My design today features the Bebunni Floral release images and brand new die cuts.
The image is from the Bebunni Floral EZMount Stamp Set - Bloom & Grow. I stamped onto Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock and colored with the fabulous new Spectrum Aqua Markers.
For the daisy, I used a combination of direct coloring to the cardstock and also pallet coloring using Spectrum Aqua Markers yellow, jasmine. For pallet coloring, I scribbled the darker color on a piece of plastic, picked it up with a lighter color marker. As you color, the marker lightens and creates a nice blending effect. To clean off tip, color on a piece of scrap paper. NOTE: Since I was coloring onto regular cardstock vs. watercolor paper, I was careful not to lay down too much color so I would not saturate the paper. The Spectrum Aqua Markers are so rich, you only need a small amount.
For the bunni I used a waterbrush - damp, not saturated - to pick up color off the plastic. Colors used: Spectrum Aqua Markers tan, blossom. I used a light touch and build layers, allowing the first layer to dry, then went back in the areas I wanted to darken.
The stem was colored with Spectrum Aqua Markers bud green. I added a bit more shading to the bunni and filled in the ground with Spectrum Noir Blendable Colored Pencil 114.
The adorable butterflies and bumble bee are from Bebunni Floral Metal Dies - Butterfly and Bee. I left them in the die and colored through the holes with Spectrum Aqua Markers black, rose pink. After I popped them out of the die, I edged each piece with the Spectrum Aqua Markers black to make them pop against the white background. NOTE: Happy accident - you'll see a little bit of white on one of the butterflies. That's left over from another project. I liked it and left it.
Before layering the white cardstock onto Shimmering Cardstock rose pearl, I edged it with the Spectrum Aqua Markers black. I added Stickles star dust to the bee's wings and center of the daisy for some sparkle.
When I get new coloring supplies, I create a color combo chart. I find it helpful when I'm looking for that perfect color.
Crafter's Companion has had several new releases. For more ideas, be sure to pop over to the Crafter's Companion Information Blog, as well as visit the Crafter's Companion Education and Inspiration Team members. You can see their latest designs by clicking on the names on the left side of my blog.
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