It's in the Details

 

It's in the Details

This card turned out well with a lot of attention to the alcohol marker shading, but when I applied a few final details, it really made a stand out! 

Details: 

1. Adding some flicks of the dark color after blending with alcohol markers. I like this look. 

2. Adding the tiny sequins to the tips of the flower center (is that the pistol or stamen?). These catch the light and the clusters really draw the eye. 

3. Adding some shine to the vase with silver gel pen. 

4. Using a silver gel pen to draw a line frame around the dark card stock.  This line brightens up the background and really polishes it off. It doesn't need to be complicated! 

Just noticed I left off a sentiment! I might send it as is, with the artistic flower taking center stage. I write cards to the elderly, so a sentiment isn't necessary unless it is their birthday or something. I'll use it more like a note card. 

Thanks to Pam Boedeker for the alcohol marker instruction to color this flower. 

Supplies: 

Altenew Pristine Peonies stamp, alcohol markers

Gina K sequins 

Silver gel pen (unknown)

Challenges Entered: 

Ellibelle's Corner Garden Party #11 Something from a garden