Inspiration Doodling
When I saw today’s Inspiration Challenge posted on SCS, I knew I had to doodle! You can read all about the challenge HERE.
I kept the picture of the gift card up on my computer, grabbed a Fabriano Medioevalis notecard, and started to doodle in pencil. Once I was happy with how it looked, I traced over the pencil lines with a Sakura Pigma Micron pen. I love using that pen for sketching, because it’s waterproof and fade proof. The ink is fast-drying, so when it was dry, I erased the pencil lines with a white eraser.
Now for the fun part-Watercoloring! Along with my waterbrush, I used my SU! reinkers in Cool Caribbean, Marigold Morning, Certainly Celery, Old Olive, and Pixie Pink. I thought these colors seemed to match the inspiration piece the best. Using the Stamp-a-majig, I stamped the greeting in black ink. After the watercoloring was dry, I traced over the flower, stems, and leaves with a Sakura Quickie glue pen. Then, I sprinkled SU! Dazzling Diamonds glitter over it, and tapped off the excess. Wallah! A fun, one-of-a-kind card to brighten someone’s day!
Would you like to have this card? Post a comment to this entry and tell me what you’d like for me to teach on my blog! I will choose a random winner on Wednesday, March 28th!
Thanks for stopping by. Y’all come back now…hear? 
| Stamps: warm words |
| Paper: fabriano medioevalis |
| Ink: pixie, celery, olive, marigold, caribbean, memories black |
| Accessories: dazz diamonds, glue pen, pigma micron pen |
| Techniques: doodling |
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Comments
Gorgeous card Trudee! Congrats on your new blog…looks fabulous, just like everything you do! I’d just love to see lots of Trudee designs on the blog. Just do that thang you do girl and it will be fab! Hugs!
Posted by: Julia Stainton | March 24th, 2007 14:02
WAHOO my friend has got herself a blog! YAY!!!
It looks awesome! I LOVE this card! Your so talented! Love the colors and coloring too! 
Posted by: jacksonbelle | March 24th, 2007 14:12
Oh boy, Trudee! I’m so excited you’ve joined us. Now…you’ve got to be kidding! You drew this? What are you doing stamping? You’re an artiste!! I’m with Julia–I just want to see Trudee being Trudee. Can you teach that? Love ya bunches!
Posted by: leslierich | March 24th, 2007 16:25
Whooo hooo is right and SHAZAM on the card baby!! You always rock my world! Now I don’t have to miss your uploads! I’m SO happy you are bloggin!!!!!
Posted by: Cambria | March 25th, 2007 10:58
Oh I’m so glad you blog is live!!! Been looking forward to you doing this. Love your card.
Posted by: Sue - stampinsusie on SCS | March 25th, 2007 12:48
Yay Trudee! You be blogging! I love your title and the vintage header. I would love for you to teach me how to bling with style! :o) Linda
Posted by: Linda Bullard | March 25th, 2007 13:59
So nice to see you here, Trudee!! =)
Posted by: Anna Wight (SweetMissDaisy) | March 25th, 2007 15:29
Trudee, Anything you do will be an inspiration. Your work is top notch and I love seeing anything you create. Welcome to the world of Blogging. Gail
Posted by: Gail Rachow (grandmascraps) | March 25th, 2007 16:05
LOVE it, of course!!! Still bouncing up and down because you have a blog now ;0)
Anette (snowmom13)
Posted by: Anette Eakins | March 25th, 2007 16:50
Trudee, you are always an inspiration! So happy to see you have a blog - I was hoping it was only a matter of time… Looking forward to whatever you teach!!
Posted by: Toni (baughtl) | March 25th, 2007 17:51
Wahoo! My gal Trudee is blogging! I so look forward to anything that you create and or teach. I know personally I would love any watercoloring tips. I also would love to know how you decide on what types of embellishments you use. I always finish my cards and think they’re lacking something. So if you could pass on your ’something’, I would be ever so grateful!
Linda
Posted by: Linda | March 25th, 2007 19:07
Great card! Love the bright colors! You are very creative–you don’t need stamps!!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | March 26th, 2007 03:17
This is fabulously gorgeous, Trudee! I am stunned at your HAND DRAWN doodling. OMG! Can you please come over and teach me THIS…I’m amazed!
Leigh
Posted by: Leigh | March 26th, 2007 04:46
Trudee,
I am so glad you are blogging. I love your work. Your doodle card is amazing! Hugs!!!
Posted by: beate | March 26th, 2007 17:25
Hi Trudee Girl : all I want to say is it is about time you started blogging .. Your gonna love it, Its so Fun!
See you in bloggerland tomorrow
xox
Dawn Griffith
Posted by: Dawn Griffith | March 27th, 2007 03:12
Very excited to see that you have a blog– we get to see your creations up close and get a better sense of how you create! I love seeing how you use different products like lumiere and other “advanced” techniques to give your cards a much richer and layered feel.
Posted by: pegg | March 27th, 2007 09:18
Hi, Trudee! I’m glad I found your blog through Lindsey’s blog and I’ve subscribed to you through my Google Reader lab. I’d love to receive your gorgeous card in the mail!
Posted by: Jessica (jessrose21) | March 27th, 2007 09:23
I’m so glad you Finally have a blog! I’ve been stalking your gallery forever on SCS. Love what I see here!
Posted by: Kathy | March 27th, 2007 09:39
Great fun! Love your doodling. So glad to see you’ve joined so many talented artists and started your own blog. I get so much inspiration from it all. Thanks for sharing!
Chris Hauck
Posted by: Christine Hauck | March 27th, 2007 11:52
Love your work and your new blog. If you could post some of your ways you come up with your creative ideas, and books or magazines that inspire you. Thanks so much for sharing your talent.
Posted by: Dee | March 27th, 2007 11:54
Yippee!!! So thrilled that you’ve started a blog!! Good for you! I’ll be checking faithfully, and feel free to try and teach me anything because I have lots to learn from you!! You are simply amazing!
Posted by: KimberlyG on SCS | March 27th, 2007 15:00
Trudee- your artwork is astounding! You teach us anything you like! But I am partial to card design and layout
Posted by: Heather | March 27th, 2007 15:12
I’ve just added your blog to my reader. Love your cards. I’d love to learn some of the more advanced techniques. This card that you doodled is awesome, it looks so sparkly in the pic. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: doverdi | March 27th, 2007 15:48
Techniques! I don’t know how to do many of them, but how about liquid chalks, plain chalk alcohol inks, floor wax,embossing,etc. You should make a stamp out of your doodled flower; it is gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Marilyn McFadden | March 27th, 2007 16:20
Congrats on your blog, Trudee! I find your work truly inspirational - thanks for sharing your creativity! I would love to see your approach to watercoloring - yours always looks incredibly beautiful. Thanks!
Posted by: Lauren Vincitorio | March 27th, 2007 16:48
Wow - with talent like that who needs stamps!! That is awesome!
Posted by: Jackie in NC | March 27th, 2007 17:26
I really like the colors you use - could you share how you select the colors for your project? I am really looking forward to reading your blog in the future! Thanks.
Posted by: marcie | March 27th, 2007 17:58
I’ve been waiting for your blog!! I love your work- it’s nothing short of amazing. Thanks for sharing it and inspiring me!!
Posted by: Peggy Lee | March 28th, 2007 00:18
Wow, Trudee! This is fabulous! It needs to be a stamp image.
You can teach anything you want, it looks to me like. . . ;-D
Posted by: Debbie Olson | March 28th, 2007 02:08
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Posted by: Follow Your Bliss… » Don’t Forget! | March 28th, 2007 05:19
Trudee, this card is so fantastically beautiful! I’d love for you to teach watercoloring, of course. Thanks for starting a blog! Another great place for inspiration!
Posted by: waterchild12 (broni) | March 28th, 2007 06:32
What a fun card! I love the great retro feel–simply delicious!
Posted by: Lisa B | March 28th, 2007 07:59
*FINALLY*…Trudee has a blog! WOOHOO!! Great card, too. Congrats on making the move to a more personal site! ~ K
Posted by: Kaylyn Conover | March 28th, 2007 08:23
Wow… I can’t believe you actually drew that! Wish I could doodle for real. I have to make do with my doodling genies!
Posted by: Angel | March 28th, 2007 08:32
Trudee, this card is amazing! Love the bright colors and sparkle! I’d be a happy student for whatever you want to teach.
Posted by: Rose Ann | March 28th, 2007 08:36
Wow, Trudee your work is amazing. You need your own stamp line. I was jumping up and down with joy when I realized you were blogging. So glad to add you to my long list of blogs I visit daily. TFS
Posted by: Charlee | March 28th, 2007 09:49
Love the card. Love the blog. Love that I get an email that tells me to Follow my Bliss: How fabulous! Love ya,
T
Posted by: Teresa Ringer | March 28th, 2007 11:40
Trudee Your card is AWESOME…..you make it sound so easy……get out!! Amazing talent girl……..anything you teach will be an inspiration. Feel free to send me cards anytime you want.LOL Here’s hoping you make it to the top!!
Beulah
Posted by: Beulah | March 28th, 2007 12:07
How gorgeous! Love your blog!
Posted by: Rosella | March 28th, 2007 14:57
What I kewl card! I’ll gladly take it off your hands!
*crossing fingers*
Posted by: Melissa Banian | March 28th, 2007 15:18
Looks like the words out and people are sharing your blog with everyone! See what an inspirations you are to the world!!!!! Congrats, Trudee! Keep up the amazing work.
Posted by: Juanita Davis | March 29th, 2007 09:10