Strawberries ‘n Stuff

 

My days have been so full of summertime activities I don’t know how I find time to stamp at all, yet here I am again with more.  This time it’s Power Poppy’s Juicy Strawberries digi.  I sure did figure I’d be using gingham with this image, but I had this strawberry paper. . .

 

 

So I made a frame and added a little something in the corner.

 

 

I’m not quite crazy about the arrangement of the corner elements, but I wanted them all on there and after fussing over it too long I decided to just let it go.  I used the following Copics for coloring:

 

 

Speaking of those summertime activities, here I am looking like a farm girl, but it coordinates somewhat with the strawberries, don’t you think?  Maybe not as cute.  Actually, we were having a doggie/picnic day at the river and it’s not a place for make up and fashion statements.  That’s LuLu with me, by the way, and she always looks cute as far as I’m concerned.

 

 

Might as well include this garden color spot with some perennials coming along in pots.  I’ve run out of space in the garden beds, but for the time being I’m still able to tuck a pot in here and there.

 

 

Okay. . . back to the card.  I love the sentiments that come with the Juicy Strawberries digi set so I used the second one inside:

 

 

Since I made this card with a purpose and, in fact, it’s already on its way to a friend, I’m going to link again to Power Poppy’s Happy Mail Challenge.

 

That’s it for today.  Squooshy hugs from me to you!

 

Stamps:  Power Poppy Juicy Strawberries digi set  Paper:  X-Press It Blending Card (for colored image), Neenah Classic Crest Solar White (punched flowers, tag, inside), dark green Bazzill textured, SU! Garden Green, Crate Paper Pretty Party designer paper  Ink:  Printer, Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics as pictured above  Accessories:  Stickles Stardust Glitter, flower punch, Scotch brand foam mounting tape  Dies:  Memory Box Oval Master Frame, Poppystamps Stitched Mainstreet Tags, Impression Obsession Large Bow, Paper Smooches Foliage 1, Impression Obsession Leaf Cluster, Memory Box Groundskeeper Tools

Comments

[Glenda]

What a lovely card and I'm sure your friend will totally enjoy it! It's great to see a photo of you and Lulu. She is a gorgeous girl!

[Diane Hover]

Beautiful card, and perfect background papers fr the berries!! The little strawberry blossoms look just like the real thing! We have a berry patch just down the road from us, but I haven't been there this year yet, but I had better hurry as it will be over soon! You and Lulu look as though you are having a wonderful time together! Loved seeing all your pretty pots of flowers, too!!

[Dotty A]

First let me say your card is Lovely for sure... but your garden color is to die for.... You must work like a dog in your garden to have such beautiful plants. I'm sure Lulu and Walie help all they can too!!!!!

[CherylQuilts]

Oh, Leslie, look at these delicious-looking strawberries! Yum! What exquisite coloring, and I love the strawberry DP you've used and the sweet array of "goodies" in the bottom corner! Just sweetness all around, including the wonderful sentiment inside with the little blossom! Yes, your friend will love it! And oh, what a sweet photo of you, my friend! You look so relaxed and like you really enjoyed your picnic. And Lulu is always so cute! Beautiful garden, and there sure is always room for one more flower, right? Hugs, sweet friend!

[pam]

Beautiful strawberry card for your friend Leslie, your colouring is amazing on this image, love the pretty paper you have used as a frame, lovely corner detail with your tag & blossom.
You & Lulu look like you are having a wonderful picnic and gorgeous garden pots of colour you have shared.
Hugs Pam x

[Darlene Pavlick]

Oh Leslie this card is scrumptious! My daughter was out picking strawberries yesterday to make her own strawberry pie filling. Awesome coloring as always! LOVE the photo of you and LuLu .. made me smile! Have a wonderful day! We are boarding the ship headed for Alaska this afternoon but just had to pop in to say hello before that happens. HUGS from Ohio (well Seattle today! lol)

[yogi]

pretty. strawberries look luscious. Cute scrapbook paper. Have a great day

[Autumn]

Oh my gosh! I could eat this yummy, vibrant card! What a fantastic creation with a very amazing PP set! GREAT work! A true summer treat!

[Pam Sparks]

Gorgeous Strawberry card Leslie and so fun to see you in a photo!

[nancy littrell]

mmm...yummy juicy and sweet berries and....Gorgeous flowers! TFS all your beauties Leslie. Hugs, Nancy

[Julie Koerber]

Awwwww, what pretty girls you and Lulu are! LOVE the card Ms. Leslie and think the little flower and leaf accents plus that DARLING paper is just too perfect for words! Miss you girl but glad I can see your handiwork pop up from time to time! Hope life is GOOD! :-)

[Pauline]

Love your photo of you and Lucy, such a nice treat! Looks like you had a beautiful day for your picnic. Your card is beautiful, love the frame you made, the paper is perfect.
and your little strawberry flowers at the bottom look so real - wow! I think your corner arrangement is perfect Leslie, just darn sweet! And of course your 'pointillism' around your beautifully coloured image is so light and airy! Love all your flower pots - such a wide arrangement of flowers and colours - just gorgeous!

[Donna Ellis]

The only thing more beautiful than your colorful container garden, is the photo of you and Lulu, with your endearing, heartwarming smile. Wish I could have been there with you, Leslie! Your garden must smell heavenly with such an awesome assortment of bloomers! And I don't mean underwear! 😇 Loving the strawberry paper to match your gorgeously colored image, and pretty blouse! Your creations always contain the highlights in just the right spots. Beautiful card, Leslie! xxoo

[Traci Major]

Lulu has the cutest face, Leslie...and you two are very picturesque!! Thanks for sharing a bit of your garden, too! Your strawberry card is adorable...I really love the petite strawberry paper and the corner grouping is perfect, in my opinion!! It adds so much interest!

[Sherri Dean]

This is absolutely beautiful and I have to say I love the strawberry paper ! I don't think the gingham would have been half as cute . Your coloring is absolutely awesome as always and that little tag in the corner is perfect . Your friend will adore this !!!

[Lisa Lara]

This is such a sweetie card Leslie. I just love that paper and the oval window. And I am smitten with all the little nested embellies at the bottom, tag, leaves, fun die and flowers. Love it.

[Greta H]

Your coloring is gorgeous, Leslie & I love the little tag! Lulu is indeed cute as can be & I love your flowers!

[annie]

Stunning. Beautiful and love this card, beautiful colours and look at those added gorgeousness....xx 

[Lynette]

Another fabulous card, Leslie! I just LOVE your coloring! Thank you so much for including the picture of you and Lulu. Your flowers are so beautiful, too.

[Nancy C.]

This card is so darn cute! I love the DSP which brings out the main strawberry image. You and Lulu look so happy and relaxed. Retirement must agree with you. Your flowers look great as well. I love the juicy sentiment - so cute!