Floral Watercolor Painting (page 2 of 3)

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5. Again using the paintbrush and water, blend the colors over the whole strip of paper.






6. With the strip of paper flower-side up, slide it into the punch until a flower is visible. Punch out the flower. Punch out all the flowers on the strip.





7. Lay a flower on the foam mat and press into the center of it with the end of a pen. The petals will naturally curl up. Treat all the flowers in this way.





8. Stamp, color, and punch out the strips of yellow butterflies and green leaves. They do not need to be colored on the backs.

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