For the time being, I've been inspired by some challenges I hope to play in more often. Today it's the CAS Watercolor Challenge. This month's theme is "For a Child", and it seemed like the perfect opportunity to ink up my new MFT Picture Perfect set. I didn't buy this set with kids in mind, but it works. I made this into a birthday card which will go to one of the little girls next door. Between us we have three dogs, so it's perfect -- picture perfect!
Per the challenge rules I watercolored and kept the card clean and simple. I used Tombow markers and some MFT dies and mounted the image panel on a grocer's kraft card base. The sentiment is MFT Die-namics #Captions, frame is Wonky Stitched Rectangle Stax, and leaf sprig is Wild Greenery. I had to put the leaf sprig there to cover up a splotch where I dropped a marker, but the card is better for it. Nice how that works out sometimes.
That's all for today. Thanks, CAS Watercolor team, for the creative spark. Have yourself a beautiful day... hug a furry friend and try on a smile!
Such an adorable card! I love the 3 dogs image and the colors you chose. Your water coloring skills are over the top and you rock clean and simple. I love this kind of card as it is so easy to mail!
ReplyDeleteOh Leslie, this is so sweet! Love how you kept this CAS, fabulous watercolouring and great colours. Also really like how you coloured the sentiment and embedded it into the card - so perfect! This card sure made me smile as I know it will for your little friend next door. Those doggies are adorable, and I can see the middle one me Wally! Every time I see you colour with your Tombows it makes me want to get mine out, it's been way too long since I used them. I'm off this week, a lot of birding to be done. It's a rainy/misty/gloomy morning here, but sometimes that makes the best photos. Enjoy your day Leslie!
ReplyDeleteSo cute, Leslie! I love that you put the letters back into their spots. Your CAS cards (and everything else!) are so wonderful.
ReplyDeleteSo adorable Leslie! Don’t you love that when you have an accident on a card and you like it better after you embellish! Whew! Really sweet design.
ReplyDeletereal cute. have a great day
ReplyDeleteOMG this is SOOOOOOOOOOOOO cute and your little neighbor will LOVE it! Great coloring (no surprise) and your design is just perfect! LOVE the expression os their faces ... brought instant smiles!! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThat is so sweet and adorable and I am sure the girl next door will love it too!
ReplyDeleteThis card is so cute - I'm sure the little girl next door will love it! Anything with animals are so sweet and loveable! I love their adorable faces and the multicolor greeting! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteThese adorable pups make me smile, Leslie! A perfect card for a child or a child at heart! Thanks so much for sharing the smiles with us at CAS Watercolour!
ReplyDeleteLeslie, OMG such a cute doggy selfie, I love this sweet trio, the perfect children's card :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic card Leslie! First ... LOVE the picture perfect dogs ... they are so adorable and you can't help but SMILE when you see them! :) Speaking of SMILE, perfect sentiment for this card. Love that you've done in it in greens and blues to match the card. And the branch is just perfect up in the corner. Don't you love happy accidents??!! Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Watercolour! xx
ReplyDeleteI bet your little neighbor girls save every single card they get from you! I still have every single one you have ever sent me! This image is just adorable and perfect for dog lovers! I'm guessing they are both in love with Wally and Lulu too! Wow! You really nailed it again! Hugs!!
ReplyDeleteSMILE indeed, I sure did...what a fabulous card, gotta love those pups!! Your coloring on them is perfection and the stamp is so cute, I had them on my 'to buy' list at some point, but I just ordered 4 new Mintay paper pads, so have to be good...sigh!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous fun image and colouring,love the inlaid smile and the happy accident finishes it off perfectly
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Such an adorable trio of pups, sure to bring a smile! I love the way you coloring the sentiment and tucked the die cut letters into the negative space. A great card all around, love it!
ReplyDeleteGlad you're having fun with new stuff! We'll enjoy your posts every time they come, no matter what!
As soon as I saw those dogs I had a huge smile... This is wonderful and I love how quirky they are and as always coloured to perfection!
ReplyDeletetotally love this Leslie, yes....it is a big smile worthy card for sure!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for playing along with the CAS Watercolour Challenge this month!
:) Karen
Perfect sentiment for this adorable card - it definitely brought a smile to my face! Wonderful colouring and great save with the sprig! Thanks for joining the fun at CAS Watercolour Challenge.
ReplyDeleteThis is so adorable. I just love the expressions on their faces!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure this is a Wally-inspired card despite the pointy ears LOL such a cute creation, Leslie, and beautifully watercolored! hugs, de
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness I just love this set, and I like how you colored it, I was tempted to buy them but haven't yet. I do love those sets that can go for adults or kids. Neat two tone coloring on the sentiment too. Glad you are getting out there and having fun on your camping trips :) You will just have to take your coloring with you and then make them into cards when you get home ;)
ReplyDeleteIt's awesome you're getting to make cards! AND, so glad you share them with us! Your pet selfies card is so adorable! Beautifully colored! I love it!
ReplyDeletesuch a super cute, fun and happy card Leslie.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for playing along with the CAS Watercolour Challenge this month!
:) Karen
Leslie, it's a perfect choice for kids armed with cell phones!! My grands take more selfies than anyone, I swear!
ReplyDeleteDarling card... congratulations on your well-deserved win!
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Adorable... So colorful and fun. This is perfect for a kid!
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