Summer of Color; Think Pink

Summer of Color's challenge today is Pink!  When I think of pink it stirs memories of blowing the biggest bubble with a huge wad of Bubble Yum, playing Barbies, pink cotton candy,  and my Nannie Nonnie's pink peonies. Growing up, pink meant gorgeous sunsets, stunning roses and Fireweed in Alaska. When I had my daughter, pink became her signature color. We didn't start out that way. She had a Wizard of Oz type room; Elmo was her Dorothy and my favorite dress on her was a blue n' white gingham.  By the time she turned one, it all changed. It was all about pink tutus, Barbie, ponies with pink hair, and pink lemonade.  My Mom even found pink moccasins at Perry's Nut House and mailed them to her, so sweet. This girl wanted her hair dyed pink at the age of five.  I first thought I was going to do a pink sunset, but when I started to have pink memories. I knew I had to do a page, involving my daughter.  Happy Pink Angela~ Her favorite color now is her birthstone; it is Aquamarine blue. Isn't it amazing how the sun changes color in one's life~

I used water colors, paper doilies and a cheap paint box insert. I popped the paint out; yes I saved them. I added little mementos, that reminded me of  my daughter. The paint box insert came from seeing Connie Govea Stuart's work.  I would love to take a class from her; I loved her idea and thought it would work on this page. I struggled with the pink challenge; my house was the hang house today. It is fine, but I think all the noise made it take longer to get the art done. I need quiet time to reflect; once I know where I am going noise is fine. How does the process work for you?  Quiet time needed or does it matter?!

Funny, I am now craving a glass of pink lemonade ;D  Be sure to stop by and visit our host, Kristin; you still can join in~Summer of Color so far has been an amazing journey!