Our challenge this week at Global Design Project is Down the Garden Path. I couldn't help but think "this is easy...practically every card I make fits into this category"! LOL
I used three of my favorite products from the 2019 Occasions Catalog. I started with a Grapefruit Grove cardstock and added a layer of Grapefruit Grove Gingham Gala DSP (#148554)...favorite product number one! Next, I die cut a frame from Thick Whisper White cardstock using the new Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies (#148551)...favorite product number two! Finally, I stamped, colored, and die cut flowers from the Climbing Roses Bundle (#150603)...favorite product number three!
I borrowed the "hello" sentiment from the Beauty Abounds stamp set (#148726) and then die cut it using the tag from the Wood Crate Framelits (AC #143730). I also tucked in some Basic Adhesive Backed Sequins (AC#146933) and used a strand of the Whisper White 5/8" Flax Ribbon (#148764) to attach the tag to the frame.
Here is a quick look at how I colored the flowers. I started by laying down a color wash with the Light Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends Marker for the roses and Old Olive for the leaves. Then I added shading by using the coordinating colors of Watercolor Pencils (AC#141709). I used the pencils dry to lay down a light layer of color and then built the color until I achieved enough shading. I love this method because it allows better control of the shading, especially on small images. You can even erase your mistakes if you get too heavy-handed. Give it a try and let me know what you think.
We would love to have you play along with us this week. Be sure to check out what the other talented designers/players have created for this fun challenge at the Global Design Project Challenge Blog.
