Hi there! Last month after Christmas cards were finally made n' mailed I sat with my baskets of never before used stamps and made up a few card kits. For each kit I stamped the images, chose papers and embellishments, and in most cases I prepped the card base to the point that all I had to do was add the focal panel and embellishments. There are a few different reasons for doing this, but mostly it was just plain fun.
A few days ago I pulled this kit out of the basket and finished the card. I paired a not-yet-used Unity stamp with an old favorite Spellbinders die combo. It was all prepped and ready to go with ancient SU designer paper peeking from under the decorative die. I colored with Copics, then glued the image panel to the card base and added the sentiment and gold sequins. Sweet as honey!
I'd like to play in the following two challenges
NBUS Challenge #82 -- Never before used schtuff (Unity Sweet as Honey stamp)
I'm so glad we could visit today. We'll get together again real soon, okay? Take care!
What a beautiful ray of sunshine this card is Leslie! Your colorful blooms and die cut frame with the dsp peeking through make for such a cheery card and that bee is just too darn realistic!! Great idea to make up the card kits too and just being able to have fun putting it all together! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Leslie. Love the card. And that flower is gorgeous. Something else I need to play with… have a great day
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and flowers-fabulous colouring, love the little Bee and die cut background.
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This is beautiful, Leslie! I may "need" this Unity Stamp set.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous. I just love the flowers and the colors that you used for it. The frame die and background really set the image off.
ReplyDeleteWow! I absolutely love the opposite colors used in your masterpiece, Leslie! That purple and gold really make each other bedazzle at their finest. And yes, I love that spellbinders style. But mostly it’s that delicate, one with nature, beauty that you bring out in your nature cards. That just captures my heart. Love love love this creation. And thanks for sharing how you build a little kits so that when the time comes, you’re mostly prepared to build a beautiful greeting for one of your friends. Wishing you the best, xx
ReplyDeleteI do love it when your wonderful coloring comes to the table, Leslie! SO sweet that little bee couldn't resist it!
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Hi Leslie, so sorry to have been missing for so long, but I am back now and am very glad to see this beauty. What stunning flowers and colouring and what a great way to get some of those NBUS goodies in use xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card to look at on such a cold, wintry day! Love the design and your flowers area gorgeous with the purple. The sentiment goes so well with your bee. We are preparing for the storm coming this weekend hoping we don't loose power!
ReplyDeleteThis card is AMAZING! LOVE the subtle patterned paper behind you intricate framing. And image is STUNNING ... you are so talented, my friend! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool idea to make up those kits! You will certainly enjoy them as you pull them out to use them. Always great to have a starting point when you sit down to craft. Your cards is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI could look at this beautiful card and think it took hours to make. What a wonderful way to get in some stamping with the kits already prepped. The amazing coloring is sweet as can be!
ReplyDeleteOh Leslie. Your colouring is amazing! love the colours of those gorgeous flowers, beautiful layout ..
ReplyDeleteWell, hmm, now you've got me thinking ... what a great idea, Leslie! I will be interested to see how you find this system because I often end up with a whole basket filled with UFOs, but I have the hardest time reaching for it when I want a card. I don't know why that is, because it would certainly be easier than starting from scratch. Maybe I need to flesh out each half-baked design a bit more, like you say, make an actual kit. You are so smart!
ReplyDeleteAnd this card turned out gorgeous! The elements are all lovely and, definitely, sweet as honey together! Thank you for inspiring everyone to use their NBUS! Happy New Year! Hugs, Darnell
These shades of pink and yellow are so pretty together, Leslie! Your coloring is fantastic as always and the combination of image, die cut and paper are a perfect match!
ReplyDeleteI should be so organized, and prepping would help when Mojo is low or gone for a walkabout. Beautiful image, coloring and card design. Thanks for joining in at The Beautiful Blossoms Challenge and sharing your lovely card.
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WOWZA did you ever nail the coloring on those blooms! So beautifully done, Leslie!
ReplyDeleteLeslie, this exceptionally beautiful, as all of your cards always are! I love how the flowers pop off of that yellow background! A perfectly designed card and coloring :) Thank you for joining the Beautiful Blossom's team on this month's challenge, your submission is both beautiful and welcomed! We look forward to seeing more of your future creations with us! ~ Amanda
ReplyDeleteNice card.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! Makes me think of Spring! so cold here this weekend feels like -28C (-18F), big snow storm coming later today into Sunday. Your colouring is beautiful Leslie, and love the yellow background in behind your die. Thanks for sharing, hugs
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness is that ever gorgeous, such awesome coloring and I agree that die is perfect with it, one of my favorites too! Sweet sentiment to go with it and like how you used the yellow behind to bring out the bee color!
ReplyDeleteStunning my friend!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Leslie and what a great plan! I would get more done if some decisions were already made!
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