Papertrey Ink's 8th Anniversary Celebration and Simon Says Wednesday challange

There are so many possibilities for prizes at Papertrey Ink, as they are celebrating their 8th anniversary.  There are color challenges and sketch challenges, so you can take your pick.
I love these colors and decided that was what I would do.

 

      Don't you just love all of these colors?  I like this one the best, but there are a lot to pick from. Take a look Here for all of the possibilities.  
I am also entering this in the Simon Says Wednesday Challenge -   ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL
  
                Here is the card I did. I like to do watercolors and should really do them more.

I started with a watercolor paper and heat embossed with white, using the stamp set called Pretty Petals from PTI.  I tried to match these colors with the Distressed inks that I had.  Washed the whole paper with water and then added the color.  I some areas, I when back over with a small brush to define the petals and leaves.  Next I used a Spellbinders die, A2 curved Borders One, my favorite, to add some interest to the upper corner.  The sentiment is from a Flourishes stamp set called Chrysanthemums, no longer available. This panel was added to a layer of sweet corn from GKD and then a base of dark grey. 
Thanks so much for your kind comments.