Hello, friends! It's time for another beautiful Peace on Earth Challenge. Just look at the mood board we have for you today:
I was most inspired by the jars of greenery, but also short on time, so I chose a small image from my stash of retired Power Poppy stamps and created a simple design.
I colored with Copics, made an embossed background panel with a narrow strip of coordinating designer paper, stamped a sentiment with holly accent... a relatively CAS card. I layered the image circle onto a red circle which shows only from the side, but it makes a difference. The stamped jar was originally clear with stems showing through. The only color that made it completely opaque was black. Turns out I like it just fine.
Join us at Peace on Earth. I know it's crunch time for this year, but next year's cards need making, too.
NOTE: I'm truly sad to say I had to make the difficult decision to step down from all design teams for 2022. A medical situation has come to pass at my house which will require more of me and it's where I need and want to focus my attention for a while. I haven't been stamping or visiting blogs and I apologize for my absence. I'll be back when time allows, but on a more limited scale. I'm okay. Please do not worry. More on this later.
Sending holiday hugs to all!
28 comments:
What a stunning card, lovely colours too. xx
Gorgeous card Leslie love the image and embossed background.I have just stepped down from my last DT too as needed here more too so do understand.Health and family come first,sending positive vibes and you take care
Carol x
Your card is absolutely beautiful! Love all the white space, makes the eye really focus on your lovely image. Love it! I completely understand the need to step down from all design teams, family comes first and that is where you are needed. Please know you are always in my thoughts. Take care Leslie, and as time allows we always love to see what you create. Hugs, and Merry Christmas to you and your family!
WOW ... I simply LOVE your design and of course your coloring is AMAZING!! Beautiful design for the holiday my friend! I will miss you but totally understand and yes, you are certainly making the right decision and being where you NEED TO BE for the time being. But do remember, I am ALWAYS here for you ... in any way ... just give a shout! Hugs and Prayers! Merry Christmas my friend!
A simple, but lovely card. I'm sorry to hear about the health issues in your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Yes, as others have said, family does come first and you need to be "all in" for them. I hope you will still have time for creating when you can. You do such lovely work andn will be missed in the stamping world. Hugs and Merry Christmas to you, Rich, Wally, and LuLu.
The pretty embossed background shows off the beauiutlf holly and sprigs to perfection Leslie. Sending hugs x
beautiful. love the image and coloring. Have a great day
I love this card, that embossed background is perfect. I wish I could get better use from my embossing folders, but I am always stumped. Love that little strip of pp too. so sorry to hear you are stepping down from all your DT commitments, but I am glad you are prioritising your health. Good luck xx
Beautiful card Leslie. Amazing colouring to bring everything to life. LOVE the black jar!
Take care, my sweet friend. Look forward to seeing your wonderful cards once you have time to craft. Sending love and hugs. Loll
Leslie, what a sweet and beautiful card! I really love the great texture from the embossing and need to use my folders more often. And the image you've used is so sweet...just love the opaque jar. Oh how I understand the need to be "all in" at home and with your family. I am praying for you all and wish you, Rich, Wally, and LuLu a beautiful and blessed Christmas and a happy and healthy new year. We all need a good year in 2022, for sure! Much love and tender hugs! xoxo
Your card is stunning, Leslie. So sorry about the health issues. Wishing you and your family the best, for sure.
Love your beautiful CAS card design and beautifully colored vase and Winter arrangement, Leslie. Wonderful dry embossed background too. TFS and always inspiring me my friend. I understand your need to concentrate all your time on your family. Please know I am thinking of you and sending you and Rich much love and big hugs. Take care....my dear sweet friend. Nancy
Love what you took from the inspiration piece...the jars were the first thing I focused on, as well. You coloring of this sweet, festive image is lovely and, since I'm a sucker for dry embossing, this card delights me.
Taking care of family is uppermost right now. We will miss you but look forward to your return. Keep those creative juices flowing in the meantime.
How beautiful with the touch of black and warm earthiness against the white and traditional Christmas colors, Leslie! xx
What a beautiful take on that photo, Leslie! A lovely Christmas card! We will be missing you and looking forward to times you can create and share! Prayers continue for you and Rich!
What a great job you did on this challenge! I love jars as well and don't incorporate them as much as I should. The embossing folder is just perfect for this card. I'm so sorry to hear about your medical situation. It is a crazy world we live in and health and family always take priority. Please know that I wish you and yours the very best Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year!
This is even more beautiful in person :)
Sorry you have had to step down but I so understand. You are in my prayers.
I'm always happy to get to visit and see your beautiful creations. I love this one as well and think you were spot on for the challenge. Love the background embossing folder too! Sorry you are having health challenges there; will miss you while you are gone. Take care my sweet friend!
The choice of embossing folder was perfect, Leslie! It works so beautifully behind your wonderful coloring. It's a gem of a card!
Leslie, your card is stunning. I immediately recognized the EF and it's one of my favorites. Praying all goes well for you, Rich, Wally and LuLu. Wishing you God speed, wellness, love and joy in the New Year. XO
I love that petite Power Poppy image and your coloring of it is exquisite as always. I was so very sorry to hear you have family health issues at hand, Leslie. Sending well wishes for all. ❤
Wow Leslie your colouring and design are amazing! I love this card! I'm so sorry to hear about your medical situation. You will be missed. Hugs x
Stunning card Lesley.
Wishing You A Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2022.
Hugs Pam x
I marvel at how much that little strip of patterned paper adds to an already lovely card! I've been watching for your post here and I'm sorry to hear of the medical issues. Please know you're in my thoughts and prayers every day! Do whatever is best for you and your family and know that you have lots of love and support from your stamping friends.
Such a sweet and classy card Leslie! I miss getting your blog emails. I’m sorry to see you’re having to step away for awhile. Naturally health comes first. Have a Merry Christmas �� Prayers and hugs!
Beautiful CAS design. That bit of dp really makes a statement with the embossing and the wonderful colored image.
First off your card is a stunner!The jar is gorgeous. Secondly, I know it is not an easy decision to make, one I've done myself, so I understand and truly hope all turns out well for you and yours. Wishing you a Happy, healthy New year!
Happy New Year!! Love the sweet image and the embossed background...purdy!!!
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