Hello, again! It's time to wrap up the week on the stamping blog. I've made so many cards I don't know if I'll have time to post them all before Christmas, but maybe if I double up whenever possible. Today, however, it's just one card -- Power Poppy Trumpet Vine Visitor digital stamp, sentiment included. Actually, there are 5 images in this set.
It's not brand new in the shop, but it's one of many I printed a while back and have been gradually coloring. An image like this is timeless, thank goodness. This one was printed on Fabriano Artistico Extra White 140 lb hot press paper and watercolored with Tombow markers. I tried to keep the coloring loose and not worry overmuch about the detail. There are smudges and other imperfections, but that's one thing I like about watercolor -- it's very accepting and forgiving. Just leave some highlights and it's bound to look okay.
The frame was watercolored, too, with multiple inks. The card base, which is covered with some old designer paper, was pulled from my card parts drawer. Hooray for using another piece from that drawer! Honestly, I tried many different colors for the card base, and this one just seemed to work best. You had to have been there.
By the way, my scale says this card with lining and envelope and protective cover sheet still comes in under one ounce. Hooray again!
Thanks so much for spending part of your week with me. Wishing you all happy days till we meet again!
This is lovely! I have hummers coming to a feeder. Right now they are getting frantic getting ready to migrate. They usually leave here mid to late September. I will truly miss them!
ReplyDeleteI forgot to say your trumpet vine is colored to perfection!
ReplyDeletePretty~Pretty~Pretty! Looks like you nailed the color of the trumpet vine and the pretty hummer. Yes I agree the paper works perfectly with it! Growing up I remember we had a trumpet vine and if I recall it was very 'anty' lol, we were always intrigued by it!!
ReplyDeleteYour watercoloring is just fabulous, Leslie. The hummer almost looks shiny to me with your smart highlights.
ReplyDeleteanother beauty. lovely coloring. Have a great day
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful. Smudges and imperfections give it quality and beauty. Of course, I can't see a thing wrong with this. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I'd say the coloring looks "okay." Are you kidding - it's terrific!! Your hummingbird is so pretty and realistic. Great job of using up another card part, too.
ReplyDeleteWow! Gorgeous coloring of this wonderful floral and hummingbird scene. You always do such awesome work.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful my friend! Your coloring is always so precise ... that hummer looks amazing! Just had one on my hot pink geraniums at the front door yesterday! Thanks again for gorgeous inspiration! Happy Weekend to you!!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant coloring, Leslie! Those trumpet flowers look awesome and so does the hummingbird! Love these vibrant colors!
ReplyDeleteOh Leslie, this is just so beautiful! your colouring is just perfect, love the beautiful image
ReplyDeleteHugs Pam x
Oh wow that is just absolutely stunning, love your coloring all around but I do really love the bird and how you colored him. I have been enjoying our hummingbirds coming to the feeder this year, they are keeping me busy keeping the feeder full! I like how you layered on the different papers and the part circle that the sentiment is on, love the idea!
ReplyDeleteReally pretty. Hummingbirds are so cool and I love trumpet vine. The neighbors around the corner have one.
ReplyDeleteWOW so stunning and I just know how stunning your cards are in real life, my birthday one was gorgeous...big hugs. xx
ReplyDeleteBe still my humming heart! Of course I glanced at the entire card, but then I looked at the background paper, and that amazing frame - I want to do that, too! What a great idea of inking the frame with multiple watercolors. And then the masterpiece itself - I can hear it humming all the way in Florida! Unfortunately, I don't have big blooms like these, but the hummers truly do love the little flowers I do have, especially in the dead-heat of summer. We have hummingbird moths, also. At first, I honestly thought they were tee-tiny hummers. But they are insects, making the same sound as hummers, and looking exactly like them, but with less color. The petals on your flowers are lovely, Leslie, and the tint of red in the hummers tail feathers, and in the back wing, really reveal the details in Marcella's beautiful image! I admire your "brag" about all the cards you've been making. I'm still plugging along on my die reorganization. Probably I'm about 3/4 of the way thru, so there is light at the end of the tunnel! I do so enjoy visiting your blog, my dear friend. Though I cannot leave a comment on each one, I do feel lifted and inspired by your artistry. xx
ReplyDeleteLove, Love, Love the hummingbird with the trumpet vine. Gorgeous background and framing too.
ReplyDeleteI am loving this card! We are partial to hummers here as John has 4 feeders devoted to just feeding them. Your coloring is amazing on the whole design but I am drooling over your coloring talent on the bird!!
ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful when everything comes together on a card! Hugs
Gorgeous image but the watercolouring is amazing especially on the humming bird
ReplyDeleteCarol x
What a gorgeous card! Your coloring is beautiful and I love how you colored the frame. We love hummingbirds and have several feeders. We will miss their daily visits. The recipient will treasure this card! Hope you enjoy the long weekend!
ReplyDeleteso pretty, I love your little humming bird the colours are perfect :)
ReplyDeleteLeslie, what a beautiful image! You must have a wonderful printer to handle such heavy watercolor paper! You've captured her feathers so beautifully!
ReplyDeleteI just love these little hummers - sadly we'll be saying goodbye to those that visit our feeders very soon, and our butterflies are nearly all bloomed, too.
Have a beautiful day, and thank you again for visiting!
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Leslie, you knew I'd be heart-thumping with the beauty of this one! I have hummers everyday and when they visit the feeder I talk to them. Yes, I know I'm crazy. You captured the colors and lightness of this bird beautifully! I love all the layers too.
ReplyDeleteYour flowers are always so lifelike! This is beautiful and the way you painted everything is incredible!
ReplyDeleteYour flowers and hummer have really come to life with your amazing artistic skills, Leslie! Gorgeous colours for a beautiful summer card. LOVE the double framing. The inside frame looks like woodgrain. Just perfect for this image! xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! The colors are fall like and you can just color to the stars girlie. These blooms look fabulous and great framing with the stitches and hints of coloring.
ReplyDeleteWow, Leslie, another stunner! What a gorgeous hummer, and your flowers a beautiful! You are my hero! I need to print and color more. One day I hope. In the meantime, thanks for always inspiring me, my friend! Hugs and love! xoxo
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