Sunflower

I wanted to make a card today without using patterned paper. I saw this sunflower stamp and I thought I would try the watercoloring with markers technique. This fits the challenge of SC13 over at www.splitcoaststampers.com. I stamped the flower randomly from Watercolor Garden onto garden green c/s with the same ink. I cut a piece of golden yellow c/s and used my CB Swiss Dots folder. I stamped the sunflower image with black stazon onto watercolor paper (140lb wt). I outlined the image using my colored markers and shaded areas. I used 2 different color greens for the leaves. I used my waterbrush to blend in the color. I added the seeds with my gold gel pen. I scraped the edges with my scissors and sponged around with green ink. I used my small corner punch for the black and ran it through my Swiss Dots folder as well. I added gingham ribbon and rhinestones to complete the card. The sentiment is from a Studio G clear stamp from Michaels. I'm looking forward to making more like these.
Have a wonderful day!
Bonnie