This is for a color challenge - Vintage Violet, Sahara Sand and Pixie Pink, but I had to sub Pretty in Pink for Pixie Pink.
I've had a full pack of Sahara Sand, unopened, as I didn't like it -- until now -- and I LOVE it -- such a soft, pretty neutral color!!! Thanks for making me use it!!!
These tulips are for a friend who I just found out has recently had surgery. Hope you're feeling better, Kathie!!! It's on its way!!!
The flowers are colored with markers, then blended a bit with an aqua painter. This card is my favorite size, 5.5 square.
Date: Saturday, October 28, 2006 GMT Views: 2321
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Paper: Sahara Sand, Vintage Violet, Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla
Ink: Classic: Sahara Sand, Vintage Violet, Pretty in Pink, Old Olive. Black Stazon. Craft Very Vanilla. Markers: Going Grey, Old Olive, Certainly Celery, Lavender Lace, Pretty in Pink, Barely Banana, Only Orange.
Accessories: Aquapainter, Sponges, Foam Mounting Tape, Paper Piercer and Mat Pack, Wired Satin Ribbon, Glue Dots, Distressing Tool on Cutter Kit
Registered: October 25, 2004 Location: Southern Oregon Coast Posts: 17641
Sat, Oct 28, 2006 @ 9:33 PM
You did an absolutely fabulous job of coloring those tulips and the pot! Everything is so nicely shaded and full of life. I think you've got a good thing going with those markers and the aquapainter! Love all the different backgrounds on this, too. The bow, itself, is a work of art! Beautiful, beautiful card!
Registered: April 20, 2005 Location: The only Eaton Rapids on the Earth, Michigan Posts: 57568
Sat, Oct 28, 2006 @ 9:53 PM
Your coloring on the tulips is so beautiful, and I love how you put the ribbon underneath the main image panel and then tied it off on the side. You put these colors together so well! Gorgeous card.
Registered: September 13, 2004 Location: In my Happy Place with no one bothering me....I hope! Posts: 13877
Sun, Oct 29, 2006 @ 2:46 AM
Beautiful Sharon!!! I love your square cards!!
I am a huge sahara sand fan and I am so glad you *found* a love for it!! Can't wait to see what else you create with it!!!