Today's card has been an experiment - will you let me know what you think by leaving a comment?
I started with the flowers from Charming Garners from the New A*muse Studio Inspiration Guide and Catalog. I colored them with my Copic markers - and just LOVE the vivid red I achieved. The secret is really the addition of the BV23 to the shadow areas of the petals.
***Copic Combos***
Flowers: R25, R29, BV23
Shadow: B000
For added dimension I wanted to add the stamens of the flowers with our Simple Stick powder and Papaya Flocking - also from the A*muse Studio Inspiration Guide and Catalog. So I grabbed my VersaMark ink and stamped them inside the flowers and sprinkled with SImple Stick Powder. Heated just til melted then sprinkled the flocking on top and shook off the excess. Now it was not exactly the look I wanted - so I also stamped right back on top of the Flocking with Papaya ink and the same stamen images. Wanting a little more detail I added just a few scribbles with my Copic Multilines .05.
The vivid red paired up nicely with Bermuda and Black Polka Dot papers don't you think? I made the card base from Pebble cardstock so it is a soft grey - just to make the white pop even more.
I am not totally convinced that I like the flocking on the stamens - but it is ok. I think because I loved the red flowers so much it makes the flocking ok! I am being uber picky I know! You all know how you feel when you are super excited to try something and it is just not as pesctacular as you wanted? That is what I am feeling. I still like the card though - and hope you do too!
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The colors are so bold and beautiful - what a super idea to use the flocking on these flowers!
Posted by: Chris Franco | February 24, 2012 at 01:47 PM
Very sharp and I love all the colors.
Posted by: Linda | February 24, 2012 at 05:24 PM
The flocking looks awesome. I think it was another or your brilliant ideas.
Posted by: Diane M | February 25, 2012 at 05:03 AM
Love the look of the flocking to the stamen....it really sets off the flower. Colors are gorgeous!!
Posted by: Char Wilson | February 25, 2012 at 09:16 AM
Gorgeous! Love the flocking with it .....
Posted by: Chelsea | February 25, 2012 at 10:45 AM
aged to perfection.
Posted by: Christine P | February 25, 2012 at 04:58 PM
It is just gorgeous! I've never been a fan of flocking but NOW I am inspired to try it. You always inspire me - don't be so critical of yourself. Your tech is GREAT!
Posted by: Connie | February 27, 2012 at 06:39 AM
Stunning card Heather!!
Posted by: Melissa | March 08, 2012 at 03:22 PM