Bloom Board (with Eclectica: Darcy stamps by Gillian Simson)

Hi everyone, Gillian here, it is great to be back on this side of the blog rather than behind the scenes. Tonight's post is very exciting as I am getting to create a little art with none other than Darcy's new collection of stamps *squealllll*. 

I started out by using some Grey Board and my collection of PaperArtsy postcards.

Next I layered the postcards using Matte Medium, once the first layer was dry I then went back over with thinly cut strips.

Now decisions, decisions ... what colour of Fresco's to work with. I opted for Antarctic, Yellow Submarine, Tango and Peacoat. Just lightly brushing the colours over.

Followed by Yellow Submarine 

Next up was Tango, followed by Peacoat.

I then stamped the border from EDY07 using Versafine Onyx Black around the edges of the Grey Board. 

Next I stamped the swirls from EDY07 using London Bus.

I then stamped the flamingo from EDY05 onto Smoothy White Stamping Card before colouring with London Bus, Zesty Zing, Tango and Limelight. 

 EDY05

Next I stamped the quote from EDY07 and the flower wheel also from EDY05 onto Smoothy White Stamping Card, I used London Bus and Zesty Zing to colour the stamped image.

I then started to play about with the composition .... now this is when my thoughts turned to how the flamingo wasn't going to look like he was just floating in thin air! The flower wheels suddenly become the "lightbulb" moment!  I drew some circles which were then coloured using Toffee for the flower wheels to sit into *are you with me* .... can you tell where this is leading?? I decided since the flamingo is quite quirky he would look ideal situated on a pull toy cart. Back out came the strips of leftover postcards to create the frame of the cart. I used one of the Junkyard Findings Metal Zipper for the handle.

I had so much fun creating this quirky little art board and can't wait to see what else Darcy comes up with next in her designer collection!! Gillian. 

A huge thank you to Gillian from PaperArtsy HQ. Welcome back to the blog Gillian, it is so good to see you coming out from 'behind the scenes'. We know how hard you work so it is wonderful that you could take time out to create this piece. This is a stunning board, full of texture and vibrancy. You absolutely did the new stamps justice, creating a real fun and quirky project. 

If you would like to join in our weekly challenge with any of this week's guests who have blogged since Sunday night, then join in to link up your creativity HERE you will go in the draw to win PA stamps of your choice! You need to link your entry by 17:00 (London time) Sunday 2nd February 2014