Friday, January 15, 2021

A Valentine for CAS Mix Up Reminder

Hello!  Back again with a reminder for the current CAS Mix Up Challenge.  Our host, Hilary, has asked us to use splatters on our cards and, since we're doing mixed media this month, we are also required to use at least one other mixed media element.  See the CAS Mix Up Challenge blog for all info.




I've been looking forward to using this stamp which was a gift from a friend, so with Valentine's Day approaching I went with a very sweet and pink love theme.



I stamped in Gina K Amalgam Warm Glow ink, which is a very faint, but still visible, tan or fawn color, then colored with Tombow markers and a blender pen.  My splatters are on the lower edge of the card as well as the die cut "love".

Mixed media elements:  Watercolor splatters + stamping + marker/blender pen coloring + die cuts

Check out more samples at the CAS Mix Up Blog.  So, there you go... now let's see yours!  Have fun!


Stamps:  Stamping Bella Bundle Girl with Falling Hearts  Paper:  Fabriano Artistico Extra White 140 lb hot press watercolor, Neenah card base (not visible)  Ink:  Gina K Amalgam Warm Glow  Coloring:  Tombow water-based markers and blender pen  Other:  Pink gem, Lil'Inker Silly Stitched Die Set, Frantic Stamper Sending Love/Hugs, Memory Box Precious Hearts


28 comments:

Viv said...

Beautiful.!

HilaryJane said...

Love this, brilliant colouring and I love how the splatters are reflected in the die-cut word. very clever idea xx

Donna Ellis said...

You make CAS look amazing, Leslie! It's full of fun, whimsy, and texture! xx

Bonnie said...

This image is so adorable and you've found the perfect shades of pink! Such an uplifting card, my friend!

Christine Alexander said...

wonderful no line colouring and love her in pinks :)

Robyn Oliver said...

oh wow this is the sweetest card Leslie... love it and your use of the splatters... Robyn

nancy littrell said...

Love your sweet pink little girl tossing up her handfuls of hearts:-) Your pink splatters are perfect for grounding her. Such a pretty splattered die cut Love and hanging heart too. TFS my dear friend. So excited to have you as our new CAS Design Team Girl too. Love and Hugs...Nancy

Loll said...

Adorable card Leslie. I love the softness of your colouring. That little girl is so sweet trying to catch those falling hearts! :) And the splattering at the bottom is perfect. The splattered love is fabulous ... I have never seen this before. xx

Doreen said...

This is gorgeous,such a pretty card.xxx

Verna Angerhofer said...

Such an adorable sweetheart featured on your card. I love the cascading hearts too and the wonderful soft colors. I need to get back to making more Valentines myself soon.

Lynette said...

Oh my goodness - this is so beautiful, Leslie! The image is adorable and so, so soft! Amazing.

Margaret said...

Gorgeous! I really like how you put the splatters on the Love die cut. Cute image.

Darlene said...

OMG this is just precious! Beautifully done my friend!

Cat Craig said...

oh wow, the coloring on this is amazing.

Yogi said...

cute. Have a great day

Maria Rodriguez. said...

Leslie, the image is just as darling as can be, love the little hearts showering this cutie pie. I think all of us need a shower of love right now.
Love the splattered sentiment and I have that heart/bow die, that finishes this card beautifully.
Thank you for sharing.
Stay healthy and safe.
XO

Pauline said...

Leslie, so beautiful and precious! Your no line water colouring is exceptional! Love all the splatters on the ground and on your sentiment 'love' as well as the darker pink floating hearts. A perfect Valentine card, oh I so love this!

Conniecrafter said...

Oh my goodness she is just too sweet catching all those fallen hearts, love the splattering with it, that bow with the heart and putting the Love over it is too cute!

Nanny's Pansy Patch said...

What a precious card with the little one blowing her kisses! Definitely the perfect card for Valentine's Day. I like how your splatter technique turned out. I don't seem to be able to control my that well! Take care!

Cindy Beach said...

I'm just squeaking in with comments before the week ends, and so glad I did! This is a darling image and looks super sweet with your soft no-line coloring and special accents. I LOVE her hopeful face, the falling hearts, pretty die cuts and soft spattering. You mixed up a beauty!

aussie aNNie said...

Stunning post with gorgeous card. Love the colours and images used. ♥

crafty-stamper said...

Beautiful CAS card love the delicately coloured image and splatters
Carol x

Susan Joyce said...

Such a sweet image Leslie, love it and your beautiful heart and splatters.

Stacy Morgan said...

Awww... This is so sweet. The softness of the pink and your splatters look awesome. Totally sweet card.

Ros Crawford said...

OMG this is so beautiful!! I just adore everything about this Leslie... Fabulous!

Pretty Paper Junkie said...

What a sweet, sweet card! Love the splatters!

Linda said...

This is just adorable. Love the splatters xx

Evelyn S. said...

So darned cute! I love the pink and the stamped elements.