Simply Handmade by Heather: Just Because

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Just Because

I wanted to share a card I made tonight....just because I wanted to. No sketch or color challenge. Just Because! I have been waiting to have time to color these beautiful Lenten Roses, otherwise known by it's botanical name as Hellebore. As soon as I saw the release, I knew this set would be mine.

Let me tell you, this took a while for me to color. I am no Pro when it comes to Copic coloring. Everything I know is self taught. I just know I LOVE to color. I could do this for hours....wait...I do, do this for hours. hehe. I am sure a lot of you girls do the same thing. Right?

You can find this set HERE in the store at Flourishes.

These are the Copic colors I used.

Well, this is short and sweet tonight. I am off to watch TV with my hubby. Got fit it all in...somehow!

Thanks so much for stopping by,
Heather

29 comments:

Sandy said...: You did a wonderful job on this card and the coloring is beautiful. I really love how you made the image pop off the die cut.; March 29, 2011 at 9:27 PM
Lynnda said...: This is so Gorgeous Heather... Like I said before... your coloring is superb!!! ..Its just so beautiful!!!...love this... hugs..xoxo; March 29, 2011 at 10:08 PM
Meredith MacRitchie said...: Heather, I love this card! The DP is so beautiful (I think you stamped one, though, right?), and I think you coloured your flowers beautifully. I also love to colour!! :); March 29, 2011 at 10:17 PM
Rizzi said...: WHAT A BEAUTIFUL CARD,YOUR WORK IS BEAUTIFUL...AND YOUR SHADING IS LOVELY. YOUR VERY GOOD AT WHAT YOU DO. RIZZI; March 29, 2011 at 10:23 PM
Home and Heart said...: I love the colors !i need to try copic markers too! One day I hope my bows turn out this nice! Hope your week is going well!!; March 30, 2011 at 2:48 AM
Ros said...: ...and what a beautiful card it is ... your colouring is lovely ... you can tell that you love it ... have a happy day ...; March 30, 2011 at 4:17 AM
Anonymous said...: sometimes the 'just because' cards are the prettiest...and yours certainly is :)
~victoria~; March 30, 2011 at 7:14 AM
~amy~ said...: Love your 'just because' card...it's gorgeous!; March 30, 2011 at 7:46 AM
Unknown said...: This is so beautiful. I just love it.. The cards that are just because are the best..
I do hope you are having a wonderful week..

Hugs, Linda; March 30, 2011 at 8:34 AM
cnelson said...: Truly GORGEOUS!! LOVE the colors!!; March 30, 2011 at 8:45 AM
Teresa said...: Soo pretty. All that coloring really pays off.; March 30, 2011 at 8:50 AM
Christina said...: This is such a breath of spring, and completely gorgeous. You certainly look like a coloring pro to me!; March 30, 2011 at 9:50 AM
Jodi Collins said...: Hi Heather! Sorry I haven't been by in a while! This card is just exquisite! LOVE how the leaves are "out of the box" and your coloring is just PERFECT!!!; March 30, 2011 at 10:32 AM
LeSS said...: Какая позитивная, необыкновенно женственная открыточка!; March 30, 2011 at 12:20 PM
Lindsay said...: GORGEOUS Heather! Your coloring is fabulous and this card is truly a work of art. Love that verse...uh oh, I think I need this set!; March 30, 2011 at 2:26 PM
Jenny said...: Wow so beautiful Heather, I just love this!!! Especially the pink!!! :) :) :) :) :); March 30, 2011 at 3:17 PM
Unknown said...: Ohh'' So Pretty Heather what a beautiful stamp set and your colouring is amazing, detail as always stunning Hugs
Sarah x; March 30, 2011 at 5:08 PM
farmhouse-story said...: so charming, heather! girl, you do a mean copic:) and love the big bow and the pearls!; March 30, 2011 at 6:47 PM
Beate said...: Heather, this is beautiful! Your coloring looks great! LOVE your triple bow, the layout...everything.
Hugs and smiles; March 30, 2011 at 7:38 PM
Beate said...: P.S.: Coloring takes me forever as well. :); March 30, 2011 at 7:44 PM
papertrails leaver said...: I am so not a coloring fan. Only because I don't have enough Copics to color as I would like. Anyhow, your card is beautiful! I can totally see how it is relaxing to color. I watch my students do it everyday and see such joy as they color away. :-) Amy; March 30, 2011 at 8:06 PM
Mona Pendleton said...: Gorgeous card Heather! You really did a fabulous job coloring those beautiful flowers! Love the soft inked edges and pretty bow!; March 30, 2011 at 10:20 PM
Vio said...: Wait..... don't tell me that you color for hours. I don't need a new addiction ok? and this is one I haven't started on yet.... ;o) I love your coloring. BEAUTIFUL~; March 31, 2011 at 4:56 AM
Stella said...: I am always in awe of your coloring skills. hellebore isone of my favorite spring flowers and the way you colored this one is perfect. Gorgeous inking on the edges of your label and the papers are made this card :)
Hugs,
Stella; March 31, 2011 at 11:55 AM
Dawn B. said...: Coloring takes me FOREVER.. it is so frustrating sometimes. I never pick out my paper until I am done either and that poses a problem at times. This is amazing Heather. I love the way you colored the flowers and then used the blocked background.. Gorgeous. Hope things are good with you. Keep me posted..hugs.; March 31, 2011 at 1:27 PM
scrappermimi said...: Wow, most gorgeous card ever...; March 31, 2011 at 6:31 PM
Suzanne C said...: Love the paper in the background and the coloring is fabulous! Sweet card!; April 2, 2011 at 7:42 PM
ChristineCreations said...: Beautifully done Heather! It had a real romantic feel! It's so nice just to create for the fun of it!; April 3, 2011 at 9:53 PM
Laura Kirste Campbell said...: Lovely, fresh as spring itself!; April 13, 2011 at 12:17 AM