We've gone from flowers to forest today with Power Poppy's Enchanted Garden clear stamp release. Today we're previewing Woodland Carpet (link will be live on July 1).
This stamp set and sentiment has my heart. I do find rest in the cool and calming forest and, aside from the garden, it's my favorite place to be.
I colored this one with Copics, smudged a little ink for shading, added a hand drawn partial border. The 5" card leaves room for designer paper which I always love, but sometimes it just doesn't fit. It could be a masculine card... or not. It's a beautiful quote for a friend who needs soothing.
Now... I'll meet you over at the Power Poppy Blog to see Marcella's post. She'll also link us up with the rest of the team for samples. I can't wait to see! Back tomorrow. Till then... have a happy day!
Love the earthy tones that you gave this stamp. Perfect and another stamp to add to my list.
ReplyDeleteMy eyes feast on the details of your beautiful woodland scene, Leslie! I agree the stamps and sentiment are soothing as the woods is also my favorite place to be. A truly majestic work of art. This one really touches me, love it!
ReplyDeleteI love this Leslie! Beautiful coloring and design, perfect for this iimage!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful design with that image and your coloring is so fantastic too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Live that stamp and your coloring is perfect. Love mushrooms... Have a great day
ReplyDeleteWow! Great image and beautifully colored. Love hiw you broke up the wood and plaid backgrounds,and how you framed the focal image with the lines.
ReplyDeleteEverything about this card is perfect! I love the background papers, how you colored the image....breathtaking!
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous, Leslie - and, as you said, so soothing.
ReplyDeleteWow this is gorgeous Leslie, stunning colours and image.
ReplyDeletePam x
What a soothing card. I like the background DSP. It's perfect for this type of card. The image is so pretty. I like all the little details included.
ReplyDeleteYou totally captured the woodsy earthy feel. This is such a gem Leslie. I agree, the perfect soothing card for a friend.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely, Leslie! I like the half frame in the corner! We do not live in anything as lush as a NW forest, but there are all kinds of toadstools, lichen and mushrooms growing due to the recent rains. I can almost smell the moisture of the forest floor through the techniques in your scene! Beautifully done! hugs, de
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sentiment and B.papers but WOW absolutely love the image and fabulous colouring as usual!
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Beautiful card Leslie. I'm with you on finding rest in the forest, it's also my favourite place to be other than out in my backyard with the gardens and birds. Your image is coloured to perfection, I can just vision this little scene snuggled up against a tree on the forest ground. The way you framed the image with a partial border just seems to complete it. Love the background papers, it's like they were made especially for this card, finished off with a some twine is the perfect touch. I would use this for both masculine or feminine. I truly love this one Leslie, can't wait to get this set. Thanks for sharing today. Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving these stamps Leslie. Such a beautiful woodland scene and your amazing colouring.
ReplyDeleteWonderfully rustic framing and forest floor loveliness!
ReplyDeleteCan't begin to tell you how much I love your cards and gorgeous colouring and this card is no exception. Love the papers you chose and those rich earthy colours/colouring are amazing!!
ReplyDeleteWell you've brought out the wonder of the woods to perfection! Such a beautiful and earthy creation with such deep color too! Just lovely!
ReplyDeleteAwesome Leslie, love your colours and the great background where you put this beautiful new stamp on. Thank you so much for sharing your inspiration.
ReplyDeleteOh Leslie your coloring is just totally outstanding on this, love your pen work on it also, that is a great combo of your papers, Terrific sentiment and I love your jute bow to top it all off!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful masculine feel to this one Leslie. I like the mix of papers as you have such a talent for and the little bit of twine accent is darling. Beautiful coloring... oh I just like looking at this very calming!
ReplyDeleteI love this SO much! And what a perfect paper combo to complement your coloring!
ReplyDeleteThis is truly an amazing card and stamp set. So many wonderful details!
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