As you look at this illustration, you will find a sturdy mason jar tied with a delicate ribbon. Hanging from that ribbon is a small gift tag with a loving message. Inside the jar, a lush variety of plants fills the space. There are elegant roses with layered petals and a large daisy that has a happy, smiling face right in the center. Tucked between the blooms are textured fern fronds, various leaves, and clusters of small berries that add extra detail to the arrangement. The scene extends beyond the jar with several garden visitors. Two friendly bees with striped bodies hover near the flowers, while graceful butterflies flutter nearby. Each butterfly has unique patterns on its wings, providing a great opportunity to use different color combinations.

For the roses, try using a dark pink or deep red near the center of the petals and gradually lightening the color toward the edges. This creates a sense of depth and makes the flowers look more realistic. The smiling daisy looks wonderful with a bright yellow center and crisp white or light blue petals. Since the jar is made of glass, you might want to use very light strokes of sky blue or pale grey around the edges to give it a transparent appearance. The butterflies and bees allow for a lot of variety. You can use bold, contrasting colors for the butterfly wings to make them pop against the green leaves and fern fronds. If you have colored pencils, you can add small details to the berries, perhaps giving them a shiny highlight by leaving a tiny spot of paper uncolored. This page is perfect for markers or crayons.