Inspriration everywhere

From time to time, I get stuck in a rut, and it's hard to figure out how to get back on track creatively. When I am stuck, I look for inspiration in several places, and one of my favourite sources of inspiration are websites of stores I love.

Espe, is a Canadian company that designs purses and wallets. I own several pieces, and I adore their quirky designs and bright, bold colours. I was looking at their website the other day, and came across this bag. It immediately reminded me of Stampin' Up!'s daisy punch. Daisies are my favourite flower, and I have had the Daisy Delight stamp, and the coordinating punch, set since it debuted.

I haven't used my Stamp N' Write markers in ages, and they were sitting on my desk. I decided I would use them to colour the petals instead of cardstock.
I punched two of the flowers out, and cut four petals off each one (I wanted to give it a little more dimension). I coloured one on each punched out shape with Mint Macaron, Melon Mambo, Granny Apple Green and Coastal Cabana. I also coloured the discarded petals for the leaves. 

I punched a circle from the Whisper White and coloured it with the Crushed Curry marker.
I also punched the flower from Basic Black and one from the silver foil sheet.

The markers were also used to colour the stem of the flower before I stamped it, and the sentiment from Well Said. The markers were how I built up my ink collection before I invested in more ink pads. They add an incredible amount of versatility to your craft room, and with the thin and brush ends, make it incredibly easy to use in almost any application (you can also watercolour with them!)

Which do you prefer- bright colours with black, or bright with silver? I think I prefer the black- it makes the colours pop.