Rustic Sympathy ~ Seize the Sketch 23 & CCMC308

Hello everyone!  Today's post combines Seize the Sketch Challenge 23 & Create With Connie and Mary 308.

I tweaked my colors somewhat and used Hello Honey instead of Crushed Curry.  I colored in the {Bloom With Hope} flower and leaves with the new Blendabilites markers.  I used the Cherry Cobbler set and Old Olive, as well as Daffodil Delight for the center of the flower.  I held the flower up to a piece of  Real Red cardstock and it goes perfectly!  My picture seems to be photographing on the pink side.  I assure you that the flower really is red!  I stamped and colored the flower twice and cut one a bit smaller than the other.  I rolled up the edges and layered them together.  I love the way this looks....so 3-D!  

The markers are so easy to color with....they blend so smoothly and are effortless to use!  I have to be honest and say that I wasn't really interested in them when I first saw them, but figured I'd better try some out in case any of my customers inquired.  I wondered really how different could they be from the regular markers.  They are drastically different! Well, now I'm hooked!  

Now lets talk about the {Bloom With Hope} set.  From the moment I saw it I knew it had to be mine.  What a great set with so many different kinds of beautiful flowers!  I love they way they look a little doodled.  The sympathy saying that goes along with it is wonderful and the font is gorgeous.  I know I'll be turning to this set time and time again! 

 Combining {Bloom with Hope} and {Hardwood} makes it look a little rustic.  I like that.  

Here's a list of my supplies.....

Stamps: Bloom with Hope, Hardwood

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight & Old Olive Blendabilities markers, Soft Suede, Black Memento

Paper: Crumb Cake, Bermuda Bay, White

Accessories: Hello Honey ribbon, Corner Rounder punch, Paper Doily, gold brads, Oval die

Thanks for taking a peek!

Jenny