IO Challenge- Happy Colors

Greetings friends.  I really think you will all enjoy the IO Challenge today.  It is all about using colors that we consider "happy."  For me, that means bright colors.  I have to use turquoise since that is my favorite color and makes me happy.   I also chose to use hot pink and yellows.  It doesn't hurt to pair the happy colors with some happy flowers to really drive home the point.

To make the card, I started with a flower scene called Sierra Sunset and stamped it with black Versafine ink onto 140lb watercolor paper.  I then colored the flowers with some Zig Clean Color markers and a waterbrush.

To make the background, of course I had to choose a Cover a Card design.  I selected the Greenery CAC, which is a good generic design to use for all the seasons...it even looks good on Christmas Cards.  I stamped the greenery using Versafine Deep Lagoon ink.

As a finishing touch, I added a sentiment from the Flower Greetings clear stamp set.  Here is a closeup of the card:

Items Used:
Impression Obsession Stamps-
Sierra Sunset E19721
Greenery CC018
Flower Greetings CL830

Inks:
Versafine Onyx Black
Versafine Deep Lagoon (I couldn't find this online.  I'm not sure they still make it)
Possible Substitution- Versafine Clair Warm Breeze

Other Materials:
Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers

Don't forget to visit the other designers for inspiration!

 Daniela Dobson

Dina Kowal

Giovana Smith

Ilina Crouse

Jeanne Streiff

 Karen Amidon

Kittie Caracciolo

Laura Fulcher

 Vicki Garrett