Hello! I’m back with another Christmas card today. I got the shopping bug late in the evening, in my jammies, relaxing in the recliner. . . I’m glad I learned to love digital stamps – instant gratification and infinite joys for one who loves to color.
This image is from Squigglefly, called Cardinal Birdhouse. I colored with Copic markers and added my usual Christmas sparkle with Stickles glitter glue – Frosted Lace on the snow, and Stardust elsewhere. I included a little on the string of lights to give them some twinkle. In true Christmas spirit I’m linking up to Squigglefly’s Challenge #49… Christmas Spirit – use a Christmas image, ribbon, or paper. I can do that!
I’m keeping this a short post as I know you’re all as busy as I am with Christmas so soon upon us. I hope you’re finding time to fully enjoy this beautiful season. Happy holidays!
Beautiful card Leslie! I love the touches of sparkle you added. I also really like how you did the sentiment on the two flags. I'm super impressed with your stitching too - I could never get stitching that straight! Thanks for playing in Squigglefly's challenge this week!
Posted by: Holly Young | 12/11/2013 at 01:59 PM
Oh wow - you took my breath away Leslie! The coloring, the shading, the sparkles - oh my, your card really rocks dear! Best of luck at Squigglefly this week!
Posted by: LINDA WEBER | 12/11/2013 at 02:50 PM
Double WOW on this one! Your coloring is so spectacular on this that it looks like a photograph! You need to frame this one & hang it on your wall! LOVE it!!!
Posted by: Sherri Dean | 12/11/2013 at 06:21 PM
Leslie,
Beautiful card and your coloring is awesome. I really, really love the colors on the birdhouse!
Posted by: Kathy Bradley | 12/11/2013 at 07:18 PM
I'd give this beauty a 10...picture perfect! Wish I were on your Christmas card list!
Posted by: Linda Carson | 12/11/2013 at 07:25 PM
This is just beautiful! As always your coloring skills are amazing and such a great image!
Posted by: Glenda | 12/12/2013 at 02:46 AM
Fantastic and beautiful! Amazing coloring Leslie! Love the stitching too! Your cards are always wonderful!
Posted by: Tammy Hair | 12/12/2013 at 03:59 AM
Oh my goodness Leslie, this is gorgeous! Beautifully coloured as always, the shading is perfect, and love all your finishing details from the fishtale tags held on with the snowflake & brad to all the glitter - a masterpiece!
Posted by: Pauline | 12/12/2013 at 04:14 AM
Another card that looks as if it took an entire day, Leslie! It's absolutely delightful: beautiful coloring and stitching.
Posted by: Evelyn Spikes | 12/12/2013 at 06:08 AM
oh I love this. The coloring is fab. Love that little bow/button thingie.
Have a great day
Posted by: yogi | 12/12/2013 at 07:02 AM
That is just too cute, I love the lights around the roof of the bird house, awesome coloring!! pretty stitching and like your greenery with the bow, such a pretty touch!!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | 12/12/2013 at 07:06 AM
Positively amazing!!! Love the wonderful, wonderful coloring and everything you used and did to finish it off. Your cards are always perfect!
Posted by: Lynette | 12/12/2013 at 08:06 AM
Stunning! You always seem to find just the cutest images to use. I just love this birdhouse one. Even though I'm a kitty person, I do love birdhouses and have collected a few. All the sparkles just light it up.
Posted by: Maggie S | 12/12/2013 at 11:09 AM
How pretty! I love this beautiful winter scene. :)
Posted by: Heather Jensen | 12/12/2013 at 02:03 PM
Oh Wow!! Absolutely gorgeous card!!!
Posted by: Kathy Jones | 12/12/2013 at 02:40 PM
and your coloring is so gorgeous - artist quality for sure - I always melt at your lovely shading and choices of colors. Beautiful card, Leslie. Girls like to "color", don't they? Hugs, de
Posted by: Donna Ellis | 12/12/2013 at 07:22 PM
OMGoodness your Coloring on this Wonderful image is soo Beautiful Miss Leslie! 8-) Just a Gorgeous Christmas card! Wow! 8-)
Hugs
Shannon
Posted by: Shannon White | 12/12/2013 at 07:43 PM
I just love this card! Cardinals are my favorite birds and your coloring is just beautiful. You need to give a class on the stitching! I have to get some courage and try this!
Posted by: Nanny C | 12/12/2013 at 08:08 PM
Magnificent coloring - your rendition of this birdhouse really came to life with your rich colors! Thanks so much for sharing it with us at the Squigglefly Challenge, Elizabeth (DT)
Posted by: elizabeth H. | 12/13/2013 at 05:55 PM
Leslie, you're absolutely spoiling us with all the beautiful Christmas cards you've been creating. This one is gorgeous! Your coloring superb. I love the sparkle around the birdhouse, but can't see well enough to know what you did to achieve the look. Did you use your Copic first making small dots, and then go over the color with Stardust Stickles? The sparkly lights around the birdhouse is an added Christmas bonus. It's just the sweetest card. I love it. : )
Posted by: Susie | 12/13/2013 at 06:59 PM