Apr 05 2007
Verdigris Green Thumb
Oh my gosh I got my PaperTrey Stamps yesterday!!! **happy dance** If you haven’t purchased them yet, you MUST! The images are fabulous, extremely high quality, and OMG the packaging! It’s bliss, I tell ya 
When I first saw this watering can, I knew I wanted to emboss it with the now retired (SU!)Vintage Verdigris embossing powder. I had a piece of this gorgeous “Calm” paper by MyMind’sEye that I thought would work nicely with the verdigris color.
I stamped the watering can on vanilla and brushed copper cardstock using Brilliance Cosmic Copper ink. Then I heat embossed both of them with the verdigris embossing powder. I cut the center portion of the watering can from the copper cardstock, and set it aside.
Next, I created a mask for the watering can by stamping it on the sticky edge of a post-it note and cutting it out. I masked the can, and then stamped the stems and leaves using VersaMagic tea leaves ink. I stamped the flowers next, shading the edges with slightly darker ink. (see colors below) Next, I trimmed the image to allow part of the handle and spout to stick “out of the box”. I wanted the focal image to have a shabby, distressed feel to match the background paper, so I overstamped it with the SU! Linen background stamp using creamy caramel ink (stamped off once). Then, I sponged the edges using Ranger antique linen ink.
I mounted this to a piece of brushed copper cardstock, then mounted the center of the watering can on dimensionals. I stamped the sentiment using VersaMagic gingerbread ink. I thought it needed to stand out a little more, so I used the paper piercing template and pierced 3 evenly spaced holes under the sentiment, and attached 3 antique copper brads. I attached the patterned paper to a brushed copper card base, and finally attached the focal image to the right side using dimensionals. As a final touch, I added a bit of shadow under the watering can with an aquapainter and caramel ink, then I accented the flower centers with Stickles glitter glue.
These stamps make me smile. Thanks, Nichole for the awesome images!
Is it freezing cold where you are today? EEK!! the wind is whippin’ out there. Better stay inside and stamp today–Trudee’s orders! 
Stamps: Green Thumb (PaperTreyInk), Linen (copyright Stampin’ UP)
Paper: vanilla, brushed copper, Signature Suite by MyMind’sEye
Ink: VersaMagic–gingerbread, pink grapefruit, pixie dust, spring pansy, purple hydrangea, tea leaves. Ranger antique linen, SU creamy caramel, Brilliance cosmic copper
Accessories: antique copper brads, stickles, sponge, vintage verdigris embossing powder, paper piercing template
WOW! This card is beautiful! This whole blogging thing is NOT helping my addiction….
This is absolutely GORGEOUS! I so love your work. I’m a Trudee groupie. Thanks for sharing.
I love this set!! Funny, I just posted about it, too!!
BEAUTIFUL card, Trudee!! (as always!)
I could look at this card all day long- love all the details !! Gorgeous!
Thanks for all the details you provide on your card making. I’m learning a lot!
Trudee, I left this comment in your SCS gallery too, but I just love this card! I love the verdigris and the water drops! And I really appreciate how you share the smallest details about your designs!
Ohmygoodness, Trudee! This is absolutely gorgeous! I LOVE the doubled watering can - what a fabulous look. I got mine yesterday too, but haven’t gotten my card finished — won’t look anything like yours, though.
Such a beautiful card! I love this set too!
OMG Trudee, what a beauty. Your watering can is absolutely gorgeous alone and then with a gorgeous bouquet it is just stunning. Love the perfect DP background too. TFS
Beautiful card! Love it!
This is such a “classic beauty”, Trudee! I love how you used the embossing powder with the watering can! Genius!
This is gorgeous…you did a super job with all the elements!
I just got the set yesterday too but haven’t had time to play yet! Love the card you did!
That verdigris is gorgeous! Very pretty card. Yes, it’s beginning to get cold where I am - we went from 70’s yesterday to 40’s today!
Absolutely gorgeous card!
Absolutely gorgeous, T!!
OMG! Awesome, Awesome, Awesome ~ what more can I say. You totally out did your self on this one. Love everything about it! I have to say my favorite part is the stickles for water drops ~ love the bling.
Trudee, your card is gorgeous! The verdigris EP and stickles are perfect!
Ahhh Trudee! Each card just gets better than the last (and that’s really saying something). I’m holding off on ordering this set just long enough to see what Nicole’s coming out with next…but you’re making it very hard…sigh!
Thank you for sharing your thought process. Hopefully it’ll start sinking in and I can start making masterpieces like this one.
Linda
Stunning work!!! Keep em coming, lila
Totally AWESBOMB!! LOVE that water can baby!
This is so beautiful, Trudee! I love how you embossed the watering can (you do know how I love those things :D). It has a lovely, vintage feel to it. Spectacular job, as always!
Wow! Fabulous! What do I love about this? Everything!!!
This is a WOW card for sure! I love the embossed watering can, and stickles, and….well….everything!!
Stumbled onto your fabulous blog! I’m waiting for this set, love your layout. I’ve added you to my blog list. Hope that’s ok, let me know otherwise, planning to stop by often!
http://sherrie-cardcreme.blogspot.com/
Just beautiful, Trudee! I love what you’re doing with this set!