May 15 2007
Precious Friendship
Happy Tuesday!
WOW has it been a gorgeous few days here! After work today, I went out on the porch and played fetch with the dogs. The sun was shining, there was a nice breeze…ahhhhhh BLISS I tell ya! I hope the weather is just as nice where you are!
I made this card for Emily’s Color challenge on SCS today. I thought the colors (apricot appeal, rose red, tempting turquoise and green galore) had a little “funk factor”, so that is the look I was going for. I had a conference call today for work (I work from home), so I thought I would maximize my time, put the call on speakerphone, and STAMP! 
I found this stamped piece of watercolor paper on my desk, and thought the Sassy Stems flowers would work well. Since the vase was stamped off-center and to the left, I stamped this Hero Arts sentiment up the right hand side. I watercolored the image using markers; outlining the images, then pulling the color to the center with the aquapainter. Then, I went back in and added some darker shadowing for depth.
- I have found that I can only use this technique on watercolor paper. I use Canson Montval 140lb cold press, and purchase mine (the 10×15 spiral pad) at Michael’s or AC Moore with my 40% off coupon.
I clipped two corners with my small corner rounder, matted it with black, added Stickles to the flowers, and set aside to dry.
I stamped the Paisley background on the apricot card base with apricot ink. Then, I highlighted the print with the signo white gel pen. I have seen this done before, I believe my buddy Jacksonbelle did it several months ago in one of the DD galleries. Thanks for the inspiration, Linz! 
I’m not sure how I came up with this layout, LOL. I just added the faux stitched 2×2″ squares, then machine stitched the green galore strip to the center.
By then, the Stickles were dry, so I added 3 silver eyelets, (using the mat pack for spacing), tied some black stitched grosgrain through them, and mounted this to the cardfront on dimensionals.
Have you heard that Lindsey made the PaperCrafts Gallery Idol top 10?! WAHOO!!!! Check it out HERE, and place your vote!!
Thanks for stopping by!! I have not forgotten about doing some more Trudee Treats for you! I am just still waiting on a little surprise to arrive on my doorstep. I am hoping it will be this week!
Stamps: paisley, sassy stems, hero arts sentiment
Ink: apricot, rose red, turquoise, green galore, palette noir
Paper: watercolor, apricot, rose red, turquoise, green galore, black
Accessories: eyelets, aquapainter, dimensionals, mat pack, ribbon, sm corner rounder, stickles, sewing machine, white thread, signo white gel pen.
Trudee - This is just gorgeous! I just love what you do with those Sassy Stems! Thanks for sharing:-)
HOLY SMOKES T! This is stunning! How darling! Those colors, layout, white pen, everything is perfect!! LOVE IT!!!!! Thanks about the PC Idol! WAHOO!
Dang…that’s a lot of tracing! I love the card! It’s gorgeous!
Oh Tru-day, Tru-day, Tru-day, this is gorgeous!! Just pops off the screen, I love it!!
Beautiful card, as always! Really pops. So glad that you liked your goodies!
Great layout, T!
Love the way you combined the square and rounded corners!
Super duper job Trudee!
Gorgeous card! Grea color choices and wonderful details! I love the way you photographed it too! You captured the glitter perfectly!
Gina K.
Beautiful! So bright and pretty and one of my favorite sets! Love it, Trudee!
Looks fabulous. Love the stitching too.
Awesome coloring technique - TFS!!! This card is gorgeous!!
Woweee!!!! This is stunning! Love that outlining! How on earth did I miss L doing it? You did a stunning job. I kept looking at the pic thinking…what stamp did she use?! LOL What a fab idea and card!
adorable card! I can appreciate your patience on the background….I just uploaded one today where I tried this…..love that white gel pen!!
So fresh and fun!!! Love it, T!
I love this card! The unique design and the way you such attention to the details is awesome. Definitely one of my favorites.
This is gorgeous! Love the layout and the vibrant colors.
This is one I will be casing! Thanks Trudee, for being so dedicated to your blog. I look forward to checking for my “surprise” everyday! I always know it will make me smile. Love ya!
Juanita
Absolutely beautiful Trudee funkalicious! Gorgeous coloring!
Linda
Love your colors, rounded corner layers, stitching and one of my very fav. flower sets …..Sassy stems. TFS
Just beautiful! Love the layout!
What a fun, bright card for summer. Beautiful!
Fantastic card! And I love your composition!