Hi everyone! I made a card for a purple-loving birthday girl. On screen it appears more blue-violet, but to the best of my recollection it was as purple as all get out. Ah, well, life is too short to worry about such things.
It's a Woodware stamp called Clematis Trio, stamped in Versafine Onyx Black and clear embossed. I watercolored with Tombow markers. A clean design. The sentiment is an oldie from Stampin' Up.
White acrylic paint was used for the anthers. Iridescent sequins for embellishment.
Do you ever feel like you have enough not-yet-used stamps, dies, and what-not to last you the remainder of your days? That's me. It's so easy to be tempted, but I really need to hold off the shopping for a while. Famous last words, right?
Before I close I'd like to thank everyone for your kind comments on my post and in emails and cards regarding our LuLu's passing. I'm still having a hard time and don't feel quite myself.
In the meantime, we celebrated our Wally's 14th birthday on June 27th. Like most big dogs, Golden Retrievers don't have a real long life span and we always said we'd be happy if he made it to 14. Well, here he is, not as perky as he once was, but still loving life and making us smile.
Thanks for coming to visit. It really means a lot to me. Have a good day!
Stamps: Woodware Clematis Trio, SU sentiment (2001) Paper: Fabriano Artistico Extra White 140 lb hot press watercolor, purple textured (either Bazzill or SU) Ink: Versafine Onyx Black Coloring: Watercolor with Tombow markers plus white acrylic for flower anthems Other: Detail clear embossing powder, iridescent sequins
26 comments:
I love the card! I have a clematis growing at my mailbox and I love it. I've had it for many years and each year when it blooms it makes me smile! Wally looks great and I hope you have him for several more years. Have a great week my friend.
Well it looks pretty PURPLE to me Leslie and absolutely BEAUTIFUL too! Your purple loving friend I'm sure loved it and I do too! Sometimes the simplest cards can be the prettiest!! A belated but very happy birthday wish to Wally...he looks very happy with his new toy and is quite the handsome boy!! Hugs. :0)
Belated happy 14th birthday to Wally,it is still early when our last dog had to be put to sleep must be about 20yrs ago and still makes me cry when I talk about him!I love the beautiful embossed Clematis stamp and beautiful watercolouring,great sentiment font.
Carol x
Gorgeous flowers, I know what you mean about color, I feel mine never really come out true to color but oh well, I like how you added some blue to the background too and that sentiment is such a fun font!
Happy Birthday to Wally, I agree that every birthday that passes for our furbabies and our family members is a treasure :) Sending hugs!
Such a pretty card! Clematis flowers are so beautiful and I loved how you water colored them. Happy Birthday to Wally!
whatever color is showing up on my screen... it's a lovely card.
So glad Wally at fourteen is still with you. Happy belated birthday Wally.
Have a great day
Your card is so beautiful, Leslie. It looks purple to me. :-) Thanks for sharing the photo of Wally. I'm glad he's doing fine. Hugs.
They look lovely and purple to me, Leslie! It's a wonderful birthday card for your purple loving friend. Yes, I feel the same way, but I always cave and buy more LOL! Happy Birthday to your sweet Wally ;)
Beautiful purple Clematis, they are such regal flowers.
Wally looks wonderful for 14, that would be close to 88 in human years, I'm sure he misses Lulu but he has you both to keep him happy ♥
Beautifully colored CAS Clematis Birthday card that will be treasured by your friend, Leslie. TFS the sweet photo of Wally celebrating his 14th Birthday with a cute new stuffed doggy friend:-) Wally has been so loved all these years by the most wonderful parents a dog could have..especially all your treasured walks with Lulu, daddy and mommy:-) TFS, my friend. Love and hugs..Nancy
Here I am, Leslie! and who knows what is happening with FollowIt now - seems they are getting later and later with sharing our news! Never mind - I'm so happy to see your perfectly purple Clematis'. I was reading your post so quickly that I thought sure I read you put 'antlers' on them - LOL! Just a kiss of blue sky and wow, what a beautiful birthday card to send to your friend - bet she loved it!
Now, about this handsome boy - happiest birthday, Wally! I can't tell if he likes his toy - are they good friends by now?
So good to see you in my news this morning - late or not! x
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Your card is so beautiful. Love that there are others like me who love the color purple. As always, you did a marvelous job with the coloring and design. Happy 14th birthday to Wally. May he enjoy many more.
A beautiful card, I think I might know who it's for, maybe, I have purple Clematis in my garden, Jackmanii, such a beautiful purple flower!! A gorgeous card I am sure it will be treasured! Happy Birthday Wally, he looks like he had a good day!! I did good in May and never bought a thing, but June was another story, HAH!
Dear Leslie: Your card is beautiful, and in my most favorite color too!!
And a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to sweet Wally, he is just so beautiful!!
Thank you for sharing his picture with his birthday gift.
Hugs and love.
Maria.
Perfect purple blooms, Leslie! Beautifully colored! I know what you mean about living long enough to use all that fun stuff I've bought. I need to stop buying too. Probably won't, but I know I should! Happy Birthday to Wally!
Lovely card. Reminds me of my clematis which bloomed and bloomed this summer. Happy Birthday Wally - Hope you enjoyed your special day.
Such lovely colouring on this one and I love how you have put a hint of blue on the background. Really effective. I takes a while to get over a loss and I am sure you will always miss her. I am so glad that you still have Wally. Looks like he is going to enjoy his new toy xx
That purple is stunning! Happy birthday to Wally!
Beautiful clematic image, especially in your talented hands, Leslie. Your purple-loving friend is going to LOVE her card! I have so many containers of NBUS, I'll never get through them all, I'm sure. It's an obsession ... and plus, I believe the stamp companies are good at marketing! :) We just "have to have" this and that! :) xx
It's purple on my computer screen Leslie! AND beautiful! Always love to see your coloring and designs!
So sorry to read about Lulu! I know it's heartbreaking. One of our daughters lost their toy poodle earlier this year. Thinking of you!
hugs!
Another one of your beautiful cards Leslie, love the colours, looks purple on my screen.
So sorry to read you lost one of your Beautiful dogs, know the heartbreak you`ll be feeling.
Take care, sending hugs and love.
Pam x
I always love the coloring on your cards, Leslie. This one is no exception...love. Happy Birthday to Wally.
Gorgeous card, background and coloring, as always a pleasure to view. Wally looks happy, they never grow out of that puppy stage, Bella came back like a pup herself instead of an adult who just gave birth xxx
It looks perfectly purple to me and is sweetly colored! Sure to be appreciated too. It's great seeing Wally's fun birthday surprise!
Happy Birthday Wally. Stay healthy and happy as long as you can!
Thanks for sharing your beautiful card and keep us posted on your furry friends. Take care.
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