Colour Crazy Challenge - Week 14

Hi everyone

Well, what started out as a Guest Designer place has turned into a permanent position.  Doing a happy dance right now. 

So, without further ado, let's get cracking shall we?

So you know by now that our theme is always 

ANYTHING GOES

BUT

there must be some colouring on there somewhere.

We do not accept pre-coloured images, sorry.

So our sponsor for this week's challenge is

A DAY FOR DAISIES

For my project I chose this gorgeous

WILD FALL POPPY

I just love the rustic look of this flower, and there are several more "wild" flower images for you to choose from.  In fact with over 5000 digital images I am sure you would be able to find something you liked.  Why not pop over and have a browse through their catalogue?

Anyway, here is what I made with it.

Now I decided as soon as I saw the image that the only way to colour it would be to use Distress Inks and a water brush.  Not something I do very often but I actually quite liked how it turned out, what do you think?

I used four different shades of blue on the flower and three different greens on the leaves.

The background was done with Pan Pastels, I do love the effect they give don't you?

The sentiment was stamped using the Word Chains and Word Chain Alphabet from Clarity Stamp which you can find here.

The quality of these stamps is, in my humble opinion, second to none. They always give a fantastic print no matter what ink pad you use.  If you have never heard of them or not visited for a while you really should have a quick look (well, when I say quick............... you could be there a while! Lol)

The background paper is from a Designer Paper Pad, also from Clarity Stamp, called New England Fall.  Again the quality of these papers is stunning - you really don't want to use them, just sit and stroke them they are so lush.  But, I digress, use them I must - I can always buy more!! Hehehehe.

The sentiment is also stamped on to a sheet of the same paper pad but a contrasting pattern.

So there you have it folks.

My little bit of inspiration for you to ponder whilst you decide what you are going to make.

Remember, you must have some colouring on your project to be in with a chance of winning our prize.

Challenges:
Crafting with an attitude - Anything Goes
Crafty Creations - Anything Goes
Crafty Sentiments Designs - Only for the girls
Digi Choosday - Anything Goes
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes