Saturday, July 18, 2009

Botanicals

 This card is made for the Copic Challenge blog and the theme for the next 2 weeks is called "Botanicals" Iam typing this posting while iam coloring the flower in - otherwise i would totally forget about the Copic markers :-) for the flower petals i have started my base with Y17, than added shadows with Y35, added to the lower petals and some to the top ones YR04 and blended everything with Y15. this looked already nice but since this is for the Copic Challenge i wanted to go fancy so i used Y15 and added some greens YG05 with the tip of Y15. the next circle is base color E31 to the center of flower E34 than outer center towards flower petals is YR21 and blended with E50. Inner circle of flower is made with E25 and shadows with E57. Leafs and stem: yg08, YG07 (to make it look juicy), YG03, YG67, yg91 (blending), yg93 (base color)
 To add some interest and elegance to this rather simple card i have painted the flower petals with Shimmerz paint Golden Wheat and Cocoa and the outer circle is painted with Candle light.

33 comments:

Jolanda Aufdenkamp - van Tilburg said...

Something completely different but as always stunning!!
Hughs,
Jolanda

Anonymous said...

This is such a different style of card for you Claudia, but, as always, you've made a fabulous card with amazing colouring. Thanks for sharing the colours you have used.
Hugs,
Carole x

Unknown said...

What a great card!

Groetjes Ingrid.

Heather D. ~ Fresh Brewed Designs said...

Oh My Good Gosh Golly! I always peek at your cards.. You are so amazing and inspirational. I find I do not comment far enough tough. This is FANTASTIC! it looks so real. Your coloring is amazing and so vibrant. I really LOVE this card. As I LOVE all of your cards;)! but wow!!!

Annacarin said...

Hi Claudia, i like your card very much, it's a sunny card *smile*
I've take a look at your halloween card and i'm impressed.. how did you do that..? The background.
And Florida Mmm.. i have been there but it's 18 year ago.. i have been older but i didn't know.. *smile*
i was in Orlando and disney world;)
and 'daytona beach' i do not know if it is spelled as this.
Hugs Annacarin

Bananastamper said...

This is so beautiful Claudia. Thanks for sharing the colors you used!

Shanna

Lena Katrine said...

Wow! Great colours, beautiful sunflower! Love it! Got to get some spritz soon ;)

have a wonderful weekend! Hugs, Lena

Moni said...

Gorgeous card, fab image and love the papers! hugs, moni

Sandie said...

Great card Claudia, wonderful colours. Love the shimmer and ribbon.

Cheryl said...

Gorgeous,beautiful colours and image!!! I have an award on my blog for you!
Hugs xx

dolcreations said...

Claudia...this card is just beautiful! I love the saying around the flower. your colouring is just simply beautiful!
Christine

Debby said...

beautiful card!Looks so real.

Ruth said...

Very different from your usual style but still beautiful, Ruth x

Annacarin said...

Hi again.. I have something to you on my blog;)
Hugs Annacarn

Riet said...

What a beautiful card Claudia,l love the image and colours.
So gorgeous papers.

Hugs Riet.xx

Becky said...

What a fabulous card, I just love this, your coloring is awesome.

LINDA said...

Simply Gorgeous!! Love the bright cheerful colors.. and the image is beautiful..
Very lovely work as always..
Hugs, Linda

Nicki said...

Claudia, this is absolutely gorgeous, that stamp is just so lovely and love the card, its FAB
take care
Nicki
x

DawnMarie said...

Oooh gorgeous Claudia and so different, I love sunflowers they're such a happy flower. Gorgeous colouring too. Hugs Dawn Marie.xx

Joey said...

Claudia this is absolutely stunning! oh I love it, gorgeous detail on your colourwork, and I love the ribbon. Joey.xxx

Anonymous said...

THis is so very stunning Claudia!!! I love your brilliantly colored flower!! :)

Trudy said...

Stunning card Claudia!!, the papers and the colours are beautiful
Hugs Trudy

anni said...

Gorgeous!! Love the image, coloring, DP and well just everything about it!!

Kelly Schelske said...

Gorgeous Claudia, fabulous coloring as well, it's beautiful!

Hugs, Kelly

Linda . J said...

Beautiful card Claudia and love the colour combination such a gorgeous design and detail!

Hugs Linda

Nancy said...

Oh Claudia this card is beautiful! Thanks so much for telling the colors that you used to color this beautiful sunflower.
Hugs,
Nancy

Tracey Feeger said...

gorgeous as always Claudia.
mwah
Trace

Sally Cicada Designs said...

Absolutely gorgeous card Claudia! Love the layout, colour combination and your colouring is as always fantastic!
Hugs,
Sarah

Heidi said...

very pretty claudia!

Norma said...

Claudia, beautiful cards. I love sunflowers--I like this image from Alota. Wonderful summery colour scheme and beautifully coloured. The simple layout looks great.

Hugs.
Norma xx

ribenaruby said...

Beautiful, just love this sunflower!

Penni said...

What a pretty sunflower Claudia.

I love the effect of the shimmers. I'm thinking of getting some, but am not really sure which colours to start with, they are all so yummy!!!

Hugs
Penni
X

Mary Jane said...

Love this card. The coloring is beautiful.