Feb 27 2009
Twinkling Daffodils
Before I begin my regular post, I should tell you my computer is broken again. It was broken before and it fixed itself. Now, it’s broken again. Not the whole computer, mind you…just whatever drives the monitor. It’s impossible to work with it when I can’t see anything, so I’m writing this at work.
When you see the words in my post that are printed in bold letters, please know that those are supposed to be links, but they’re not. When I’m preparing a post, I bold the words so I can come back and link them later. Well, somewhere between writing the post and coming back to create the links, my computer quit driving the monitor. My computer at work has a dinosaur operating system and I don’t even have a tool bar that will enable me to create the links or unbold the letters. However, I did create links to the other Flourishes designers before my computer gave up, and I’m sure they will have all kinds of useful information for you. I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. Now — on to my regularly scheduled post…
Friday has come around again at last, and that means Friday Focus time at the Flourishes Newsletter. Today we’re all a’twinkle with H20’s as Laura has prepared a tutorial outlining her methods with this fun coloring medium — Twinkling H20’s. I honestly don’t think there can ever be too many tutorials on a subject. We glean little bits here and there, and perhaps one day we stumble upon the tutorial that switches the light on for us. Maybe Laura’s tutorial will be just the one for you.
I enjoyed making my twinkling sample with the Signs of Spring set:
I stamped the daffodil twice, masking the first with Eclipse Masking Tape. The ink I used to stamp the image is Palette Cognac. I was hoping the lighter colored ink would provide a less defined outline, but it’s still quite prominent. It’s hardly noticeable on the pink areas.
About the pink — the color is called Jasmine and it appears very intense and vivid in its little jar. I diluted it quite a bit to get this soft hue and, in so doing, I diluted the sparkle, as well. There was left a gentle sheen, which I really quite liked, but I decided to bring the sparkle level up to that of the other colors on the image. To accomplish this, I painted over the pink very lightly with Heavenly White. At some angles it looks like a sugared confection, such as in the close up photo. At other angles … it twinkles!
The card measures 5 1/4″ square. I’d planned on making a standard A2-size card, but I just loved the colors with this paper (BasicGrey Perhaps), and I needed room to show them off. This is definitely not a one postage stamp card, but I made it with someone special in mind, so that’s okay. I hope she likes it!
Well, I could go on and on about the Twinkling H20’s, but why don’t we visit my fellow designers to see their samples. I know you’ll enjoy them: Christine, Cindy, Faith, Julie, Latisha, Laura, Stacy And don’t forget to stop by the Flourishes Newsletter to check out Laura’s twinkling tutorial. Thank you so much for your time today. Have a wonderful weekend!
Stamps: Signs of Spring Paper: Pink Pirouette, watercolor, Neenah Classic Solar White, BasicGrey Perhaps designer paper Ink: Palette Cognac, Twinkling H20’s in Jasmine, Moss Green, Ice Blue, Periwinkle, Heavenly White, Sunflower, Golden Opal Accessories: Satin and organdy May Arts ribbon, Kaiser flat-backed self-adhesive pearls, SU! eyelet border punch, Scotch brand foam mounting tape
Simply stunning.
Hi Leslie,
Love the delicate colours , very pretty.
thanks
Mikki
Leslie, this is GORGOEUS!!!! I love the colors!
I love the H2Os too! I need to buy a few up before they close their doors for good.
**THUD**
so GORGEOUS!!!!!
This is simply THE prettiest card I’ve ever seen. Hands down. Period. Your photography is excellent (as is your watercoloring of course) because I can see the twinkle in the Twinkling H2Os despite that I’m only seeing it on my monitor and not IRL. Your color choices on the daffodil are spectacular. On another note, I am so sorry to hear about your computer troubles. Those are awfully frustrating aren’t they? Well at least you didn’t drop your camera in hot soapy dishwater and ruined it. Although I suspect that’s what you’d like to do to your computer and monitor. If you can’t post for a while, I’ll be right here patiently waiting for your return.
WOW!! This card is gorgeous, I love this daffodil and the DP paper, Your coloring is awesome, I want to color like this when I grow up.
Wonderful and wonderfully feminine!
Leslie, this is SO beautiful! I just love the soft glow around the daffodils!
Leslie, your daffodils are just spectacular! What a gorgeous spring card! I love the colors you chose, paper and wonderful watercoloring!
So beautiful Leslie, I love the soft colors and your gorgeous design!
Outstanding Leslie! So cool with the white and the pink flower, love the shimmer! Gorgeous card!
Wow, Leslie, this is stunning! The pink centers on these daff’s are uncommon and gorgeous! I love that they were stamped in Cognac instead of black…it compliments the soft palette of the dp! LOVE it!
Simply elegant!! Love the colors and your coloring! The DP is also beautiful and is just the perfect accent to your lovely art. I love the pearls, the lace, the bow…everything!
I literally gasped out loud when I saw this gorgeous creation!!! You are SUCH an inspiration to me, girl! Everything you create is absolutely spectacular! LOVE every single thing about this card! Hope your monitor is working again soon!
These daffodils and your painting are GORGEOUS!! I used to have some like this but they didn’t last long for some reason.
this is so soft so pretty so elegant just beautiful
Hugs
Norine
Ohhhh, this is beautiful Leslie! The daffodils look so pretty in white and pink, love the sparkles too!
Leslie, this is so elegant, so soft, so pretty, so perfect!
And I’m so sorry about your computer too! My wireless shut down for the morning yesterday and it was so frustrating….hopefully you get the “head” and “eyes” to talk to each other quickly!
I had to write and say this: I was just reading your newsletter about your monitor problems and thinking how awful it must be and then I scrolled down a bit more, and this card comes into view. I must admit, it took my breath away. I truly love it! Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful coloring. I love the soft elegant look of your card.
Meda
So gorgeous and soft Leslie! WOWWWW! Way too elegant for words!
Oh Leslie, your card is twinkling Gorgeous! I love your beautiful spring DP too. I am so glad you made a larger card so you could show off the paper more. Then there is the Eyelet Border, ribbon and pearls that go so beautifully with your stunning main image. You are a true artist my friend
TFS
Beautiful card. Love the colors and the sparkling effect.
WOW stop the presses…STUNNING
leslie this is so beautiful
i hope you get your pc problems figured out
have a terrific weekend.
just gorgeous!!! Love it , thanks for sharing. Blessings. Renee
Gorgeous Leslie!!!
Ooooo, how sparkly and gorgeous! I’m so glad you’re back on the Flourishes team!
Oh my, I love everything about your beautiful card-the dp is just so pretty, the beautifully colored image-it just all ties in nicely. tfs
Jaw dropping GORGEOUS!
Hi Leslie,
Just so oh-my-goodness- she’s done it again GORGEOUS! As for your computer problems, maybe we should start a support group? Thanks for your beautiful artwork!!
Oh Leslie ~ Who every your friend is…she will love this…It is so dainty and feminine…It really should be framed…I love how you added the sparkle to this image and the BG paper is so perfect with the H2O’s you chose to use
Beautiful flower, and the paper compliments it so much!
Oh it’s beautiful! so gently colors ans so amazing stamp!
I am really sorry that your computer is not working Leslie…
But your card is gorgeous! I LOVE your coloring so much!!!
I’m so sorry to hear about your computer problems, Leslie. That is never fun. But your card is simply gorgeous! I’ve never used Twinkling H2O’s. I have some, but they’ve never been opened. I love the subtle sparkle!
Gasp! What a delightful and feminine Springtime card! Hmmm, I have that Cognac pad and I really like how it worked here. Of course, I love the coloring results from the Twinkling H20’s. I know a photo can’t really do them justice. Isn’t it sad that Luminarte is going out of business? I managed to order the last color sets I was missing. It’s a good thing they will last for a very long time. Hope your computer is fixed soon. So annoying. Linda
Wow!! This is GORGEOUS Leslie!! You really make those flowers come to life.
Your daffodils are so very gorgeous and your coloring is perfect!! I also love the fabulous sparkle!! Those papers are such a pretty pairing!!
SUCH a beautiful job on this, Leslie - your images are absolutely stunning!!! You performed your Leslie magic with yet another medium!!! The card is so lovely, serene and beautiful!!! A delight for the eyes!!!