Paper Cuts

Jan 27 2009

Forcing the Flowers (on myself)

Published by Michele Boyer at 12:00 am under My Designs, Sarah Kay

Hi everyone! I decided to challenge myself once again using flowers. (Eek!) Actually, this time went quite a bit more smoothly than the last. I’m still not comfortable using them, but I will conquer!

Hello

This sweet image is called Picnic of Daisies from Stampavie. (You can find it and others at All That Scraps.) Coloring the more realistic images such as this (as opposed to a cutesy character type) are somewhat intimidating to me but I really enjoy the “challenge.” I used Copic markers on the image as well as the Prima flowers and brads.

I felt the pinkish panel was a bit plain so I created a crossover pattern using a Fine Lines backgrounder from Cornish Heritage Farms.

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great Tuesday!

Stamps: Stampavie “Picnic of Daisies” (Sarah Kay); Cornish Heritage Farms “Fine Lines” backgrounder and “Friend Centers” (Mona Lisa Moments) Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black; Adirondack Salmon by Ranger Cardstock: Prism Suede Brown Dark, Papaya Puree Medium, Natural Smooth Patterned Paper: My Mind’s Eye Tres Jolie “Cute” Floral Stripe/Rose Accessories: Copic markers, ribbon, Prima flowers, brads, SU hardware, ribbon. Card size 5 ½” x 5 ½”.

19 Responses to “Forcing the Flowers (on myself)”

# Bonnie Sharpon 27 Jan 2009 at 12:13 am

Beautiful!! Your use of flowers is really striking - no need for that flower class after all!
# Rose Annon 27 Jan 2009 at 12:38 am

So cute, Michele…and I think the flowers are perfect!! Love the pretty papers, and your coloring too!!
# Rachel Hopeon 27 Jan 2009 at 12:38 am

Awww, so sweet!!!
# Elaine M.on 27 Jan 2009 at 12:57 am

You shouldn’t feel intimidated at all - just look at her lovely skin tones - you’ve done an excellent job
# SueBon 27 Jan 2009 at 6:02 am

Very sweet, Michele. Your coloring is great. I have many primas and they intimidate me as well. I never know where exactly to place them.
# Karenon 27 Jan 2009 at 7:31 am

Beautiful card, beautiful job on the flowres!
# Tracy Harpon 27 Jan 2009 at 7:55 am

Your card is awesome, Michelle! Great colors, coloring, papers and the flowers are the perfect touch. I am totally with you on using flowers, it just doesn’t come naturally!
# Sandy Hulsarton 27 Jan 2009 at 9:00 am

Beautiful card, very well balanced, the flowers are the perfect finishing touch. Just lovely and your Copic coloring is very natural. Great job.
# Lynetteon 27 Jan 2009 at 9:02 am

So sweet! The flowers, the coloring, the layout - everything is superb!
# Dannion 27 Jan 2009 at 10:40 am

For not being comfortable using them, you did a fantastic job! This is gorgeous!
# peggon 27 Jan 2009 at 2:21 pm

This is gorgeous! What fresh colors — just love it! I think the flowers look perfect. I have tons of flowers and never know where to put them
# Susan Blueroboton 27 Jan 2009 at 2:49 pm

LOVE the colours LOVE this card
# Tracyon 27 Jan 2009 at 3:27 pm

The card is gorgeous and the flowers look PERFECT!
# bronihon 27 Jan 2009 at 7:11 pm

Are you kidding me? Your coloring on this is absolutely spectacular! Just perfect! And I love your color combination AND your flowers!!!
# Dawn Eastonon 27 Jan 2009 at 8:09 pm

I would NEVER have thought you were afraid of flowers…lol…they look perfect on this card! Fantastic Michele!
# diane (cookiestamper)on 27 Jan 2009 at 10:56 pm

Very sweet card! Are you kidding?…you do great with flowers!
# SouthernScrapson 28 Jan 2009 at 6:44 am

That is a gorgeous card. I would never know you were not comfortable with flowers.
# Christina Fischeron 28 Jan 2009 at 11:57 am

Michele, this is GORGEOUS! I think you’ve mastered the flowers!
# Julia Staintonon 30 Jan 2009 at 9:20 am

Gasp! This is beyond stunning! Lov ethe colors and coloring and your flowers are perfect!