Friday, August 28, 2020

Power Poppy: Healing Bouquet

Hello again!  I have another beautiful new digi from Power Poppy today.  This one is called Healing Bouquet.  Marcella's art makes my jaw drop.  Girl knows how to draw botanicals!  Have a look:



I used a hand stamped sentiment, but there are also digi sentiments with Healing Bouquet.  My coloring was done with Copics on 140 lb hot press watercolor paper.  I chose Copics for this one because I printed on the wrong side of the paper.  Fabriano Artistico extra white has 2 subtly different sides and I seem to get better results on one side.  Maybe it's just me.  I do love this paper when I'm careful to use the correct side.

I encourage you to check out the rest of the team's cards here:


It's been a treat for me to color and share these new Power Poppy digis and I hope you enjoyed looking.  Thank you so much for your time.  Take care!



27 comments:

Glenda said...

Thank you for another beautiful card! I love the image and of course the coloring is amazing. Have a great weekend!

Diane said...

Soft~pretty~ and absolutely dreamy!! Once again you have a masterpiece!!

Lynette said...

So gorgeous! She may know how to draw them, but you sure know how to color them! :)

Barbara said...

Well, whatever side that you used, it turn out amazingly gorgeous! I am trying new watercolor papers too. Just got the Fabriano hot press, but have not tried it yet. Now I can try Copics.

Darlene said...

STUNNING! Your coloring is always SO professional! LOVE LOVE LOVE this card! You are so talented! WOWZA!

Yogi said...

another absolutely beautifully painted image and card. And yes her images are glorious. Have a great day

Verna Angerhofer said...

Beautiful card. Marcella certainly does know how to draw but you most certainly know how to color. Your work is so gorgeous and the colors are fantastic!

Margaret said...

Gorgeous card. I love the image and the soft colors you used. I seem to stick with Xpress It Blending card. I should branch out and try some different ones. You always inspire me or is that "enable" me.

Nanny's Pansy Patch said...

What a gorgeous image! I love the colors you used - the pinks and purples! Such a lovely card! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

crafty-stamper said...

Absolutely stunning and Lynette wrote just what I was going to say-she knows how to draw them but you sure know how to colour them in so amazingly
Carol x

Stacy Morgan said...

Gorgeous! How the heck to you get your colors to blend perfectly? Love the soft edges and whatever side you printed on doesn't seem to matter. Gorgeous Leslie!!!

Pauline said...

Speaking of 'jaw dropping gorgeous', Leslie this is! Your soft colour palette, so beautifully coloured, this is really gorgeous! And I agree Marcella's art always blows me away, she is so talented. I've never tried copics on watercolour paper before, I love the look. Your background shading is spot on! Love this Leslie, as I love everything your create! Off to purchase the 2 new digi's! Have a wonderful weekend.

Bonnie said...

Marcella definitely knows how to draw beautiful botanicals and you certainly know how to color them no matter which medium you use! Wonderful choice of colors, Leslie!

Cindy Beach said...

Leslie, your art makes my jaw drop! I am glad you enjoy coloring. The results are gorgeous! I love to the dreamy look on this one.

Conniecrafter said...

Gorgeous, I love the orientation you have used for this, and such pretty coloring, this side of the paper works perfectly for you!! I still have not tried markers on the watercolor paper, have to put that down as something to try :)

nancy littrell said...

Absolutely Stunning and beautifully Copics colored Digi floral image, Leslie. I love how you just added a wonderful sentiment and let the flowers be front and center. TFS my friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy

Ros Crawford said...

I can't stop staring at this... I just don't know how you do it. It's so beautiful right down to the tiny details... how do you part with these?

Cat Craig said...

Marcella is quite a illustrator and your have really brought her creation to life with your amazing coloring! Stunning.

Pretty Paper Junkie said...

Oh my this is simply delirious. I've been away so long that I didn't even know you were an Instant Gardener. I have to look back through your blog.

Kathy Krug said...

Beautiful image and beautiful coloring. Your work always amazes me.

pam said...

Wow Leslie, Amazing colouring on this gorgeous image! what beautiful colours you have used..gorgeous
Hugs Pam x

Ida said...

Super pretty card. You do such a wonderful job coloring. I always enjoy your card creations. - Oh and I actually posted something on my stamping blog if you want to check it out.

https://faithartistry.blogspot.com/2020/08/salutation-toad.html

Donna Ellis said...

I was not aware that copics could be blended on WC paper, Leslie! You are amazing! Marcella can most certainly warm my heart with her beautiful botanicals, but it is your coloring that completely melts my heart! Your lovely card is so full of peace and tranquility. How could anyone receiving your card not feel much better! Love, de

Loll said...

Wow! Gorgeous card Leslie. Marcella sure knows how to draw botanicals ... and you sure know how to watercolour them. You make a great team. LOVE this card! xx

Sathya said...

Love the soft coloring. SO happy to be with you on the Power Poppy Team. Thanks SO much for leaving Love at my blog, Leslie.

Maria Rodriguez. said...

Leslie, this card is breathtaking, the image is beautiful but your coloring just brings it to life, I can almost smell that lemon.
I'm so happy there's a digi of these images, I can't get any more sets, I have so many to last me a life time.
Thank you for sharing.
XO

laurie said...

Your coloring is always perfection! Makes all stamps you use look awesome, but I agree she can draw botanicals..breathtaking!