Zinnias

 

Happy day!  We had a beautiful Wednesday here on the Oregon coast – perfect spring weather, very energizing.  Since I didn’t have to go to work I spent the day cleaning house and hanging around on the deck with the dogs and the hubby.  It felt so good!  Just before dinner I decided to make a card, and in keeping with our bright and beautiful day it had to be bright and beautiful, too, so I went with my favorite thing to stamp and color – flowers! 

 

 

Once again I was inspired by Seize the Sketch and this time I’m actually current, so here it is – Seize the Sketch #15 and the Copic markers I used for coloring:

 

                                      

 

Honestly, I intended to use some of my brand new designer paper, but this is one of those instances where I colored first and then tried to match up the paper.  No matter, it’s all good.  My BasicGrey Green at Heart hasn’t been out for a while and it’s certainly colorful.

 

 

This was a rather quick crafty interlude.  No stitching and maybe not as much attention to the coloring as usual, but it was fun and I loved how easy it was with the sketch all ready to go.  I could become a sketch-following-fanatic, I think.  Back to work for the remainder of the week, now.  Have a lovely day!

 

Stamps:  Flourishes Zinnias  Paper:  Memory Box Willow, Classic White, BasicGrey Green at Heart designer paper  Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic markers for coloring  Accessories:  Button, linen thread, Flourishes tag die, Spellbinders Standard Circles Large and Lacey Circles, Scotch brand foam mounting tape

Comments

[Leigh]

Oh such a pretty card Leslie. I love the colours you've used. So fresh and definitely says Spring.

[Donna Ellis]

good morning, Leslie! Your day off sounded heavenly, and I am glad you had good weather to bask in. Such pretty vibrant colors in your Zinnias (a lovely image), and It's difficult for me to imagine that you could fussy cut around the shape the way you have. Beautifully done with the lid shown at the side, your card again brings a happy, peaceful sigh to my soul, where I enjoy Beauty most fully! Beautiful card! And now, I hope the rest of the week is kind to you! hugs, de

[Francie in Montreal]

Your card is simply a joy to look at. What a beautiful way to compensate for a snowy, frigid, windy, bleak day in southern Quebec! A breath of spring! The colours and colouring knocked my socks off. It's a delightful creation. I think I enjoy your days off as much as you do.

[Maggie S]

What a way to start my day! This is so beautiful and you have again picked a beautiful image and colored it so perfectly. Love, love, love the designer paper. I'm such a BG fan! Thanks for sharing.

[Diane H]

Beautiful flowers and card...I LOVE flowers and I love your card...so cheerful and pretty...the papers you chose are perfect and a great sketch....I am not the best at doing sketches, but I am giving it a go more and more!!! I am glad you are getting nice weather, maybe there is hope for us yet!!
Have a great day!!!! and PS:...yes you need to get some of those butterfly dies...lol!!

[beth]

Lovely card Leslie very spring like colors...we also had a very nice Wed. here in Va. can't say the same today cold and windy.

[Linda E]

I love sketches too, Leslie! And, you did such a beautiful job interpreting this one. I knew those were Basic Grey papers the minute I saw them but I couldn't remember the name. Thanks for saving my the trouble of googling them. I've always loved that collection so I don't know why I never bought it. Anyway, those papers complement your lovely colored image perfectly!

[Glenda]

I always find coloring Zinnas very difficult. You have made these just gorgeous.

[CherylQuilts]

Oh, Leslie, this is gorgeous! One of my favorite Flourishes images...so beautifully colored and with the great DP! Always love your work and take a sigh of enjoyment seeing your beauties! Thanks for sharing them with us! Warm hugs!

[yogi]

beautiful. has a vintage feel to it. Have a great day

[Barbara Campbell]

Hi Leslie, I took a look at your card and was so envious. Your coloring is perfect and love that stamp. The detail on the vase is amazing. Great card.

[Sherri Dean]

This is just a breath of spring! Your coloring is always the favorite part of your cards for me. It's always just perfect. I have this stamp set too & it's one of my favorites. I'll have to get it back out again. You always inspire me!! This would certainly cheer anyone up if they found it in their mailbox!

[Mildred]

Your color combos are always so perfect, Leslie. Wish I could borrow your color eye. Perfect card for spring or any time!

[bensarmom]

Leslie, this is just gorgeous! Love the paper you used with the flower. Can't wait to see real flowers again. I'd settle for seeing the lawn at this point!

[bonnie weiss]

Wow Leslie ... you certainly can work magic with Copics!

[Nanny C]

Oh my goodness - such beautiful flowers. I just love how this card turned out - the colors and the papers are gorgeous! It makes me feel that spring is really coming, not that you could tell that here this week - very windy & cold! I couldn't tell that it was a quick crafty interlude - beautiful job!

[Sue Kment]

Well you certainly were in a springy crafty mood! The bouquet is so beautifully colored! Great job of finding matchy paper too! I must say this will certainly cheer someone!

[Conniecrafter]

that is Beautiful, such great papers you found to go with your flowers. I tend to do it both ways, either color first or find the papers first, it was harder before I started buying all these papers. Love that sentiment on the little tag, sure to brighten anyone's day!!

[Heather Jensen]

Absolutely beautiful, Leslie! Love the bright Zinnia flowers. I need to go ahead and start my seeds soon. :)

[Stacy Morgan]

Very pretty Leslie. Your papers are cool, wonderful coloring.