Beautiful Orchids

I was so very delighted to see this set from Marcella's hand :)  Orchids are my mom's very favourite flower and Marcy illustrated them SO beautifully,  I think she really captured the delicate design of an orchid.  I know there will be lots of designing with this set in my future.  It's simply stunning!  

I have two cards to show you today, 'cause I just couldn't help myself!  

I colored these delicate orchids with Prismacolors pencils and OMS for blending.  When I looked up these orchids I often found them in this type of color, pink but almost translucent on the petals, so I tried to capture the depth and also softness in them.  

The papers are Memory Box Gossamer which matched perfectly and still have that soft feel. 

Here you can see a little more detailing on the coloring, the gems and silk bow.  

And now for the second card....I thought I'd incorporate April's Kit from Flourishes (that I showed you on Monday) with the other Orchid stamp....

These gorgeous papers just sing to me :)  I watercolored these Orchids with my Derwent watercolor pencils and a little waterbrush, pulling in the yellows, burgundies and greens from the papers.  I used the delicious ribbons, lace and pearls from the kit as accents.  The card is 5.5 x 5.5 inches.  

Isn't that lace just dreamy?  

Here's a look at the kit again, and a link to it in the store

Now you can head over to see the other amazing beauties with this Orchid set on the Design Team.  

Barbara Anders

Christine Okken  (you are here)

• Cindy Lawrence
• Danielle Kennedy
• Dawn Burnworth
• Julie Koerber 
• Leslie Miller
• Stacy Morgan

Back tomorrow with some more beautiful Sneak Peeks!  

Remember - before you go...  

You can enter to win this set today at the Flourishes Blog

You can enter to with the whole release by playing in the Pre-Release Spring Has Sprung Color Challenge

You can order the Pre-Release sets today if you already know you're in love!