My cheery news..... I am honored, and excited, to have been invited as the June 2012 Guest Designer for the Color Throwdown Challenge blog! Each week, a new color challenge is posted on the Color Throwdown blog. Stampers are encouraged to participate, and the designers who contribute weekly provide wonderful samples to inspire. I couldn't be more excited to join this group for the month of June!
This week's color challenge is a palette of soft pastel colors. Very feminine ... very spring ... very soft ... very cheery! Just what I needed!
I chose to use the "Buzzin' by Bear" image from High Hopes for my project. He's so FAT, I just want to pinch his cheeks! Both sets! *grin*
The image is stamped in Memento ink and colored with a combination of Copic and Touch Twin markers. I also used Prismacolor pencils to enhance some of the shadows. I added a layer of two-way glue and ultra fine glitter to the bear's wings and flower, for a little sparkle and shine.
Bzzzzz!!
Pop over to the Color Throwdown blog and participate in this week's color challenge. I'd be delighted, if you did!

LOVE him! And I think perhaps that the paper you used is from the pad I gave you. Don't you love that aqua flowered print? Your coloring is beautiful!
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | July 01, 2012 at 12:16 PM
This is so darn cute, Anna! I love all the sparkle! And I'm so glad you're joining us this month!
Posted by: Broni | June 10, 2012 at 07:40 AM
Your buzzin bear is just adorable! You are a master colorer, um colorist? You color darn good :) It's very cheery and I hope it lightens your heart just a little. I am so glad you are joining us this month :)
Posted by: Danielle | June 07, 2012 at 07:35 PM
Congrats Anna! Great card and I love the colors!
Posted by: VivLyn | June 07, 2012 at 08:15 AM
We're thrilled to have you joining us this month, Anna! And what a delightful card! I love that fat ol' bee, too--just a happy card!
Posted by: Barbara | June 07, 2012 at 07:39 AM
Congratulations on your happy news!
Posted by: Debra | June 06, 2012 at 06:01 PM
What an honor to have you join us this month, Anna! LOVE that cutie-patootie bee on your card, and the coloring is fabulous!
Posted by: Tammy Hershberger | June 06, 2012 at 05:51 PM
I am thrilled you have joined us this month, Anne...your card is absolutely adorable!!!! The little bear bee is sooo cute and what gorgeous coloring!!!!!
Posted by: Joan Ervin | June 06, 2012 at 12:48 PM
Yahoo! that's a great thing to do to take your mind to a happy place! Love, Dad
Posted by: Dan Wight | June 06, 2012 at 10:15 AM
Congratulations. You deserve it!
Posted by: Lora Lauhoff | June 06, 2012 at 06:10 AM
YEAH, I love the color throwdown challenges. I visit the very talented Danielle Kennedy each week for the color throwdown! Your *Buzzin'by bear* is ADORABLE. Great job on the challenge. What FUN.... hugs...
Posted by: Carol Dee | June 06, 2012 at 05:33 AM