Another card made with a new set from Flourishes, "Seasonal Wreaths." Such pretty images, but what was I thinking? All of the beautiful samples I saw were again colored with Copic markers. I kinda want 'em but probably won't get 'em 'til my ship comes in - an event I can dream about but probably won't happen. LOL.Luckily, for this first image anyway, I was able to pull off a decent coloring job with CTMH's water-base markers. I think my success had something to do with the fact that the details of the image are small/fine. I'm relatively happy with the results.
Materials & Tools: Colonial White, Goldrush, and Pansy Purple cardstock; Enchanted paper packet; Black, Pansy Purple, and Bamboo ink pads; Sunflower, Goldrush, Garden Green, Brown Bag, and Petal markers; Flourishes Autumn Wreaths stamp set; Fiskars Apron Lace border punch; Cuttlebug w/Nestabilities Classic Circles set; Piercing Tool; Stampin' Up Piercing Guide and Mat; Sanding block, Sponge dauber; 3M foam mounting tape.
It's taking me a while to get back into a normal routine. Last night, I got caught up in clearing out the clutter, a project that will most likely take as long as the wedding preparations took. Tonight, I bowled and perhaps stayed at the bowling alley a bit too long ... unwinding. What I wasn't doing was celebrating my athletic prowess. I bowled badly. Lucky for me, my teammates picked up the slack, and we took all four points. Time for some practice, I guess.
Before bed, I'm trying to decide if I should attempt to catch up with the newlyweds. Dustin left me a voicemail at 1:38 this afternoon to report that they were about 15 miles from the Mackinac Bridge. I see he called our land line at 5:55 this evening. Evidently, they made it to their destination. I hope they're having fun and think I'll leave them alone for tonight. Oops. The phone is ringing as I write. It's Dusty, and he's talking to his dad. I had my turn, too. They're having fun. Michigan, they say, is beautiful. I'm glad they took the time to get away for a few days. Now that I've said goodnight to my kids, I'll bid you goodnight as well. I hope your week is going great. Thanks for stopping by! Later...
5 comments:
Oh so very pretty, Kathi! You did a great job with your markers. I don't think I will ever own any Copics either, and I love that you share how you can achieve a lovely look without them.
I'll bet it's gonna take you a bit to get back into your "normal" routine. Give yourself time to re-acclimate yourself. And try not to burn yourself out on the the decluttering. *Ü* It sure feels good though, doesn't it?
Thanks for sharing this beauty of a card!
Great card! I am going to see if I can come close with the stamps I have on hand. It is a little on the cool side yet this morning but absolutley gorgeous out. Dusty and Miranda are having some great weather on Mackinac Island.
Your card is beauiful, Kathi! And I agree with Jeanne, you've done a wonderful job with the markers...something I have yet to master. Very very pretty!
That is so cool that he called as you were writing about him! A mama knows her boy.....
This card is very pretty. I really love wreath images, and this one is so nice. Your coloring is wonderful! Stay away from the Copics! I am going to resist as long as I can. We can do it!!!!
This is gorgeous Kathi. I too would like to own some copics but alas, my ship isn't coming anytime soon either.
In any event, you colored it brilliantly.
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