For the first card I used the amaryllis blooms and greenery. Colored with Copics and arranged on the designer paper-covered card base. Additional supplies are listed below each picture.
(Paper: Fabriano Artistico bright white watercolor, vanilla card base (under designer paper), Webster's Pages Waiting for Santa designer paper Ink: Memento London Fog (for image), Memento Bamboo Leaves and Tuxedo Black Accessories: Red rhinestones, Scotch brand foam mounting tape Other dies: Die-namics Stitched Rectangle Frames, Spellbinders Lacy Pennants)
For the second card I used the greenery and the Jasmine sprigs to make a wreath. I die cut a ring first and arranged the wreath elements over that. Added a glittery bow and designer paper from the same pack.
(Supplies as previously specified, plus Neenah Classic Crest Super Smooth Solar White cardstock and gold glitter cardstock. Additional dies: SU Wonderful Wreath Framelits Noel, Poppystamps Lovely Gift Bow)
Total Christmas cards so far this year: 22
Back in March this total might have sounded like good progress, but it's September. I have quite a few more cards to make, but no worries. It always gets done. Have a happy day!
Oh girl, these are lovely! I especially love the second one with the glorious wreath! I don't have very many cards ready to go yet but I keep working on it. The one's I have so far are dimensional and won't mail well so I need to work on flater cards for sure! You inspire me!
ReplyDeleteYou can master any medium you choose. The petals on the amaryllis look like velvet. And I like the stitched square cut from patterned paper. I may borrow that idea.
ReplyDeleteEverything about the second card is so pretty and polished. Again, I love the use of the die and patterned paper.
I hope you are making 22 more. I just love all your cards, but Christmas is my favorite!
They're gorgeous!! Your coloured poinsettia is magnificent!
ReplyDeleteWow, Leslie! You are still the undisputed queen of flower coloring!! NOBODY else even comes close to you! I can almost smell them your coloring is so awesome! And it makes no difference what medium you use either! They all look real enough that you want to touch them to be sure! Awesome job on both of them!!
ReplyDeleteStunning cards and of course the flowers are always, always amazing with your coloring talent!! Looks like after your bit of time off you have come back full force!! I have my Christmas stamps sitting out but have yet had time to start in! Cooler here this week, the furnace actually came on this morning, it was 48 out, but to warm back to 70's and 80's next week again, so need to enjoy it while I can, I just hate the thought of having to wear shoes and socks again LOL!!
ReplyDeletegorgeous!! 22 is pretty good!! I'm not panicking. Yet
ReplyDeleteStunning cards! Those blooms are so vibrant..love the color! I really like all the papers you chose too!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are gorgeous and so well designed and colored. I need to get going again on Christmas cards in full swing now too.
ReplyDeleteOh wow! Beautiful! That poinsettia on the first card is GORGEOUS! You are a color genius!! Hugs and Happy Day!
ReplyDeleteOoops ... I meant Amarylllis not poinsettia! Duh!!
ReplyDeleteOh Leslie, what a gorgeous Amaryllis card, you captured the silkiness of the petals with your amazing coloring.
ReplyDeleteYour second card is equally gorgeous, love that wreath and the unusual design you cut for the background, the golden bow just finish this card beautifully.
I too have a few Power Poppy Christmas sets that are yet to be inked up, I'll get cracking and stamp some more Holiday cards, you can't never have to many.
Happy to see you back home and creating, it does feel amazing.
Sending hugs, my friend.
XO
Maria.
Two gorgeous stamped, colored and die cut Christmas card designs, Leslie. Can you believe..we have the same number of Christmas cards done? I will be making more soon too. TFS your inspiring card designs, my friend. Hugs..Nancy
ReplyDeleteI love your Amaryllis card. Nothing says Christmas than that plant. Every year my Mom would have one on the hall table. Your wreath card is so pretty with the glitter bow! I'm just starting to think about Halloween/Thanksgiving. But I did find projects for the Wellness Center for Halloween and Christmas. Now to find the time. I'm trying to get them done early this year. We will see! Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteamazing colouring Leslie, I love the beautiful red of your Amaryllis. Gorgeous card :)
ReplyDeleteLovely cards, Leslie. Your coloring is gorgeous. I am just a bit ahead of you with 26...34 to go. I had hoped I would be done by now, but no. Its going to be a busy September.
ReplyDeleteboth are really pretty. I love the amaryllis. Vibrant. Have a great day
ReplyDeleteThey could not be more lovely, Leslie! And 22 cards finished so far is fabulous! Your shading in the amaryllis is exquisite! Such a deep, regal color, and the layered greenery beneath the flowers is a fantastic detail for mailing "flat" dimensional cards (is that possible?). I especially like your frame with the pale colors on two sides, and the festive music on 2 other sides. Your hand-made wreath is extra pretty, again with the layering, and pretty pattern papers. I always admire how artsy your cards are. Pure loveliness! hugs, de
ReplyDeleteWow! Your cards are both beautiful. I love the vibrant deep colors for the Amaryllis card and neat one for the wreath. Always amazing work that you do.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiies Leslie! I love that patterned paper frame in the amaryllis design! And that wreath is so lovely! You’re well on your way at 22 cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards that could be used for any time of year depending on sentiments and background. Coloring of the flowers is spectacular.
ReplyDeleteThese are two super gorgeous cards Leslie, your colouring is always so inspiring and the stamps are simply gorgeous. Impressed by these.xx
ReplyDeleteTwo more gorgeous cards, Leslie! Way to keep at it:) Your coloring always amazes me. I have not sat down even once to make Christmas cards this year - they just somehow "happen."
ReplyDeleteoh these are just beautiful, love the gorgeous flowers, great velvet feel to them and i just love use of your pattern paper with it and pretty script on the sentiment! Love your wreath idea with the sprigs, beautiful arranging and great pattern on the sentiment and pretty sparkle in the bow!
ReplyDeleteI have no idea how many I have made so far but I only made one for last month so I have quite a bit of catching up to do.
Both fabulous cards -amazing colouring and shading on the gorgeous Amaryllis and the wreath is just beautiful
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Wow, Leslie! These are both stunning. Your coloring is just amazing to me!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are beautiful. I love how you used designer paper for your frame. I need to remember that trick.Gorgeous papers and coloring as always. I can see all those pretty flicks now. A month ago I would not have seen them.lol
ReplyDeleteI was in love with the first one and couldn't stop looking at the beautiful blooms and pretty combination of colors and patterns. Such pretty red jewels too! Then the elegance and simplicity of the second card tugged at my heart. The wreath is gorgeous and stands out beautifully against the red and white background. You have 22 cards done, and you're going strong!
ReplyDeleteOMW you have done it again Leslie, Your shading in the amaryllis is exquisite! Such a deep gorgeous colours..love the music paper backer..love the layout on your second card using papers, pretty wreath.
ReplyDeleteHugs Pam x
Thanks so much for your sweet comment on my dancer silhouette xxxxx
ReplyDeleteI am so proud of you and all that you have gotten done for Christmas cards. You are yet ahead of me still but I have a day planned with friends in Oct. to get more done. :-) I love both of these. The wreath is CAS design and beautiful. Your Amarylis is gorgeous and I do like how you created the frame. Fantastic cards Miss Leslie.
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