Hello! I enjoyed a nice three-day holiday weekend, but it’s back to the reality of Monday today. Only five more Mondays till retirement, though! But, who’s counting? Me, that’s who!
I’d like to share the card I made for today’s post on the Dies R Us Inspiration Blog. This one was extra fun to create, using pretty stamps from the Heartfelt Creations Sun Kissed Fleur Collection and several fabulous Dies R Us dies.
After coloring the flower basket with Copic markers I cut it out and set about arranging the parts I had chosen for my design. I layered a base of orchid and green, then covered that with a panel of Cuttlebug Wicker Weave embossed white. Now, for the really fun part. . .
- Impression Obsession Rectangle 6-in-1 Frames -- This die cuts six frames all at once. You can use one frame individually or piece a few together, as I did here. I cut two frame sets, one from white and one from purple polka dots, and sandwiched the purple in the middle. So many cute possibilities with this die set!
- Spellbinders Sprigs and Impression Obsession Grass – I taped these die cuts to the back of the flower basket before adhering the basket to the card.
- Die-namites Beautiful Bow – Pretty and playful, it seems a fitting accent for the whimsical nature of the frame.
I added a little glitter to the flowers, too. With all these pretty parts I didn’t pop up a single thing or use any hardware on the card, yet it’s loaded with texture and dimension. I do love a card that fits easily in an envelope! Thanks for joining me today!
Absolutely stunning Leslie. I love the bow die. Of course, the colouring is gorgeous too.
Posted by: Leigh | 07/06/2015 at 02:01 AM
What a beauty! Love all the die cuts and the embossing you used!
Posted by: Glenda | 07/06/2015 at 02:47 AM
WOW! Beautiful colors and fabulous design! Great job Leslie! LOVE IT!
Posted by: Darlene Pavlick | 07/06/2015 at 07:34 AM
what a beautiful basket. Lovely card. Nicely put together. Have a great day
Posted by: yogi | 07/06/2015 at 07:35 AM
Oh, Leslie, I know you must be getting more and more excited as you count down the Mondays! Yay! What freedom and relaxation! And what a beautiful basket of flowers!! I love this fabulous image and the dimension you've added with your beautiful coloring. And what a fabulous array of dies that have really ramped up this card!! Wow! I love all the details and texture they add! Stunning, my friend! Countdown...hehe!! Hugs!
Posted by: CherylQuilts | 07/06/2015 at 07:35 AM
I don't usually write comments but the coloring on that basket is gorgeous, I thought it was a photograph. I really enjoy all your cards andyou inspire meto keep practicing my coloring.
Posted by: Nancy Carroll | 07/06/2015 at 07:35 AM
Love your card Leslie! It is gorgeous! Your creativity never ceases to amaze me! I love ALL of your work!! Thanks too for sharing about the Dies R Us website, looks like a great place to shop!!
Posted by: Joleen | 07/06/2015 at 07:39 AM
So beautiful, Leslie. Don't over-excite yourself when counting those five remaining Mondays . . .
Posted by: Mildred | 07/06/2015 at 09:17 AM
Oh my word Leslie this is so stunning love all the layers and your image is gorgeous love how you have shaped the flowers.
Posted by: beth | 07/06/2015 at 09:46 AM
Gorgeous and amazing! Love the flowers and the perfection of their coloring. Nothing popped up - unbelievable! :) What a stunning card. That is SO cool that you can count down the days til retirement!
Posted by: Lynette | 07/06/2015 at 12:15 PM
Yup, I definitely think you can call yourself a 'short timer' in the employment department! Wonderful card and as always gorgeous colors and fab coloring!
Posted by: Tammy Hair | 07/06/2015 at 03:38 PM
Absolutely gorgeous! I could just drool over your coloring all day! LOVE the dies you chose too! Your cards are always such a treat!
Posted by: Sherri Dean | 07/06/2015 at 03:57 PM
The textures on this beautiful card are absolutely amazing, Leslie... so many gorgeous elements. Love how the tall leaves behind the basket and the flourished leaves/vines add dimension. Stunning!
Posted by: Susan (rainy) | 07/06/2015 at 04:33 PM
Love this card especially the flower basket and flowers!
Posted by: Lenoria | 07/06/2015 at 05:15 PM
Gorgeous! I just love all the different textures you put into the stunning layout. Such beautiful coloring too. I love that 6 in 1 die. I think I need to check that out.
Posted by: Margaret Schoener | 07/06/2015 at 05:17 PM
Wow...stunning...when I saw this on the Dies R Us blog before it "went live", I emailed Dar and said, "Did you see Leslie's card"....she wrote back, "She is such an asset to the team! I utterly adore your work, it is always, always perfection.....I am so excited for you to soon be "FREE"!!
Posted by: Diane H | 07/07/2015 at 03:38 AM
Oh Wow you did a fabulous job of coloring the basket and the flowers,, love the added greenery with the dies and your pretty flower on the bow is a sweet touch!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | 07/07/2015 at 05:22 AM
What an EXUBERANT basket of blossoms!
And wow, just 5 more Mondays of work??? You must be absolutely giddy. :) I am so excited for you!
Posted by: Colleen Dietrich | 07/09/2015 at 09:57 AM
such lovely colors and textures, Leslie - beautiful xo
Posted by: Donna Ellis | 07/09/2015 at 02:35 PM
Wow, Leslie, this is gorgeous! Those flowers are stunning, and I can't get over how real that basket looks, as though if I touched it, it would feel like wicker. I've never heard of the 6 in 1 frame dies, but there is a scrapbook expo coming here this weekend, so I'm going to be on the lookout for it. You're such a enabler! ;) Hugs!
Posted by: Cheryl Lea | 07/13/2015 at 10:03 PM