So now I color... and, happily, it's helping me get my Christmas cards done. The two cards today were both made with digital stamps by AlexSyberiaDesign. Images are hand drawn and, I kid you not, she has some gorgeous stuff over there.
First card is Christmas Bouquet. 5" square, watercolored with Spectrum Noir sparkle pens. Much prettier in real life. Glossy accents on the sentiment panel. It was not quite dry when I photographed it, so it's actually more clear now that it's dry.
The next card is a very simple Wreath Joy. I die cut a curve and added a patterned paper border, but honestly, I think the wreath is prettiest when left very simple on an all white card. I could make a bunch of these very quickly in all different colors. I do not feel a need to be concerned about color authenticity. Just have fun with it.
Total Christmas cards: 30
I'll be back here again as soon as possible. In the meantime, I'll pop around to visit my bloggie friends and see what you're up to. I've been falling behind, sigh. Never enough hours in the day for all the things I love to do. Have a wonderful day!
WOW!, Both of these are just drop dead gorgeous! And nobody can hold a candle to your coloring skills! NOBODY !! I've seen you post incredible cards in every single medium and they are all gorgeous! Hugs!!
ReplyDeleteOh sigh! These are gorgeous but my favorite is the lovely wreath. We have snow in East Tennessee this morning! I turned on outside lights at 4 am and the ground is white! I love to see the snow!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are not only gorgeous, but easy mailers as well,which I LOVE!! Good for you to keep going on the 30 day coloring. I am enjoying seeing all the different mediums you are using to color, let alone the gorgeous finished projects (and stamps and digitals). Yes, like you, I spend every morning with coffee in tow in my craft room, usually do all my commenting then so I can move onto everything else. We have over 2 feet of newly fallen snow in the last 24 hours and it is still coming down. But next week to go back into 40's and 50's...great as then we can get out outside decor up...we hit record snowfall her for this time of year!!
ReplyDeleteYou are doing great, I am still trying to catch up on my birthday cards then I was going to finish Christmas but I am not having a lot of luck.
ReplyDeleteThe coloring on your first card is so gorgeous I really love how you did the flower. The second is so pretty, I just love the colors and how they match your paper perfectly, I just love the little touch of paper at the bottom, just love that one! I may have to use that idea to finish up some of my cards :)
Beautiful coloring and cards Leslie! You are doing so well keeping up! I didn't even try yet this time. :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous coloring Leslie. YOur first card is so rich and full perfect for the season. The simplicity of your second card tugged at my. Beautiful wreath and I love the softer color.
ReplyDeleteWhat great Christmas cards! I agree with you that the wreath card can be made in all different colors. I'm trying to catch up on my visits as well. Rain is turning off and on to snow flurries. Nothing major yet. I finished my Thanksgiving cards and am working on Christmas finally!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy you colored these gorgeous cards so that we could be inspired. They are both so wonderfully done and beautiful. You are so talented.
ReplyDeleteboth are lovely. I really like the coloring on the top one. Have a great day
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are gorgeous. I love the beautiful Christmas colored with sparkle pens. i don't own any of those. Your right the wreath is pretty enough to stand alone but I love how you paired it with the die cut and designer paper.
ReplyDeleteWOW!! Leslie, what a gorgeous addition to your Christmas card stash, love the big, beautiful image, the Poinsettia with all the luscious greenery around looks amazing. I'm always intimidated by big images, wish you could do a video on how you colored this one so beautifully.
ReplyDeleteYour second card is sweet and soft, love the pastel colors both on the wreath and on the pretty DSP.
You're doing great with your Christmas cards, awesome job, keep it up!!
Hugs, my friend.
Maria.
Leslie, they are both so beautiful. The pretty paper perfectly complements your wreath (how's that for alliteration?) and I also enjoy the background you made using your photo editing software. The highlights in your poinsettia are just amazing, especially paired with the blue pine needles! In Florida, we only have bright green every greens. Such lovely masterpieces! hugs, de
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards lovely images and colour scheme. Great papers too.x
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are stunning Leslie but your ornament and poinsettia is my favourite. The colour combo is perfect
ReplyDeleteI am happily sitting here with my tea and enjoying visiting MY friends in blogland. You are at the very top of the special list, Leslie! The poinsettia card took my breath away with the gorgeous coloring and shimmer. Love the dainty wreath card too, sweet and simple yet so elegant.
ReplyDeleteI like hearing about your craft room mornings.
BEAUTIFUL as always my friend! I love how your designs always bright the focus image front & center ... showcasing your gorgeous coloring! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving such kind, loving comments ... makes my day! Big Hugs and Happy Wishes!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are beautiful, but my favorite is the wreath. It is simple and elegant.
ReplyDeleteACK! Absolutely gorgeous cards Leslie. I love the first card, the way you made the whole card your image, gorgeous colouring, love all the colours and the poinsettia is stunning - love the bits of white and light red, so so pretty.For your second card, it makes me smile, love the colours and your design as well.
ReplyDeleteGood for you for continuing with the 30 day challenge. I have purchased some of her digitals, I just hope I get a chance to use them this year. So many cards to make and so little time! Thanks for sharing today, I love when you colour! Have a great day.
You’ve really been busy with the coloring challenge, Leslie!! I’ve so enjoyed seeing all your mediums too. You have so much artistic talent and I love both of these! The first has so much color and shadings and a sweet vignette, the second the layout adds so much! That scrap of BasicGrey was one of my favorite patterns. So fun to see what you up to!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, Leslie!! These are both jaw-droppers! I just love to check out your amazing coloring. I'm so glad you've been doing so much of it, so we can enjoy it:) I agree - definitely not enough hours in a day to do everything that we want to do.
ReplyDeleteWhether bold and large and detailed or simple and sweet and soft, your coloring is impeccable, Leslie! I love them both, but I keep going back to stare at that CASlicious Joy wreath!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteBoth of these are very pretty and so festive for the season. I like the fresh colors on both.
ReplyDeleteOh my... Two more stunners Leslie... It always makes me happy to see your creations an you attention to detail!
ReplyDeleteThey are both equally beautiful! I love to come visit your blog and see your gorgeous coloring!!
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