Photo Inspiration on Paper Girls

Happy Monday!  I'm the hostess with the mostess for the newest challenge on The Paper Girls Challenge blog.  I decided early on that I wanted to do a photo inspiration. Those are some of my favorite challenges. As soon as I took these photos (on my cell phone!) at Laumeier Sculpture Park in St. Louis, MO, I thought, what a cool scrapbook page that would make.  I loved the mosaic look and how the colors came through. 

Here is the photo inspiration (ignore the photographer captured in some of the reflective tiles...  ;-) ).

I used all the colors and the mosaic look to inspire my project...

I have had this print/cut file from Studio Calico in my collection for a long time.  I have always like mosaics and stained glass windows, so I had to get the file, even before I had a Cameo to cut it with.  In this case this, I actually printed the file on some watercolor paper and went to town with the watercolor paints. It was great to feel like a kid watercoloring.  ;-)  A little gesso and a doily I inked with silver ink and I had a base to include to my One Little Word for 2014.  This is going to be the cover page for my book.

 And in case you were wondering what the actual sculpture is, here it is - a giant mosaic cat!  The kiddos had so much fun climbing through it like they were little kitties.

If my photos have inspired you, we would love to have you link up your project over at The Paper Girl's blog for a chance to win a little prize I have sitting here for you.  :-)  Be sure to check out the blog to see all the projects The Paper Girls' made.  I love seeing how everyone was inspired by something different!

Cheers!
Kristy

PGCB #28: A Photo Inspiration

Is it really Monday again?  I am amazed how fast it rolls around every week.  ;-) 

Today's Paper Girls Challenge is brought to you courtesy of Charity.  The challenge was to use this photo as an inspiration for our projects.

For my project, I pulled the colors and watercolor look for my card.  To make the background, I put a couple drops of Stampin' Up inkers on my mat and using a wet sponge brush, I dragged it across the card front.  I wanted a soft watercolor look to the rose in the background.  After inking the stamp, I lightly dabbed it on a wet wipe, then stamped it behind the "Thanks So Much" sentiment.

Recipe:
All Items are Stampin' Up and can be purchased through my site here.
Oh, Hello Stamp Set (Item #130733)
Markers: Pumpkin Pie (#105115), Going Gray, Island Indigo, Rich Razzleberry, Bravo Burgandy (105109)
Reinkers: Apricot Appeal (#105231), Rich Razzleberry (#115664), Island Indigo (#122932)

Thank you for visiting!  Be sure to check back tomorrow for my Kiwi Lane Tip Time Tuesday layout.  There will also be a give-away this week to celebrate the 100 FOLLOWER MARK!  WOOHOO!!!!!