Hi! I have another Lavinia card today. Still experimenting with inks and the few stamps I have. For this card I wanted a non-snowy scene and a giant harvest moon. It could be a sun, I suppose, but I keep seeing it as a moon. The nice thing about the Lavinia genre is that you can feel free to stretch the imagination. And, ohhhhh, the colors! I could just keep on and on with these.
I've listed all the inks and stamps below. I added a border with a fine tip black marker, plus a Memory Box grass corner die cut. The sentiment/quote is from Power Poppy. I should have cut some smooth masks for the landscape as these torn paper masks were intended for snow, but I do still like the look of it.
One interesting note is that I used a lightweight semi-gloss white cardboard for the image panel. It's the backing piece from a 12x12 pack of Stampin' Up designer paper. Is it still packaged the same? I saved all the cardboard backs that came in the collections I purchased. Just thought I'd try it. The ink went on very smoothly and the richness of the color kind of blows me away. I'll try different paper next time. I'm eager to play with my Lavinia stamps again.
I'll be sharing my card in Darnell's NBUS Challenge #46 as this is the first time I've used Magnus. Rich tells me Magnus is an Irish Red Deer. After Googling I would have to concur.
I hope you're all enjoying the new year. I make no resolutions but there are a few absolute necessities on my agenda as well as all the usual good intentions. Take care till we meet again!
Stamps: Lavinia Magnus LAV638, Small Fairy Fir Tree LAV489, Spanish Moss Foliage LAV505, Power Poppy Pure Prairie Spirit sentiment Paper: Semi-gloss lightweight white cardboard, Cougar vanilla for card base Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Stampin' Up Summer Sun, Pumpkin Pie, Perfect Plum, Kiwi Kiss, Old Olive, Always Artichoke Other: Fine tip black marker for border, Memory Box Tall Grassy Stems Right Corner
You've blown your mind and exploded mine, Leslie! The scene, the Magnus, the vines, the trees, the torn landscape are all magnificent, but it's the brilliant colors that just take my breath away! And the border is awesome, too. It gives it a frame so all it needs is a wall!! Thank you for inspiring everyone at NBUS! Happy New Year! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteoh Wow, oh Wow! This is mind-blowing color, Leslie! I've seen a few videos of Lavinia stamp creations...your work is definitely worth a video. This is one terrific image. (How did you get the image of Magnus to be so perfectly black?)
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! Stunning image, blending, shading...love it all! And the fact that you used a recycled product...even more amazing! Yep, they still package the SU DSP with the cardboard!
ReplyDeleteDarnell has taken all the words right out of my mouth with this FABULOUS and STUNNING card Leslie! Yes, the colors are truly mind blowing and absolute perfection on this card...I'm having a hard time picking my jaw up from the floor! You have totally made every single detail on this card SHINE and I personally think it should be framed...it is truly that worthy my friend! Love, love, LOVE it!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Leslie love the beautiful Deer and colourful background
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Have you considered submitting your cards to the Lavinia challenge in the UK? Leslie, your artwork is sublime! Loving your choices of colors and the richness of the scene. It looks like sunrise to me LOL with that frame, the grass, and that wonderful sentiment, I feel as though I'm wearing warm hiking clothing in the cool morning mist of the woods up in Canada! Pure loveliness! hugs, de
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous. Love all the vibrant colors and the silhouette image. I never thought to save that cardboard to use for stamping. Always great ideas come from your posts.
ReplyDeleteI find such comfort staring at this wonderful creation of yours, Leslie! While being a peaceful scene, it shows strength and courage. Your work with these stamps is amazing! I love the moon, you got such depth of color, and to me the torn edge masks are perfect. I love how you captured the essence of the sentiment in this delightful design. It's always refreshing to see what you are playing with!
ReplyDeleteThis is GLORIOUS. I can't stop looking at it. WOW. Have a great day and keep on creating like this... Great start for 2023
ReplyDeleteOh Leslie, this is absolutely stunning, it is all in the background and those beautiful blended colours. Perhaps that semi-gloss paper helped too. I have recently been playing with ink on glossy paper and really love the effect. The colours are so vibrant. Everything about this card is perfect, well done xx
ReplyDeleteTHIS, THIS, is so beautiful its beyond stunning. THe richness of the colors is amazing and the image and outlines and your die cut just bring it all together. On a side note...DOX inks on photo paper, spritzed and then wiped off will also give you that intense fabulous color glow.
ReplyDeleteWow...Stunning!
ReplyDeleteWow! this is simply amazing Leslie! Gosh, love the rich tones in the colours you used, so vibrant, must be that glossy paper your used. Love everything about this card - absolutely stunning! I am just mesmerized, I keep going back and looking at it. I should also add, I really like the rough edges to your landscape, gives it character! Awesome way to finish off the week Leslie, hugs,
ReplyDeleteOh, my, but what a gorgeous background for this stately deer, Leslie! The colors are so vivid and well blended. I think I have some of that backing cardboard stashed away. I need to pull it out and try ink blending on it. You have inspired me, my friend!
ReplyDeleteOMG those colours are amazing, so warm and rich. Lavinia stamps are awesome for creating scenes aren't they.
ReplyDeleteI think the semi gloss card may have been a coated card which is perfect for brayering. I love using it for a wonderfully smooth coating of ink.
STUNNING! This is one AMAZING card, Leslie! I LOVE the boldness and vibrancy of the colours. You have created the most beautiful scene with Magnus as the star. Great work!! xx
ReplyDeleteI just have to say that you make Lavinia stamps look so very interesting and I have never liked them before. The rich colors on your card look like the aurora lights! What a fantastic card, so interesting and just gorgeous! I love a colorful card and this one tops it all.
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ReplyDeleteYour Magnus is magnificent!! I'm loving the colors, too, Leslie - spectacular choices! I concur with the moon - and keep that torn edged mask as it looks like the colors are reflecting off of snow!
ReplyDeleteNote to self: save those cardboard backers!
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What a gorgeous scene you created Leslie! the light and shadows are wonderful with the colors you used and beautiful Lavina stamps! xx
ReplyDeleteThis is just so gorgeous as I could not stop looking at it! What a beautiful scene you have created here! Love, love, love it! And I agree it is worthy to be hung on a wall as is!!!!!!!! Not sure there is a frame that could do this art work justice. Hugs
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card! Love the colors and the effect. Looks like a beautiful sunset. I think SU still uses the cardboard. Your border sets it off perfectly. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteWOW, absolutely stunning, the best ink blending I have ever seen, absolutely gorgeous!! I have yet to play with all my Lavinia stamps, now I'm scared too LOL!!
ReplyDeleteWOW! GORGEOUS! So this is the card you were telling me about ... A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! Your coloring (of course) is outstanding and I simply love the overall design. You are such an inspiration to us all Leslie! HUGS
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful! Haven't been around for awhile, so what a treat to be greeted with your awesomeness. Mind blowing! The colors and the details like the shadowing of the moose.
ReplyDeleteWow! Beautiful colors and just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis is a WOW card for sure. Gorgeous color and the scene is just awesome. I would never have thought to use the cardboard from SU paper packs but now I might have to try that.
ReplyDeleteI am overwhelmed by your stamped magnus with the absolutely Stunning stamped scene...Wow!!! Your color choices, harvest moon, stamped images are amazing, Leslie. I also LOVE your border framing, which brings your work of art together so nicely. Thank you so much for sharing and I feel so fortunate to have seen your recent Lavinia cards IRL:-) I can't wait to see more in the future. Love and Hugs, dear friend.
ReplyDeleteTotally fabulous inking, stamping and designing Leslie! Sunning card and wow, the die fits in so perfectly! Gorgeous composition!
ReplyDeleteSuch an incredible card, Leslie - I could gaze at it for hours! Your background simply glows and has so many wonderful details; perfect for Magnus! Love, love, love it!!
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