This is one of my favorite cards I’ve made recently. Lots of white space, a tiny bit of pretty designer paper, and a simple colored image to satisfy my ever-present urge to color.
The sentiment is another from my Stampendous Sincere Sentiments set. It has no images with it, so I’m left to select from among the many choices in my stamp room. These lovely Great Impressions Roses (#G30) are an old favorite. I colored them to somewhat match the rose on the far left edge of the designer paper strip (Prima Annalee). These are the Copic markers I used:
A simple post for a simple card. Love that! Now let’s all go and have a fabulous weekend. Wally and LuLu will be waiting here for you tomorrow!
Beautiful card Leslie, your colouring is amazing. The roses look so real with the way you coloured and shaded. Love the 'white' area on the card just a bit of paper to pull it all together!
Posted by: Pauline | 12/09/2011 at 03:13 AM
Beautiful card Leslie, the roses are colored to perfection!
I CANNOT wait until tomorrow when I get to see Lulu and Wally!
Posted by: Tammy Hair | 12/09/2011 at 04:20 AM
Truly beautiful, Leslie! The coloring on your stamped image is perfect!
Posted by: Linda E | 12/09/2011 at 05:28 AM
Whether you use Tombows or Copics, your colouring knocks my socks off. I have to believe that you were classically trained, unlike us dull normals that bumble our way through trial and error. In any case, I love your work, learn from it and look forward to more. I'm also looking forward to seeing updates on a couple of four-legged blog pals tomorrow. Happy weekend!
Posted by: Francie (Montreal) | 12/09/2011 at 06:14 AM
Wow! Absolutely beautiful coloring on that rose!
Posted by: LaurieJ | 12/09/2011 at 06:37 AM
Very apropos sympathy card, Leslie. Love the way you colored those roses. You know, I have that same sentiment stamp set, and your use of it recently reminds me I need to pull it out more often.
Posted by: Colleen Dietrich | 12/09/2011 at 06:45 AM
Such a lovely card. Your roses are stunning. Love a Saturday post, for a visit from Wally and Lulu.
Posted by: Ursula Uphof | 12/09/2011 at 07:23 AM
Gorgeous! Love the clean lines of it! (And I'm looking forward to seeing more of Wally and LuLu! Pure sweetness!)
Posted by: Broni | 12/09/2011 at 08:20 AM
it is just a BEAUTIFUL card. Fabulous and your coloring is superb.
Posted by: yogi | 12/09/2011 at 09:13 AM
Beautiful, you are a very talented artist, your coloring is wonderful, just brings the flowers to life!
Posted by: conniecrafter | 12/09/2011 at 10:24 AM
Lovely lovely card!!!! The way you colored the roses is just perfection.
Posted by: Elaine Moore | 12/09/2011 at 01:57 PM
Love the softness of this card. Leslie, your roses are so realistic I almost expect to be able to breathe in their wonderful scent. Just beautiful. ....and I can't wait to see those sweet little faces tomorrow!!
Posted by: Janet T. | 12/09/2011 at 03:34 PM
A beautiful sympathy card. Simple and elegant.
Posted by: Leigh | 12/09/2011 at 03:50 PM
The coloring on your roses makes them come to life. I love CAS when you create. I think it showcases your beautiful coloring. This is perfect. Have a great weekend Leslie.
Posted by: Dawn Burnworth | 12/09/2011 at 06:10 PM
Oh that's stunning Leslie! It goes right to the heart!
Posted by: Linda Carson | 12/09/2011 at 06:31 PM
The best kind of sympathy card. Clean, Simple and Sincere. Your coloring as always is just gorgeous. TFS
Posted by: nancy littrell | 12/09/2011 at 07:11 PM
Your coloring just blows me away! Gorgeous card!
Posted by: Danielle | 12/09/2011 at 07:28 PM
This is a stunning card! I love the simplicity of it. Having just lost my mom last month, the most beautiful cards we got were the simple ones. your coloring on the roses is gorgeous. I can't wait to see Wally & LuLu tomorrow! I think you have a whole internet of followers who wait for Saturdays to see those two. It's like we have all become "adoptive" parents too!
Posted by: Sherri Dean | 12/09/2011 at 07:35 PM
This is so beautiful, Leslie! I don't think I've ever seen more realistic roses colored...do you use the YR000 on your rose? I agree, the most beautiful sympathy cards we've received were the simplest of designs. Can't wait to see the newest on Wally and Lulu!!
Posted by: Traci Major | 12/09/2011 at 08:04 PM
Oh good grief, Leslie, this is the most fabulous colored rose I have ever seen on a card! Simply beautiful! Makes your card a complete stunner. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Lisa Dolson | 12/09/2011 at 09:29 PM
So Lovely and Elegant Miss Leslie! Your coloring on the roses is just Amazing! Sympathy cards are the hardest cards to make too.. Yours is just Beautiful. 8-)
Hugs
Shannon
Posted by: Shannon White | 12/10/2011 at 11:36 PM
Stunning! Love the roses and all the white, of course!
Posted by: Lynette | 12/11/2011 at 05:41 AM
Beautiful CAS. that rose is wonderful and a thoughtful card.
Posted by: Stacy aka Twinshappy | 12/14/2011 at 11:21 AM
Simply stated, and so gorgeous too!! Your coloring is remarkable, and I love all of the white space!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | 12/15/2011 at 08:38 AM
A lovely and delicate CAS creation!
Posted by: Sue Kment | 12/15/2011 at 09:38 PM