Pink Fleur Swirls

 

Hello, and happy Tuesday to you!  I have a floral card to share today, just because I felt like coloring flowers, and it’s pink because I actually started this in October, thinking I should make at least one pink card during Breast Cancer Awareness Month (I had my mammogram, did you?).  One thing after another and I didn’t get it done until the weekend just past, but it will still be a nice card to send to someone who needs a little TLC.

 

 

I thought it would be lovely to color these flowers with the no-line technique, so I stamped in a light green -- Stampin’ Up! Certainly Celery -- and colored with Copic markers.  The pretty flowers are Heartfelt Creations Sun Kissed Fleur Swirls and the sentiment is from Whipper Snapper.  I used these markers:

 

 

I used gray for shading around the flowers, and sponged gray around the image panel and over the white card base.  The speckles were added with an old Stampin’ Up! Itty Bitty Backgrounds stamp.

 

 

The pewter heart with embedded rhinestones is so pretty, isn’t it?  I’ve had a pack of those for years and have just now used the first one.  I wonder what I was waiting for?  I’ll see you again on Friday, I hope.  Until then, take good care and have a lovely week!

 

 

Stamps:  Heartfelt Creations Sun Kissed Fleur Swirls, Whipper Snapper sentiment, SU! Itty Bitty Backgrounds  Paper:  X-Press It Blending Card, Neenah Classic Crest Solar White (card base), Pretty in Pink, BasicGrey Sultry designer paper  Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Certainly Celery, Soft Gray, Gray Flannel, Copic markers as pictured above  Accessories:  Making Memories metal heart, SU! large oval punch, Scotch brand foam mounting tape

Comments

[Pauline]

What a beautiful card to see first thing in the morning. Leslie, another gorgeous card, beautiful colouring as always. Love the way you designed the layout - dp on the diagonal, nice effect, and that itty bitty background stamp - I never think to use such little stamps - you always inspire me in so many ways!
Oh and that embedded rhinestone heart - perfect! A lovely card for someone who needs some TLC. Have a lovely week as well, hugs,

[Glenda]

Ah yes, thought I recognized those beautiful flowers! I just love Heartfelt Creations from one end to the other!

[Conniecrafter]

that is just beautiful, I love that no line look when you do it, not so much when I do, LOL.... practice practice is what I need :)
I know what you are saying about the things we bought and never use, I think I am going to use that for a very special card or project, but they all should be, right? Lovely background to compliment your beautiful flowers!

[Sherri Dean]

This is just gorgeous! I love your coloring on the flowers and the angle of the beautiful paper behind them! This card would cheer anyone up & give them a smile! I think I have that same tiny background stamp somewhere. Now you will have me off on a wild search all day! lol I LOVE the way it added such interest to the background!

[Yogi]

love the card and colors. Those flowers are so pretty. Have a great day

[Lenoria]

This is such a beautiful and cheerful card, so happy!

[nancy littrell]

So soft and pretty Leslie. I love your sweet touches. your heart, sentiment (beautiful font), sewing, DSP and soft colors are so soothing. TFS my friend. Hugs, Nancy

[Francie in Montreal]

Oh my! Did you ever brighten up my day! So pretty in pink. Very glad you felt like colouring flowers today, because I felt very much like enjoying them. Love your no line technique. Love everything about this card. Sigh, I'm in a great mood again. Have a lovely day and thanks for sharing this with us.

[KarrenJ]

This is so beautiful and the little speckles are the perfect touch.

[Tammy Hair]

Beautiful card and I love how you've colored the flowers, just brilliant! In answer to your question, absolutely!

[Maggie s]

There is nothing about this card that I don't just love! The colors are spectacular! I love the little heart and the designer paper. Gorgeous!

[Joan B]

beautiful job. love that sentiment with those colors.

[Diane H]

So pretty, and such a relief from all the Halloween I was doing...lol! Beautifully colored and yes, the heart is so pretty, too!! Another gorgeous one my friend!!

[Kim L]

You've got a nice serene feeling going on with this card. I goes perfectly with the sentiment. Beautiful coloring and paper matching!

[Linda E]

Beautiful card, Leslie! I love the technique you used to color the flowers. I am a Copic newbie but I will have to give it a try. I have taken a little time off from the internet. Nothing wrong just a lot of commitments between family and work. I was really happy to see notice of your blog post today. I just couldn't not open it!

[Lynette]

So pretty, Leslie! I love the way you colored the flowers. And yes, your pewter heart is wonderful.

[Evelyn in Oregon]

Love the vibrant pink and green....a nice break from all the autumn colors I've been working with lately! This is such a delicate card...a very pretty card.

[beth]

OMG Leslie how gorgeous is this image and your coloring just makes it come alive on paper...love it.

[Angie Schmidt]

What a gorgeous creation and coloring! Love, love those gorgeous flowers! Thanks for the inspiration! Also thank you for the very sweet comment you left on my blog! Have a Blessed day!

[Colleen Dietrich]

I have Shock Pink too! It really lives up to its name, doesn't it? So bright! It's perfect for cheering someone up. I like how you colored the flowers and vines...don't know what the technique is called, but it's very dynamic.

Good for you, opening up a new/old pack of heart accessories. It's very pretty!