Hello again friends! Before fall officially begins I think it would be nice to finish up the last of the spring and summer flowers I haven't colored yet. This is a Penny Black stamp called Lovely Letter. Isn't it the prettiest thing? The stamp comes with three different sentiments, but for now I'm needing more birthday cards.
I did some very loose and easy watercoloring with Gansai Tambi paints. Only four colors were used. The beauty of watercolor and this type of image is that it doesn't have to be perfect. You can even go outside the lines and it will still look good. In fact, I think that's part of the charm of the finished painting.
I stitched up a border of designer paper which had exactly the right colors and mood for the image. Seriously quick and easy.
Of course I'll be sharing my Lovely Letter at Darnell's NBUS Challenge #42 (never before used schtuff). I've been working so diligently on my two baskets of never been used stamps that I'm now down to one basket. Hooray! At the same time I'm still enjoying the oldies. It's all good!
See you again soon!
Stamps: Penny Black Lovely Letter Paper: Fabriano Artistico Extra White 140 lb hot pressed watercolor, Neenah white card base, retired SU designer paper Ink: Palette Noir Coloring: Watercolor with Gansai Tambi paints Other: Rhinestones, machine stitching
OH yes, what a pretty stamp and I love your fun colors and the perfectly matched papers!! Emptied a basket eh? Well you now need to order to fill it up again lol, isn't that what we do?!! I intend to work on florals all winter, I have too many not too! I really love your card and the cute image!!
ReplyDeleteLove the pretty stamp and beautifully watercoloured
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pretty and delicate. Have a great day
ReplyDeleteSo pretty Leslie, love the line drawing and your wonderful colouring ♥
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet birthday card. Your image is totally adorable and colored beautifully. Love how you matched the stitched border, a perfect finishing touch.
ReplyDeleteYou just stitched up that border? It is so pretty and such a perfect choice for the card. As for the card, it's so light and airy...beautiful all around.
ReplyDeleteI love your darling birthday delivery bird, Leslie! Beautifully whimsically colored - just the perfect style for your darling stamp!
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I'm so glad you are still doing spring/summer cards! I don't mind thinking about fall but not winter. I have been enjoying being outside so much! Your little bird is so cute among the flowers bringing birthday wishes. The stitching is perfect for this card! I'm glad you enjoyed the pictures. It's a good way for me to keep up with friends and family. I miss sitting looking at the lake. Have a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteThis is my favourite card I've seen using this sweet image. Great work with your loose watercolouring, Leslie. Love the stitching, my friend. :) xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors and the sweetest birthday card, Leslie! The patterned paper border is the perfect complement! Love that loose watercoloring! Good for you getting your NBUS down to one basket and I love that you use the well loved old stamps too.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card, love the stitched border too! Thankyou for your visit :) Cathy x
ReplyDeleteoh that is a very sweet image and I agree, water coloring it was a very good choice, the image just has that feel to it. You did a lovely job with it too! I like the layers of borders with your stitching, great touch to it. I like the sentiment inside the envelope too!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and so well done!!
ReplyDeleteAww!! I would love for this little bird to come and deliver my mail, how sweet and adorable it is!!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors on this little bird and the fabulous stitched border, the colors match beautifully, and watercoloring this sweet image was a perfect way to show the delicate lines.
Thank you for sharing, my friend.
Stay healthy and safe.
XO
Maria.
aw, what a lovely sweet card Leslie. Beautifully designed as usual.
ReplyDeleteHi Leslie! I've been busy - due to restored health and FUN things - and have missed commenting but I'm here to bask in your latest creations while I sip my tea.
ReplyDeleteWhat a feast this one is for my eyes! The loose coloring is fun, isn't it? LOVE the colors you used and how you know just the right papers to add. And STITCHING! This is so sweet.
It's gorgeous. The image is so pretty and your coloring is just perfect for it. Love how you set the colors off with the left edge border.
ReplyDeleteHello Leslie, we are currently on a cruise in Greece and Italy and the internet is hit and Miss. right now it seems to be working and I just wanted to comment on your card. I didn’t want to miss saying that your water colored card and little bird are so inspiring.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card, Leslie! I love the gorgeous watercolouring and the stitching adds such a fabulous touch. So very cute too.
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Hugs
Carol x
Be still my heart! I can't believe Its been two days since you posted this and I totally missed it. I love your watercoloring my friend! Absolutely lovely!
ReplyDeleteIndeed, it's all good, Leslie, and well done you for getting your NBUS down to one basket! Mine is all in one basket, too ... a basket the size of New Hampshire.🤣 I love your beautiful QACAS watercolored summer design! So fresh and such pretty colors! Thank you for inspiring everyone at NBUS! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed a wonderful image, Leslie, and I really love the way you have colored it. I also love the stitching - you know I do! :-) The other touches are all wonderfully perfect, too.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and I love the soft and loose water colouring. It is finished off perfectly with that stitched border that also adds loads of interest xx
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