Hello Friends, It’s me again 🙂 Today is about a coloring a bold dark background. It’s a great way to give some drama and impact to your cards.
My goal was to make a few different backgrounds for you to see with other colors but, time just slipped away and unexpected things came up. Two days ago I used this same flower on my window card here. I have so many awesome flower stamps but, had this stamped background on hand called, “Winter Blooms” and I love how it’s so easy to color especially for watercolors.
I love stacking and stacking a die cut word. This thanks is from Lawn Fawn called, “Scripty Thanks” and such a great value. After adding some white dots with a gel pen I used the white puffy paint in the flowers centers.
If you saw this video …. I used the same technique on the flowers but, I chose not to blend the colors and just let the color sit and dry. The background was watercolored with some distress ink and once dry I outlined the flowers with some grey markers.
I wanted to be able to control the colors on the leaves because the flowers are more free form so I decided to color the leaves with Copic markers once my watercolor paper was dry. That’s if for today. I wanted to thank those of you who stopped by the Mama Elephant Blog during my giveaway …. you guys rock. Thanks and more thanks for your visit. “See” you tomorrow. Hugs, Kathy
P.S. Go here to read more about the 30 Day Coloring Challenge and if you want to share what your creating go to Day 1 and scroll to the bottom of the post. You will find a blue Inlinkz tab to link up your coloring.
P.S.S. If you are having trouble sharing your art on the Inlinkz tool here is a tutorial. If you want to share on Instagram even better (but, only choose one please) Here is a tutorial. I hope you find these helpful 
CARD SUPPLIES & LINKS: Click on any of the thumbnails below:
case study week 2 and winner
Day 11. Add some stripes
Day 21. A Must Have – No Line Coloring
stunning look Kathy with the combination of copics and watercolours. Really very pretty.
That background really makes your flower pop, Kathy. Also love the playful effect of the water colours.
Marianne x
This is really stunning, those flowers are just so pretty. I love the contrast that the leaves give. Beautiful.
Just amazing Kathy ! Love the bold colours
BEAUTIFUL CARD KATHY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂 I LOOOVE the BOLD COLORS & the image you used too!!!! I did some more coloring….hope you like! 😉
so gorgeous!
Soooo pretty!
Super cool card! I love the flowers it looks so intense but awesome at the same time! ❤️
I love the dark background. It really makes your flowers come alive!
I really need to get my hands on the Winter Blooms set! LOVE them and can’t wait to watercolor them!!
Beautiful card and amazing coloring! TFS!
Another stunning and inspirational post! Jo x
Very pretty card. That background is so dramatic with the pops of color on those flowers. Thanks for sharing.
The colors are so vibrant and rich. You are so inspiring. Thanks. Michelle t
love the water colored flowers, the way that the color blooms, spreads and feathers. The dark background really makes them pop. I really like to layer up my word dies too and have the top layer be cut out of the card. Guess the short version is this card hits all my buttons!
Beautiful the dark background really does make those beautiful flowers just pop
Hi Kathy! This card is just beautiful! I wish I just had time this week to follow exactly what you were doing. LOL I either had to utilize my time for a specific project or just didn’t have the time to invest. Glad I’ve played tho, as much as I can. Thanks for all of your fabulous inspiration! I’ve got to try cuting a word die in the middle of a colored piece!
WOW!!! Gorgeous card Kathy! Must try this. 😀
Beautiful flowers….love your technique.
Love your work, this is so in depth and beautiful! After starting these 30 days of coloring I’ve realized how much fun this is as well as I need new watercolor markers!
Wow! This is woderful and love how the colors pop out…perfect for Father’s Day.
I think I posted my comment under the wrong place. This is for the one you created with the super hero and flowers behind him.
This is gorgeous and so stunning! Love the bold background and want to try this as well. Your such an inspiration!
Love all the little details! My favorite is the facial hair you gave him, what a great touch! So, so fantastic.
BOLD & BEAUTIFUL card – LOVE your STRIKING colouring!!!
Oh my gosh! So Beautiful! I love the colours and the stamp is just so pretty. You are so clever to come up with such new ideas each day. Thanks! 🙂
Hi Kathy, I like the way its turned out, very pretty colours, the dark back ground makes the flower stand out, Cheers Anna.
Well done! I especially love the “hidden” sentiment. Such a cool sentiment. Definitely want to try that.
Wow.. This is just gorgeous! I love how the “thanks” just pops out of the card, like it’s being pushed through. I know I have seen that on other cards, but for some reason, it just looks really neat on this one. Like those little toys, where the kids always smush their faces to the back, and the pins push out through the front. (did that make sense?).. hehe That’s what it reminds me of, so neat. Thank you for sharing.
I love, love, LOVE everything! Fantastic colors. 🙂
Love the colors on this one! But only you can make not fully blending the colors on the flowers look like it was meant to be NOT completely colored! Will have to try this but I can bet it will not look finished like yours! Lol
I am just so impressed with the sheer gorgeousness and awesome stunningness of this card!! YOU are a marvel!!!
Wow the colors are amazing. Thanks for sharing.
Crafty hugs,
Dawn
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It is simply amazing how the watercolors work for you. Mine tend to fight me or I tend to fight them lol. I just need to chill and take my time more I guess.