Autumn Sunset

This is my last week as Melanie's guest designer for her most recent stamp sets, A Year of Flowers and Say it With Flowers. This time I decided to make a white flower and place it on a darker background. I was trying to make a masculine card that I could give to my step dad who is having a birthday today.

To get the Gerbera Daisy white, but not too white, after stamping, I colored the insides of the petals with a yellow Koh-i-noor pencil, then used a blending stub, with OMS, to pull the color to the outsides.

For the background I used an image from Autumn Leaves and colored it with Koh-i-noor pencils, then went over it with a Versa Mark pen and heat embossed with clear embossing powder. I love how well these flowers compliment so many of the stamp sets I already have.

Next, I sponged my background using several different inks, starting with the lightest and getting progressively darker. The colors I used were So Saffron, Summer Sun, Apricot Appeal, More Mustard, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Creamy Caramel, Riding Hood Red and Chocolate Chip.

I have had such a fun time this past week working with Melanie and I want to thank her so very much for this wonderful opportunity and for her faith in me. I am also very excited to hear that she has TWO new sets coming out for Gina K Designs next week!

That is not all. Melanie is have a fantastic challenge and giving you the opportunity to one of her new sets. Check here for the details.

If you would like to see another project I made using A Year of Flowers, stop by Melanie's blog.

Thanks for visiting and I hope you have a wonderful day!