Hello, dear friends! How about more flowers? Surprise, right? I absolutely love sunflowers, and we've even grown some here in our yard. Oh, they are amazing and come in all sorts of colors. So I had fun coloring the newest Instant Garden digi. I decided to use X-Press It Blending Card for this card and used my Copic chart that I colored printed on X-Press It Blending Card. It's amazing the difference in the colors depending on what paper you use. Anyway, I colored my image and slowly added more contrast (something that terrifies me - ha!). The photograph doesn't capture the softer yellow I used. But it is nicer IRL, I think. There are two very nice sentiments with this release, but I need some cards for friends that are in need of prayer. So the lovely sentiment from Rose & Chamomile is perfect. I wanted this full image to take front stage, so I used the Wonky Stitched dies with a blue mat, and that makes for a very mail friendly card.
And since I've used the decorative wonky stitching for my border, I'm using this for this week's Ways To Use It challenge.
Thanks for taking a closer look at my card. I hope you like it, and I hope that it will encourage my friend. Have a wonderful weekend coming up, and let's all continue to pray for our country and for France.
Registered: June 10, 2011 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 7304
Sun, Jul 17, 2016 @ 4:53 PM
A jar filled with sunflowers has to be the prettiest cheer me ups of all times. Fresh picked from the garden is nice too. Beautifully coloured as always - and a great die to set off the image.
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Registered: June 19, 2010 Location: SC Posts: 6005
Tue, Jul 19, 2016 @ 10:00 PM
I loved your write-up Cheryl because it reminds us all that adding that contrast (even though it's scary at first) really does bring a piece to life. You did a beautiful job of coloring on the entire image - my favorite is the vase - beautiful highlights and shadows. And the blue mat behind the Wonky Stitched Frame - Perfect! Look at how pretty that looks my friend (she smiles). Job well done! You're a beautiful colorist in all respects.
Registered: November 9, 2014 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1421
Thu, Jul 28, 2016 @ 11:14 AM
I don't know how I managed to miss this beauty! It is a real stunner. As always your coloring is flawless and your choices of color perfect. I love seeing your cards. Linda
Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Mon, Aug 08, 2016 @ 12:14 PM
Oh, I love the rectangular diecut. I haven't seen one of those. I haven't seen or collected any for a long time, so all my stuff is going to be "old" junk! But, it's nice to see what is out there. As always, you mastered the coloring to perfection. Your cards don't need a lot of extras because your images are so captivating that that's what I'm drawn to. HUGS!
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Registered: March 11, 2013 Location: Ingleside, IL Posts: 2449
Sun, Aug 14, 2016 @ 8:04 PM
Your coloring skills are over the top!!! Such a beautiful card!!! As always, I love reading your details, they're funny, informative, and inspirational.