Flowers in Winter

 

Are you ready for something other than a Christmas card?  When I made today’s card I realized just how much I was missing the variety.  But, wouldn’t you know I got myself in one of those last minute pickles and had to finish up quite a few Christmas cards this month.  I’m happy to say it’s looking good, though – enough cards and they will arrive on time!

 

It’s Power Poppy Friday so naturally I’m sharing a Power Poppy card today.  I’ve used the clear stamp set Happy Crabapple for a card that’s singing a spring song.  Certainly much different from what’s going on outside right now!

 

 

It’s a simple design using the Bo Bunny Prairie Chic designer paper that I love so much with this image.  I cut a decorative curve and added a button and linen thread.  The image was stamped in gray ink and colored with Copic markers.  After the coloring was finished I dotted the flowers’ stamens with a white Sakura Souffle Pen.  Pictured below are the markers I used:

 

 

I will sum up everything in the recipe below my signature, but first let’s see who’s sharing more Power Poppy today:

• Allison
• Stacy
• Christine
• Cindy
• Tosha

Thank you so much for dropping in!  See you again soon!

 

 

Stamps:  Happy Crabapple  Paper:  X-Press It Blending Card, kraft, Bo Bunny Prairie Chic designer paper  Ink:  SU! Going Gray and Close to Cocoa, white Sakura Souffle pen, Copic markers as pictured above  Accessories:  Button, linen thread, Spellbinders A2 Curved Borders One

Comments

[Gail]

Wow and Wow! Your card is beautiful. Coloring is awesome and what else would you expect? I hope you don't mind if I copy the creative way you used that die. I went right over to Power Poppy to see if you had a digital but she doesn't. :( You've just made the stamp so irresistible!

[CherylQuilts]

Oh, Leslie, this is absolutely gorgeous, and I love this beautiful flowering crabapple branch! Your coloring is exquisite and really is amazing! What depth and just gorgeousness!! And what a wonderful DP to use along with the fabulous way you've used the die and added the sentiment. I just love the button and twine, and wow! It's a beauty!! Hugs, sweet friend!

[Yogi]

beautiful. have a great day

[Tammy Hair]

OMGoodness, what gorgeousness! Your coloring of flowers is always amazing but this one is particularly beautiful!

[Lynette]

Just beautiful, Leslie! Love the coloring and your papers and the curved die cut and the button!

[Sherri Dean]

This is absolutely beautiful,and like you, I was ready for some spring time in my cards . I love seeing and making Christmas cards but at some point you want some variety . Your coloring always blows me away . Your images always look more like photographs than something you colored .

[Donna Ellis]

Oh, Leslie! Beyond gorgeous! How incredible to be able to color so majestically! Soulful and beautiful!

[Evelyn in Oregon]

Yes, brightly colored flowers are good in winter! I do believe I bought this stamp, too, so someday I will have to see what I can do with it. The strips of designer paper are such a great touch, too.

[BarbW]

Bravo, Leslie! Your card is BEAUTIFUL! I love the addition of the decorative curve! It really takes your card to another level. Simply stunning!

[Glenda]

Wow, this is stunning! I love your coloring skills!

[Stacy Morgan]

Beautiful, Leslie I like how you incorporated the designer paper with the blooms. Wonderful coloring and adore the die cut edging! Beautiful card.

[Diane H]

Gorgeous, gorgeous design and card! Loving that designer paper and all your pretty coloring and details...so fun to see flowers this time of year..love it!!

[Conniecrafter]

Oh Leslie that is just absolutely breathtaking!!! Gorgeous coloring, fantastic design using the border die and you couldn't find a more perfect paper to go with it, just love it, will be pinning this idea :)

[Pauline]

Oh Leslie, this is exquisite! Sorry I'm so late in commenting, I too am so far behind in everything these days, and then today my hard drive died on my MAC, so hubby gave me his computer to use until he can repair mine. I absolutely love your design,the die cut edge is gorgeous(I might need to steal your idea) the paper is just perfect for your gorgeous coloured crabapple branch. Wow, I can't stop looking at your card. So beautiful!

[Traci Major]

This is so pretty...a fresh breath of spring among cloudy skies!! I really like how you used the curved border...and that designer paper is perfect!!

[Monika/buzsy]

Oh, how pretty! The flowers are gorgeous! I love how you used the border die! I will have to try it since I have that set. :)