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Wednesday, January 8, 2020

A Rose for Sympathy

While I was taking a little blog break Marcella at Power Poppy came along and gave us a new digital stamp... and when I say "gave" I mean it's FREE to everyone!  It's called Rose -- a simple name for an image of classic elegance.

Marcella created this digital rose in collaboration with Alyce Keegan of Kit and Clowder for one of Alyce's free coloring classes.  This is a big deal for anyone who wants to learn more about coloring.  I checked it out and I'm a little bit stunned by her generosity.  What an opportunity!

For today's rose I used SU Watercolor Wonder crayons (retired), coral over yellow.




I bring these watercolor crayons out to play every now and then.  They're a bit waxy so the colors spread differently than regular paints.  Also, I don't get a lot of saturation.  Nevertheless, I still have them after all these years, and they look so pretty all lined up in their tins.




Needing to replenish my sympathy cards, I chose Power Poppy's Soothing Sympathy clear set for my sentiment.

I'll see you again on Friday.  Wishing you a happy day!


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26 comments:

  1. HannelieJanuary 8, 2020 at 1:23 AM

    So very beautiful Leslie! Thank you so much for the link to this amazing freebie! On my way to grab it right now!
    Hugs

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  2. DianeJanuary 8, 2020 at 5:16 AM

    This is probably one of my favorite color of Roses, the pink and yellows!! So very delicate and pastel...I just love this!! How fun to get a free digital, will have to check it out....this makes me want to add more Roses to my own garden, I gave up years ago when the Japanese Beatles were eating everything...sigh!

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  3. Cindy BeachJanuary 8, 2020 at 6:20 AM

    Such a great freebie, will check it out! Absolutely love the elegance and beauty of your card. I love the pinks and yellows for the rose and your exquisite coloring!

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  4. YogiJanuary 8, 2020 at 9:38 AM

    BEAUTIFUL.
    So I joined BIG GRIN. Now just need some time to check it out and play. Have a great day

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  5. Christine AlexanderJanuary 8, 2020 at 11:01 AM

    stunning watercolouring of your rose with the pencils, gorgeous depth of colour :)

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  6. Verna AngerhoferJanuary 8, 2020 at 11:03 AM

    This is so gorgeous the way you colored the image. I grabbed that Rose too. I love it but only got as far as printing it out but maybe I can do some coloring this week if time permits.

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  7. MargaretJanuary 8, 2020 at 11:23 AM

    Your card is gorgeous. I love the two-toned rose. I actually signed up for this class with K&C so I was able to get this rose image. I haven't colored mine up yet, but may try it in a couple different mediums.

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  8. Donna EllisJanuary 8, 2020 at 11:46 AM

    I cannot think of anything so soothing as the colors in a "peace" rose, Leslie, UNLESS, it is a rose you have colored. Your two vertical panels look "one" with your rose's stem, and the rich colors. It's a beautiful sympathy card! hugs, de

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  9. GlendaJanuary 8, 2020 at 11:51 AM

    Gorgeous my friend. I'm off to check this out! Thanks!

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  10. Cat CraigJanuary 8, 2020 at 12:05 PM

    Beautifully colored Leslie. Such a classic image. Perfect for a sympathy card.

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  11. Nanny's Pansy PatchJanuary 8, 2020 at 12:18 PM

    Oh my, what a generous offer. The rose is just beautiful and your watercoloring is as well. I love the colors you used. The sentiment is perfect as well. I always find it hard to make sympathy cards.

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  12. Judy WoodlandJanuary 8, 2020 at 12:46 PM

    Oh Leslie, this is so stunning. Your coloring is perfect and that patterned paper is a wonderful compliment. Beautiful design, I'm pinning!!!

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  13. ConniecrafterJanuary 8, 2020 at 1:11 PM

    Oh wow it just amazes me how you can color in any kind of medium and just do an outstanding job, this totally looks like it is a real rose, the colors and the way you blended them is just wonderful!! I like how you added a couple strips of your basic grey pack for a bit of pattern with it. I love that sentiment too, Beautifully done!

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  14. PaulineJanuary 8, 2020 at 3:06 PM

    What a gorgeous card Leslie, and love that you made this into a sympathy card. Unfortunately we can never have too many of these on hand, at least for me they get used quite frequently. Beautiful water colouring with the crayons. You know, I have these too and I can't remember the last time I used them. Your card colour and layering of paper is very tastefully done! And somehow I missed this freebie, so just went and grabbed it, thank you for that! So glad to see your card today, I am still in a slump of no card making. I think you might of inspired me to do some stamping tonight! Looking forward to your Friday post. Have an awesome day!

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  15. Darlene January 8, 2020 at 3:39 PM

    OMG this is just GORGEOUS!!!!!

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  16. VickiJanuary 8, 2020 at 5:50 PM

    This is stunning and so elegant, Leslie! Your coloring is amazing as always. I was so happy to have you stop by my blog. I will definitely be stopping back to visit you again!

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  17. aussie aNNieJanuary 8, 2020 at 6:12 PM

    wow oh so gorgeous Leslie, so love love love this and your colours.xx

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  18. nancy littrellJanuary 9, 2020 at 9:05 AM

    Thank you for sharing the free digi rose and free class link, Leslie. Your rose is so gorgeous. I do not have the SU crayons, but do have the Tim Holtz. Must try your technique. A really stunning sympathy card, my friend. Hugs..Nancy

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  19. crafty-stamperJanuary 9, 2020 at 1:34 PM

    Absolutely beautiful rose and fabulous colouring
    Carol x

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  20. Pam SparksJanuary 9, 2020 at 6:36 PM

    oh I'm tempted to click your link to the class! Your card is so lovely and your choice of papers to use with it are exquisite! I wish you lived across the street from me so I could consult you on cards! :D So beautifully colored Leslie!

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  21. Ros CrawfordJanuary 10, 2020 at 3:52 AM

    It's a beautiful freebie and you have coloured it to perfection... It looks so real! I'm in awe!

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  22. DarnellJanuary 10, 2020 at 9:54 AM

    Holy moly roses, this is stunning! I don't do digis, but I'm going to have to figure how for this rose. It is sooooo perfectly drawn and your coloring is just perfection, Leslie! I'll check out the class, too! Thank you!! Hugs, Darnell

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  23. laurieJanuary 11, 2020 at 4:24 PM

    I never got the hang of the crayons...I think I still have some somewhere. But you sure know how to color with those too...your rose is gorgeous!

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  24. Kathy KrugJanuary 24, 2020 at 6:42 PM

    Oh my word this is gorgeous. I have never heard of water color crayons, but you have created a beautiful rose with them.

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  25. BarbaraJanuary 25, 2020 at 3:29 AM

    A beautifully colored rose and so delicate. It has the WOW factor.

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  26. Henriëtte Creatively HappyJanuary 25, 2020 at 12:51 PM

    Gorgeous colouring of this beautiful rose.
    Your card is beautiful, I love the layers, it makes the card so elegant.
    Thank you so much for sharing and have a great weekend.

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