When I am choosing colors, I often start with the paper on hand. For this one, I started with a patterned paper I liked from the Linen Closet pack from DCWV. I found a solid blue cardstock that was a close match, then chose my COPIC colors to go with it.
Stamps: Spring Birdies and Roses, Cardinal Posy Wreath
Paper: Linen Closet patterned paper, Blue Bayou, Soft Sky, Stamper's Select White
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Soft Sky, Blue Bayou
Accessories: Label 8 Nestabilities, Petite Scalloped Oval Large Nestabilities, Petite Oval Large Nestabilities, Grand Calibur, COPIC Markers, Sponge, Bow-Easy, White gauze ribbon, Scalloped oval punch, Scor-Pal, ATG 714, Rotary Trimmer
Registered: November 17, 2006 Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia Posts: 52798
Sat, May 07, 2011 @ 3:37 PM
WOW, THIS IS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS... LOVE THE SWEET BIRD IMAGE, YOU COLOURING IS AMAZING... LOVE THE SHAPE OF THE CARD AND PRETTY SHEER RIBBON TREATMENT. TFS