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Thursday, August 28, 2025

Sweet Thoughts

Hello!  I made a card just because I had an urge to color something and I have a few not-yet-used Pinkfresh stamps that need attention.  I was able to finish this in a mere week.  I know!  It's been crazy busy here lately.



One stamp and one die does the whole works at once.   This is just part of it.  I colored with Copics and added Diamond Stickles to the flower centers.  Some of the flower parts are popped up, some glued flat.  The heart was punched from gingham cardstock and coated with JudiKins Diamond Glaze.

If I'm slow to visit your blog, please bear with me.  Maybe I'll have a chance to visit and share again soon.  There are reasons, and some of them are good.

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Today I'm sending my card along to Darnell's NBUS Challenge -- My never before used schtuff is the Pinkfresh Berries and Blossoms stamp and die. 

Thanks so much for stopping by!


Stamps:  Pinkfresh Berries & Blossoms, Power Poppy sentiment (retired)  Paper:  Neenah Classic Crest Super Smooth Solar White 80 & 110 lb, PTI Aqua Mist, Echo Park Agenda designer paper (older)  Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black  Coloring:  Copics  Dies:  Spellbinders Essential Arches, Scored and Pierced Rectangles  Other:  Heart punch, JudiKins Diamond Glaze. Stickles Diamond glitter glue, Memory Box Fairy Jewels, Scotch brand foam mounting tape


21 comments:

  1. What a bright and cheery card Leslie! All the yellow makes your florals totally POP and I love how perfectly the sentiment fits in the center! Sweet, sweet card my friend and glad you had some time to color!! Hugs. :0)

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  2. This is darling, Leslie! So glad you found some time to do a bit of coloring. It's good therapy! This is so bright and cheerful, and I adore the cutie little gingham heart. Such a sweet little touch, not to be over looked.

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  3. So pretty, Leslie. I always always love your coloring. What a great stamp and die! Enjoy the good things and visit blogs when the time is right. :-)

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  4. Pretty card and nice coloring. I should do something with strawberries. Don't think I ever have. Thanks for the inspiration... Have a great day

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  5. This is happy, cheerful and sure to brighten the recipient's day! Beautifully colored as always, Leslie!

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  6. I'm so glad it's a good busy - ness you're in and that you had time to finish this luscious card! How I love the way your coloring in rich tones brings those berries to life! This absolutely does brighten my day, Leslie!

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  7. What a gorgeous card. Your coloring is always amazing as well as your unique designs. Love seeing what you do with your dies and stamps.

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  8. Leslie, you've quenched your urges just beautifully! What a darling image - and I love an all-in-one swoop set! Your sunny polka dotted background is just what the 'dr' ordered this morning!
    Take care sweet friend!
    =]

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  9. Absolutely beautiful card and new stamp/die set, beautifully coloured as usual, love the sunny coloured background.
    Carol x

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  10. It doesn't matter how long it took, the result was well worth it. I love the depth of red you achieved. Stunning xx

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  11. How very pretty, so cheerful and beautifully designed!! Been a super busy time here too and September will be worse, 6 grandkids in different sports, we will be running all over.

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  12. Oh my gosh that is beautiful I love how colorful it is. Top 10.

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  13. Hmmm? Well, I will concentrate on the fact that some of them are good, but I am sorry that some of them are not good. I'm glad you got the opportunity to sit and go to your happy color place, Leslie. You certainly are a champ at it! This is a pretty, pretty card and I love the sunny yellow behind the beautiful flowers, leaves, and berries! Thank you for inspiring everyone to use their NBUS! Hugs, Darnell❤️

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  14. I was a little concerned when I hadn't heard from you but glad to hear that some of the reasons are good, hoping the good is out weighing anything that might not be so good :)
    Your card is lovely, I like how your pretty flowers frame the arch so well, and that cute addition of the heart :) it is certain to brighten someone's day for sure!

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  15. This certainly brightens my day, Leslie! Such beautiful, bright colors and a perfect sentiment! The little gingham heart is perfect to take this design over the top!

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  16. What a cheerful creation full of loving kindness and cheering up all your followers! It is indeed pure sweetness and beautifully designed! Oh so pretty, Miss Leslie! Hugs, de

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  17. Such a pretty and thoughtful card. I love the colors you used and the sentiment. Have a good holiday weekend!

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  18. Such pretty colours, the deep reds just pop against the yellow background 🤩

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  19. I finally added you to my blog list! For some reason, I lost the addresses of all the blogs I follow or participate in. Your colors on this image are so beautiful...and of course, your design is absolutely stunning.

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  20. what a gorgeous card, Leslie. So bright and cheery - a real paper pick me up! Jo x

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  21. This is gorgeous! Love all the pretty elements! You are far better than I about blog visiting ... I somehow just keep running out of time in my day so forgive me for not coming to visit & comment more regularly. Take care of you/Rich ... enjoy these cooler days ... a sure sign Fall is on it's way!

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