Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Swim at Your Own Pace

Hey, there!  More fun and frivolity today.  Can't help it, a stamp like this gives me grins and giggles as it's coming together and there's a good deal of value in that.  Whatever floats your boat, right?




It's a Stampendous stamp called Turtle Fun.  I bought it last summer (?) when I was on a mission to add to my practically nonexistent collection of nautical or beach-themed stamps.  I wasn't sure I'd use either of the two sentiments with it, but as it turns out I needed a retirement card and the sentiment expresses a favorite aspect of retirement.  Plus, she likes cute cards, so all the better.




I watercolored with Tombow markers on Fabriano Artistico Bright White 140 lb hot press WC paper.  Trimmed the top edge of the image panel with Memory Box Big Splash Border (2013), and adhered to a 4 3/4" square card which I'd covered with some sunshine yellow designer paper.

I'm off to see what kind of trouble I can get into.  You take care and have a very happy day!



25 comments:

aussie aNNie said...

Hi there lovely Leslie and what a gorgeous fun card, yep makes me smile and has a 'feel good' feeling about it..xx

Glenda said...

What adorable little fishy characters! I love them, they have made me smile this morning. I love your coloring but I always do!

Cat Craig said...

Leslie,
A fabulous card. I love the scene, the coloring and those little curlie cues at the top. Perfect die to enhance your scene. Its sure to bring many smiles this one is sure to be saved and glanced at time and time again.

Margaret said...

So cute and imaginative. I love that die that you used. It is perfect. In fact, all of it is perfect. Great image and coloring and perfect sentiment. I love scene cards.

Pretty Paper Junkie said...

Wow! Who knew a card could be so darn cute and stunningly beautiful at the same time? But I guess anyone who frequents your blog will not be surprised. Love that sentiment also.

Kathy Krug said...

This is such a fun card. I love your underwater scene and the sentiment. That big splash border is perfect.

Verna Angerhofer said...

Leslie this is so cute and adorable. What a fun sea scene. And, I love the coloring. Your friend will love it!

Donna Ellis said...

It made me giggle before I even saw your words! CUTE CUTE CUTE! Your colors and happy, quirky characters are wonderful! I especially like that crazy crab! hugs, de

Pauline said...

Ack! Oh my goodness Leslie, as soon as I saw this card in my Feedly I knew it was yours even before I looked at who the post was from! I love, love, love this! How stinkin cute is this? The stamps are so cute, but it really is your colouring that makes this! The splash border is perfect, love the soft yellow behind it, wow! Even your dreamy water is so pretty, very 'on point'! This really makes me smile, and thank you for that! Again, another fabulous piece of artwork Leslie, I love when you create.

Yogi said...

cute images. Nicely put together. Have a great day

Nanny's Pansy Patch said...

Your card is just too cute for words! As you know Joe has an aquarium and I'm always on the look out for nautical cards. I love how it all came together especially with the border splash. Cute turtle!

Conniecrafter said...

Oh my goodness, too much cuteness here, she is going to be totally thrilled with this beauty! your coloring is fantastic, love all the shades you picked and that die to top it off at the top was the perfect one for a wave at the top of the water, Perfection!

Christine Alexander said...

those fish are so darn cute, and that sentiment is perfect for a retirement card. Great colouring Leslie, I love this card

Maria Rodriguez. said...

Oh my, my.....Leslie, what a sweet image but your amazing coloring brought it to life!!
The sentiment fits the retirement purpose for this card perfectly and the die couldn't be more fitting, the recipient will love it!!!
And now tell me, what kind of trouble could you be getting yourself into??? I wish I could be an accomplice, LOL!!
Hugs.

Ros Crawford said...

Oh WOW!! What a fun and totally fabulous card! I can't help but smile at this scene... You brought it to life with your talent!

Traci M said...

Oh my, I have the tune , “ under the sea” going through my head now ...this is such a fun and delightful card. The colors are so dreamy...I think you could illustrate a children’s book!! I need some of these nautical images too!! Love it, Leslie!!

crafty-stamper said...

WOW absolutely fabulous underwater scene love the cute stamps and the sentiment is just perfect-love it!
Carol x

Loll said...

SO CUTE! Your friend is going to love this retirement card. Love everything about it Leslie! Your are amazing with your colouring and putting everything together. The yellow polka-dot paper at the top adds even more fun! xx

Lynette said...

I just love the way you combine things on your cards, Leslie! Great die, and wonderful coloring!

Anita in France said...

Oh my, what a beautifully coloured, cute ocean scene, Lesley ... those little critters are adorable and so fun (they put me in mind of Nemo!) ... and I love the sunshine above the waves! Hugs, Anita :)

Stacy Morgan said...

Oh my goodness this is adorable. What a clever die cut for the waves at the top. These guys are so colorful and fun. Adorable!!

Pam Sparks said...

So whimsical and fabulous Leslie! I love it and your gorgeous coloring! Wonderful!

Diane said...

These little brightly colored fish just have to make you smile!! What a cute AND creatively designed card!! I swear you have the cutest stamps ever...you make me want to shop, you enabler you!!

Cindy Beach said...

Hi Leslie! I've been out of the loop this week. So nice to pop back in and see this happy colorful and cute card! I've just come from a few chilly days at the beach, lol! Love the beautiful vibrant scene here and the sentiment is perfect for retirement. You do such an amazing job of integrating themes and occasions with the right sentiment.

laurie said...

Oh my this scene is so stinkin' cute!!! What a fun card!