Hello! Back to basics today with something clean and simple. I've been a little under the weather for a week or so and crafting has been a struggle no matter how willing the spirit is. I thought a simple watercolored card might be just the ticket.
I used my Stampin' Up inks for this. It's been a long time since I did that. Drop ink in the lid of the stamp pad and use it like a palette. Every coloring medium gives you something different. I relaxed with this and, flaws and all, I like it!
The stamp is Penny Black Chirping, from their latest release. I'm a fan, for sure. The sentiment is an older PB set called To You. I drew a border and added a few gems. The card is 4 1/2 x 6.
That was just what I needed.
- The keyword at Addicted to CAS Challenge #235 is Garden. I keep several bird feeders and birdbaths fresh at all times and cannot imagine my garden without the feathered friends who visit them.
- I'm also playing along at Triple B (birds, butterflies, and blooms). They have an inspiration board but not required to follow it.
- Finally, I'm sharing at Darnell's NBUS Challenge #49 (never before used schtuff). First time out of the package for my PB Chirping stamp.
Thank you so much for stopping by today. I sure hope we can do this again soon!
Stamps: Penny Black Chirping, Penny Black To You Paper: Fabriano Artistico Extra White 140 lb hot press watercolor Ink: Palette Noir, fine tip black pen for border Coloring: Watercolor with Stampin' Up inks Other: Honey Bee Log Cabin gems
your colouring blows me away, you always make it look so easy ♥ love the colour palate you used xx
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful ... I love your watercolouring.
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Anke
Absolutely beautiful card.xx
ReplyDeleteI love this! That sweet little bird is just perfect and as always your watercoloring just makes me very happy! Another lovely card to arrive in some lucky someone's mailbox!
ReplyDeleteCAS and absolutely BEAUTIFUL Leslie! Your water coloring is SO pretty...LOVE it!! Hope you're feeling better soon! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colouring!
ReplyDeleteBy the way we'd love to see your card at Penny Black Saturday Challenge.
ReplyDeleteWow, I LOVE this beautifully water colored card, so soft, dreamy and absolutely gorgeous, what a great new stamp it is too!! I haven't been in my craft room all week, couldn't resist those 80 degree temps this week, but to snow on Monday, that's Michigan for you, flipflops one day and boots the next!! I did get a lot of gardening done but already got my my first case f summer poison ivy, so bad that it has gotten me up at 3:30 the last 2 mornings, I'll never learn. Hope you get back to 100% soon!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining our challenge at Triple B!
Diane TB Co-Owner
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So sorry you have not been feeling well. We certainly can't tell that from your beautiful creation. This is gorgeous. Love the image and your coloring makes it shine. Perfect choice.
ReplyDeleteLeslie, I hope you are feeling a little better by now. It's hard when something lingers on and on like that. I LOVE this darling bird card, and your beautifully watercolored PB image! There is nothing quite as sweet as birds, especially with their symphony of chirping in the mornings. Like you, we keep squirrel-proof feeders and watering areas for the birds. It's amazing when assorted owls, hawks or pileated woodpeckers hang out in the watering areas. They are so large! We have one watering area about 12 feet outside my craftroom window. So I get to see lots of things happening up close. Sometimes even deer show up there during daylight! Since we no longer have a kitty or "old puppy", more woodland creatures show up. Now, on to that amazing card - you know, of course, that all your masterpieces are especially remarkable because they reveal your heart of love for all things Nature. I especially liked the bleeding colors in this creation. Do you usually use 140lb hot press watercolor paper? Or do you use an assortment of watercolor papers? I do like the smooth, almost texture-less paper in this card. The little gems really look like little berries in the foliage, don't they?
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Leslie, I had to laugh when I read the flaws and all, oh my goodness my eyes may not be good but I see no flaws in this Beauty at all, whatever medium you are given you do such an amazing job, I love this stamp and how you have placed it on the edge and like how you finished it off with your own framing, I keep forgetting to give that a try :) Love the finishing off with your gems too, it is total Perfection to me :)
ReplyDeleteSo sad to hear you are still not feeling well and it is lingering so long, hope you are feeling much better soon!
Absolutely gorgeous card I love the image and fabulous colouring-flaws??? I scoured and couldn't find one single flaw lol.Hope you feel better soon
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Your watercolored cards always leave me in awe and this one is no exception. Beautifully colored and designed.
ReplyDeleteI love your coloring, your CAS design and your card!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear that you are under the weather and I hope you are much better now. We are back from our cruise and working Wifi AND I was glad that I didn't miss this CAS and beautiful card. I am anxious to get back to creating and this is a wonderful inspiration.
ReplyDeleteHello Leslie: I also think you are way to hard on yourself, your coloring is always beautiful and inspiring.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry you are feeling under the weather, I hope you feel much better real soon, it's not fun feeling sick, especially when the weather is nice and inviting, and I know how much you and Rich love walking with your sweet doggies.
Now, I love, love this card, this little bird is so sweet, it looks like he's smiling, enjoying a nice sunny day.
Beautiful image, beautifully colored, thank you so much for sharing.
Feel better soon, my friend.
XO
Maria.
So sorry you're feeling under the weather. We've got nice weather here...
ReplyDeleteThe card may be simple but it's really beautiful. Have a great day and feel better soon. Hygs
You made me smile when I saw your beautiful card. One can tell Spring is here when you see all the bird cards. Your coloring is just gorgeous. I hope you are on the mend. I'm still not 100% so am taking is easy. We had such great weather this week but rain is on the way for tomorrow. Jeannie and Jennifer are in Lancaster with friends having fun on Spring break. Have a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, Leslie! I sure hope you feel better very soon!!
ReplyDeleteHello sweet friend! Hope you're feeling better with each passing day! So sorry to hear you've been under the weather.
ReplyDeleteYou card is amazing and sure to bring a happy smile to the face of the recipient! Awesome coloring! I don't use my SU inks all that much these days either but every once in awhile they call out to me.
Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our newest adventure - Triple B challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
Darlene
Triple B
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Your sweet little chirper might be the one that woke me up this morning - though mine was a Mourning Dove, and you know how they can sing and sing AND sing!
ReplyDeleteShe is gorgeous, Leslie and certainly seems like she was exactly what you needed! So beautifully painted and perched!
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I'm sorry you haven't been feeling well and hope you have shaken it off and are feeling good now! Your watercoloring is awesome! I love the colors and blending you got with this sweet scene!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful water colouring. You have really made that image come to life. I am sorry you haven't been feeling up to much. I hope it sorts itself out soon xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and so well done. That border you drew in is the perfect touch.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! the way you do your water colouring just makes your image come to life. Love this Leslie - of course anything nature related I'm all in for it! I just received this stamp but haven't had a chance to use it yet. Sorry for the late commenting on your cards. I've just been so busy with work, long days and just don't feel much like looking at a computer at night. Although I did manage to squeeze in some card making over the last few weeks. Sorry to hear you were under the weather, I hope you are feeling better. Take care,
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteYour watercolored images are simply gorgeous. So glad you shared this beauty with us at Addicted to CAS this week
ReplyDeleteJaydee
Beautiful!
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