Saturday, November 7, 2020

From Our Patch to Yours

Hello!  I'm glad you could stop by today because I have the honor of posting as a guest designer with the Penny Black Saturday Challenge.  Thank you Penny Black girls!





 

Penny Black Saturday Challenges are always anything goes... or an option.  The November option is this bingo/tic tac toe board.  I love a tic tac toe board!  Today I've used the center vertical option of ribbon or twine, Penny Black stamped image, and a sentiment.

My ribbon is ric rac, which I think qualifies, my Penny Black stamped image is Owlsome, and the sentiment comes with the set.

Here's a giggle for you:  I didn't notice that these owls were actually pumpkins when I ordered them.  I loved them at first sight and I don't know what I was thinking... whimsical owls with leaves for wings and flower bedecked feathers?  And what about the stems coming out the tops of their heads?  I was totally blinded by their cuteness.  Nevertheless, they're adorable for any kind of fall card.  



I'm pretending these are a Mr. and Mrs. with the Mrs. being the smaller one in the front.  I masked the Mrs., stamped the Mr. behind her, and gave them a grassy field from which to send their greeting.  The leaves are cut out and arranged as shown.  All coloring was done with Tombow markers, no water, on Fabriano Artistico Extra White 140 lb hot press watercolor paper.  A little strip of designer paper decorates the upper edge.  So much fun, and they do make a very happy greeting!

In addition to my guest spot at the Penny Black Saturday Challenge, I'm heading over to Darnell's NBUS Challenge #20 because this my first card with the Owlsome set.



As always, count your blessings and hang in there till things are back to normal because, seriously, this cannot be our new normal.  See you again soon!



28 comments:

Helen said...

This is such a cute fun card - love those pumpkin owls!
Thanks so much for guest designing for us this month!
Helen x

Lynette said...

Congrats on being a guest designer for Penny Black - how cool! Your card is so cute, and that's funny that you didn't realize they were pumpkins:) I love your artistry no matter what medium you are using.

Doreen said...

This is just gorgeous.xxx

Pauline said...

Ack! this is simply adorable! OMG Leslie, you did an amazing little scene with these owls. Love everything about this. Congrats on being the guest designer, well deserved! And again, your colouring without water is amazing!

crafty-stamper said...

Congrats on your GDT spot really well deserved.Gorgeous card and I love the fabulous owls!
Carol x

Bobbi-spapertrail.blogspot.com said...

OH MY! CUTE! CUTE! CUTE!! I am in love with these cuties! Congrats on your guest designer spot. As always, well deserved, and your coloring is fantastic! I had to laugh at your "new normal" message...I certainly hope you're right. This has been a year, hasn't it? I hope you and Rick and the pups are safe and well. Cheers! And Blessings to you all.

Yogi said...

so cute. Have a great day. And we've got snow...

Donna Ellis said...

What a sweet, colorful, darling creation to bring autumn love to your friends, Leslie! It's so cute, especially with your favorite rick-rack die cut, and brilliant color choices! CUTE CUTE CUTE - and oh so colorful! love, de

Darlene said...

OH what a fun card and congrats on your guest spot! This is just adorable and of course your coloring is 'out of this world'. Happy Day my friend!

Maria Rodriguez. said...

WOO HOO!!!!!, my friend, how fantastic you get to be the Guest Designer, totally and fabulously deserved.
I love your very wide-eyed pumpkins, how sweet they look, beautifully colored as always.
You made me laugh when you mentioned that you thought they were owls, even with the stems sticking out from the top, but I totally understand how you overlooked that little detail, these little pumpkins are over the top adorable.
Thank you for sharing.
Stay healthy and safe.
Hugs,
Maria.

Margaret said...

Beautiful card. Congrats on being a guest designer. Well deserved. I love the images - so whimsical and cute. Your coloring and blending are perfect.

Darnell said...

Congratulations on guest designing, Leslie! Your card is wonderfully whimsical and brilliantly colored! I honestly didn't see they were pumpkins either until I read your post! Of course, you really brought them to life as owls with your design elements! Thank you for sharing with everyone at NBUS! We are on our way to a new normal now, thank goodness! Keep well! Hugs, Darnell

Nanny's Pansy Patch said...

How cool is that - you are a guest designer at Penny Black! I love their stamps and this one is a great example! No wonder you couldn't resist getting these adorable little pumpkins! I love their eyes! They look very happy and content with how you placed them on the grassy field sending good wishes! Take care and have a good week!

Kathy Krug said...

I needed a smile today and you gave me one. Love these adorable pumpkins and your cute little scene.

Verna Angerhofer said...

Congratulations on your guest spot. The card you made is so well done and cute.

laurie said...

Amazing! Congrats on your GD too...you do such awesome work!

Bonnie said...

They do look like owls. Owls or pumpkins, they are a delightful way to send a Fall greeting, Leslie! Congratulations on your GD spot with one of my favorite challenges! Now to go look for those owl/pumpkins....

Christine Alexander said...

Congratulations on being GD at Penny Black and More, well deserved :)
These little pumpkins rally look like owls. such a cute pair.

nancy littrell said...

OMG..Such clever, creative and very fun Fall owl pumpkins card, Leslie. I love every single so darn cute detail, my friend. Congratulations on your PB Guest Designer honor too. Love and Hugs...Nancy

Glenda said...

You have definitely made me smile this morning! I love your card and think it is super cute! Just look at those big eyes!

Conniecrafter said...

Congrats on your guest spot, I can totally see why you had to pick them up and love how you did the masking so he is right behind her, as always your coloring is spot on and just beautiful, love how you did the grass to sit them in, and like the ric rac to go between the scene and your patterned paper, love that sentiment to go with it, wonderful!

Cindy Beach said...

This is so cute I want to squeal! I thought they were owls too but as pumpkins this image wins the whimsical fancy contest! Love your sweet coloring and the rickrack ribbon. Adorable.

Cat Craig said...

Congratulations on the GD post, the Mr & Mrs are adorable. Fab card.

Ros Crawford said...

Oh this made me smile! It's amazing and those sweet owl pumpkins are adorable!! As always so beautifully brought to life with your added touches and your lovely coloring. I needed that smile... I want my old life back or at least just a trip to a coffee shop to see people...Blast this bloomin' Covid!

Pam Sparks said...

Made me smile Leslie! Beautifully colored and so cute! That touch of pattern paper and die... perfect! Congratulations!

Ida said...

Those Owl Pumpkins are so stinking cute. Love your fun card.

laurie said...

TOO cute! Just adorable!

Helen said...

Such a wonderfully cute and fun card, Leslie! Great colouring of these sweet images! Congratulations on being selected to join us as Guest Designer this month! Take care! :)