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Wednesday 7 January 2015

PaperArtsy 2015 Challenge #1

Leandra posted a really interesting Challenge this month - Fragile papers.  I remember posting about my ATCs some time ago but I still have them and admire them often - in fact I think I will make some more.
I didn't use papers from any of my books but tore three pieces of paper from the pages of our local free paper.
I drew out the sizes of the ATCs  on the paper and drew various flower symbols with a lead pencil.   Using watercolour I covered the front of two papers and the back of the third one.
The painting on the back did not show so when it was dry, I painted the front of the paper as well!


I painted one yellow and pink, one was blue and green, and the third one was painted blue on both sides.

I had to leave my desk for a while and, as you can imagine, the paper was very dry when I returned.
I painted the flowers with watercolours, even the white showed through a treat, and left them to dry.

Once dry, I attached the paper to the card and rounded the corners to complete them.


5 comments:

  1. Christine,
    I love ATC's as well, your's are very pretty.

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  2. Your ATCs are each lovely and so pleasing with the text showing.
    Your painted flowers make them extra pretty too!

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  3. I loVe these Christine! The flowers are perfect for your background colours! Chrisx

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  4. Great ATCs, loving those painted flowers. I had my first go at an ATC for this challenge - think they could become addictive!

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  5. They look great Christine! Awesome recycling your local paper too!

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