Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Spring Smiles

Hi friends!  Just coloring today.  Penny Black's New Day is one of many stamps I bought from their Scent of Spring collection.  I hope I can get them all colored before the next release.

This card is 4 1/2" x 6" so as not to crowd the beauty.  It's about the largest card size I feel comfortable with.  I stamped with Memento Toffee Crunch on Fabriano Artistico Extra White 140 hot pressed watercolor paper and colored with Tombow markers, no water, and only minimal use of the blender solution.



I also got the Background Basics stencils which were released last year, and the older Thinking of You sentiment set.



I would like to have more time to linger here, but the day is getting away from me and I have lots to do yet.  I'll share in some challenges I enjoy:

Penny Black Saturday Challenge -- Anything goes or optional numbers
Four Seasons Challenge, April -- Anything Goes Spring
NBUS Challenge #61 -- Never before use schtuff.  My New Day stamp and Background Basics stencil are new.


 




Thanks for your time.  Enjoy your day!



22 comments:

Sue from Oregon said...

Oh my, this creation made my heart go pitterpatter! Outstanding coloring and blending. I LOVE this! Everything is just so perfect about this! Thanks for sharing with the PBSC Leslie. 💕🥰❤️Sue Kment

Glenda said...

This is stunning. Your colors just pop and I love the sentiment. Well done!

Denise said...

Oh my goodness! Leslie you really know how to bring these florals to life! Just beautiful as always.

Erikine spominčice said...

Beautiful card.

Yogi said...

Oh this is another GORGEOUS card. Those flowers!!! I love Penny Black floral stamps. I think it's another one I need to play with. Have a great day

Marcia Hill said...

When I saw Jill Foster's video using this image I was so tempted to buy it, but then thought there's no way I can do this image justice, but you sure have Leslie and your card and coloring are STUNNING!! I would frame this beauty...seriously!! You have the magic touch my friend...LOVE this!! Hugs. :0)

I Card Everyone said...

There's only one thing that could make this better, Leslie: if you showed your work video style! I love the 'hammered copper' look of your darling watering can.
So very beautiful and deserving of that 'halo'!
=]

Cat Craig said...

WOW, your coloring is fabulous as usual. this is one gorgeous card.

Nanny's Pansy Patch said...

Your card is so beautiful! That stamp is just perfect for this size card and your coloring is gorgeous. I love daffodils. It's so pleasant to look out my office window and see them blooming. It looks like a fresh bouquet of flowers.

Lynette said...

So, so beautiful, Leslie!! You are such an artist. Amazing to me.

Bonnie said...

You do amazing work with Tombow markers and blenders, Leslie! What a beautiful card! WOW!

Cindy Beach said...

What a gorgeous card, you have outdone my expectations which are always sky high when I see your creations. What you've done with this "just coloring" session is amazing! I bought tombow markers after seeing your lovely designs with them - can't say they quite worked that way for me, lol. I love the use of those stencils. Stunning and it's heartwarming that you're getting some craft time in.

Lisa Elton said...

Wow... this is perfectly colored! Gorgeous card, Leslie and I agree with Michele on showing us how you do this!

Anonymous said...

Your coloring with tombow markers is incredible! Your skills and talents are amazing. What a beautiful card!

Mildred said...

Realistic colors and flowers. You are amazing, Leslie.

Conniecrafter said...

Oh my goodness that is just beautiful, your coloring is just beautiful, really love how you did the watering can, it will sure bring smiles to someone!

HilaryJane said...

I do love it when you share your colouring. This is just stunning, amazing and beautiful xx

Pauline said...

Wow, Leslie this is stunning! Beautiful colouring, the reds and yellows just pop. Love the textured look to your watering can, and the way you created the sphere in behind the flowers. Amazing card! TFS! oh by the way love your new picture on your blog with Sophie!

crafty-stamper said...

Gorgeous card and image-fabulous colouring too which you do so well.
Carol x

Diane said...

Wow, this is stunningly beautiful, such a beautiful card and gorgeous colors!!
I can see why you had to have this stamp, one of the prettiest Spring stamps I have seen, it's a beauty for sure!!

Christine Alexander said...

absolutely stunning bouquet of flowers and so beautifully coloured ♥

Birgit said...

This card is absolutely stunning! I can't get over how beautifully you've colored this image. It's a one layer wonder, to be sure!