Friday, March 11, 2022

Peace from Power Poppy for Ukraine

 


Greetings lovely ones!  I am bringing you a new offering from Power Poppy today that’s all heart.  Marcy has remixed this lovely image from her old polymer set Folk Heart as a new offering who’s sales will go to support Ukraine, it’s called Peace Offering.  The folk art images are based on European folk art style that evoke a very touching historical feel.

I’ve created this quaint little vase of flowers by printing the image using a light colour of ink and colouring with Copics.  For the background I watercoloured Cobolt Blue and New Gamboge from Daniel Smith in an ombre style to mimic the Ukrainian flag.  Those primary colours really pop!  


I’ve also mirrored the background style in the sentiment letters for a simple tie-in that makes the design cohesive.  

My heart is heavy for many who are suffering, at risk or fleeing Ukraine.  We have many connections to people in our Conference of Churches who are in the midst of the warzone, providing relief for refugees, or for people on the ground.  And Im so prayerful for a peaceful resolution soon for our brothers and sisters there.  

In addition to the other FREE sunflowers for Ukraine digis Marcy is offering right now, she is kindly donating 100% of the sales of this $5 digi set to Sunflower of Peace, a non-profit organization committed to helping Ukrainians affected by the Russian military invasion with medical and humanitarian aid. It is a USA-based 501(c)(3), working with a global network of established organizations and institutions that are committed to helping Ukraine in the current situation.

Several of our design team are joining in with inspiration using this set, so please do visit them!

7 comments:

Conniecrafter said...

Beautiful image and you have colored it so beautifully!
Continued prayers for all of them!

Johanna said...

So lovely and the colouring is great.

Sathya said...

Awesome coloring! Love the way you colored the matted panel too.

Thanks SO much for leaving love at my blog :)

Donna Phelan said...

Beautifully colored and showcased! (((hugs)))

Barbara said...

This folk art image is so stunning and I love the way that you blended the background and the word PEACE to make an attractive card.

Julie Koerber said...

Christine, your creation with the beautiful water color wash background is just dreamy. You truly are a rock star when it comes to no line coloring. So pretty!

Henriëtte Creatively Happy said...

Awesome card Christine.
Let's hope peace will come soon
for the people of the Ukraine.
Thank you so much for sharing,
stay safe and have a wonderful day.