Saturday, September 4, 2021

The Flower Challenge #60

 

Hello my friends - thanks for dropping by!

It may be generally known that I'm not a fan of the color blue - but the blue-green family is quite pleasing to my eye!  Turquoise is such a gorgeous color, it deserves to be celebrated for our 60th at The Flower Challenge!

I started by Googling turquoise, and was brought to a gorgeous photo of the actual stone in its natural state which showed the many depths of its color.  Which is what I've attempted to capture in my Copic coloring today, using a few of  the BG family of Copics.

Pinkfresh Studio: Miss Your Smile - stamped in CP Twilight ink; fussy cut
Embellished with PF Jewels
Adhered to a panel embossed with my Stampin' Up Subtle Texture

There are so many ways to use the featured color: water coloring, card stock, pencil coloring - the list is endless!  Just be sure it is a flower you're featuring on your card!  Let's go see all the beautiful examples at The Flower Challenge blog - my teammates always make such gorgeous samples!  Bonus to have a wonderful guest, Kailash!  @kailashcrafts on IG!  You won't want to miss a single one of her fabulous creations!  See you in the gallery?  

=]  Michele

28 comments:

Lisa Elton said...

I think you've captured the color of that stone perfectly, Michele this is gorgeous!

conil said...

**GASP** Almost fell off my chair (which would never happen because my butt's too heavy) when I saw this exquisite, glorious dahlia...in turquoise. The color is just like the color in my necklace. Your shading and the way you've played with shadows is remarkable. Then there's the cutting...I can't even... Suffice it to say, this is absolutely stunning.

Dotty Jo said...

Stunning card, Michele. Once again I'm blown away by your colouring, Jo x

Nora Noll said...

You ROCKED the Copic coloring on these flowers. They are GORGEOUS!!!

HilaryJane said...

You really have achieved an amazing depth with your brilliant colouring. This card is fantastic. The lightly textured background and those little pearls are the perfect finishing touches xx

Karren said...

Wow, this is stunning, Michele! Turquoise flowers are such a cool look and I love the use of that Subtle EF in the background - honestly I think I use that folder on 2/3 of my cards these days!

Linda Callahan said...

Oh what you can do with five markers! Your flowers are fabulous!

Jeanne said...

Simply gorgeous, Michele. You blow me away time and again with your cards. Fantastic coloring and card composition. Wow.

Kathy said...

Truly gorgeous! I really admire your COPIC skills, thank you for sharing, Michele!

JulieP said...

Dang woman! You're a pro with the crafty knife. Beautifully done and I am in love with the background texture.

Marcia Hill said...

Absolutely GORGEOUS my friend! You've colored that image to perfection, and fussy cut it to perfection too! Also love the "Subtle" embossing folder in the background! Lovely, lovely card Michele!! Hugs. :0)

Bonnie said...

Your turquoise flowers are gorgeous with the wonderful depth of color, Michele! They are beautiful against the subtle textured background! Awesome inspiration, my friend!

LeAnne said...

Turquoise love for sure! You’ve done a fabulous job with these shades!

Leslie Miller said...

Your coloring and cutting, this beautiful stamp, the slimline card... sigh... no words.

Cat Craig said...

Michele, my new #! of yours. Stunning.

lostinpaper said...

Beautiful my friend!

Loll said...

Gorgeous card Michele! I LOVE the flower stamped in gray and colours with shades of turquoise ... they are so perfect together. Amazing image and so beautiful coloured. This is one VERY special card. xx

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

I have had my eye on Miss Your Smile for a while, and now you have done it again. I so love your coloring and love that you colored It to replicate the depths of color in the stone itself. Beautiful job. I love this so much!

Mac Mable said...

You sure have celebrated the gorgeous colour of turquoise on your beautiful card Michele, a real stunner x.

Bobby said...

I didn't know you could get such a light color with Copics, Michele. You've added wonderful shading and highlights to those flowers. The image size is perfect for a slimline card. Beautiful!

Cindy C. said...

Gosh! This is so gorgeous!

Jeanne H said...

Wow, Michele...your coloring is just gorgeous! I do love aqua/turquoise.

Maria Rodriguez. said...

Gorgeous, fabulous slimline card Michelle, the image is colored perfectly, I'm blown away by the different shades of turquoise you achieve with your Copics.
Love the bling from those faceted jewels.
Awesome card, teammate.
XO
Stay healthy and safe.

Brenda said...

I love any bluish green color combo, so turquoise is right up my alley! Your card is stunning Michele, I love the depth of color you got with your Copics. You have colored this beautifully and captured all the depths of the color of turquoise. I love it! Hugs, Brenda

Tracey McNeely said...

This is one absolutely gorgeous card Michele! I think you captured turquoise and used the used the perfect blend of BG's.

Aileen said...

Absolutely stunning Michele, I do want this stamp it just looks brilliant on the slim Line cards and of course I love love the colours

donna mikasa said...

Turquoise perfection!

Papercraft Boutique said...

Wow, this is stunning, Michele! The colors are just beautiful, and your Copic coloring (ink blending) is excellent! The texture of the background is subtle but so effective. LOve this card!
Hideko xx