The Last of the Running Rhino Cards

It's the last Monday of the month and time for me to put away the Running Rhino.  I really enjoyed the time I spent working with these stamps, and I'm sorry I'm unable to say where they can be found for purchase.  They simply aren't available, and I'm not sure many folks were interested at any rate...  I do appreciate your tolerance of "the other Leslie" --  the one who loves these rich colors and folksy designs.  

This type of image is very well suited for coloring with alcohol markers, in this case Copics.  The last time I used these stamps I did all the coloring with Prismacolor pencils, using the white pencil for blending.  Very time consuming, but still a nice result.  After I colored this image I was in a hurry to put the card together so I simply matched the blue (SU! Blue Bayou) and stitched on a Vanilla mat.  A busy image like this is better off without too much else going on around it, I think.  Just a little grouping of buttons and it's done.

A note of interest:  If you've picked up Paper Crafts' new Stamp It Cards issue, you might have spotted a few Flourishes beauties on the pages inside.  Former Friends of Flourishes team member Kimberly Crawford has two gorgeous creations using the Cherries and Peaches set as well as Life, Love and Lemons set (Pages 17 & 19).  To celebrate the new issue, the magazine is shining the spotlight on some of their contributors. Today it's Kimberly's turn!  Head on over to Paper Crafts Connection to see her fabulous creation and you'll have a shot at winning one of the three Cherries and Peaches stamp sets they're giving away!  ---> Paper Crafts Connection

Thank you for your time today!  Have a great day!
 

Stamps:  Running Rhino  Heart Tree for Uptown Rubber Stamps  Paper:  Blue Bayou and Vanilla textured, Flourishes Classic White  Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics for coloring  Accessories:  Buttons, linen thread

Comments

[Gabi With An Eye]

Leslie - I'm head over heels over this quilty looking tree card. Your color choices are absolutely perfect. I adore the gold and brown shading. Looking at your beautiful creation makes me want to inhale deeply.

[Karen]

I love the colors in this, Leslie. This is probably my favorite of the Running Rhino cards. This one would be great framed and hung on a wall. Enjoyed your Wally post yesterday. My, he's gotten big, but still has that puppy face. You can tell he's very loved. Happy Monday!

[Rose Ann]

I love how you've colored this image, Leslie...and though it may not be your "usual", I love it anyhow!! This is so warm and beautiful...and I love all of your stitching!!

[Yogi]

gorgeous card. I love the cheerful colors. Love the addition of the 3 buttons to balance the 3 lines.

[Bev]

I love it! I love the quilted look and the great colors you used-very nice. tfs

[Broni]

Ahh! Makes me think of a beautiful old quilt, blowing gently in the breeze while drying on the clothesline. LOVE IT!!!

[Conniecrafter]

I love this look, and the colors!!

[Velta]

oooohhh how I would love to curl up in this stunning quilt!!! The colors are so vibrant and happy! Great take on this image Leslie!!!

[Lenoria]

This card is so comfy looking, makes me want to settle back with a hot cup of cocoa and just snuggle in.

[Lynette]

I love this card! Everything you do is so wonderful and beautifully done. Your coloring is awesome, and so is your stitching.

[Colleen]

I do love this card and the stamp. I actually did check to see where I could buy the stamp. Lovely and whimsical.

[mudmaven]

I love your RR cards! They are simply gorgeous! I have an longstanding eBay search for anything Running Rhino as I think that may be the only way to find them aside from running across someone willing to part with theirs at a garage or estate sale. ~chris

[Laura (scrapnextras)]

Beautiful image and coloured to perfection! I love this folksy image and your card design is wonderful!

[Kathy]

I love this. It's so cozy looking- like a beautiful quilt. Wonderful coloring :)

[Elena]

Very beautiful card, Leslie! I love how you colored this amazing stamp! And your sewing is so neat!

[Danielle]

This is gorgeous Leslie! I love these colors!!

[sharon d]

Great card. Love the look & colors.

[Elaine Moore]

I have so enjoyed seeing the cards you've made with the Running Rhino stamps - it's hard to understand why they stopped making these wonderful images.

[Linda Bullard]

Another leslierich coloring extravaganza! Love the buttons and sewing touches. These stamps make such quaint, charming cards. I've never seen anything quite like them, so I can understand why you're keeping them. Linda