Hello, friends! Here we are a few days into 2025 and now that the Christmas card rush is over I feel it's time to take a wander through my not-yet-used stamp stash and do some coloring. Not all my stamps are mainstream, and most are not newly released, but it doesn't matter... I'm going to enjoy them. The operative phrase here is, "just be you".
I found myself drawn to certain stamps in the Creative Expressions Designer Boutique collection. Most in my collection are critters and flowers, and favorites among them are a combination of the two. The regal fellow pictured below appears to have been browsing someone's gorgeous flower garden and come through the other side covered in blooms.
I stamped in Memento Toffee Crunch on Neenah Classic Crest Super Smooth Solar White and colored with Copics. After coloring I brushed around him a few spots of Stampin' Up Blush Blossom ink. The sentiment and more comes with the Flowers & Antlers set. He's a big guy, but his head and shoulders fit nicely on an A2 card.
Okay, so there's one from the coloring pile. Only a bazillion more not-yet-colored stamps to go. I also have that many not-yet-used dies and almost as many embossing folders yet to use. Things got out of hand. I won't even mention the designer papers... oops... I just mentioned them. I'm not proud, but I will not feel guilty. Are you with me?
Have a happy day, and remember to just be you. See you again soon!
Stamps: Creative Expressions Flowers & Antlers Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Super Smooth Solar White 80#, kraft woodgrain Ink: Memento Toffee Crunch, Stampin' Up Blush Blossom Coloring: Copics, white acrylic paint for eye dots
19 comments:
Another perfect card my friend! I love the image and your coloring is perfection as always. I am always in awe of how you shadow the image with ink and just finish it all off!
He certainly is a handsome buck! He's come out of the flower garden smelling like a rose!! I think we're all guilty of the amount of papers we have in our stash. I know I could never use all that I have in my lifetime. But it sure is fun trying. Keep crafty Leslie!
WOW I love the absolutely fabulous stamp and so beautifully coloured-I definitely agree with the sentiment too. Well when we thought we were moving I got the local school to [ick up another car full of crafting stuff so I really am down to basic supplies although must admit I kept my papers lol.
Carol x
Just BEAUTIFUL. I'm surprised it took you a while to even use this stamp. Me, I would have taken it out of the package and stamped and played with it even if it wasn't a card. And then probably glued it to a card later on... Have a great day and year and happy creating
I'm definitely with you Leslie!! Someday I'll get caught up with all the stuff I HAD to have! But let's get back to this handsome fella on your card...you have colored him so perfectly Leslie, and I just love, LOVE all the colorful blooms he's sporting! How could anyone NOT fall in love with him?! Love the sentiment too! Sweet, sweet card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
Wow, he is gorgeous and you have colored him so beautifully, now I scared as I have him and I will never be able to make him look so majestic! I am excited to see what you have in store next for us, always look forward to your fabulous talent! Like you I have a ton to use of new and I already caved and ordered from the latest Cottage Cutz sale, it's a disease!!
Leslie, I am for SURE with you, my friend! Trying to whittle down to add a few new myself!
This stag is SO spectacular! The gardener might not be happy, however. lol
I can tell you spent a good long time with this piece, my friend - I feel like I could pet his nose!
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What a gorgeous card and your coloring is just beautiful! I think this stamp and sentiment is perfect. I feel like I could reach out and touch him! I was having a conversation with Jennifer about the exact subject "Just be you". Have a great weekend!
This is so gorgeous and so nice to see you using your wonderful colouring skills. Stunning. Good luck with your mission and I hope you manage to resist buying more new stuff while you complete it xx
WOW! What an amazing image and made even more special with your colouring skills, Leslie. This is GORGEOUS! "Just be you" is a great way to start the new year, my friend. xx
What a beauty! Just gorgeous. I love your coloring and shading. He looks so real. As many classes as I've taken, I still don't feel like I know how to blend this well. Love the flowers. Happy New Year!
Some of the best stamps are the ones that have been around for awhile as this card shows. I just love how you combine old and new and it's always fresh looking. Especially this guy with the flowers. It's a beautiful card, Leslie.
So beautiful! Your coloring is wonderful. Thanks for sharing this. Have a great 2025.
Love your deer and flowers. tfs
Wowee is your coloring ever incredible on this handsome fella, Leslie! This is a fantastic card. I have things I've yet to use too. SO many toys, so little time!
wow, such a darling deer covered in flowers. Amazing colouring ♥
OMG....Your Beautiful Guy is absolutely Stunning, Leslie:-) I LOVE every single detail and can't wait to see him In Real Life on our next visit:-) Thank you for sharing, dear friend:-) Love and Hugs...Nancy
Wow, Leslie this is simply gorgeous! Your colouring is amazing. The shading and the way you added your colour to the deer makes it look so real. I'm in the same class as you, so much new stuff which hasn't been used. Thank you for sharing, this is amazing. Love when you create!
I am with you all the way, Leslie!!! I have so many unused things. And I still have a hard time resisting temptation!
Your card is so gorgeous. So regal and such pretty flowers. Have fun with your coloring! Can't wait to see your colored images.
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