Welcome back for Post #2 in my new home!
Today I've colored some red peonies and placed them on a brick wall with flourishes and scripture. It's a simple combination of Power Poppy's Peony Love and Garden Fireworks digital stamps.
Before printing the peonies I arranged three of them together, and after coloring I cut out the whole lot. If I'd known I was going to cut them out I probably would have printed each bloom individually, but in the end this was easier and I suppose it looks just fine. I hardly ever plan the card before I print my digis.
Since I made this card per a friend's special request I minimized dimension so she'd have no concerns about extra postage. The peonies are popped up on foam mounting tape, but otherwise no lumps and bumps.
It's short and sweet today! Simple card, simple story, and the picture tells most of it. I'll summarize the supplies below. I'm so glad you stopped by while I'm still getting the feel of things around here. Stay cool and have a beautiful summer day!
Stamps: Power Poppy Peony Love (flowers) and Garden Fireworks (verse) Paper: X-Press It Blending Card (verse), Neenah 110 lb white (card base), red Bazzill, black Ink: Printer, Copics as pictured above Accessories: Stickles Stardust glitter glue, Sizzix Brick wall embossing folder, Frantic Stamper Trio of Swirls, Scotch brand foam mounting tape
A stunning card, Leslie! As always, I enjoy taking in the beauty you post for us! Your gorgeous coloring has so much depth that I can't tell that the flowers are all one piece and not layered. Hope you have a wonderful summer day too!
ReplyDeleteOh, Leslie, this is another "WOW" card for sure! LOVE those gorgeous peonies against the white brick! Your coloring is so realistic that I can smell them just looking at your card. You never cease to amaze me with your cards. Every single one should be framed & hung up as art!
ReplyDeleteSimple beauty in all it's glory Leslie! I LOVE the perfectly colored flowers on the white brick background ... totally awesome! I ALWAYS find inspiration when I come to visit! Thanks! Hope you're staying cool and having a great week!
ReplyDeleteOh, Leslie!! This is GORGEOUS, and the flowers look like they are fussy cut and arranged together! Your coloring of them is absolutely amazing, and I love the depth and color...stunning! And what a beautiful layout with the white brick background and this beautiful Scripture verse I so love! And the delicate swirl die is beautiful! Absolutely and completely love this one (hehe, can you tell?). It's wonderful to see you in your new home, and it's look wonderful! Big hugs, sweet friend, and keep cool! I am because I stay inside in the A/C! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI love it. Beautiful. Have a great day
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning card Leslie! gorgeous coloured Peonies, love the arrangement on the brickwork embossing and beautiful sentiment.
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Oh my Gorgeous, I love the coloring of the flowers, that just shows what an artist you are they don't look like they are all together in one digi, your perfect coloring just brings them to life and gives such great look of dimension! Such a great reassuring verse and love the brick behind, she will be very pleased with this one!
ReplyDeleteLeslie, what a lovely card! I've admired your Power Poppy cards for quite some time and this one is no exception! I'm afraid you've enabled me to get that brick embossing folder!!
ReplyDeleteI love your peonies! They always look so nice in a garden. You did a great job cutting them out too! I love how they look against the white brick wall. Have a nice day!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful and so wonderfully put together, Leslie. Love the embossed background - it's so perfect.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fantastic!!!
ReplyDeleteOh Leslie, this is beautiful! Your peonies are coloured to perfection as always, love the depth you achieve when colouring. And as many have said above you can't tell that the flowers are all connected, I thought they looked individual, fabulous job! And love the embossed brick wall, and the flourish behind the peonies, just devine! I was thinking of working on a card tonight, and I think you have just inspired me to do some colouring. Thanks again for sharing such a beauty!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful card! I love the verse too! Your blog looks great!
ReplyDeleteI never cease to be blown away by your colouring ... Stunning work again and so pretty!
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous Leslie! Beautiful coloring, designing... swoon.
ReplyDeleteYour creativity is amazing. Beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't get any more beautiful and elegant than red and white!! Gorgeous card Leslie and gorgeous coloring!!
ReplyDeleteWow...another beauty...those Peonies are gorgeous and how I love the clean white brick background! Very beautiful as always!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! that brick background is awesome. These peonies look wonderful and one of my favorite verses. I am sure she will love it!
ReplyDeleteAgain, another fantastic Leslie design. Love those peonies.
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