We spent the weekend at our son’s house recently, and while the guys painted in the kitchen I colored at the kitchen table. I packed up all my Copic markers in my sturdy Copic carrying case, along with a few digital images I’d printed some while back. I colored three of them – more coloring than I ever manage to accomplish in one sitting at home. Gosh, if that’s how it’s going to be I think we should go there more often! Of the three images I colored, this is the only one I’ve turned into a card so far.
These anemones are one of the free samples I saved from Dover Publications. Sign up for their weekly sampler to receive emails which will lead you to a variety of free images to color. I printed on Flourishes Classic White cardstock and, as mentioned, used Copic markers for coloring. The designer paper is retired BasicGrey Scarlet’s Letter. It’s a bold switch from sweet spring pastels, but these sun loving, spring blooming red anemones were a fond favorite in my garden for many years. They’ve died out now and been replaced with a delicate pink and white variety that bloom in the late summer shade.
Happy stamping! I’ll see you again soon!
Red is the most difficult colour to use with Copics and I'm always in awe of anyone who can colour with the reds. And in awe I am of this beautiful card, Leslie ... splendid work.
Posted by: bonnie weiss | 02/21/2013 at 03:41 AM
Every time I try and color with red, I wind up almost in tears...I just can't seem to get the hang of it. You have done such a beautiful job with this! Well done!
Posted by: Glenda | 02/21/2013 at 03:55 AM
Beautiful flowers. You have so much dimension in them. Love that Scarlet's Letter.
Posted by: Nimue | 02/21/2013 at 04:09 AM
I can't tell you how much I love this card. It is so vibrant, so alive. The backdrop sets off your image to perfection. Beautifully done!
Posted by: Francie in Montreal | 02/21/2013 at 04:23 AM
Such a pretty and vibrant card...very cheerful on this gloomy, cold day here!! I grow a few anemones myself, and this card makes me want to plant more!!! Your coloring is always so spetacular!! Have a great day and can't wait to see the rest you colored!!!
Posted by: Diane H | 02/21/2013 at 05:21 AM
Beautiful Leslie! Love the richness of the reds, you did a wonderful job colouring. And the paper is perfect! The black layer behind the image really makes this pop off the card. Thanks for the inspiration and look forward to seeing the other images you coloured. Have a great day!
Posted by: Pauline | 02/21/2013 at 06:19 AM
This card is just so gorgeous. Love the vibrant colors of the flowers. I believe I have a pack of the Scarlet collection. Fabulous layout.
Posted by: Maggie S | 02/21/2013 at 06:57 AM
Gorgeous coloring and love the card you have made. I too have some of that paper left in my ever growing pile of pattern paper.
Posted by: Carol R | 02/21/2013 at 07:25 AM
gorgeous. Love the flowers. Really nice layering. Love the black & white background. wonderful contrast.
Glad you had such a artistically productive day BIG GRIN
Have a great day.
Posted by: Yogi | 02/21/2013 at 07:55 AM
Leslie, these fabulously shaded and colored anemones are very elegant - so pretty. I especially like your background layers, made in a variety of prints, and with the border punches - such a beautiful card!
Posted by: Donna Ellis | 02/21/2013 at 09:04 AM
This is so much of what I LOVE! Bold, vibrant images and colors! Beautiful, beautiful use of your Copic markers.
Posted by: Evelyn in Oregon | 02/21/2013 at 09:33 AM
Oh how beautiful. What a pity they aren't in your garden anymore Leslie. They must have made a stunning display.
Posted by: Leigh | 02/21/2013 at 12:05 PM
Oh my you would never know that started out as a dover image, your coloring is just amazing, and that paper is the perfect compliment to it! To be able to visit with your son and have some fun coloring it sounds like the perfect weekend :)
Posted by: Conniecrafter | 02/21/2013 at 01:15 PM
You are one of the true masters of coloring! These flowers look so real, so velvety to the touch! So, let me ask, do you download the images from Dover, save them to your computer, then print them on cardstock then color? What an easy way to not have to keep a stamp set on hand, especially if you may only use the image once or twice. Let me know, because the more I see your Dover images, the more intrigued I get. I am new to digital imaging and coloring. Maybe this could be printed on water color paper too and painted with watercolors? Love this card Leslie!
Posted by: Bobbi Miller | 02/21/2013 at 01:54 PM
Gorgeous image and perfect colouring. This is a beautiful card Leslie.
Posted by: Alexandra | 02/21/2013 at 02:34 PM
OH wow Leslie, incredible coloring, such depth of color! Gorgeous card!
Posted by: Tammy Hair | 02/21/2013 at 03:03 PM
Oh my...the flowers look so plush! Your coloring skills never cease to amaze me! Beautiful card!
Linda
Posted by: Linda Nicholson | 02/21/2013 at 03:32 PM
Love!! :)
You know, when I lived in Eugene I used to go to the flower nurseries and photograph the flowers. The Anemones were some of my favorite, with their bright cheerful colors!
Posted by: anna wight | 02/21/2013 at 03:47 PM
Gorgeous, Leslie! How fun to be able to relax and get three images colored while the guys were working - awesome! Love the way you finished the wonderful flowers into a beautiful card, too. Can't wait to see the other two colored images.
Posted by: Lynette | 02/22/2013 at 04:54 AM
This is just truly beautiful! The red just pops right off the card & your coloring is just awesome. When I go to my friend Gail's house to "play" I take my markers & a pile of stamped images too. It's amazing what you get done when you don't stop to assemble anything! I'll be waiting to see what you have next!
Posted by: Sherri Dean | 02/22/2013 at 09:44 AM
Soooooooooooo beautiful!! The colors are striking.
a beautiful card indeed. Thanks for sharing. I signed
up at Dover - sounds neat!
Posted by: Joanna McDonald | 02/23/2013 at 08:50 AM
Oh My! This is gorgeous beyond words! I adore this beauty!!!
Posted by: Marilyn Valadez | 02/23/2013 at 11:06 AM
Gorgeous card and very beautiful coloring!
Posted by: Elena | 02/24/2013 at 07:25 AM
Gorgeous, dramatic anemonies, Leslie! So richly colored.
Posted by: Colleen Dietrich | 02/24/2013 at 12:47 PM
Oh, Leslie, I LOVE this card! I agree...red is so hard, and you are amazing. I think one needs to be bold (and brave) and not be afraid to go darker. You've shown such depth to these lovely flowers! I LOVE that you are now blogging and sharing your love and joy in stamping and coloring! So glad to see your cards...and your goldens in each blog. Hugs, Cheryl
Posted by: CherylQuilts | 02/24/2013 at 03:20 PM
This is bold and just beautiful. Rich coloring and a pretty flower. Glad you got some time with your son and some coloring time in while there. hee hee
Posted by: Stacy aka Twinshappy | 02/25/2013 at 12:42 PM
Don't you just love it when you get to color up a bunch of images and they are just ready and waiting to become cards! Always makes me feel, I might finally get ahead of the game a bit! lol ;-) So nice also that you got to relax and spend some time with your son too. And what a Beautiful card Miss Leslie!! Love the Bold cheery colors and your coloring is Fabulous as always on those lovely flower!
Big Hugs
Shannon
Posted by: Shannon White | 02/25/2013 at 03:55 PM