Jan 07 2009

Pansies for a Friend

Published by leslierich at 9:30 pm under Cards, Kitchen Sink Stamps

I guess I’ve been hanging onto this set long enough and it’s time I had a little playtime with it.  Christmas happened and then, well…you know…

Pansies in Vase Jan09

These are the KSS Pansies I fell in love with at first sight.  They sure made up into a colorful bouquet!  I did a lot of masking to put it all together.  Whenever I use these KSS flower stamps I always stamp a mask of the 1st step image — both flowers and leaves — so they’ll be ready just in case.  I’m afraid I goofed when I stamped the bee on the flowers.  It’s all out of proportion — either it’s a very tiny bee, or those are some giant pansies!

I used one of my Spellbinders circle dies to make the vase.  I placed it over the flowers, masked off the bottom and shaded within the circle with soft chalks.  All the rest of the shading is done with chalks, as well, and it’s finished off with three coats of spray matte sealer.  The sentiment is from the KSS 3-Step Daisy set.  This is a 5 1/4″ square card.

Purple pansy:

  • 1.  Almost Amethyst
  • 2.  Lavender Lace
  • 3.  Lovely Lilac
  • 4.  Basic Black

Yellow pansy:

  • 1.  Barely Banana
  • 2.  Yo Yo Yellow
  • 3.  Summer Sun
  • 4.  Basic Black

Red pansies:

  • 1.  Groovy Guava stamped off once
  • 2.  Groovy Guava
  • 3.  Ruby Red
  • 4.  Basic Black

Leaves:

  • 1.  Wild Wasabi stamped off once
  • 2.  Wild Wasabi
  • 3.  Handsome Hunter

It’s on its way to cheer a friend.  I hope it works!  I’m glad you could take a minute to visit today.  I’ll try to make time for more stamping as soon as possible.  Until then…have a great rest of the week!

  • Stamps:  Kitchen Sink Stamps Pansies
  • Paper:  Basic Black, Whisper White
  • Ink:  Listed above, plus Palette Noir for sentiment and soft chalks for shading
  • Accessories:  SU! gingham ribbon, eyelets, SU! scallop edge punch, circle die used as mask for vase, Scotch brand foam mounting tape

36 Responses to “Pansies for a Friend”

  1. # SueBon 07 Jan 2009 at 11:38 pm

    This is such a beautiful bouquet, Leslie. Those pansies just pop.

  2. # notimetostampon 08 Jan 2009 at 2:29 am

    What a gorgeous vase of pansies — just LOVE these!!! I have another KSS stamp I have yet to use but as soon as I’m done with some CHA samples I AM going to pull it out and play!!!! KSS makes the most gorgeous images with such depth!!! Love all your fun colors and beautiful shading on this card — just gorgeous!!!

  3. # tamara Con 08 Jan 2009 at 2:59 am

    A beautiful bouquet of flowers, in fact a lovely card. Will have to dust off my chalks (haven’t used them in ages) and have a play. Thanks so much for sharing and the details of colours used.

  4. # Lindaon 08 Jan 2009 at 4:11 am

    Lovely bright card, love the pansies.
    Well done.

    Linda

  5. # Deeon 08 Jan 2009 at 5:42 am

    Gorgeous!! I love the colors and the vase you made. The arrangement is stunning!!
    This will totally cheer up your friend!!

  6. # Rose Annon 08 Jan 2009 at 6:19 am

    This is sure to cheer up your friend, Leslie!! It’s so beautiful, and your coloring is wonderful!!!!

  7. # Gabrielaon 08 Jan 2009 at 6:24 am

    Oh what a lovely vase of pansies! These are bound to cheer your friend to no end. You have a magic hand with chalk - truly you do! Thanks for brightening my day with your inspirational artwork!

  8. # Bev J.on 08 Jan 2009 at 6:36 am

    I love pansies and your card is beautiful-wonderful coloring-the leaves look like they glisten. tfs

  9. # Jillon 08 Jan 2009 at 7:13 am

    Pansies come out in early Spring when it’s nice and cool. The bee must have just been hatched and is a BABY therefore your proportions are PERFECT! LOL!!!!! Beautiful card.

  10. # Jerri Kayon 08 Jan 2009 at 7:25 am

    Leslie, those are the most gorgeous pansies I’ve ever seen! You’re making me want to pull out my pansy stamps and play! Love the colors you chose for different flowers.

  11. # Tamaraon 08 Jan 2009 at 7:28 am

    The colours you chose for these pansies are fabulous. The bouquet jumps off the page with it’s realism.

  12. # Linda Bullardon 08 Jan 2009 at 7:31 am

    Dang, you did it again! I was roaring when I read your “tiny bee or giant pansies” remark! Anyway, this card is beyond gorgeous. The coloring and masking are fantastic, and I love that vase. You’ve also sealed the deal that I will definitely be getting this set. Linda

  13. # Pat (mspfd)on 08 Jan 2009 at 7:35 am

    Stunning! I am sure this will brighten her day!!

  14. # Nancy C.on 08 Jan 2009 at 9:32 am

    I have been waiting for you to do your pansy stamps! A single pansy alone is a thing of beauty in my eyes, but your card makes them even more beautiful if that’s possible! My daughter gave me this KSS set for Christmas so I will definitely try them out!

  15. # Kimon 08 Jan 2009 at 10:05 am

    What a beautiful card! I can’t believe those flowers were created using STAMPS!! How neat!! Thanks for sharing!

  16. # Rhonda K.on 08 Jan 2009 at 10:15 am

    Fabulous coloring, WOW! Beautiful card and I love the three little bows detail..very cute! Thanks for sharing.

  17. # Pinkyon 08 Jan 2009 at 10:26 am

    Leslie,

    This is such a stunning card and I love everything about it! Your pansies are just gorgeous.

    Pinky

  18. # Viv (VivLyn)on 08 Jan 2009 at 10:58 am

    How beautiful! Pretty colors and very realistic looking! Love the vase!!

  19. # nancy littrellon 08 Jan 2009 at 11:48 am

    Wow…..absolutely Stunning!!!!!! I just can’t stop looking at your incredible colors and shading and all done with Chalks……..Amazing!!!! Love your faux vase too. So creative and the perfect shape for your beautiful bouquet. If your main image was not enough, but your layout is gorgeous too!! This is going into my stack of printed cards by the so very, very talented……leslierich :-) TFS

  20. # Danielleon 08 Jan 2009 at 12:21 pm

    Such a beautiful bouquet! I love how you made the vase! She’s gonna love it!

  21. # Sharon Harniston 08 Jan 2009 at 1:45 pm

    What a gorgeous vase of pansies, Leslie, and I love this layout, too!

  22. # cwilliamson 08 Jan 2009 at 1:47 pm

    Wow Leslie gorgeous flowers, love how you did the vase!! What did you use to stamp the flower?

  23. # Nancyon 08 Jan 2009 at 2:24 pm

    These pansies are just gorgeous! Love those KSS stamps….need to use mine more.

  24. # Lois (clownmom)on 08 Jan 2009 at 4:20 pm

    I have been looking at KSS for a year without caving. Guess what — I caved at the pansies. Your vase of pansies is just beautiful. I’m going to note the colors you used so I can CASE them. Thanks for the inspiration!

  25. # Norineon 08 Jan 2009 at 4:48 pm

    just beautiful as always
    Hugs
    Norine

  26. # Karen Witteron 08 Jan 2009 at 5:40 pm

    Leslie, what a beautiful card! You did a lovely job and I love the colors. Thanks for sharing.

  27. # Colleenon 08 Jan 2009 at 6:00 pm

    WOW… this is stunning! I’m sure your friend will love it!

  28. # Linda C.on 08 Jan 2009 at 6:25 pm

    I so enjoy my daily visits to your blog Leslie! You are one creative artist! Love this stunning & amazing card!

  29. # Alexandra Hobsonon 08 Jan 2009 at 7:22 pm

    Beautiful bouquet Leslie!!! Just love the softness! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

  30. # Brendaon 08 Jan 2009 at 10:00 pm

    This is too pretty! Thanks for listing your color combos too, that sure helps! I have a hard time picking colors that work well together without a LOT of trial and error (mostly error). Thanks for sharing.

  31. # Joanon 09 Jan 2009 at 3:30 am

    Beautiful Leslie!! I can tell you spent lots of time on it. I know your friend will love it too! Joan

  32. # Cynthiaon 09 Jan 2009 at 9:53 am

    My Goodness Sakes! These pansies are truly works of art!! What a great friend you are!! She’ll love it!!

  33. # DeborahLynneSon 09 Jan 2009 at 11:17 am

    What a beautifully colored bouquet! Love pansies– yours are gorgeous!

  34. # Shel9999on 09 Jan 2009 at 6:23 pm

    What beautiful pansies, Leslie! I’m sure your friend will love them! (And the bee!) :)

  35. # mariaon 09 Jan 2009 at 8:24 pm

    WOW!!! Gorgeous Leslie!!!! Awesome masking! :D
    Love the way you used your Nesties to make the vase … too cool!

  36. # Elenaon 10 Jan 2009 at 7:47 pm

    I’ve never seen such a beautiful crad! Amazing!!! Coloring is gorgeous!

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