I continue to experiment using watercolour
paint right onto untreated canvas…
…and love the softness and effect the paint has on the fabric.
I posted some of these pictures on my fb page a couple of weeks ago…
Here is what I was working on. I cut the vinyl handles that originally came attached to the bag and sewed these pretty wooden handles from an old purse I bought at a thrift store.
I also painted a couple of pillows, which
I will share with you at a later time….
I’m not sure why, but I find working on fabric a little easier than paper(?). Perhaps it’s the way the paint is absorbed by the fabric and the water colour effect is more prominent….
And here is my surprise…
This bag was hand painted with love for one of you.
I would be honoured if you considered entering this little surprise giveaway.
To enter, all you have to do is leave a comment letting me know that you would like to participate in the draw. That’s it!
Comments left thru 12am EST May 30th will be eligible and I’ll announce the winner Thursday, May 31.
If you happen to be new to Craftberry Bush, welcome. I hope that you come back again soon or keep in touch by becoming a part of the creative team.
Thank you friends for keeping me company today!
much love,
Lucy
Love your watercolor paintings! Your bag is beautiful!
Holy Moly. If you ever sold watercolor pillows I’d need them! You have a wonderful talent my dear!
Beautiful beautiful bag! And beautiful blog too!
Love the bag – its gorgeous!!! Thanks for the chance to win.
You have an amazing talent and this bag is just the right thing to show it off! I hope to win 🙂
I would love a chance to win the gorgeous bag. Love everything you do. Your watercolors always make my day a bit brighter. Love your blog…..
I really find peace and beauty in the watercolors you are creating on canvas. I hope you make enough to sell. Both the bags and the pillows are good ideas, and I’m sure there are more in your future. I would feel truly honored to win this prize bag.
Wow, your bags are beautiful! I agree with other commenters on hoping you make some to sell (yes, pillows too!!) In the meantime, I would be honored to be placed into your drawing 🙂
Thanks!
Patty
I love the beauty and simplicity of your crafts. This bag is gorgeous!
Oh how lovely Lucy! I’m in!
Lucy, the beautiful tote.
Lucy, love your beautiful tote!
Your bags are gorgeous, and I’d love to own one but I did notice one tiny little flaw…. You forgot to sign them. All great works of art should be signed.
The bag is gorgeous! I would have to gift it to my sister who would absolutely LOVE it!!!
They are absolutely gorgeous!!! This would be a great colection for me to start!! 😉
Lucy♥
It’s such a sweet surprise to find out what you’ve made when I visit each day. Thank you for the opportunity to enter this lovely giveaway. xox
So pretty! Its very whimsical!
I would love to win this bag!!!! Thank you for this offer! You are so generous!
I love the water color! I may need to give this a whirl, too! Did you seal the paints with anything? Just lovely!
I love the water color! I may need to give this a whirl, too! Did you seal the paints with anything? Just lovely!
Gorgeous…can you do a step-by-step on how to paint like this?
You know, Lucy, I was reading this post and simply being blown away by the beauty of your watercolors….secretly, secretly, wishing you might bestow one upon a faithful follower. I think I actually squealed when I saw that, in all your wonderfulness, you were giving one away! Thank you so much.
As a former art student I know how difficult watercolors are and would love if you would consider, maybe, doing a tutorial of your process. The bags are just incredible!
What beautiful pieces- the bag is just so lovely!
Omg, that is soooooooooooooo pretty! wish i have the time to do that, purse and pillow pretty!… i would love to be pick in the draw! …Lol. count me in pretty pls.
WOW! While reading & looking at the pictures I was thinking -if she had an Etsy shop I would buy it right now.I love your blog and would love to own one of your beautiful creations.
that is just beautiful! I’d love to be included in your draw. Thanks for the chance.
ElleCee2010 at gmail dot com
This is a lovely bag, you’re so talented. Please could I be included in the draw?
Hello Lucy!
Almost everyday I’m visiting your site to dream away (and it give me some plans)of you beautifull creations! Your work inspire’s me a lot as mom of a twin, as wife of a wonderfull husband, and maybe your bag wil accompagnate me everyday!
I would LOVE to participate in the giveaway – love anything handmade and especially hand painted things. I am an admirer of your talent. Thanks for the chance!
These are SOOOOO beautiful! Would love love love to have it! yes, Please! Blessings, Sharon
Yes, I would love to enter the giveaway! That bag is beautiful. I have a quick question too. Since it’s painted with watercolor, I’m assuming the canvas is not washable? Is there a way to make it washable?
BELLISIMMAAAA!!!!!!!
Please put my name for the draw!!! I want iiiiiiit!!!!!
:o) ;o) :o) ;o)
Cheers!!
Marcela
HELLO! THESE ARE SO BEAUTIFUL!
YES!! I’D LIKE TO ENTER YOUR SWEET GIVEAWAY!
HAPPY WATERCOLORING+STITCHING!
msstitcher1214@yahoo.com
that is gorgeous. you are so talented. I would love to win a giveaway.
Lucy – what a gorgeous giveaway! I was going to tell you how much I loved your painting when I saw the picture of it come up on my dashboard, but then to find out you are giving one of these lovely bags to a follower – I’m in heaven!!
Thank you for the chance to win a piece of your own personal artistry. I love it!
Wow, very, very nice!
I was already bringing up your blog to comment when I realized that you were giving one of these away!!! WOW – amazing work; love the concept of watercoloring directly onto the canvas – soft and lovely!!
I love the painting and the way you chose to recycle the handles. Will you be giving tips on painting on fabric with w/c V.S. paper? Surely hope so…
Oh my – that is awfully pretty! And I’d love to participate in the surprise draw! TFS!
Helen — Firenze Cards
What a gorgeous bag Lucy. I would be thrilled to win it! Thanks so much for this generous giveaway!
Oh… the bag is just gorgeous! You paint so pretty. :-))
That is an absolutely gorgeous painting. Major LOVE! If I won the draw I might have to un-purse and frame for my dining room!
Love this bag! It’s just gorgeous!
Beautiful painting as usual Lucy x
I never knew that you could paint on fabric, but I LOVE the effect, and I would love to win!
Are you kidding?! These are GORGEOUS! Who wouldn’t want to be a lucky winner? Beautiful work, as always.
I love this! You are very talented!
you are so very talented…i would love to win this pretty bag!
I love the painting on the canvas. It’s beautiful, so soft to the eye. Thanks for the chance to win your beautiful work.
I, too, would love to participate in the draw! And, I agree, they are just lovely! I also have the same question as a couple of other folks- is there a way to seal them so that the paints don’t wash out? It would be just my luck to have something like that get splashed with water and get totally ruined. And, thanks for the inspiring projects! I may have to get some canvas and give it a try myself (although my efforts won’t be quite as beautiful).
Oh, oh, oh. Love! Me, please!
artteajannell.blogspot.com
Absolutely gorgeous, you are very talented and I love looking at your blog – there’s always something beautiful to inspire.
The watercolor painting on fabric is stunning!
Mmmm…absolutely LOVE!!! Thank you so much for the generous opportunity! Many blessings…~H♥~
I was going to leave a comment anyway because the paintings are so pretty on canvas….stunning even. But I would love to win it as well.
Happy Thursday! How Beautiful!!!! I hope I am the lucky winner! Regardless, have a GREAT day, everyone!
Hi Lucy, your painting are beautiful and I really love the bag. I wish I had your wonderful talent. I have been following you for quite a while and always enjoy your blog. Blessings Sandra
I can’t believe you are going to give away such a beautiful bag, but since you are, I have a spot ready and waiting to show it off. You make such beautiful things
Just came across your blog. You are very talented there mrs…. I envy people that can paint, something other than a wall!
Beautiful work!
Would love love love to be able to win this gorgeous bag.
How beautiful! You have such a delicate feminine touch. I am hoping to learn how to paint using watercolor this summer. I’m certain your lovely bag and the rest of your blog will be wonderful inspiration. Thank you so very much!
I have been following your blog for a while. The first time I found your blog you were wrapping eggs with what I think was embroidery floss. I was in awe of your creativity and serenity. If you ever open a shop I think you would be overwhelmed by the response to your art. Those pillows are so beautiful.
This is SO beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win it!
Dreamy Pretty! Love this!!
I just love your painting style, I wish i could paint like that. I would be thrilled to win your bag.
Lucy- I don’t usually sign up for giveaways (because I have been blessed so many times..BUT I AM signing up for this giveaway. It is not only beautiful but it is handmade by you- I can’t think of a better “win”. Blessings-xo Dian
I would be so proud to own such a beautiful bag.
Absolutely gorgeous. Count me in, please! ^__^
Wow! Absolutely gorgeous…I’d love to carry around this one of a kind!
Oh my goodness – it is so beautiful! Thank you for the chance to enter your giveaway!
Peggy
You are so talented I wish I could paint like you!
May be you can do a step by step?
Thanks,
Maris
Incredibly beautiful work!
SO soft and pretty…lovely tote~ I have also been using untreated canvas and dye inks and water to make embellishments for cards. WOuld love to win your giveaway~
I love it! What a beatiful surprise!!
I really LOVE these flower paintings, and would be happy to learn how to do it! 🙂
I love flowers and I’m obsessed by the colors you use. Congrats!!!
Would be happy to be the lucky one! 😀
xoxo,
Betty (@MsBettyLove on Twitter)
I would lOVE to receive your bag! The paintings are beautiful and I am completely in awe of your talent and your skill. I would probably use it is a central piece to decorating our master bedroom as we are kind of stuck in the color scheme area. Thanks for sharing your creativity!
Hello I’m french and I love your blog !
This painted bag is very gorgeous !!!
you have a lot of talent !
I hope to win this wonderful bag
Sorry my english is so bad :-))
You do beautiful work! It’s so generous of you to share one of these gorgeous bags with one of your followers!! Thank you so much for the opportunity to be the fortunate one to win! Be especially blessed, Kathy
the tote is lovely, what a soft delight… love your creativity, I would love to win this lovely tote, I would be honored to carry it. Sue
Those are gorgeous! I would love a tutorial if you are so willing, they would be so pretty on my front porch added with the canvas –lovely texture–I adore flowers and the softness of watercolor. Thank you for sharing!
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Exquisite watercolor painting, almost etherial! And practical too!
The most beautiful watercolor I have ever seen. Keep at it and please enter me in your drawing.
This bag is so pretty! Seeing all of your watercolor work is inspiring me to give it a try! I’m not really artistic, but everything you paint is so beautiful I want to try it anyway. Thank you for the giveaway!
Oh Lucy I would Love to be entered in your Give Away!! I receive your post in my email, so as I am reading down and wondering how I can get a bag like this, Surprise your giving it away!! I think it is just Beautiful!!
Huggs, Nancy
Oh Lucy. You darling girl. Your artistry is just divine. I would be honoured to win this. A question, though – is the paint waterproof? J x
I would love to be entered into your sweet give away! I would be honored to own a piece of your art work, it’s so beautiful. Have you thought about selling some of your pieces on Etsy? You would do very well if you did.
Hi Lucy,
I love this bag it is so pretty, you really are a very talented artist and I think your photography skills are great too. The images on this site are wonderful, always so light and airy. I love reading your blog, thank you from across the pond!
Sarah :0)
I love reading your blog…you are so creative!! You should definitely sell these!! They are GORGEOUS!!
What a beautiful surprise! I would absolutely love to win this piece of your artwork.
I love watercolor! And your bag is so beautiful, I would almost be afraid to use it…but, how then would I show it off and have conversations about it?
Wow! Your bag is so beautiful, I can’t believe you are willing to,part with it! Yes, please, enter me in this amazing giveaway.
wow, i wish i could paint like that…very inspiring and beautiful!
Oh, how I love anything painted with watercolors! It reminds me of my mother years ago when she try watercolors. She always said they were the most difficult medium because the paint dried so fast.
I would be honored to carry that beautiful purse everywhere.
Thanks so much for the opportunity.
Nettie
nettiecrain@live.com
It is such a beautiful bag Lucy! You are so talented and so very generous to part with this bag. Oh how I wish I had your talent!
What a lovely bag! The watercolor is so dreamy on canvas. I would carry this bag everywhere, and show off your very creative and special work. Thanks for a chance to win such a special piece!
How beautiful!! You are so blessed to able to paint so well, watercolors are not easy, you did a wonderful job.
Love the bag – its gorgeous!!! Thanks for the chance to win.
LOVE LOVE LOVE your work – and this bag is no exception – beautiful – would be honored to win – thank you for a chance. Di
So delicate … I love the bag you created.
I am not sure I can participate because I am living
in France but I admire the job !
Anne
Your work is beautiful!
That is a beautifal bag, and I would like to be entered into the drawing.
I dabble in watercolor and would love to see some of your techniques.
Absolutely Beautiful!!!!
PLease enter me in your drawing
Thank you SO very much !
Krisanne Burgess
Oh, what a delight to not only enjoy seeing your beautiful work but also having the chance to own a piece of it. I would be thrilled if you selected my name so please enter me in your wonderful give-away.
Thanks so much,
trisha
I would be tickled pink to own one of your creations! You are so very talented and I am in awe.
Oh wow I would love to win your gorgeous bag, you’re so talented! Thanks for the chance (and for your beautiful blog 🙂
love your paintings…you need an etsy shop!!!! thanks for the chance to win one of your creations..someone is going to be lucky!!!!
Would love love to win your gorgeous bag!
Thanks for the giveaway!
myboyblue11 at gmail dot com
Terri in Oregon!
Please enter me in the drawing! Love this bag.
Oh!so would like to be entered in this giveaway!
epintoratcoxdotnet
I love your watercolor bag!!! I need a new summer bag too ! X my fingers🌺
Gorgeous, I so would love your watercolor bag! Please and thank u!
You are so talented, Lucy! Those bags are beautiful. Hope you have a happy weekend 🙂
Looks amazing! 🙂
I absolutely love it. You’re right, the canvas really softens the colors!!!! Count me in!!!
This bag is fabulous – I would absolutely love to carry my knitting and embroidery in it – EVERYWHERE I go! Thank you for the chance.
Linda
So beautiful! Thanks for the giveaway!
These are really beautiful! Would love to try it with kids at my Color My World camp this summer. Any hints for making them “waterproof” would be greatly appreciated! Would love the chance to win one.
Pauline
fiberlooney@yahoo.com
Your tote bags are lovely! What a wonderful giveaway!
Absolutely beautiful! Looks like fun but I have absolutely no talent at painting. I can put a quilt together but painting and drawing…no way.
Thank you for the opportunity to win one.
pam
Absolutely beautiful! Looks like fun but I have absolutely no talent at painting. I can put a quilt together but painting and drawing…no way.
Thank you for the opportunity to win one.
pam
Impressive! I was never much good with watercolors. Your art is amazing! Thanks for sharing it!
Your watercolors are always so stunning!! This bag is so beautiful. Thank you for a chance to win it. Your blog is so inspiring.
This bag is beautiful Lucy. I’d love to have you wondeful talent. You’re watercolors are so soft and yet vibrant. Thanks for letting me enter your giveaway.
Hugs…Tracy @ Cotton Pickin Cute
I just love this beautiful hand painted bag. You are so talented. Please put my name in the draw.
blessings,
Danielle
Your work is always lovely and so is this bag! Would love to be in the draw.
-Heidi
The bag (and the pillows) are incredible. I wish I had your talent
I love your work and I hope I can win this bag in the drawing. Thanks for being so generous to offer it. Have a great weekend … and keep painting.
What a nice suprise! I was just admiring your beautiful work and was wondering if you were going to sell these. How kind of you to give away one of your works of art. Thank you for the chance to win one of your lovely creations!
I love when you share your artwork.. how wonderful of you to give it away as well. Enjoy your weekend!
Your bag is just the prettiest, sweetest thing I’ve seen in a long, long time. Lucky is the person who receives such a treasure, and I’d sure like it to be me! Thank you for your generosity!
So Pretty -what a neat idea!
vickie
vmorgan456 (at) yahoo (dot) com
Lucy,
I would love to be entered in your giveaway.Your art work is beautiful.Water color is not easy to do.And you do it beautifully.
((Hugs))
Anne
Lucy this is SO pretty! I have to enter for a chance to win! You are so talented!
Jo-Anna
This is the most beautiful bag! What a special giveaway.
You are so sweet Lucy. Too kind.
It is beautiful as all your creations are! I would love it!
I greatly admire your giftings and your blog! dorene(at)pine(dot)net
Would love to be considered for this drawing, Lu! Crossing my fingers!!!
You are so talented!!! I would like to participate in the draw and cross my fingers…
Emanuela – My little inspirations
Lucy, this is such beautiful work. You are so talented. How sweet of you to give it away. Fingers crossed that it comes my way. Simply stunning.
Kym
Beautiful bag !! Thank you so very much for a chance to win it.
Lovely purse and such soft and pretty watercolors.
I would ABSOLUTELY love to be included in the draw for this tote…. it is gorgeous! Such a work of art. The pillows must be gorgeous also.. You have a true gift! I would be proud to own it. If I do win it I will also do some social media buzz if you would like, about your blog… it is so sweet… and calming. yet softly encouraging.
Cathy B pbprojecthope at yahoo dotcom
@projecthope7 twitter
palmbreezeliving.blogspot.com
myblessingsunlimited.net/operationblessingbrigade
I just came to your blog today through a friend’s suggestion. Your artwork is delicious! I love the flowered bag and pillow..the colors are so soft and summery. I would be thrilled for a chance to win. Some women are “shoe” people…I am a “bag woman”-LOL!
Joyce
Oh, my! What a nice surprise to get to the end and read of your generous giveaway! I would be so excited to carry that bag! I also loved the idea of looking a thrift store bags for parts to be used – great tip 🙂
You are one of the most talented bloggers around and I would be honored to own one of your creations.
xo, abby
That is a beautiful bag, thanks for the opportunity – whoever wins will be a very blessed person!
Your watercolor canvas bag is so beautiful Lucy! I also have to add that the pictures on this post are enchanting! I’m sure you can tell by the responses to your giveaway that your work is much admired. Looking forward to seeing more of your work. It’s a joy!
I absolutely LOVE this bag! I have tried my hand at watercolor, but I think I’m not really very good at it. I would love to win your bag – it is beautiful!
Beth G
oh my — those are beautiful!! thanks for the great giveaway
Absolutely gorgeous! You are so talented!
just found your blog from Pinterest, WOW!!! Your tote bag is amazing & beautiful!!!I’d love a bag like that!
Hi Lucy,
Your watercolor experiment is a success! The bag is lovely, and I’m sure the pillow will be too.
Thank you for sharing!
Wow they are awesome. You are doing great things Lucy. You should be selling them on Etsy. Thanks for the chance to win.
i never knew you could do something like that with watercolor, its beautiful!
i never knew you could do something like that with watercolor, its beautiful!
What lovely work, Lucy! I have been wanting to experiment with water color for a long time. Somehow I don’t think it would be any where remotely as beautiful as this! Please enter me! What a joy it would be to win something sooo pretty, and painted with love.
Blessings,
Becky
wow!! you do beautiful work. i would love the tote bag it is just so pretty. i will keep my fingers crossed to win it. you should start selling these too. that is after the giveaway. ha ha
I follow you through “google reader” and was so happy to see there was still time to enter this draw. Please enter me.
How blessed to have the gift of paint! I try not to envy but I sure would have loved to have been born with a little bit of paint on my fingers!
Would love to have my name in the hat for you lovely hand painted bag!
Count me in – absolutely gorgeous!!! Thanks for being so generous 🙂
sally.puckett@yahoo.com
What an incredible give-away. I would be so overwhelmed to receive such a beautiful bag. You are truly blessed.
Oh Lu! You are so sweet and talented and wonderful! I cannot even imagine how lucky one of your loyal readers is going to feel when they have one of your master pieces! :o) I hope you are having a wonderfully beautiful long weekend and I am crossing my fingers and toes…. that maybeeee I could win :o) and again, you are just so darn talented! {I think it is just about official…. I have been an adoring fan for about an entire year now!!!}
Jaime
Your watercolor bad is just gorgeous! Watercolors are of one my favorite
mediums, what a great gift this would be, thanks for the chance.
Beautiful! Thanks for the chance to participate in this giveaway. =)
Thanks. So much for offering this give a way. I love the bag! It is a close match to my sewing room curtains.
Just lovely!
What gorgeous flowers you painted! Flowers bring smiles and reminders of God’s blessings. Thank you for giving your treasure away!
Amazing, soft colors on fabric, beautiful. Thank you for offering ths work of art for one of us to win. I will cherish it if I win.
Lucy, you are incredibly talented. That bag is gorgeous!! I could only dream of being able to paint like that. Thank you for the chance to win. Hope you have a lovely week!
~ Catie
what a beautiful creation!! thank you for the chance to win this lovely bag!!
lovely and creative bag 🙂 was wondering if you use a fixative or sealant on the bags to avoid fading
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