There’s a new month-long challenge up on the Power Poppy Blog today. I really enjoyed last month’s long/tall cards and I’m looking forward to seeing what you create for this month, as well. Check it out:
It’s hosted by our talented-to-the-max Allison and she has this to say: “This month I want you pull out a coloring medium that you don't use that often. So if you tend to use Copic Markers, for instance, pull out your water color paints or your colored pencils instead! Let's see you use up some of those not-so-used mediums this month.”
I’ve been switching back and forth between my Copics and my Prismacolor pencils lately and neglecting the watercoloring that I loved so well in the past, so I’ve chosen to watercolor today. I used the clear stamp set, Potted Primroses.
I always use regular old inks and water-based markers for watercoloring because I have so many of them. Today I used SU’s Rose Red for the flowers and Old Olive for the leaves. Yes, just two colors! I applied dots of yellow to the flower centers. I do like how a very skinny brush allows some very skinny brush strokes. It’s hard for me to get that kind of detail with Copics. Nevertheless, all coloring mediums have their virtues and I enjoy all I’ve tried. I stamped in Ranger Archival Watering Can (dark gray) on 140 lb hot press watercolor paper.
The Power Poppy team is participating in Kathy Racoosin’s 30 Day Coloring Challenge with today’s post.
What fun that is! Kathy challenges all of us to color every day, even if only for 5 minutes. It’s no secret I love to color, and many days I may devote only about 5 minutes to it, just squeezing it in when I can. For me it’s a soothing and restful pastime and the magic that unfolds is awesome. I’m thankful for such lovely stamp images to color because I can’t draw worth beans!
One more thing: I’m having a shot at playing along in some challenges lately. It looks like fun and, above all else, stamping is supposed to be about fun, right? Today, in addition to the Power Poppy Challenge, and the 30 Day Coloring Challenge, I’m linking up to Seize the Birthday “A Sketchy Birthday”.
They’ve provided this sketch as an optional topping, which I followed with some minor adjustments:
The important thing is to keep it a birthday card, and I do need to fill up my birthday card stash.
Is that enough photos and graphics for one post, you think? Sheesh! I’ll direct you to the Power Poppy Blog for a link list to the team gals sharing cards today. Marcella has a new digi stamp set which you’ll see all colored up. It’s a pretty one! I find that my current printer will not take anything as heavy as watercolor paper so I’ll get to the new digi later with Copics or Prismacolor pencils. See you again soon!
Stamps: Power Poppy Potted Primroses Paper: 140 lb hot press watercolor, Neenah Classic Crest Solar White, apple green, Bo Bunny Prairie Chic designer paper Ink: Ranger Archival Watering Can (stamped image), Versafine Onyx Black (sentiment), SU! Rose Red, Old Olive, YoYo Yellow for watercoloing Accessories: Silk ribbon, Spellbinders Blossom Nestabilities, Scotch brand foam mounting tape
Beautiful card with vibrant colors. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Becky | 02/05/2016 at 07:20 AM
Your water coloring is beautiful Leslie! Something I haven't done in a long time either ... you've inspired me! Now to just find a block of time lol!
Beautiful creation ... made me smile! Thanks!
Posted by: Darlene Pavlick | 02/05/2016 at 07:49 AM
Oh, Leslie, this is gorgeous, and I love your watercoloring! I've made one card that I watercolored and uploaded, but I think I need to try more of it. Yes, the thin brush is amazing, and you've really colored these primroses perfectly. And I love the sketch with your luscious ribbon! Stunning colors and stitching - it's going to be a fun birthday card for someone special! Hugs!
Posted by: CherylQuilts | 02/05/2016 at 07:59 AM
Very pretty! Loving the bright color scheme! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Patti J. | 02/05/2016 at 08:00 AM
Your coloring is gorgeous. I love the layout, too!
Posted by: Julie C. | 02/05/2016 at 08:18 AM
This is so beautiful Leslie! I love all the yummy green, and the amazing stitching. Such great definition and bold colour in the primroses too! It’s a beauty!
Posted by: ChristineCreations | 02/05/2016 at 08:29 AM
The perfect card Leslie! Love the primroses and your bow! I wish bows would travel in the mail better! Let's here it for Spring Primroses!
Posted by: Patti Willey | 02/05/2016 at 08:38 AM
Wow! You hit the mark on all the challenges! Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Cathy Homan | 02/05/2016 at 09:43 AM
So beautiful! Love the way you colored those flowers.
Posted by: Dot Freel | 02/05/2016 at 09:54 AM
Leslie,
Your card is stunning! I love your watercoloring. Your flower looks so real and dimensional. I think I need to watercolor soon. Thanks for the incentive.
Posted by: bensarmom | 02/05/2016 at 10:05 AM
Beautiful work on this
card. Love the stitching
and the colors used.
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | 02/05/2016 at 10:38 AM
Such Beautiful water coloring, I don't think there is a medium that you aren't an expert in using and doing a wonderful job!! Those flowers are gorgeous and I just love that bow that tops it all off!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | 02/05/2016 at 12:46 PM
Your card just makes me happy! I love the pinks and greens and that bow is to die for!
Posted by: Glenda | 02/05/2016 at 01:38 PM
lovely card. the bow looks great on it. nice coloring too. BIG GRIN Have a great day
Posted by: Yogi | 02/05/2016 at 02:51 PM
Gorgeous flowers and I'm a huge fan of gingham....love it! Thanks for playing along with us at Seize the Birthday!
Posted by: Sharyn Polesel | 02/05/2016 at 03:19 PM
Wow! My jaw just dropped open! This is so gorgeous!
Posted by: Broni | 02/05/2016 at 03:21 PM
This is gorgeous! It doesn't make any difference what medium you use to color, the result is still the same...FABULOUS! You are the queen of flower cards!
Posted by: Sherri Dean | 02/05/2016 at 03:37 PM
Leslie this is STUNNING! I love your take on the sketch. Your watercolouring is superb, you achieve great depths using this medium. Love your flawless stitching and that gorgeous silk bow finishes this off beautifully! I just can't get enough of looking at your card. I have scrolled up 4 times just writing my comment! I agree with Sherri, you are the 'queen' of flower cards - you inspire me so much!
Posted by: Pauline | 02/05/2016 at 04:05 PM
Hi, your card is gorgeous. I love these Primroses and your use of stitched borders. x
Posted by: janelle | 02/05/2016 at 05:27 PM
Doesn't matter what you use for your coloring technique - they are all awesome, Leslie! And as always, I love the stitching. Beautiful card.
Posted by: Lynette | 02/05/2016 at 05:41 PM