Jul 08 2008

Poppy Patch

Published by leslierich at 10:03 pm under Cards, Flourishes

Is it any wonder that I’m totally in love with this new Poppy Patch set from Flourishes?  You know how I am about flowers!  Flourishes has just released three new stamp sets and they are beauties!  With this set you can grow your own poppy patch.  I used six stamps to create this little scene, plus the sentiment which is also part of the set.  There are four more stamps waiting in the wings for later.

Poppy Orange Jul08

My poppy patch is watercolored with Stampin’ Up! classic inks.  I used Pumpkin Pie and Ruby red on the flowers, Garden Green and Handsome Hunter on the leaves.  The background is shaded with Orchid Opulence and Perfect Plum.  There are many colors of Oriental poppies but I jumped at the chance of using the classic orange shade this time so I could pair it with the purples in the BasicGrey Euphoria paper.  These papers lean toward blues and purples with some pink thrown in for good measure — some very interesting patterns as well.

There’s a BasicGrey glazed brad and May Arts scalloped edge satin ribbon in the corner.  Oh, my, I need all those brads!  This one is from the Boxer collection but Flourishes carries Euphoria, Sugared, Sultry, Two Scoops… they’re so pretty!

Now…I mentioned that Flourishes has three new sets for you this month…I’ll be sharing cards from the other sets on Thursday and Friday.  There’s no need to wait, though — you can visit Flourishes now to see Thank You and Butterfly Moments, and for a look at some truly beautiful creations with these stamps do drop in on my Flourishes colleagues:

Thank you for spending this time with me today.  I hope to see you again tomorrow!  Take care!

38 Responses to “Poppy Patch”

  1. # Kimon 09 Jul 2008 at 3:02 am

    Wow, this is just stunning!!! I love how you have watercoloured the image….truly beautiful!!

  2. # lacyquilteron 09 Jul 2008 at 4:03 am

    This is beautiful. I have poppies by my front porch. I just wish they bloomed longer.

  3. # Carolon 09 Jul 2008 at 4:37 am

    what an exceptional card! This is magically colored and looks like a real poppy! Beautiful job with these wonderful new stamps!

  4. # Michelle Ron 09 Jul 2008 at 5:01 am

    Absolutely gorgeous!

  5. # Libbyon 09 Jul 2008 at 5:12 am

    This is beautiful Leslie, as always your coloring is absolutely amazing. I don’t know what you were talking about in email… *wink*

  6. # Dee Jacksonon 09 Jul 2008 at 5:37 am

    Gorgeous as always Leslie!! I love the colors and the shading. I can totally see why you were so excited about this release:) I just love this!!It’s been awhile since I’ve visited your blog so I have my coffee and I’m off to see your eye candy!

  7. # Danielleon 09 Jul 2008 at 5:40 am

    This is gorgeous! Your watercoloring is fabulous and I love your color palette!

  8. # Julie Koerberon 09 Jul 2008 at 5:52 am

    Wow Leslie, this is just stunning! You brought those beauties to life!!!

  9. # inkypawson 09 Jul 2008 at 6:05 am

    Wow! Wow! Wow! So yummy!

  10. # Markie's Momon 09 Jul 2008 at 6:24 am

    OMGosh!!! this is FANTASTIC!!! Your image just jumps off the page! WOW!

  11. # Kirstenon 09 Jul 2008 at 6:35 am

    So stinking pretty, Leslie! I love the colors, but most of all, your coloring!

  12. # Conniecrafteron 09 Jul 2008 at 6:36 am

    Beautiful, that flower looks so real!

  13. # Charmaineon 09 Jul 2008 at 7:03 am

    Beautiful! So real looking…the poppy just jumps off the card!

    Charmaine

  14. # Alyssaon 09 Jul 2008 at 7:07 am

    Wow! Your watercoloring is stupendous! :o)

  15. # Cindy H.on 09 Jul 2008 at 7:09 am

    Gorgeous card!! The image is beautiful and so is your coloring of it!!! TFS

  16. # Rose Annon 09 Jul 2008 at 7:11 am

    Oh my…what a beauty this is, Leslie!! Your poppy is colored so perfectly, and it looks as real as if you could pick it!! I love the colors and papers you’ve used to accent it as well!! I love this!!!

  17. # Angela R.on 09 Jul 2008 at 7:15 am

    Omword, your coloring is amazing! Such a beautiful set! I love all 3 of the new ones, how am I EVER going to choose?? Thanks for sharing!

  18. # nancy littrellon 09 Jul 2008 at 7:59 am

    OMG Leslie, what a perfectly gorgeous image to watercolor and……..your shading and colors are so realistic. Wow……..can’t wait to see more of your beautiful creations with the new stamps :-) TFS

  19. # bronihon 09 Jul 2008 at 8:32 am

    OMG!!! This has got to be the most beautiful flower stamp and the most gorgeous coloring of a flower stamp EVER!!!! I am in total awe!!!!!

  20. # notimetostampon 09 Jul 2008 at 9:03 am

    This is beautiful, Leslie!!! Your coloring always takes my breath away and this is no exception!!! You certainly have a way with flowers!!!! Amazingly beautiful!!!

  21. # Alexandra Hobsonon 09 Jul 2008 at 9:47 am

    GORGEOUS!!! I love this, the colors are fabulous! Just beautiful Leslie! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

  22. # Medaon 09 Jul 2008 at 10:38 am

    Wonderful card! I love your coloring on the petals!

  23. # Viv (VivLyn)on 09 Jul 2008 at 11:18 am

    Awesome!!!! Love your coloring!!!!

  24. # Beth Normanon 09 Jul 2008 at 12:06 pm

    Holy smokes, that’s one hot smok’n card!

  25. # Linda Marieon 09 Jul 2008 at 2:09 pm

    I’d give it a 10……PERFECT!

  26. # Candy aka cwilliamson 09 Jul 2008 at 2:28 pm

    Wow Leslie this is just stunning, beautiful coloring as always!!

  27. # Pinkyon 09 Jul 2008 at 3:18 pm

    Leslie, another beautiful card by you! You cease to amaze me w/your coloring talent and ability to put different papers together. I love these colors together and this is an amazing card to say the least!

    Pinky

  28. # Linda Dukeon 09 Jul 2008 at 4:29 pm

    Leslie, this is just beautiful!!! I always love your work.

  29. # Lisa Dolsonon 09 Jul 2008 at 5:24 pm

    Oh my, your poppies are just divine! Love your coloring, and I am always amazed at how different you can make the layout of every single card - and end up with such beautiful creations every single time!! TFS.

  30. # Kim Hensleyon 09 Jul 2008 at 6:08 pm

    How beautiful! Poppies are one of my favorite flowers. Thanks for introducing me to this new set.

  31. # Jessica (jessrose21)on 09 Jul 2008 at 6:25 pm

    It’s a gorgeous set! I love how the red poppy just pops off the page. (A popping poppy! It sounds corny, but it was unintended!) ;)

  32. # Angie ~ Duckwaddlequackon 09 Jul 2008 at 7:46 pm

    Oh be still my heart!!!! I adore Poppies!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m in love with your gorgeous card and the new set! Guess I’ll be doing some ordering ASAP!

    ~Angie

  33. # Jennifer Meyeron 09 Jul 2008 at 11:12 pm

    Stunning card Leslie! The NEW images are gorgeous and I LOVE the way you watercolored the poppies.

    Thanks for stopping by my Blog, it means a lot!

    Hugs, Jennifer

  34. # Susan (rainy)on 10 Jul 2008 at 9:23 am

    *THUD* Such beauty. This is so amazing.

  35. # Deborahon 10 Jul 2008 at 9:45 am

    I love Poppies! We have the small wild Califonia wild ones that cover the mountains and fields in spring, This is a lovely stamp and beautiful coloring. Take care, Deb

  36. # Sandy Kon 10 Jul 2008 at 11:47 am

    Gorgeous! I’m so glad I found your site.

  37. # Sharon Harniston 11 Jul 2008 at 6:44 pm

    Leslie, you make me want to get out my watercolors . . . another amazing beauty from you! I love the pops of black!

  38. # Karenon 19 Jul 2008 at 12:51 pm

    Your card is absolutely beautiful! Your watercoloring is perfect and very inspirational. Hope you don’t mind, but I’m going to borrow your purple glow for my first attempt at using this set…..of course, mine will not compare to your masterpiece!

    Thanks!
    Karen

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