Friday, September 2, 2011

Saying Goodbye to Leslie

Poppy Patch1.

In March of 2010 I was asked to be on Flourishes Design Team.  I was honored and felt like I had a lot of work to do to create with this fabulous team.  Not only are they talented they are the nicest team you could ever ask to be a part of.  That is the reason it saddens me to say goodbye to one of Flourishes very first designers.  Leslie Miller has decided to step down and we will definitely miss her.  I had the pleasure and honor of meeting Leslie in July of 2010 at CHA in Chicago.  She is one of those people you meet and instantly feel at ease.  

Today we are honoring Leslie with a little CASEing of one of her creations.  I chose her watercolored creation she named.. Poppies at Dawn.  
I followed this fabulous tutorial she has on her old blog.  She makes it look so easy. I think I have asked her a million questions about watercoloring with Tombow makers.  
 

I kept my card very simple so that it would emphasize the watercoloring.  I did color my Poppy Patch stamp from Flourishes twice and cut one set out and popped them up.  

Good luck Leslie.. I know the future is yours to behold.  I can't wait to see more of Wally on your blog and your amazing garden.  Take care my friend.   You can also visit Leslie at Running With Scissors.. You will love it there.

Now check out what the rest of the design team has to show you:  
 

33 comments:

  1. Absolutely Stunning!
    Blessings Bernie

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  2. I DITTO Bernies comment...'Stunning'! xxx

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  3. Another beautiful creation! Love the colors on this one!

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  4. Wow! Both cards are AMAZING! Love your choice of colours, the dimension, and the simple elegance! Leslie is so talented and will be greatly missed!

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  5. This is just amazing!!!! a stunning scene you created

    Hugs
    Debbie

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  6. Goodness what a beautiful case!!! Sigh.. sure will miss Leslie's beautiful creations. What a gorgeous job water colouring!!
    Beth Greco

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  7. As much as I hate to see Leslie leave , I'm whishing her "Will" on this much deserved brake she's taking! I had often wondered how you girls can turn out such Beautiful project on a daily bases and still have time for a life outside the craft room..... For me I'm pleased when I can finish One really nice project a week... But you Girls just blow me away with you talent. Your card is a beauty!

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  8. Your card is gorgeous! What feeling it causes you to have...strong yet gentle. Beautiful, friend!

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  9. Beautiful - love the sky and how you colored the poppies - will have to pull them out again!!!

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  10. Breathtaking Scene Dawn! You did a beautiful job watercoloring! Love this image! So vivid and gorgeous! Yes! Coffee SOON!!!

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  11. I love going to blogs that say "Oh, wow, would you look at that!" That is what your card did, with the beautiful an "Oh, wow" background. Stunning work.

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  12. Wow Dawn, your colouring is just amazing. Love the stamp you've used as well.

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  13. Hi Dawn, oh my goddness, what a strikingly beautiful card! Hope all is well with you!! Have a great weekend! Hugs and blessings, Sabrina

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  14. Knock your socks off gorgeous lady! The background is so dreamy and it's the perfect backdrop to the gorgeous poppies. You did a beautiful job honouring Leslie on this card!

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  15. Gorgeous BG and fabulous poppies! Love the big bow too. Wonderful tribute :)

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  16. Dawn, I love the card you picked and I love your card you made!! This is an amazing card you made and I think it's a Beautiful CASE!!! I love how you colored the background and how you colored and cut out the poppies. It's hard work but worth it in the end :)
    * I need to get that stamp set * :)
    I have been to Leslie's blog, and I love it there, too :)

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  17. Dawn this is beautiful, oh your coloring is awesome and sorich. Beautiful ribbon bow. this is a wonderful and beautiful case of Leslie.

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  18. I love how you kept this so CAS, and your color choices are fabulous! Such a beautiful match with the ribbon. I'm so glad that, before all was said and done, I had a chance to sit down with you in person. I'll miss this team, but you know I'll have to keep an eye on you and Flourishes, so not a chance we'll lose touch. Love you much, Dawn.

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  19. This is a truly beautiful card. I think it is one of your best. You can tell you put your heart into it. You colored the flowers so perfectly they look like you could reach out & touch a real flower. She will be honored.

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  20. You did an AMAZING job with those poppies, Dawn! This should seriously go in an art gallery (along with Leslie's original!) Absolutely stunning!

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  21. so beautifully artsy and gorgeous.......

    and....I'm going to try again to express my sincere thanks for that delightful surprise last weekend...you really made my day....so dang cute and so nice to see up close and personal with my own eyes.....you warmed my heart...thanks so much

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  22. Simply stunning, Dawn, as is Leslie's. You've done a fabulous job with that watercoloring --those poppies just POP off the page!

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  23. Wow Miss Dawn this is just Gorgeous! love your watercoloring and what a Wonderful Tribute to Miss Leslie too!

    Happy long weekend to you Lady!

    Hugs
    Shannon 8-)

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  24. Absolutely stunning! Gorgeous background and the bow is just fabulous.

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  25. I missed you while you were gone. Then I missed you're return and I don't know how I did that. (Blonde!) Anyway, this is a gorgeous card. Was the background done with Tombow also? This is so stunning. I have been visiting Leslie for a couple of years and love her work.

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  26. BEAUTIFUL!!. I'm going to miss her too.

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  27. I love Leslie's watercolors...she has inspired me many a time...and I am glad you learned so much through use of markers...just a question...did you use Tombow markers on this image? It is gorgeous, Dawn, and a beautiful dreamy background!!
    Thanks for sharing here...love you!

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  28. Stunning CASE of an awesome card! Yes, Leslie will be missed for sure. She is such a sweet and wonderful person!

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  29. Beautifully watercolored, something I haven't tried since I got into Copics. Now, I'm anxious to give it a whirl.
    Sorry to hear about Leslie but one has to do what is best for them. I am sure it was a very hard decision.

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  30. This is absolutely beautiful Dawn. I love Poppies and this is one of my favorites. :)
    Hugs~

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  31. I agree with everything you said about dear Leslie!! Your card is just stunning! The way you mounted the flowers and prepared the background is fabulous!! That bow is perfect!

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