I decided to use a set that's been waiting to be inked up for a while - Brighter Days Gerbera Daisy from Picket Fence. I know Gerbera daisies come in a plethora of colors so I decided why not mustard yellow?
This is a lovely, large floral image and so easy to color. Of course, I used my Copic markers, making sure my yellows were more of a golden color. I know mustard can be a bright yellow, I guess I was thinking Dijon? ;-) Anyway, with the coloring complete it and the sentiment (also from the same set) where cut out with coordinating dies.
I really fiddled around to get a background that I liked. At first the double plaid die was cut from brown cardstock and layered on white, but I didn't like that and finally settled on the white over kraft. It's very subtle, but before the kraft panel was layered with the cover die, I stamped a text background stamp with white pigment ink, then used a blending tool to ink around the edges. It adds just a little interest and a nice softness to the kraft.
With everything adhered to the card base, I finished things off with some yellow gems and used a white gel pen for the stamen (anthers?).
I do hope you'll join us and share what you were inspired to make with these two colors! The challenge remains open until 9am on Tuesday October 29th. And I encourage you to visit the challenge blog, where fabulous inspiration from my very talented teammates awaits you.
Thanks for visiting and take care!
Stef
- Picket Fence Brighter Days Gerbera Daisy stamps and dies
- Simon Says Stamp Double Plaid Cover Die
- SSS Friendship Text background stamp
- HoneyBee Stamps Vintage Love Gems
- Copics - YR27, 24, 23, Y15, 11, YG99, 97, 95, E37, 35, 33, 31
9 comments:
Gorgeous card Stef. Love that pretty sunflower and die cut background. These colors were perfect for your lovely card.
This is a gorgeous floral, and flawlessly colored! I love that background. It looks like the sunflowers are resting on a lattice fence. The white gel pen was a great idea, too!
Beautiful card, Stef! Love the big bloom and the fancy lattice background!
Absolutely GORGEOUS card Stef!! That sunflower is colored so beautifully and I'm loving your background with the text and die cut overlay! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
Stef, as usual what a gorgeous card. Your colouring is perfection and the background you chose, white over Kraft is perfect and the best to compliment your flower! Lovely card!
OMG! Is this a stunning card, Stef! I think the background you settled on is just perfect! I don't know how many times I can say that you color so fabulously! I also know you will inspire so many with this gorgeous creation!
What fab colouring of this gerbera Stef and who cares whether it is Dijon or English! The trellis die cut sets it off perfectly. :)
I do love me some Dijon! Your attention to details (like the white text) is always so wonderful. And I'm always in awe of your Copic coloring. Fabulous card!
WOW! Your daisy is absolutely gorgeous! In awe of your colouring; another dazzling, inspiring delight!
hugs~carol
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