When my friend and Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, Nancy, came to pick up my order today she brought all kinds of pretty things to look at and a couple of things to play with. While she was here I stamped her Secret Garden and used the matching Secret Garden Framelits Dies (from the Spring supplement) to cut them out.
After Nancy left my house at 2:00, I ate lunch, took the dogs for a run in the woods, made this card, photographed and edited it, started dinner simmering on the stove, and now I’m here, writing a blog post. I’m sure that must be a stamping speed record for me, but look how simple it is. Pretty, though, you think?
It’s all stamped on Whisper White cardstock. In addition to the Secret Garden goodies, I used some retired SU! favorites – Polka Dot Background, Small Sayings, and silver cord. I added silver mini brads to the pink flower centers for dimension. Ink colors are Pink Pirouette, Pool Party, and Wild Wasabi. Easy to create and easy to explain. Love!
Now, I’d like to thank you all for such a warm welcome back to my old stamping blog. It feels good to be home and I’m looking forward to the time I’ll spend here with you. Have yourself a wonderful day!
Wow! I really like the card you made!
Posted by: Doris | 01/16/2013 at 07:08 PM
beautiful!
Posted by: Joan B | 01/17/2013 at 01:48 AM
I'm glad to see you back here in your old digs! Your card is quite beautiful. It has such clean lines and gorgeous colors. A thing of beauty!
Posted by: Glenda | 01/17/2013 at 02:26 AM
Me too. Glenda said everything I wanted to say, but I'll say it again. Welcome home. Love your card. I'm a big sap for soft pretty colours like the ones you chose. A feast for the eyes.
Posted by: Francie in Montreal | 01/17/2013 at 03:30 AM
Leslie, thank you for making me smile! Your cards always bring a smile to my face. Beautiful card, simple yet elegant. Love the soft pretty colors.
Posted by: Pauline | 01/17/2013 at 03:31 AM
Welcome back! This card is just lovely and I was just deciding about those stamps and dies - you did a beautiful job with them! Thanks so much!!!
Posted by: Maureen Chandler | 01/17/2013 at 04:53 AM
I love your card today and have missed blog posts from you. You have a wonderful talent.
Posted by: Jan Douglas | 01/17/2013 at 05:12 AM
What a joy to admire your lovely card. I adore your choice of Pink Pirouette and it sure likes like those dies made it quick and easy. Thank you for sharing your wonderful card and inspiration.
Posted by: Gabriela Divine | 01/17/2013 at 05:35 AM
Soft and Pretty
Posted by: Barbara T. | 01/17/2013 at 05:57 AM
I lost you and I MISSED YOU!!!! So happy to see you back
and see your beautiful cards! Please update your babies
with lots of pictures!!
Posted by: Joanna McDonald | 01/17/2013 at 06:56 AM
really pretty. love the simplicity of it and the softness of colors. Speedy Gonzales...
Have a great day
Posted by: Yogi | 01/17/2013 at 07:01 AM
I have been thinking about getting this set and the matching framelit but your post has made up my mind. Beautiful card.
I am so glad you have started posting your creations again. I have so enjoyed them in the past!
Posted by: Barbara R. | 01/17/2013 at 07:26 AM
It's gorgeous and as much as I love flowers, I have no idea why I don't have the set and the Framlits. Sounds like you had a wonderful day.
Posted by: Maggie S | 01/17/2013 at 08:05 AM
I love starting my day with Running with Scissors. Your card is simply beautiful. Thank you, Leslie.
Posted by: Mildred | 01/17/2013 at 08:24 AM
Lovely spring card, love the softness to ti and those mini brads for the flower centers are so cute!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | 01/17/2013 at 09:08 AM
Add me to your list of admirers who is happy to have you back. :) I actually mentioned to mom at Christmas that I missed your blog--and here you are!
Posted by: Jeani | 01/17/2013 at 09:57 AM
I'm so happy you're back to Running With Scissors! I like the dogs, but I love your cards!
Posted by: Joyce in Denver | 01/17/2013 at 10:03 AM
So Happy to see you posting again...you have been missed more than you know! Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards, chatter about those furry sweeties and little snips about life. You are a delight!
Posted by: dr.fine | 01/17/2013 at 11:01 AM
Leslie,
SO pretty!!! So feminine!! I love it!
Posted by: Gerri K | 01/17/2013 at 12:17 PM
OMG Leslie, so soft and pretty :-) I am going to have to CASE you my friend. I just LOVE your bouquet layout and soft subtle colors. The entire layout, sweet sentiment and your silver embellishments are just perfect. TFS and ALWAYS inspiring me my dear forever girlfriend :-)We had SOOO much fun yesterday!
Gosh those grown up pups are just still SO CUTE!
Posted by: nancy littrell | 01/17/2013 at 12:37 PM
Beautiful - love these soft colors!
Posted by: Harriet Skelly | 01/17/2013 at 02:07 PM
This is a pretty card Leslie. The colours are so soft.
Posted by: Leigh | 01/17/2013 at 02:22 PM
Leslie, your card is gorgeous! I love those flowers cut out like that. I have to get time to play with mine soon. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: bensarmom | 01/17/2013 at 03:36 PM
Leslie, I am SOOOO happy to have you back blogging and giving us these gorgeous creations! I love this new set from SU, and your take on it is oh so pretty! Love the colors! Soft and gentle. Thanks for all you do... and glad to have you back.
Posted by: Bobbi Miller | 01/17/2013 at 06:29 PM
Stunningly gorgeous, Leslie! I always love what you create, and this one is so awesome! Beautiful colors and a wonderful layout. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Lynette | 01/17/2013 at 06:48 PM
Welcome back Leslie! Beautiful card with a great color palette. Sounds like you had a great day. Are you retired now?
Posted by: Paula | 01/17/2013 at 06:48 PM
I love the colors of your card! The flowers make me think of Spring in the midst of snow and ice. Very pretty!
Posted by: Nanny C | 01/17/2013 at 07:41 PM
Oh I'm sooooo glad to see your blog again!! I've really missed ya!
Posted by: Elaine Moore | 01/18/2013 at 05:16 AM
Soo Pretty Pretty Miss Leslie! Love the soft colors and lovely popped up flowers! Wonderful design too! Love this! And isn't it nice to be able to create a thing of beauty and still have time to do other things during your day! LOVE that! 8-)
Big hugs
Shannon
Posted by: Shannon White | 01/18/2013 at 01:44 PM
YEA!!! You are going to start showing your fabulous work again! Love the fresh feeling of this and awesome design. Hugs girlie.
Posted by: Stacy aka Twinshappy | 01/19/2013 at 10:11 AM
Leslie this is so pretty. I love the colors and how soft and dainty this looks.
Posted by: Ida P. Krause | 01/19/2013 at 12:49 PM
It's just beautiful, Leslie! And welcome, welcome back!!!
Posted by: Broni | 01/19/2013 at 04:14 PM
I thought this was Sage Shadow! It is Pool Party, which looks like a dead ringer for it here. Absolutely lovely quick card. It looks anything but quick. ;)
Posted by: Colleen Dietrich | 01/21/2013 at 06:15 AM
Wow Leslie, wonderful card! Love it simplicity and the flowers are lovely!
Posted by: Tammy Hair | 01/21/2013 at 06:42 AM
Such a beautiful card! I have missed seeing your creations but totally understand your shift in priorities as I haven't blogged in a few months myself. You've inspired me to change that and just find some time!
Posted by: Linda E | 01/21/2013 at 06:26 PM
This is really pretty...simple, yet elegant! Love the soft feminine colors too. Leslie is back!
Posted by: Danielle | 01/22/2013 at 06:32 AM