes to the back of the card, such as what inspired me:
I hope you create your own watercolor recipe of fun and participate in World Watercolor Month with me!
Cheers! 🙂
P.S. Charlie O’Shields will be giving away many freebies in July so be sure to stop by his blog for a chance to win! #worldwatercolormonth
Sounds like a fun, creative idea. Enjoy!
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Thanks Kathy! 😃
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I love these Jill, what a good idea. I too was thinking about Charlie and July’s challenge. I will be joining in too. I’m going to keep it simple and make Artist Trading Cards for the month.
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Good idea to create ATC for July, Sharon! 🎨💕 I was trying to create something that felt doable… so I would do it! Lol! 😄
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haha, I know what you mean. Something small can get done… I hope.
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Very clever and cute Jill! I am going to join the July challenge, but probably wont do the ultimate challenge and just do occasional watercolors…
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Yay!! So happy you are going to join in the challenge, Jenna! 😊🎨💕
I may not get something done every day either… that is why I’m starting early! 😉
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What a great idea. I’m really struggling to do something every day. Maybe if I keep it small it won’t seem so onerous.
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Hi Carol, I totally understand! 😊 Sharon is creating Artist Trading Cards – maybe this is an idea for you. You are always welcome to use my idea too! 💚
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A lovely creative idea Jill and you’ve a wonderful start…
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Thank you Evelyn, I have been inspired by your watercolor color play too! 🎨💕
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Love what you created. Woohoo!!
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Thanks Jodi, I’m having fun! 😄
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fun is right! (K)
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Yes! 👍 This feels doable! Thanks for your encouragement, Kerfe! 😊
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You are one of the most creative people I know, Jill. This is brilliant!
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You are so kind, thank you Carol! 💚💖💜🎨😊
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