I colored with Copics on watercolor paper, and when we returned home I cut the images with the companion die set. Arranged on an Impression Obsession frame and an embossed die cut panel. I used one of my smallest Beauty Kate make up blending brushes to smudge ink onto each embossed dot. Added a rhinestone flourish for steam because I might as well use those up and, gosh, what a cute embellishment it made!
There's plenty of texture and dimension, but it's still an easy to mail card. Sweet!
I'll have more with this set later as I colored enough for two cards plus their insides. I may not do as much, if any, coloring on our August trip. I'll take supplies, but we'll be on the move a lot, road tripping and exploring interesting sites along the way. If you don't hear from me for a while you'll know I'm somewhere awesome. I do have a few posts scheduled for this month... just so you don't forget me, sniff sniff.
Supply list below my signature. Have a happy day!
Stamps: WPlus9 Hello & Thanks (with companion die set) Paper: Fabriano Artistico 140 lb extra white watercolor, Neenah Classic Crest Super Smooth Solar White, PTI Lemon Tart Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Distress Oxide Scattered Straw Coloring: Copics Accessories: Cuttlebug Seeing Spots embossing folder, rhinestone flourish, dimensional foam dots, Impression Obsession All-In-One Frames-Oval, Taylored Expressions Stitched Rectangle Stacklets
Sweet card Leslie.The die and the idea of the bling as steam is a fabulous idea. Love the spotty background and fabulous colouring of this gorgeous stamp.xx
ReplyDeleteThose sweet little birds just make my heart sing! My song birds have migrated already and I do miss their sweet singing in the morning! These little birds remind me of them. It does seem a little early so I'm wondering if we will have an early Fall. Great idea for the steam!
ReplyDeleteWow, Leslie!! This is just gorgeous!! What a lovely way to keep in touch! awesome coloring, as always! I LOVE this card! Hugs,Sherri!
ReplyDeleteSweet for sure - I love everything about it, Leslie!
ReplyDeleteDarling card, you coloring is lovely. Have a fabulous trip.
ReplyDeleteWell I can say this was worth waiting for, Leslie!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you've colored the images of this set, those birds are adorable! The way you have placed them on the card is amazing! I love the addition of yellow in the background and the soft textures. Wonderful!
Hope your next trip is relaxing and wonderful for you.
Beautiful card Leslie, love the crystal swirls of steam from your tea:)
ReplyDeletehave fun on your trip with the doggies :)
cute and pretty. Have a great day and a nice camping trip.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and I love the blingy steam coming from that cup.
ReplyDeleteSuch a happy card. I love the little bit of yellow on the embossed background and the birds and coffee cup really pop on your fame. I never would have thought to use that pretty rhine stone flouris but it works so well on this design.
ReplyDeleteThis card is adorable. I love the little birds perched on the cup which stand out with the yellow die cut and the embossed yellow dots. Adding the little rhinestones for the steam was such a great idea! I can hardly wait to see what you do next with this set. Enjoy your travels!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Leslie love the birds and the pearl flourish steam-great inky embossed background.Enjoy your travels
ReplyDeletecarol x
It was worth the wait, this is a beauty! You know it is a set you want really bad when you wait a year for it. Your coloring is terrific, especially love how you did the cup. Love the yellow on the embossing too! the gems are just perfect for the steam, good time to use them!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a fabulous time!
Loving all your sweet and beautiful details, embellishments and coloring on your creative card, Leslie. TFS and describing how you designed your card. Have a fun, fun time on your trip. Love and Hugs..Nancy
ReplyDeleteLove this card as yellow is a favorite color of mine and geez I just absolutely love this design and image..the background is so creative...pretty pretty card! Traveling...well that will be fun for you all. We are leaving ourselves again on Thursday for 4 to 5 days at the lake house...the hubs will be retiring sooner or later and I hope to be able to spend a lot of time there next summer...so please show us where you go, we all enjoy it so much! Have some great adventures!!
ReplyDeleteLove this beautifully designed card Leslie! And yes... the rhinestones are perfect steam! I have to remember this!
ReplyDeleteSigh... Let's face Reality here... I am addicted to Leslie Art. I don't believe there is anything you've ever made that has not made my heart happy, my heart feel inspired, and where I have learned a something new about how to use stash stuff. The textured dots with splashes of sunshine are so heart warming! And I love that the little birds are treated to a special brew just for them! Beautiful card, Leslie!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a safe, enjoyable camping trip - one with precious memories and lots of fur fun! hugs, de
Gorgeous! I really like the rhinestone for steam...what a great embellishment..and a fun idea.
ReplyDeleteOhh!! These sweet little birds just make me smile, the scene you created with that embossed background is just so darling and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove the fabulous detail of the "steam" rising up from the cup, what a great idea to use the Rhine Stones for it.
Lovely card, my friend.
I'm also wishing you and Rich a fabulous and restful trip, building lovely memories that both of you will treasure.
Sending hugs, my friend.
Maria.
Cheerful and sweet. I like that you can color when you are away and then create it to final when you return. its a win win. :-) The yellow is cheerful which I love, very sweet.
ReplyDeleteThis Hass to be one of my all-time favorite cards that you have posted ! As always your coloring is beyond perfect and into a new dimension of its own ! This is just such a cheerful card that you have to smile ! LOVE it!!!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! this is so beautiful and so colourful! love your creations!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and so worth the wait for sure! Flowers and birds are my favourite.I love everything about this, from your wonderful colouring, the die cut frame as well as the embossed dots. You have a great eye for detail - like the string of rhinestones to represent the steam from the cup. I love when you create Leslie. You are probably out on your next trip, so hope you hare having a wonderful time! Enjoy nature at it's best!
ReplyDeleteStunning card Leslie, love the beautiful colours and beautiful details.
ReplyDeletePam x