T stands for techniques...

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and like anything else, techniques improve with practice. Making the time for practice can be a challenge, so starting Thursday, I am scheduling some much needed practice in.  Last weekend, I decided to pull out my prima watercolors and watercolor brush.
poppies
I think I will use it for a greeting card or maybe just mail it as a postcard. You can see my cup that I painted with Fi in the backround, perfect for storing watercolor brushes.
As I was painting, I had a glass of water, keeping up with my water drinking challenge.
blind embossed card and my water..
I have been working on a mini tracker journal, and I've asked CJ to join with me. Here's a sneak peek of what I sent to her and what I made for me.   They are a little different based on our personal goals. The main concept is the same; Body, Soul and Mind
I've seen a few different trackers that I like and tweaked it a bit...for me, it's all about small but consistent steps. Anything too big will never last.
It really is in the mail.
Next up, Transformation Thursday.. Wishing you a happy T day!

Comments

  1. kathyinozarksSeptember 12, 2017 at 11:47 AM

    Oh I love those flowers-that will make into a beautiful postcard or greeting card
    Happy T Day Kathy

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  2. LorraineSeptember 12, 2017 at 12:06 PM

    what beautiful elegant flowers

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  3. Valerie-JaelSeptember 12, 2017 at 12:22 PM

    Beautiful artwork and great idea with the journal, have fun! Happy T Day, hugs, Valerie

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  4. jinxxxygirlSeptember 12, 2017 at 1:10 PM

    Love your water color picture Nan.. very pretty! I've been keeping up with the water myself.. One incentive is i feel better when i get some water in each day.. Nothing particular just generally feel better... Happy T day! Hugs! deb

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  5. MeggymaySeptember 12, 2017 at 1:52 PM

    Your water colour painting looks beautiful. I make efforts to drink more water, but the call of the tea always seems to win.
    Happy T day wishes.
    Yvonne xx

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  6. Let's Art JournalSeptember 12, 2017 at 2:15 PM

    I love the mug you create with Fi and it's the perfect holder for your watercolour markers 😁. I adore the card you painted and your writing on your mini tracker journal is so beautiful. It's a great idea and I'm looking forward to hearing more about transformation Thursday 😁. Wishing you a Happy T Day! J 😊

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  7. KarenSeptember 12, 2017 at 5:30 PM

    Another lovely watercolor, and a rather elegant tracker! I'm finding mine really makes a big difference in what I accomplish. There are days like today when I was out of the house all day, so not much got checked off, but that's OK. Tomorrow I'm home nearly all day.

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  8. Bleubeard and ElizabethSeptember 12, 2017 at 5:36 PM

    Those watercolor poppies are fabulous, Nan. I really like them. You draw well, but you write even better! I look forward to this calendar challenge you and CJ now have.

    Thanks for sharing your water and fabulous painting, paints, painted mugs, and pens with us for T this Tuesday.

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  9. My name is Erika.September 13, 2017 at 3:07 AM

    Little steps are most important. I love what I see here. Sounds like you have a nice project for the fall. Hugs-Erika

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  10. CJ KennedySeptember 13, 2017 at 4:21 AM

    Love the flowers you painted. I'll be stalking the mailman. Can't wait to see what you sent me.

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  11. DianneSeptember 14, 2017 at 11:07 AM

    Oh, I love your little Tracker Journal ideas! the exchange is also pretty sweet and a great way to be accountable. Lovely card you've made too!

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