Monday, August 12, 2013

Back to Coloring!

Hi there!

It's the beginning of a new week and I'm looking forward to a warm, sunny day off from work on Tuesday - yay! 

I've been creating lots of cards using graphic and painterly images lately, and although I love the look and they are really fun to make, I really miss coloring! I looked through my photostream and the last time I colored-in a floral image was way back in May!

So I pulled out a favorite stamp set from Flourishes called, Zinnias, and went to town using my Copics. Felt soooo good! 


A simple sentiment from the same set, some strips of patterned paper to match the colors and a few gems sprinkled here and there, all help to finish off the card.

Hope everyone has a good week - thanks so much for stopping by! :)

26 comments:

Virginia L. said...

Beautiful coloring, Barb! I love how rich and colorful this card is! Well done! I did some coloring the other day, too! It's been a while ;)

Unknown said...

Awesome coloring! Such a pretty card!

Lynn said...

You coloring is amazing! I love how therapeutic creating can be. Hope you have a fabulous day off Barb.

Pam W Merwin said...

This is beautiful, Barb! Love all the colors and I am like you too in that I do love to color ;)

judkajudi said...

These flowers just glow!! Awesome coloring job; glad you returned to coloring so we can enjoy the results.

Lisa said...

WOW- some beautiful coloring, Barb! I sure love the Flourishes flower images.

Carol McCready said...

Gorgeous coloring. So rich and vibrant.

Deepti said...

Stunning card and beautiful coloring :)

Sandy said...

Beautifully colored! I can see why you missed your Copics!
Sandy

Karin Åkesdotter said...

WOW! So Beautiful Barb! LOVE your card!

Tracey McNeely said...

Barb can you come teach me how to do such gorgeous colouring? I agree with you that using Copics feels so good.

Brenda said...

I know what you mean Barb! Wow, these colours are so striking and you did such an awesome job with the shading! Just beautiful, I love everything about it!

joy said...

You have mastered the Copics, Barb! I love vibrantly colored card - well done!

Barb Ghig said...

Gorgeous card, Barb! I love the color combo and your coloring is just beautiful!

Cat Craig said...

Oh my this is breathtakingly stunng! Love everything about it. What a wonderful stamp to color, you just made it pop. Swooning!

alexandra s.m. said...

It simply takes my breath away Barb!

Helen F. said...

Barb, your coloring is beautiful! This gorgeous flower and the colors you chose are awesome! Thanks so much for going "Back to Coloring" :)

Scrumplescrunch said...

Hello Barb
What a beautiful card, it puts a smile on my face big time, the bright happy palette relates a warm and friendly feel. The design is perfect as your negative space enhances your image wonderfully.
Great work.
Smiles:)
Sue

Joy said...

Seriously you colour flowers like no one else, love the colours you chose and the simplicity and elegance to this Barb..hugs

Nat said...

wow, beautiful!!

Anonymous said...

This is GORGEOUS!!! Wow! Love this bright, rich color on a beautiful design. :-)

Greta said...

No wonder you love to color, Barb--you're so good at it! Gorgeous card--love the double purple mat--never thought of doing that.

Trinh said...

I wish I had your coloring skills, Barb! This is beautiful!

Maureen Morton said...

Glad to see the traditional, Barb....I'm not a trend-follower! Love your coloring, as always. You have such a knack with flowers - on paper and in real life!

donna mikasa said...

Love this CAS design and your coloring is fabulous!

Cathy A said...

Beautiful dimension created in the way you coloured the vase.