May 14 2008
Lilac
Today I’m sharing a card made with Flourishes’ new Lilac set. I used the small lilac image but the set also includes a larger lilac blossom, as well as magnolias and accessory images. I simply can never have too many flower stamps.
I watercolored my lilacs on watercolor paper with Twinkling H2o’s, little mini-pots of shimmery color. This is the first time I’ve made any serious attempt at shading with my H20’s and I was pleasantly surprised with the outcome. In the past I’ve viewed them as a fun medium for straight coloring with a twinkly sparkle as a bonus. And they are ideal for that. But I’ve learned they aren’t as limited as I once imagined.
In my card’s photo the delicate shimmer is not evident but when seen in person it adds so much more interest. I painted the lilac blooms first with a light lavender shade. Then I simply dabbed on Wild Plum with the tip of my paintbrush. The result is this two-toned, highlighted look — very easy.
The paper I used is BasicGrey Lily Kate and the sentiment is from Flourished Words.
Do these look delicious? Oh, the colors! This is a sampling of some of my little pots of paint. The colors are irresistable!
With this small lilac photo I’ve attempted to capture some of the shimmer. I managed to get the light to pick up parts of it but mostly what you see are the tiny metallic flakes that refract the light. You’ve probably seen H2O’s before and, if not, I know you can imagine… You can click on the lilac vignette for a larger view.
It’s time for me to sign off now and settle down for the evening. I’ll be back to visit and share again as soon as possible. Have a great rest of the week!
**drool** OMGosh I just LOVE this! So pretty! But darn you Leslie… I don’t have twinkling H20s… what are you trying to do to my budget!?!?! (after last night’s little escapade (which spread beyond Flourishes, btw!) I decided to actually set a stamping budget - yuck)
Anyway your card is GORGEOUS, as always. Boy I cannot wait to get my set and start playing!
another “drool”…. Stunning, absolutely stunning…..as usual…..!
Oh Leslie… my jaw is going to get sore! It keeps dropping on my desk every time I look at one of your creations!! This is an incredible beauty. I can’t wait to get my set. If I am able to make something even a fraction as gorgeous as this with it I will be so pleased with myself! lol
Oh I love lilacs, and you have done such a beautiful job of rendering them. Your coloring is wonderful! What a stunning card - as always!!
This is AMAZING.
Jeepers. =)
Wow! That’s all I can say. I’m awestruck.
Just when I think I’ve seen your best work, you make something ELSE that’s more stunning than the last. Awesome, amazing, fabulous, gorgeous….need I say more?
Oh my goodness…this is gorgeous! Your coloring is so pretty…I’ve heard of twinkling H2O’s but have never seen them in stores…on with the search!
Charmaine
Leslie, I agree with Susan’s comments above, this is just breathtakingly beautiful, as is your baby cards that you uploaded yesterday. Due to unforeseen circumstances, I have not been able to stamp these past few days. Hopefully, I’ll be stamping again within the next few days. This will be the first set I stamp with!
OMG Leslie…….absolutely Stunning!!!! Our lilacs are in full bloom and I have 2 bouquets in the house so I can actually smell the wonderful lilac fragrance from your gorgeous flowers
BTW, Yesterday I ordered my 1st set of 12 H2O’s from Flourishes…..How about another playdate soon ? TFS and always Inspiring 
Leslie, this is absolutely awesome!!! Thank you for providing the small lilac photo so we could see the sparkle and we can also see how *fabulously* you painted this image!!! Gorgeous colors, DP and ribbon treatment! I like how you turned the corner up so we get a glimpse of lilac underneath - so cool and very clever!
Leslie ~ This is just incredible…Thanks so much for sharing your H2O tips…I have some but have not been in the mood to use them as I don’t know how other than using water. I am ordering these stamps today and the medium that Flourishes sells. Shouldn’t I use the medium with H20’s? Love the way you colored this…it is just gorgeous!!
Oh my gorgeousness!! Your lilacs are so stunning, and look at if they could be plucked right off your card, Leslie!! Thank you for the sparkly close shot as well. A liitle glimpse at what it must look like IRL! I totally LOVE this!!
Are this like perfect pearls?
Gorgeous Leslie, I have all the Twinkling H2O’s I need to get them out and use them more often. I use my Copics a lot…lol!! TFS!!
Leslie, I am SPEECHLESS!!! There just isn’t words for me to express how amazing this is!! Wow!
This is just super, super spectacular!!! Scrumptious would describe it!! Or maybe perfect, unbelievable, life-like, gorgeous………
These are AMAZING!! GORGEOUS!! I have to have some of these! Thank you for showing us how much we NEED these! Elizabeth Bead Diva
This is so very elegant, Leslie. I have some of those H20’s and they’ve never been opened. You are inspiring me.
Awesome painting, Love the combo of these papers, love the touch of the ribbon, and the font of the sentiment!
These are stunning! I will have to use my H2o’s more!
This is a beautiful card, makes me think that I might be shopping for Twinkling H20’s sometime soon.
wow, this is a stunner!! Every element works perfectly with every other one, and as a composition, it’s incredible!! The rich colors of those flowers make me want to reach out and grab them. BBBBEEEEEAAAAUUUTTTIIIFFFUUUULLLL!!
That lilac card is just stunning Leslie!!!!!!!!!!! Very interesting to read about how you used the H2O’s. Haven’t had mine out in quite some time - maybe they need a little air huh?
WOW!!! Leslie this is gorgeous!! I’m so glad you did a close up of the lilac it is truly gorgeous!! I love the shimmer. Your coloring is fantastic!!!
With this warm weather, my lilac bush is filling my yard with that delicious frangrance we all look forward to…with that beautiful card you could keep the memories lingering all winter. I love that H20 stuff, so sparkly….Trudy
This is absolutely stunning. You have such great talent - it is a pleasure looking at all of your cards. Love them!
Ahhhh, beautiful, Leslie!!
Oh wow your creations are amazing
Do I have permission to feature some of them on INSPIRATIONAL?
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Please leave a comment on my Scrapping Away Blog to let me know
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Julie x
This card is so absolutely stunning!!! The colors, the lilacs, everything works together so well and this image is so beautiful!!! You have created such a gorgeous card!!! But that close-up — oh my — it is just STUNNING!!! How I wish I could see this card IRL — it must be SO totally amazing!!! WOW!!!! This is a true work of art!!!
This is stunning!! I just love the look you achieved with your H2O’s. You’re right! they are very versatile and fun to use. I bet up close the Shimmer and shine is just gorgeous to behold! Wonderful work!
Stunning card. Deb x
Gorgeous! I love the sun-dappled look you achieved on the flowers.
Wow, this is gorgeous, stunning….I’m running out of words.
WOW! This is just so gorgeous! I love the colors, layout, coloring, phenomenal!
Leslie, this card is so drop-dead gorgeous that I may just have to go buy that set, you stinker! (I don’t buy many stamps.) You’re amazing!
Leslie, your shading with the H2o’s is amazing — this card is phenomenal!! Love the surprise of brown to accent thes gorgeous blooms!
oh dear, I knew this was coming. When I saw this lilac stamp, I thought “Leslie is gonna kill me with that!” …and here you are…killin’ me, LOL! I have no words, other than BRAVO, it is STUNNING!
Spring has come to my heart’s delight; visiting w/you and your beautiful garden. TFS the details.
Stunning card and detail Leslie, how long did this card take??? Don’t answer that…
I LOVE these, where do you get these H20’s from? Jennifer
Oh, what gorgeous inspiration to use my H20’s again! And your design really showcases these lovely lilacs. Nice touch with the distressing and double bows too. Thanks for the closeup, which really shows the shimmer. Linda