Keeping it simple, I matted onto SU Lovely Lilac to match the dahlia, then glued flat to a white card. One of the sequins is covering up a smudge on the sentiment. My printer ink is great for watercoloring IF I lighten the image first. I printed the flowers in no-line and the sentiment full strength. I thought I was being careful, but apparently I dripped some water on the sentiment. I wasn't able to correct all the smudges, but the sequin helped a little.
There's more to see here:
Broni Holcombe
Lisa Johansen
There's more to see here:
Broni Holcombe
Lisa Johansen
That wraps up the week here, friends. I'll be back next week if cards happen. Take good care of yourself!
Beautiful coloring on one of my favorite flowers!
ReplyDeleteSending love and hugs to you Leslie !
Another gorgeous creation my friend. Your coloring skills are perfect and that flower is beautiful! I also love the addition of the sequins. Well done!
ReplyDeleteWow, Leslie this is a stunner. FAB FAB FAB.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, Leslie!! Your coloring has amazed me once again. You'd think I'd get used to the beauty:) No one would ever know you were covering anything up, unless of course you told them. You take care, too.
ReplyDeleteOh what a dazzler! Stunning card and so immaculately coloured... Absolutely gorgeous Leslie!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous flowers and fabulous watercolouring-that's what embellishments were made for lol
ReplyDeleteCarol x
It looks perfect and we would never know if you hadn't told us. The dahlia is gorgeous, love the coloring.
ReplyDeleteWOW! As always, a stunning card! Isn't it wonderful how a little embelly can make those accidents happily disappear. How do you "print" in no line though? That's a term I haven't heard. I know how to do it with ink, but can you find a color light enough easily? Maybe I should investigate the use of my colors in Word. :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Love the soft salmon'y coloring of the corner flowers. Have a great day
ReplyDeleteYour coloring skills are just exquisite! The delicate shading is wonderful too! Love the colors you have here and this is a cheery card. The perfect fix for a smudge too - done that a few times myself;) Have a wonderful weekend! Hugs
ReplyDeleteWell, it sure is a dazzling card. I am glad the sequins could hide the smudge. Beautiful coloring as always.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card design with those gorgeous flowers. I love the choice of colors too.
ReplyDeleteDazzling Dahlia indeed! Absolutely beautiful card Leslie! I'm always in 'awe' of your water colouring, it looks so smooth and velvety. That bit of Lovely Lilac is the perfect accent of colour for your mat! And if you never mentioned the smudge one would never of known! The bit of shading around the florals is so dreamy! So happy to see your card today! Take care Leslie, hugs,
ReplyDeleteThose are the most beautiful dahlias! Your coloring is always gorgeous! The sequins look beautiful ... I would have NEVER known they were doing the 'cover up' if you hadn't told me! GORGEOUS creation! Happy weekend to you my friend! ENJOY!
ReplyDeleteWOW! This dahlia is gorgeous and I especially love it in purple! Love the varied shades and how the little flowers share the colors! A masterpiece, Leslie!
ReplyDeleteEven after you mentioned a smudge I can't see it! I see a beautifully colored dahlia that looks fabulous on this card. The depth and variations of color you achieve are amazing. Hope you feel a bit dazzled yourself after coloring this beauty!
ReplyDeleteOh my the coloring is just wonderful, I wish my printer could handle thicker paper, but I can't justify getting rid of this printer for the few times I print off digi's.
ReplyDeleteGood cover up of the ink getting wet can't tell at all, love the beautiful color combo you came up with too, LOVE it!
Your watercolouring is always amazing, Leslie. You have really brought these beautiful flowers to life with your colouring and shading. I would love to have white watercolour paper. I use Arches and have not found their white version. I might have to switch, because the white really enhances the colours. xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous card, impressive and lovely design/x
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous dahlia, do you grow them yourself? It is colored beautifully, what a pretty digital this is!! My new Mintay came and it is so gorgeous I am not sure what to do with it but look at it!! Have a great day!!
ReplyDeleteThat is a stunning card Leslie, beautiful floral display and stunning colouring..
ReplyDeleteHugs Pam x
Leslie, your card is indeed stunning, love the contrast of the blue/purple dahlia and the yellow/orange of the smaller flowers, beautifully colored as always.
ReplyDeleteAnd I hear you about smudges, especially when your panel is done and looking fabulous, been there, done that, my friend.
Take care, stay healthy and safe.
XO
Maria.
What a stunning card! I just love your watercoloring. The Dahlia is so pretty. I have used a lot of sequins to cover things up! I hope you had a great Father's Day. The kids just left and we are exhausted. It's nice to have them come but nice to get back to the peace and quiet! Thanks for your lovely comments on my Floral Frame. Margaret and Dave loved it which made it all worthwhile!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the pretty colors and lovely lilac is a fave!
ReplyDeleteLeslie I'm always in awe of your colouring. Totally amazing berries and flowers. If you hadn't mentioned the smudge I would never have known :)
ReplyDeleteLeslie,this is Divine! The colors and watercoloring are so...aw! I also love you still use product from "back in the day". I still have plenty of Lovely Lilac. Let me know if you need any of those retired colors. :)
ReplyDeleteoh so beautiful Leslie! I love it! A work of heart/art!
ReplyDeleteI'm enamored with the colors on this card! And I'm blown away by your coloring.
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