A Little Color Challenge....

I love it when talented (and sweet) people put their heads together to come up with a fun challenge. That's just what the dream collaboration of Vicky, Deborah and Kathy did with this "color throwdown". Check out their blogs to see their gorgeous inspiration cards, the challenge details are on The Daily Marker.
The challenge is to use 4 Copic colors without blending or just use this color combo:

there is also a sketch to follow (which I did quite loosely, as always):

I made two cards using the same design; on one I followed Vicky's lead and stamped on kraft cs and colored with Copics.....

and on the other I did the stamping and coloring on white cs for a totally different look...

I like how the first one looks aged and vintage without having to break out the Distress inks. The Copic colors are soft and subtle when stamped on kraft. Then they pop against the bright white cardstock. I did some stamp layering for the background, it's very light on the kraft card.

Stamps: Hero Arts- Flowers and Swirls S5488, Classic Fabric Design CG245, Essential Messages CL371, Truly Appreciated CL380
Paper: Kraft Cardstock-PTI; White cardstock-Neenah Solar White; Patterned Paper- Graphic 45 Eden's Symphony from Botanicabella Collection.
Copic Markers- I used what I had Y38, YR16, YG05, B24
Ink- Memento Tuxedo Black; HA Soft Sand Shadow ink; Faded Jeans Distress ink.
May Arts Jute Twine; Labels 8 Nestabilities Dies; Sizzix tag die. Sakura White Gel Pen.

~ Psalm 16:7-8 ~

"I will bless the Lord who guides me;

even at night my heart instructs me.

I know the Lord is always with me.

I will not be shaken, for He is right beside me."

blessings,

nancy