Hello! Today I’m happy to be taking part in a little blog hop fun with the Stamper’s Dream gals and friends. Michelle has stocked a lot of new goodies in the store and she just couldn’t wait to show you some fabulous samples! I went on a little shopping trip, myself, the other day – too recently to have received my package yet – but I do have a card to share.
I’ve used Hero Arts Earth Flowers and Just Find Me (Smile). I stamped the branchy image in Versamark ink on glossy white cardstock, then rubbed green, pink, and yellow inks onto the panel. I finished by stamping the branch again, this time in green, slightly offset from the Versamark image. The Versamark branch appears to be white. I like this method for a soft and dreamy look. I used my Spellbinders Nested Frame Dies and tiny pearls for the sentiment.
Now, I should tell you a little secret. . . There are two separate candy packages hidden along the hop. Here’s Package #1:
It contains:
- Epiphany Crafts Heart Punch and Epoxy Bubble Caps Stickers
- A LaBlanche Rubber Stamp
- The Rubber Café stamp
- Webster’s Pages designer vellum pack
- Webster’s Pages Sentiment Sheet
- Mini 3-D Puzzle
- Cosmo Cricket Togetherness Paper Pad
And here’s Package #2:
It contains:
- Stampavie Rubber Stamp (new release) by Gillian Roberts
- Stickles Tropical Tangerine (new color)
- Basic Grey Wander 6 x 6 Paper Pad
- La-La Land Crafts Panda rubber stamp
- Stampendous Clear Stamp Set
- Sassafras Lass felties puddle jumpers
- Mini 3-D Puzzle
- Webster’s Pages designer vellum pack
- Webster’s Pages Sentiment Sheet
- Handmade heart pin from Fabscraps
Good stuff! If you’d like a chance to win one of the candy packages, you’ll need to leave a little love in the form of a comment on each of the Stamper’s Dream Blog Hop posts. Who knows where that candy is hidden? Take a chance! You’ll see some pretties along the way:
Happy hopping, and have a wonderful day!
Beautiful-love the image and the background you created!
Posted by: Bev J. | 02/24/2011 at 03:21 AM
Leslie, this card is dreamy!!! Just love it. And I love that you remind me of techniques I've long forgotten!!
Posted by: Peggy | 02/24/2011 at 03:52 AM
Very Pretty. I love how soft the colors look. Great job! Great blog candy!
Posted by: Jeannie | 02/24/2011 at 04:18 AM
I just love this card. The subtle colors you used are lovely.
Posted by: Martha Hepburn | 02/24/2011 at 04:30 AM
I love this beautiful card!
Posted by: Jodi Hallas | 02/24/2011 at 04:33 AM
wow so elegant! its reallyy very pretty! love the colours!
Posted by: E.T | 02/24/2011 at 04:38 AM
Beautiful card so soft looking!!! Wow going to look for my ribbon I have just like that I know I have an entire roll of it!!!!
Posted by: Jen | 02/24/2011 at 04:44 AM
Beautiful card. I really like that stamp method and will have to give it a try. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Susan Slater | 02/24/2011 at 04:51 AM
Leslie, once again, a beautiful card. I love the soft colors. It is so lovely and calming. I think this would be a wonderful card to find in anyone's mailbox!
Posted by: Mary R. | 02/24/2011 at 04:53 AM
Soft and dreamy totally sums up this card!! Both the stamp and the technique and the DP are all Oooooh so soothing. Beautiful.
Posted by: Beth Greco | 02/24/2011 at 04:55 AM
I love your technique you can feel the softness of it .
Posted by: Liz | 02/24/2011 at 04:59 AM
So soft and soothing Leslie, I feel as if I'm walking in a Spring meadow, a very beautiful card!
Posted by: Jerri Kay | 02/24/2011 at 04:59 AM
Simple yet so elegant.
Posted by: Debbie | 02/24/2011 at 05:09 AM
Wow, what a great technique. I haven't tried this before but will have to try it soon. Beautiful soft card.
God bless,
Peggy
Posted by: Peggy Allen | 02/24/2011 at 05:11 AM
Absolutely gorgeous card. Love its simplicity. Does Wally like the card?
Posted by: Tammy Hair | 02/24/2011 at 05:11 AM
The softness of the background colors gives a dreamy, misty look. This is beautiful!
Posted by: ChristineZ aka whim6915 | 02/24/2011 at 05:16 AM
I absolutely love the way you stamped the branch image! Such a soft look.
Posted by: Emmy | 02/24/2011 at 05:20 AM
Stunning card! Just love the pastels and softness of your card.
ColleenB.
Posted by: ColleenB. | 02/24/2011 at 05:22 AM
So soft, so pretty, so Spring! Love the pastels!
Posted by: Pam P | 02/24/2011 at 05:23 AM
Strikingly beautiful lavender! Love the simplicity!
Phyllis
Posted by: Phyllis | 02/24/2011 at 05:24 AM
soft and dreamy is just what it felt like when i first swa the card. how beautiful.
Posted by: christi | 02/24/2011 at 05:25 AM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Karen V | 02/24/2011 at 05:28 AM
That soft look is really special!
Posted by: chaun | 02/24/2011 at 05:28 AM
I love the soft, pastel scene you've created with your wonderful stamping technique! It's beautiful!! The ribbon perfectly matches the image and I love that die-cut sentiment panel too! Gorgeous card!
Posted by: Carol L | 02/24/2011 at 05:36 AM
I just love the layered look, another beautiful design!
Posted by: Ellen B | 02/24/2011 at 05:42 AM
Very beautiful:)
Posted by: Elizabeth | 02/24/2011 at 05:50 AM
Fabulous coloring on this. Love the ribbon and the little flower you added... perfect!
Posted by: Tina Gilliland | 02/24/2011 at 05:51 AM
Such pretty colors.
Posted by: teresa read | 02/24/2011 at 05:54 AM
what a good idea (the plastic flower!) love it!
Posted by: joe | 02/24/2011 at 05:58 AM
love it, the colors are so pretty.
Sandra ltb
Posted by: Sandra ltb | 02/24/2011 at 06:03 AM
Oh my goodness! This card is just my style!! Love this card and this technique!!!
Posted by: Terry B. | 02/24/2011 at 06:04 AM
Beautiful card. Very soft. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Trudy | 02/24/2011 at 06:05 AM
soft, elegant, dreamy, beautiful ... what else can i say.
Posted by: bethann disciasco | 02/24/2011 at 06:06 AM
If that doesn't get you in the mood for spring, I don't know what will! Very cute.
Posted by: Wanda Thomas | 02/24/2011 at 06:09 AM
Just adore the soft muted coloring of this card - perfection !
Posted by: Bree | 02/24/2011 at 06:10 AM
Oh, how pretty! This looks like a beautiful oil painting! Fabulous card ~ TFS!
Posted by: Luanne Ford | 02/24/2011 at 06:10 AM
Such a lovely card and it is indeed dreamy!! I really like that "branchy image", one could so easily add flowers to it, too, for a different look:) tfs
Posted by: Cindy H. | 02/24/2011 at 06:10 AM
Beautiful card.
Posted by: Migdalia Rodriguez | 02/24/2011 at 06:18 AM
very pretty card. i love the way you combined the colors, paper and ribbon.
Posted by: Debbie W | 02/24/2011 at 06:19 AM
Beautiful work, Leslie! LOVE that you used that technique with those stamps. Gorgeous colors and perfect design. You nailed it, for sure! Thanks, my dear friend! :)
Posted by: Michelle R | 02/24/2011 at 06:20 AM
Very beautiful!! Thanks for sharing the techniques!
Posted by: Judy | 02/24/2011 at 06:24 AM
Elegant card. Love the colors you used.
Posted by: Bobbie Lynn Duran | 02/24/2011 at 06:29 AM
Just beautiful!
Posted by: Diane H | 02/24/2011 at 06:31 AM
How pretty. I love the soft feel of the branchy stamp and your colors. And this card just makes you SMILE. Love the sentiment. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Joan V | 02/24/2011 at 06:31 AM
This is one of my favorite techniques and I especially love the image you choose. Oh so delicate and soft! The sentiment is a must in my collection!!!
Posted by: Phyllis | 02/24/2011 at 06:43 AM
My, but this card is simple but inspiring. Love how the ribbon and stamp go so well together.
Posted by: Terry | 02/24/2011 at 06:44 AM
Oh yes, soft and dreamy describes this card perfectly. Gorgeous!
Posted by: Tanya Phillips | 02/24/2011 at 06:52 AM
What a pretty card - I just love the colors and stamping. Thanks so much for sharing!
Posted by: Maureen Chandler | 02/24/2011 at 07:02 AM
Love your card!
Posted by: marcy | 02/24/2011 at 07:10 AM
Leslie - how is it that you make the most beautiful cards? And just look at how you found the perfect ribbon to coordinate with your stamped image! Just perfect.
Posted by: Gabriela | 02/24/2011 at 07:13 AM
Beautiful card...Love the colors, the choice of stamps. It all works together beautifully!
Posted by: Merla | 02/24/2011 at 07:19 AM
What a beautiful, soothing, wonderful card, Leslie!
Posted by: Lynette | 02/24/2011 at 07:23 AM
This is so pretty! I love the dreamy feel that it has!! ♥♥♥
Posted by: Lea Lawson | 02/24/2011 at 07:29 AM
Such a beautiful card!! I love that technique!!!
Posted by: Geri Rissman | 02/24/2011 at 07:30 AM
I have learned so much from you today. Thanks for sharing. I went on to read how you blended on the jungle card below. This blog hop is fun :)
Posted by: Paula | 02/24/2011 at 07:31 AM
such an elegant card & love the colour combo you selected.
Posted by: Jules | 02/24/2011 at 07:35 AM
This is a wonderful card. The stamp is beautiful.
Posted by: Regina aka Mrs. Ham | 02/24/2011 at 07:37 AM
A very elegant card, Leslie. You make everything sound so easy. The background colors are superb. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Mildred | 02/24/2011 at 07:37 AM
This is so pretty! love the colors.
Posted by: conniemelancon | 02/24/2011 at 07:43 AM
oh this is so so pretty
Posted by: Dolores | 02/24/2011 at 07:44 AM
Beautiful card! Really welcomes spring with beautibul colors. Great inspiration!
Posted by: Donna D | 02/24/2011 at 07:49 AM
So very beautiful! Love the softness of this beauty.
Posted by: Carmen O. | 02/24/2011 at 07:50 AM
Such a lovely card! Love the colors and the technique that you used. And that ribbon is gorgeous!
Posted by: LaurieJ | 02/24/2011 at 07:53 AM
This is so soft and beautiful!
Posted by: Rebekka | 02/24/2011 at 07:53 AM
...and I did just that-Smile- when I looked at your card - how soothing. Made me think of being in a meadow and the wind softly blowing. Nice touch with the ribbon match.
Posted by: Deb | 02/24/2011 at 07:53 AM
just beautiful. i love the soft colors.
Posted by: rose c. | 02/24/2011 at 07:56 AM
What a beautiful card! It is so soft and calming.
Posted by: Kim | 02/24/2011 at 07:59 AM
Love how soft and serene this is!
Posted by: Laurie U | 02/24/2011 at 08:06 AM
Oh what a lovely card. I love the technique you used with the versamark and inks.
Posted by: Terri M | 02/24/2011 at 08:06 AM
Gorgeous and elegant. Love the versamark effect.
Posted by: Annie G | 02/24/2011 at 08:06 AM
Oh, I know I'm always in for a treat when I stop by your blog, sweet friend! This is so soft and beautiful! Fabulous, fabulous card, girl! :)
Posted by: Cindy Lawrence | 02/24/2011 at 08:38 AM
What a beautiful Spring card!! Love the blog candy.
Posted by: Paulette Roy-Serre | 02/24/2011 at 08:39 AM
What a pretty card. You reminded me to use a technique that has not been used for a while. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Marian Berggren | 02/24/2011 at 08:52 AM
Love this card!! So subtle and serene. Have to try this technique! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: MARY H | 02/24/2011 at 08:56 AM
Beautiful. Love the soft look of your card.
Posted by: Charlotte | 02/24/2011 at 09:20 AM
What a lovely soft card.
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Posted by: alsmouse | 02/24/2011 at 09:23 AM
Soft and dreamy is right- I love this technique. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Jill Crossfield | 02/24/2011 at 09:24 AM
Beautiful Leslie and you matched the colors in the patterned paper beautifully. what is that paper?
Posted by: Barbara T | 02/24/2011 at 09:28 AM
Thanks for the great ideas for those of us new to stamping, using the same stamp with two colors for effect! I really like the overall soft, yet defined, look of the card.
Posted by: Tina Moore | 02/24/2011 at 09:33 AM
This is lovely, Leslie!! Your soft color palette is so appealing and soothing to the eye, and your pretty ribbon choice just puts this over the top!! I always so enjoy my visits here to see what you're dreaming up!!
Posted by: Traci Major | 02/24/2011 at 09:45 AM
Oh how I love your background. This card looks like a wonderful easter egg with all the beautiful colors.
Posted by: Pat S | 02/24/2011 at 09:48 AM
I just love your color combo. Love the ribbon. Very beautiful card. Hugs, Teresa E.
Posted by: Teresa E | 02/24/2011 at 09:50 AM
This is so pretty....I love the soft colors....thank you for sharing......just stunning....
Posted by: Gloria Westerman | 02/24/2011 at 09:53 AM
This is a very elegant card, thanks for sharing!
Posted by: gaby sayer | 02/24/2011 at 09:54 AM
Love the softness of your card. I have that stamp and really liked your use of it. Thanks for the inspiration! HAve a great week-end, too! Hope my name is pulled for one of those awesome prizes!
Shirley L.
Roseville, Ca
Posted by: Shirley L. | 02/24/2011 at 10:04 AM
Beautiful....so soft and pretty!
Posted by: Lisa M. | 02/24/2011 at 10:05 AM
There's nothing prettier than these colors together! They are my absolute faves! Such a pretty card!
Posted by: Teri | 02/24/2011 at 10:24 AM
loved the soft look and the colors used.
Posted by: lupe martinez | 02/24/2011 at 10:29 AM
Leslie - this is just beautiful! I love this technique, going to have to try it but i am sure it won't be as lovely as yours :) I love this card !
Posted by: Becky D | 02/24/2011 at 10:31 AM
Your yummy card is enough eye candy for me...although the pkg's look great too. I remember when you and I went shopping together and bought the pretty ribbon on your card, which I still have......hmmmm. You are inspiring me again :-) BTW, we awoke to a winter wonderland with just enough snow to cover everything. Already melting, which makes the many varied thrush happy :-) TFS
Posted by: nancy littrell | 02/24/2011 at 10:32 AM
Classy, gorgeous! What a wonderful card! this is a great hop! You are all soooooooo talented! I love your blog! The BLOG CANDY is to DIE FOR! I am so happy someone gave me the link to the hop!
Posted by: Jeannie Degruccio | 02/24/2011 at 10:33 AM
It'so beautiful! Love the colours! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Юлия Бессонова | 02/24/2011 at 10:43 AM
I have got to try this..love the color combo and the ribbon and the image of spring! Thank you so much!
Posted by: Candy | 02/24/2011 at 10:44 AM
A very lovely card. So serene.
mary l.
Posted by: mary l | 02/24/2011 at 10:51 AM
Leslie, what a lovely card. I love the softness of the colors and that main panel is gorgeous.
Nicky
Posted by: Nicky Taylor | 02/24/2011 at 10:55 AM
Love the soft colors, very pretty.
Posted by: Kay | 02/24/2011 at 11:02 AM
Your design is truly stunning. I feel I could stroll right into the middle of that card and take a deep breath! aaaaahhh. Nice job Leslie!
Posted by: Miche | 02/24/2011 at 11:04 AM
I like the way you blended all the colors. It's very soft and appealing.
Posted by: Carolyn | 02/24/2011 at 11:06 AM
Love that image...and wow the whole card has that DREAMY feeling to it! Way to go.
Another wonderful piece of eye candy and truly awe inspiring!
Posted by: Sally | 02/24/2011 at 11:08 AM
Love your cards
Posted by: Terri | 02/24/2011 at 11:09 AM