Jan 22 2009

I Love Roses!

Published by leslierich at 2:00 am under Cards, Flourishes

Mulberry Roses Jan09This I Love Roses set from Flourishes is aptly named because I do love roses.  Unfortunately, the deer love them, too, and I’ve given up trying to grow them.  They won’t stop me from stamping them, though.

Isn’t a rose such a work of art?  All those velvety folds wrapped around a heavenly scent . . . These images are exquisitely drawn by Marcella Hawley.  I swear that girl’s name is becoming synonymous with gorgeous.  I love all her artwork.  There are beautifully scripted sentiments with the set, as well, but I used a sentiment from Thinking of You.  The champagne satin ribbon and chocolate pearls are from Flourishes, too.

I did the coloring with Prismacolor markers.  I’m really enjoying this coloring medium.  It’s so easy to select a few markers to carry to work with me and color my heart out on breaks.  Finding time at home to turn the images into cards is another story . . .  It will happen eventually.

Thank you so much for your time today.  Be well and happy till we get together again!

  • Stamps:  I Love Roses, Thinking of You (both from Flourishes)
  • Paper:  Prism dark brown, Whisper White, BasicGrey Scarlet’s letter designer paper
  • Ink:  Palette Noir, Prismacolor markers
  • Accessories:  Ribbon, pearls, SU! largest oval punch, Scotch brand foam mounting tape

45 Responses to “I Love Roses!”

  1. # SueBon 22 Jan 2009 at 4:34 am

    Ultra classy and beautiful. I love roses, too, but here in Lincoln it’s the Japanese Beetles that think my roses are their food bin.

  2. # tracy harpon 22 Jan 2009 at 5:19 am

    Those roses are stunning!!

  3. # lacyquilteron 22 Jan 2009 at 5:30 am

    This is gorgeous. I love how the roses just pop out from the muted background colors.

  4. # Laura (scrapnextras)on 22 Jan 2009 at 5:51 am

    Gorgeous! Love the intensity of your colouring against the neutral background!

  5. # Pinkyon 22 Jan 2009 at 5:54 am

    Leslie, this is amazing and your coloring on those roses is fantastic! I love this elegant card!!!!

    Pinky

  6. # Karen Won 22 Jan 2009 at 6:00 am

    Wow, this is totally over the top gorgeous!! I”m always too afraid to go that intense on the color but not anymore, I need to get my stamps out and play!!! Thanks so much for the inspiration!

  7. # Gabrielaon 22 Jan 2009 at 6:40 am

    Oh Leslie, you’ve done it again! You’ve achieved the perfect blance between the muted background and the vibrnt color of these exquisite rodes. I too bought this set, but haven’t opened it yet. I’m too scared. But your work is so enticing and it’s so very encouraging. Thank you.

  8. # Noreenon 22 Jan 2009 at 6:45 am

    Wow, this card is so beautiful, I love the roses they look so real. Thank you for sharing.

  9. # Pam Clayon 22 Jan 2009 at 6:51 am

    Beautiful card! I also love the little “loop” you did with the ribbon.

  10. # Bev J.on 22 Jan 2009 at 7:04 am

    I love roses but only have the Knockout roses-put out 3 last spring late when they discounted them. They took off like gangbusters and bloomed all summer with NO added work. I fertilized and watered well when I set them out and put down newspaper around them with mulch on top. I am anxious to see how they do this year and plan on planting some more. They have the rose look only on a much smaller scale.

    Really like the ribbon treatment on that pretty dp.

  11. # wendyon 22 Jan 2009 at 7:16 am

    Wow!! This card is gorgeous Leslie,love the roses love the papers
    xx

  12. # Mary G.on 22 Jan 2009 at 8:05 am

    Oooooooooooooo, these roses are just GORGEOUS! Awesome coloring and perfect color for the roses too! I’m a purple-holic. :)

  13. # Chrissieon 22 Jan 2009 at 8:42 am

    A truly stunning card Leslie and coloured to perfection!

  14. # Cindy H.on 22 Jan 2009 at 8:44 am

    Your coloring is so amazing!! And, this card is just gorgeous! TFS

  15. # DeborahLynneSon 22 Jan 2009 at 9:26 am

    Just gorgeous– your coloring is so amazing! The depth and shadows on the roses so beautiful!

  16. # Karenon 22 Jan 2009 at 9:30 am

    Beautiful card Leslie! Love the roses and the ribbon is gorgeous.

  17. # Bonnie Blackburnon 22 Jan 2009 at 9:34 am

    Absolutely beautiful.

  18. # Mary Rageron 22 Jan 2009 at 10:30 am

    Leslie, these are just gorgeous! You did an awesome job on the coloring and I love the layout too.

  19. # Toshon 22 Jan 2009 at 10:49 am

    Gorgeous Roses Leslie! WOW!!

  20. # Viv (VivLyn)on 22 Jan 2009 at 11:27 am

    Beautiful coloring on your roses!

  21. # Kateon 22 Jan 2009 at 1:18 pm

    These roses are just beautiful. What a great job of coloring!
    kate

  22. # Heather Fullerton (Retired Heather)on 22 Jan 2009 at 1:27 pm

    Beautiful card. I used the same stamp today and I love the way you put your togehter. Lovely.
    Hugs
    Heather

  23. # Reton 22 Jan 2009 at 5:00 pm

    What a wonderful coloring job you did on these!! They are blended so well!
    I’d love to learn your secret!! Your card is lovely!!!

  24. # Norineon 22 Jan 2009 at 5:10 pm

    this is a WOW for sure love the coloring
    Hugs
    Norine

  25. # HBon 22 Jan 2009 at 7:36 pm

    Oh my, this is beautiful! Your coloring is exquisite Leslie!

  26. # diane (cookiestamper)on 22 Jan 2009 at 7:41 pm

    beautiful roses!

  27. # Susan (rainy)on 23 Jan 2009 at 3:27 am

    Oh my goodness, Leslie!! Those roses just pop right off the card!! What fabulous coloring.. so rich. This is absolutely gorgeous.

  28. # Joan Frickeron 23 Jan 2009 at 5:46 am

    Leslie, what beautiful roses you have created. Great job!
    Joan

  29. # notimetostampon 23 Jan 2009 at 5:51 am

    Just gorgeous, Leslie!!! You have certainly captured that velvety feel of rose petals in your coloring — what you have done with these rose images is just fabulous!!! Gorgeous work, a beautiful card!!!

  30. # Charleneon 23 Jan 2009 at 6:22 am

    I nearly fell off my chair when I saw those roses and this beautifully crafted card. Another awesome job!!

  31. # Yvonneon 23 Jan 2009 at 9:12 am

    Oh my goodness what a beautiful card!!! I dont think I have been to your blog before, but WOW you amaze me. LOVE your style and everything you do.
    Hugs, Yvonne.

  32. # nancy littrellon 23 Jan 2009 at 10:33 am

    I was so priviledged to see your rose IRL. Your coloring Leslie is absolutely superb!!! I love how you finished your card using the brown tones, beautiful DP and ribbon. TFS your beauty :-)

  33. # Alexandra Hobsonon 23 Jan 2009 at 2:12 pm

    Stunning card Leslie - just elegant and classy! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

  34. # Nancyon 23 Jan 2009 at 3:18 pm

    Oh my gosh, this is beautiful! Love how the roses stand out from that pretty background DP. Your coloring is fabulous!

  35. # Jessicaon 23 Jan 2009 at 4:35 pm

    This is so beautiful! I love your coloring on the roses and the fold of the ribbon.

  36. # Dee Jacksonon 23 Jan 2009 at 5:00 pm

    Gorgeous! Gorgeous! Gorgeous!!! Wow the color of the roses is stunning!! I love the layout and the ribbon treatment,paper and brads!!

  37. # Becca Feekenon 23 Jan 2009 at 5:53 pm

    Leslie, I don’t think a rose can get more gorgeous than this!! You have magic on your fingers when you sit down to color because this is truly magical!!

  38. # Pat (mspfd)on 23 Jan 2009 at 6:19 pm

    Wow! What gorgeous roses. Your coloring is amazing. Spectacular card.

  39. # Julie Koerberon 23 Jan 2009 at 6:31 pm

    oooooooOOOooo! Leslie, this is just gorgeous!! Just gorgeous! Those roses were made for you!! :-)

  40. # Rose Annon 23 Jan 2009 at 7:37 pm

    Your roses are stunning, and your card is gorgeous…Leslie!! I love that patterned paper and ribbon treatment as well!!

  41. # Elenaon 23 Jan 2009 at 8:18 pm

    I like what you said about the roses, Leslie! Theay are a piece of an art!
    You colored them so beautiful! And the ribbon fold looks amazing! Thank you so much for your beautiful talent Leslie!!!

  42. # Laurie in MNon 24 Jan 2009 at 11:32 pm

    The roses look like velvet. I would love to know which markers were used.

  43. # Latishaon 25 Jan 2009 at 7:58 pm

    This is so beautiful Leslie, and that gorgeous ribbon is the perfect detail to go along with your roses.

  44. # trudyon 28 Jan 2009 at 11:32 am

    Les, you outdid yourself on that one. It is beautiful!!! I love the color ribbon, etc. also. Trudy

  45. # Linda Bullardon 24 Feb 2009 at 8:31 pm

    Those roses are so vibrant and stunning, especially against the subtle colors of the background papers and ribbon. The way you colored them, they look absolutely 3D! Gorgeous card. Linda

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