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    Old 10-12-2011, 11:00 AM
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    Awesome play time. Great job.
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    Old 10-12-2011, 11:27 AM
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    Originally Posted by helenip
    You are all too kind. Trust me, if I can do it, anyone can. :) I wondered after I was well into this project why I didn't just print color photos and thread paint at that point. But, half the fun was learning to use the NeoColor II crayons - after coloring the portraits and then 'painting' with a watercolor brush and water, the colors just pop! Ironing then sets the color. It's a lot of fun. The eyes were difficult, especially on the Aussie who has those unusual eyes.
    Well now I must come back and offer you even more praise. I thought your picture was a printed color photo. Great coloring of the portrait!! I will have to check out the NeoColor II crayons.
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    Old 10-12-2011, 11:30 AM
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    love it. I did that with a dog we used to have. I used the same method for texture.
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    Old 10-12-2011, 11:31 AM
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    I would love to see your dog's portrait.
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    Old 10-12-2011, 11:33 AM
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    Ooooh! FUN!
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    Old 10-12-2011, 11:35 AM
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    Originally Posted by echoemb
    Oh I would love to try that....Your dogs look so real, good job.
    Me too! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
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    Old 10-12-2011, 11:49 AM
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    How very beautiful your work is. Kind of you to show us!
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    Old 10-12-2011, 12:16 PM
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    Old 10-12-2011, 12:23 PM
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    WOW!
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    Old 10-12-2011, 12:26 PM
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    Ohhh! That is so special!! What a great job in thread work!! Thanks for sharing.
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