I don’t know if anyone still looks at this blog, or subscribes, or views it in a reader, but I’ve decided to come back here for cards and whatever crafty projects I may dream up. My other blog, Goldens and Garden, will be just that – a blog for Wally and LuLu (my two Golden Retrievers) and the happenings around the garden. Though everyone has been kindly tolerant of me, so patient and indulgent while I find my way – to blog or not to blog, and what to blog about – I’ve never felt quite comfortable about posting cards on Wally and LuLu’s blog. And, let’s face it, I love to stamp and I miss my stamping blog.
So, here I am, back on TypePad. I lost some of the functionality when I downgraded to a free blog, but I think it will suffice. Are you still with me?
So… I’m not sure what led me to create this card. I think it was the Lace Edges border stamp which, for some reason, I felt compelled to use. Looking for an image to pair it with, I thought of the stamp set, Let’s Have Tea, which I believe Flourishes has retired. Once I got those two together, it seemed the perfect sentiment was this one from Around the Arbor. It’s always been one of my favorite quotes and I believe it wholeheartedly.
I hadn’t planned on cutting out the Lace Edges, but card making can be full of twists and turns and I rarely end up where I initially intend. I needed someplace to put the pretty velvet ribbon, and this is where it looked best.
The center embellishment is a piece cut from a length of trim to create a ribbon slide. Its make up of gold with a clear rhinestone decided the tone of additional embellishments. The vertical lace trim is edged with foil sticker strips by Flower Soft. Spellbinders dies (listed in the recipe, below) gave the center panel some graceful curves.
The images were stamped in Ranger Distress Vintage Photo and colored with these Copic markers:
That’s it for today. I’ll be back when I have time. Thanks so much for visiting, and I wish you a beautiful day.
Stamps: Lace Edges, Let’s Have Tea, Around the Arbor (all Flourishes) Paper: Caramel textured, Flourishes Classic Ivory, Prima Romantique designer paper Ink: Ranger Distress Vintage Photo for stamping images, SU! Chocolate Chip for sentiment, Copic markers for coloring Accessories: Velvet ribbon, ribbon slide, lace, rhinestones, brads, gold foil sticker strips, Scotch brand foam mounting tape, Spellbinders Curved Rectangles (curved edge), Labels One (frame), Labels Eighteen (sentiment panel)
Leslie - I'm here to stay :) and am glad you're back. I love this card, it is so colorful and just lovely.
Posted by: Janet Bagnall | 01/13/2013 at 05:16 PM
Hi, Leslie! I think your card is beautiful and I love the colors, cut work detailing, and wonderful quote! Hey...it is your blog....do what you want when you want and when you can! Beautiful card!
Posted by: Gbedwright.blogspot.com | 01/13/2013 at 06:48 PM
Hey Leslie! I'm subscribing to both blogs through Google Reader so I'm getting all your updates . . . I have missed you! Beautiful card . . . just as beautiful as those two pups of yours!
Posted by: Sherry Cheever | 01/13/2013 at 07:05 PM
beautiful; glad you will be blogging both places.
Posted by: Joan B | 01/13/2013 at 07:05 PM
Leslie, I was so surprised when your post popped up in my google reader under your old blog. So glad to have you back.
Love your card, beautifully done as always.
Posted by: Pauline | 01/13/2013 at 07:40 PM
Love to see that you are back sharing your delightful creations with us as well as continuing to enthrall us with the tales of Wally and LuLu. This is simply stunning! ~chris
Posted by: Christine Pereira | 01/13/2013 at 07:44 PM
Hmmm...took a while to figure out how to leave a comment! A little slow tonight I guess LOL.
Happy to read you are keeping this lovely blog going! A real pretty today!
Posted by: Sue Kment | 01/13/2013 at 07:57 PM
I could never give up this blog...so many wonderful tutorials and inspiration! S glad you made this decision, for as long as it lasts. Your card is just beautiful and full of so many layers of graceful curves...breathtaking!
Posted by: Traci | 01/13/2013 at 10:01 PM
Leslie, this is just beautiful! I must have both your blogs listed in my reader so no matter where you wind up, I can still see all the beauty you display! Have a great week!
Posted by: Glenda | 01/14/2013 at 03:16 AM
You always do such beautiful work! It's been a long time my friend!
Posted by: Michele Kovack | 01/14/2013 at 03:45 AM
I'm here!! Never left, just waiting for the notification that you were back! I'm thinking the separation of the two blogs makes sense. After all, they're just a click away!
Beautiful card! Y'know, your cards inspired me so that my Christmas present to myself was investing in some Copic markers! Couldn't pass up the deal at Dick Blick's. Now if I can just concentrate on getting organized and making more cards, I'll be in heaven! Thanks for the inspiration!!
Posted by: Peggy K | 01/14/2013 at 03:51 AM
Well, was I ever surprised when this popped into my mail!!! So glad to have you back (even though I subscribed to Goldens and Garden...both of which I love)...it will be fun to have you doing this one again.....I think you need to just post whenever you feel like it and not worry about it...I know I drove myself crazy thinking I "had" to post something everyday...now it might be daily or a week or more might go by...so anywho...am very glad to see your lovely creations again..and this one is no exception...it's gorgeous!! You should enter this in the Flourish's Timeless Tuesday challenge, you still have today...it's random, but heck, you could win the entire Jan. release!!
Posted by: Diane H | 01/14/2013 at 03:51 AM
Beautiful, beautiful card! I tried to leave you a comment last night but it wouldn't let me. Glad its working now!
Posted by: Tammy Hair | 01/14/2013 at 03:52 AM
Yay! You're back!!! What a nice way to start this rainy Monday! I'm looking forward to seeing your gorgeous creations again! ~Hugs, Cheryl
Posted by: Cheryl Lea | 01/14/2013 at 03:56 AM
I love both your blogs, Leslie...I'm following you anywhere and everywhere! Your cards are beautiful and Wally and LuLu are at the top of my hit parade. Blog on with joy!
Posted by: Mary Beth | 01/14/2013 at 04:09 AM
Absolutely still with you. Love Goldens and Garden too. Running With Scissors was one of, if not the first card making blog I subscribed too. This card is beautiful. So glad you'll be posting here again.
Denise M
Posted by: Denise M | 01/14/2013 at 04:14 AM
Still with you. Love your elegant card!
Posted by: Sue B | 01/14/2013 at 04:18 AM
So glad you decided not to give up the cardmaking. I love the pretty tea pot and your coloring is fabulous. I will save this blog again too. :)
Hugs~
Posted by: Heather Jensen | 01/14/2013 at 04:20 AM
I've always loved your work ! And I love the furry kids too.
Sometimes, it just takes us time and experimenting to see what works best for our lives.. happy to see you posting and hope you get it worked out just right for you !
Posted by: Patty Williams | 01/14/2013 at 05:19 AM
Am still with you, and will stay as long as you do! Thank you for sharing your talent and creations with us.
Posted by: Beth | 01/14/2013 at 05:34 AM
Yeah! I was so happy to see this in my mail! She's back, I thought! I love your card! You do the best work and I love it! I hope it works out for you. I follow both blogs. Running With Scissors was one of the first blogs I followed. Thanks!
Posted by: Jacky | 01/14/2013 at 05:35 AM
So gorgeous, Leslie - such a "Leslie" card! Welcome back!
Posted by: Lynette | 01/14/2013 at 05:38 AM
I'm here --- and I see that I am not alone. I will follow you wherever you may go.... I still plan to keep up with Wally & Lulu, too.
Posted by: Michelle A. | 01/14/2013 at 05:51 AM
I haven't left, either. Always enjoy 'hearing' from you and seeing your beautiful dogs. As for cards, it is about creating what you enjoy, not trying to please others. Welcome back!
Posted by: Karen R., Ontario Canada | 01/14/2013 at 06:06 AM
Wow, I was surprised to see "Running with Scissors" show up in my e-mail. Yay! Love your card, and all those from the past that inspired me. I'll happily keep up with both your blogs, although it would seem that the Goldens and Gardens won't let me post a response. Hopefully after I've typed all this I can actually post this comment. Thanks for the beautiful inspiration. Happy Monday.
Posted by: Karen W. | 01/14/2013 at 06:21 AM
just gorgeous!! and yup I'm still with you...
Have a great day
Posted by: Yogi | 01/14/2013 at 06:24 AM
Wow! This is so gorgeous. Yes, it was great to see your post in my mail box this morning. So glad to see that you haven't given up card making and blogging about them entirely. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and leaving your sweet comment about Reggie's passing.
Posted by: Maggie S | 01/14/2013 at 06:27 AM
I'll keep it simple-love you!
Posted by: Linda | 01/14/2013 at 07:08 AM
I follow both of your blogs, especially through the emails. Love to read them! thanks for coming back to stamping, too!
Posted by: lynne m | 01/14/2013 at 07:33 AM
What a lovely surprise! And of course, I'm still with you. Never left! Beautiful card in every aspect. Thanks for sharing it.
Posted by: Francie in Montreal | 01/14/2013 at 07:43 AM
Whatever you choose to do Leslie, I'll follow you anywhere! LOL I love your work and moved with you to Goldens and Garden, and now I'm just fine with your decision to move your art back here. I adore this card and your coloring is exquiste as always. I can't wait to see more.
Hugs,
Maureen
Posted by: Maureen R | 01/14/2013 at 07:55 AM
Made my day to see that you have revived Running With Scissors. Well worth the wait.
Posted by: Shawna | 01/14/2013 at 07:56 AM
Always loved Running with Scissors. Your card is lovely as always.
Posted by: Mildred | 01/14/2013 at 08:09 AM
I'm still here, too! I always loved Running with Scissors.
Posted by: Evelyn in Oregon | 01/14/2013 at 09:13 AM
What a treat to find your lovely Tea and Roses card in my Reader today! What meticulous fussy cutting you did on the tiny roses and the teapot! That delicate green lace perfectly complements the pink velvet ribbon. What an eye you have!
Posted by: Gabi with An Eye | 01/14/2013 at 09:25 AM
Wow...is this ever a gorgeous vintage flowery "Leslie" style card. A work of art that deserves to be framed.
TFS Leslie you made my day and it looks like many more of your fans too :-)
Posted by: nancy littrell | 01/14/2013 at 09:55 AM
Still here too! Love your gorgeous card. Will have to sign up for your other blog so that I can keep up with the dogs...I found your blog at the time I lost 2 of my cats in a short time and your puppy adventures brought me joy at that sad time. Glad you are continuing with both. As the others have said, create and post when you can/want...we will be here!
Posted by: Sherry Davis | 01/14/2013 at 10:01 AM
I'm so happy you have decided to keep posting and now two blogs...could it get any better! Your beautiful puppies are a highlight in my life and would miss them so much! They make me smile and give me a happy heart!
Just added this blog back into my favorites as your card creations are gorgeous as ever and wouldn't want to miss any of them either! Thanks for staying as you would have been greatly missed! :))
Posted by: Marilyn Valadez | 01/14/2013 at 11:00 AM
Oh did my heart leap when I opened my email this morning! I just love your creations and inspirations. Welcome back to blogging and know that I am thrilled with your decision.
Jan Marie
Flourishes
Posted by: Jan Marie | 01/14/2013 at 11:11 AM
HI LESLIE!!! I was thrilled to see an email from Running with Scissors. I was never sure what happened to you and Wally... Now I read there is Lulu. As much as I love your artwork, I also love your photography and Wally's development. I have to look at lot's of photos on the blog I ssemed to have missed somehow!!! I am so glad you're back here and now I know where to find Wally too (and Lulu of course)... take care
Posted by: Willow | 01/14/2013 at 12:20 PM
Was so glad to see your post, glad you are back. Somehow I missed the post on the new Blog, I am now subscribed to both. Love your special four legged kids. Have missed them. It was probably when I was sick, and missed a lot.
Glad to see the "babies", and I love your cards.
Posted by: Linda | 01/14/2013 at 01:00 PM
I'm here....never left. Just waiting until you came back. One blog, two blogs...doesn't matter! Love to see your beautiful cards, beautiful gardens and, most of all, your beautiful babies!!!!
Posted by: Donna | 01/14/2013 at 01:13 PM
Stunning card as always Leslie - and a much needed sentiment. I love both your blogs, love your crafting and love your words that you share with us when you can. I won't be going anywhere either!
Posted by: Sherylee | 01/14/2013 at 01:15 PM
Oh Wow that is Gorgeous, love how you cut out the lace edges, such a wonderful touch, sweet tea cups and great quote!!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | 01/14/2013 at 01:35 PM
I've been visiting your blog for many, many years and love seeing your cards.
I also enjoyed going to your Goldens and Garden blog to see what you have all been up to. I'll be a regular visitor for sure to both blogs.
Stunning card too.
Posted by: Carol Southern | 01/14/2013 at 03:33 PM
Fantastic to see this post in my reader. Great to have you back posting your cards on this blog. This is a gorgeous, pretty card and I love it.
Posted by: Leigh | 01/14/2013 at 03:59 PM
Leslie, your card is STUNNING!!! It's so nice to see you creating again - you inspire me so much!!! :)
Posted by: Kathy Jones | 01/14/2013 at 04:02 PM
What a wonderful surprise. I am so glad you're back and sharing your talent with us again. You were missed. I always hoped you'd start blogging again. Welcome home.
Posted by: Donna | 01/14/2013 at 04:17 PM
I'm so glad you missed your blog as much as we did! This is a truly beautiful card and a perfect start back. I've always loved your style & this one is no exception. It's perfect!
Posted by: Sherri Dean | 01/14/2013 at 05:21 PM
It was SO good to see your comment pop up on my email! Welcome back and your card is gorgeous. I have missed you.
Posted by: Lenoria | 01/14/2013 at 05:33 PM
Leslie, it sure looks like you have a great following here. Your card is the perfect blend of of details. Love this vintage look, especially your lace border!
Posted by: bensarmom | 01/14/2013 at 07:07 PM
Just dropped in to see Wally and Lulu and saw your news. Came right over - love your card, especially the teapot!
Posted by: Nanny C | 01/14/2013 at 07:37 PM
so glad to see you on here again. I have missed you and wondered about you. I am signed up for your card and goldens and gardens but I have not gotten either in ages. I wonder if I need to sign up again for G&G's. I went there and saw there were posts I never got. :-(
Posted by: Sherri Nowak | 01/14/2013 at 08:23 PM
I'm here...glad we will be hearing from you again!
Jackie
Posted by: Jackie P | 01/14/2013 at 09:30 PM
You put a smile on my face! So glad that Running with Scissors is back! Along with Goldens and Garden.
Happy Coloring!
-Elaine
Posted by: Elaine Lisle | 01/15/2013 at 09:51 AM
Quite exquisite!! Gorgeous in color and design! You're sure a lot of trouble but you're artwork is worth it....:)
Posted by: Linda Carson | 01/15/2013 at 11:51 AM
Leslie, this is beautiful!!!! I'm so glad you are back... no matter how frequently!!!!
Posted by: Misti | 01/15/2013 at 05:07 PM
I don't know Leslie...you only got 57 comments on this...but I guess a few people still look at this blog, lol!
This is just stunning! I love the ribbon slide you created! The whole layout is just gorgeous...so nice to see you creating!
Posted by: Danielle | 01/15/2013 at 07:27 PM
Welcome back! - Always a fan of your beautiful cards no matter where you post them. I love all the wonderful detail you add to your cards. This one is so feminine and pretty.
Of course I'll be watching for Wally and Lulu on your other blog as well.
Posted by: Ida P. Krause | 01/15/2013 at 08:46 PM
Wow! This is Just Beautiful Miss Leslie!! Love the Wonderful Tea Set and Roses!! our coloring is so Beautiful!! Wonderful lacy borders and I am loving the sentiment and all the Pretty layers!! 8-) Love your Gorgeous creations my friend! 8-)
Hugs
Shannon
Posted by: Shannon White | 01/15/2013 at 11:44 PM
Glad you are back here - I love both of your blogs!
Posted by: Harriet Skelly | 01/17/2013 at 02:09 PM
Oh Leslie - you know I'd follow you anywhere - cards, dogs, gardens - I love it all! You can have one blog or a dozen. You can post every day or once a year! The funny thing is that I can't keep up with my google reader, so I sometimes have to just go in and mark everything as read. I've been making it a habit to look for Goldens posts before I do that each time and that's how I found this. :)
Posted by: Jami | 01/18/2013 at 10:29 AM
I'm so glad we will be seeing your gorgeous creations from time to time and then, there's Wally & Lulu. I also want to thank you for visiting my blog and commenting. I was pleasantly surprised.
This card is beautiul and I love the sentiment.
Cyber Hugs,
Erica
Posted by: Erica Fields | 01/18/2013 at 01:22 PM
I love your site! I come here often for inspiration and looooooooooooooove Wally & Lulu, so I've thoroughly enjoyed Goldens and Garden. I'm glad you're back here! I get so much out of your work and your sharing of Wally & Lulu. Thank you for the peace and beauty you bring my days.
Posted by: MaryJo@Wichita | 01/19/2013 at 09:17 AM
Gorgeous Leslie! The vintage feel is fantastic, your details are fabulous.
Posted by: Stacy aka Twinshappy | 01/19/2013 at 10:13 AM
I've been slow at catching up with my mail so I was surprised to see my email pointing me back to your old blog, but I was delighted to see you're back running with scissors again. Your card is lovely, I love your photos of your lovely dogs and pretty garden and will look in on both blogs. I do love your creativity too so love that your posting here again. Thanks for visiting my blog too Leslie and for your lovely comments.
Alexandra x
Posted by: Alexandra | 01/19/2013 at 01:16 PM
Hello Leslie! It is good to see you here with a card, and a gorgeous one it is. I think you may have used that pretty mint lace before, 'cause I remember swooning over it. Sigh!
Posted by: Colleen Dietrich | 01/21/2013 at 06:19 AM