Greetings friends! It's been too many days since I popped in here. I've been making cards, but they're all for later. What happened to the days when I would post at least three times a week? I miss that. Life happens and there are no guarantees, but the plan this month is to try and do better.
I'm going to start with one challenge at a time. Today it's Sunday Stamps Challenge. They have a sketch this time, which I'll show in a minute. Thank goodness it's not a CAS challenge because their sketch inspired this card:
I thought I had used the last of my not-yet-used gnome stamps, but I was wrong. I was looking through the not-yet-used basket when I saw this guy peeking out at me. He's Stamping Bella's Gnome in a Tree, and since he lives in a tree stump I gave him a woodland setting with Bo Bunny papers, a grounding of grass, and a cute little mushroom for accent. All retired stuff, I'm sure.
Coloring was done on watercolor paper with Tombow markers -- no water, just markers.
Here's that challenge link again, and the sketch:
Sunday Stamps Challenge #308 -- In The Middle.
I'll also link to Darnell's NBUS Challenge #50. I'll be linking to this challege a lot as I try to catch up on my various and sundry NBUS.
Thanks for visiting today! I do enjoy the compay.
Stamps: Stamping Bella Gnome in a Tree Paper: Fabriano Artistico Extra White 140 lb hot press watercolor, SU Crushed Curry (just a little strip showing), Bo Bunny Camp-a-Lot designer paper Ink: Versafine Onyx Black (clear embossed) for gnome, Memento Tuxedo Black for sentiment Coloring: Tombow markers Dies: MFT Die-namics Fresh Cut Grass, Cherry Lynn Faerie Mushrooms, rectangle die from other sentiment set Other: Detail clear embossing powder
Happy Sunday!! You did such a great job with this challenge. Gnomes are all the rage now and this one looks so cute hiding in the stump. Your green layer looks like you made it yourself with blending and some leaf stamps. I know what you mean about posting. I'm lucky if I post once a week now. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh ... this is such a fun stamp. Made me smile! :) Love the papers you used to create the forest scene for your sweet gnome. xx
ReplyDeleteawwww what a cutie petutie peeking out from the log. Love the card ♥
ReplyDeleteLove it. So beautifully put together. Have a great day
ReplyDeleteAwwwwwww...your little gnome all nestled into his tree stump home is just ADORABLE Leslie! Loving the addition of the patterned papers too! Cute, CUTE card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteI have days when I'd love to have a big ol' tree stump to climb into - even better if I had this guy to snuggle up with! Leslie, your gnomie looks right at home-y and cute as a button in the forest you've created with these wonderful papers! LOve it!
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Such a cute card. I love the gnome and your woodland scene. I agree that it is harder to find time to spend in the craft room these days. Hope all is well with you, Rich, and the fur kids.
ReplyDeleteYour gnome peeking out of the tree stump looks great and the green and red look great. Great use of that patterned paper too, it does make it look like that stump is in the middle of a wood. Just do what you can each day. If we see lots of you, that's great, but if we don't, that's OK too. Always love to see your cards though xx
ReplyDeleteI'm seeing lots of gnomes around Blogland right now. They are so perfect for spring and it makes me want to get out my own NBUS GNOMES! I think you rocked the sketch, Leslie. I love your little guy peering out from his trunk home to say a little hello and your staging skills are superb, too! Thank you for inspiring everyone at NBUS! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute and very clever combination of stamps/papers in this card. Thanks for an inspirational Monday morning!
ReplyDeleteYou certainly have some cute little gnomes, each different and unique and this one in his stump just cracks me up he is so cute! And the mushroom, how dang cute is that, what an adorably cute cute card!! Thank you too for the beautiful card you sent, it was a very pleasant surprise!! I have it on display in my kitchen!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous fun card and image love the papers and scene you created with the added mushroom
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Oh I love his hidey hole...such a lovely scene. Your coloring is as usual fabulous.
ReplyDeleteSo cute, Leslie - love the rich colors for this guy! Very woodsy papers and scene - perfect details! Thanks so much for playing at Sunday Stamps!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant coloring on this gnome, Leslie! How cut that he's peering out of the stump and you've used a fantastic mix of papers! That little mushroom is the perfect little bonus!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute and comfy Gnome settled into his safe tree home:-) You sure had fun being creative with all your older products too. TFS Leslie. Love and Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteI love this gnome home and the scene that you created. It all goes together so well. Loving that mushroom too. Good to see this post come up.
ReplyDeleteThis little guy looks so comfy cuddles up in his tree stump, Leslie! The papers you used created just the perfect spot! I love seeing your take on this sketch!
ReplyDeleteAwwww...that peek-a-boo gnome is just charming!! Fantastic scene you have created here! Thanks for joining the fun and playing along with our “In the Middle” sketch challenge over at Sunday Stamps!!
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That is just the sweetest! Love the gnome!
ReplyDeleteHe is so cute peeking out of the tree stump, I like the wood slice and leaf background and the mushroom die cut is perfect with it, such a fun and cute hello card!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about things getting away from you, I haven't been able to create in 3 days but I have cards yet to post, been trying to do make up of catching up on checking out blogs, will get to them sooner or later.
I adore your cute SB gnome Leslie, and you've colored him in his stump so exquisitely! I don't know if you could have chosen better patterned paper for the background, it carries the forest theme beautifully! Thank you so much for joining our challenge Sunday Stamps!
ReplyDeleteFabulous creation with the gnome plus brilliant colours and design, love this x
ReplyDeleteSorry to be late to the party! I seem to be really slowing down in my old age! I love this little cutie! Gnomes have a special place in my heart! I even have cross stitch ornaments for Christmas. Have a great rest of the week!
ReplyDeleteOh, this is so adorable, love this little gnome peeking out. I love the scene you created around the image Leslie, the woodland papers, grass, cutest little mushroom die cut, and of course your beautifully coloured tree stump - great details on this, makes it look so real. Leslie, your work is so inspirational, every time I see a piece of artwork from you makes me want to go to my craft room and create. I'm so happy to see this today, even though I'm a little behind.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a fabulous day!
Such a sweet card!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute stamp, and, of course, so wonderfully colored. Great job with the sketch - how fun. I just pulled up a website filled with links to sketches and I hope to have some time to play in my stamping room soon!
ReplyDeleteHow cute. Normally I'm not a huge Gnome fan but that little guy peeking out from the log is adorable.
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