Unique as a Seashell
Here’s another Lizzie design I made this weekend! I just love this scallop shell from the Shore Thoughts set!
The shell was stamped in Versamark, then clear embossed on watercolor paper. I watercolored it with caramel, pretty in pink, blush, and soft sky, for an embossed resist design. I distressed the edges and curled the corners, then added some stickles and set it aside.
Using the same colors from the shell for the card, I stamped the swirly line image across the top third of the caramel card base. Then, I added two scalloped edge layers. I created the edges with my EKSuccess scalloped corner rounder~taking the corner guard off. See how it echoes the scallop shell? 
They are sponged with blush and pink ink.
The sentiment is stamped in Ancient Page coal ink. I think it may have looked better in chocolate, but I wasn’t going to re-do it To finish the card, I sponged the caramel card base, tied some narrow twill at the seam, and added the focal image on pop-up glue dots. Simple. right? 
A few reminders for you:
- Be sure to check out Lindsey’s contest HERE! She has some awesome prizes!!
- Tricia over at Lizzie Anne Designs is having a giveaway on her blog for a free stamp set! Check it out HERE!
- GinaK has announced the “Stamps for a Cause” design team HERE. Yep, that’s me on the list! This is such a worthy cause, that I couldn’t possibly say no. It’s a charity that I support, and I think it’s great that Gina will be donating $7 per set to this cause! Stay tuned to her blog, Splitcoast, and our blogs for some fun ideas with this newest set!
Have a great day today! 
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Comments
Wow! This is beautiful! Perfect seaside colours!
Posted by: Natasha Trupp | August 1st, 2007 08:18
Love the softness and color combo and that shell is awesome.
Posted by: florence | August 1st, 2007 08:53
This is sooo pretty!! I love the colors and the scalloped bottom you did!! So darling!
Posted by: jacksonbelle | August 1st, 2007 09:15
This is gorgeous, T! Love the coloring and spakles on the shell, and the scalloped edges!!
Posted by: Shel9999 | August 1st, 2007 10:11
How cool! I love how you colored the shell and those scalloped edges are fantastic!
Posted by: broni (waterchild12) | August 1st, 2007 11:23
Oh Trudeeee, I LOVE everything about this card! Its gorgeous!!!
Posted by: MichelleD | August 1st, 2007 12:54
Oh wow! THis is gorgeous Trudee…love the colors and the shading!
Posted by: Julia Stainton | August 1st, 2007 16:22
this is really beautiful.
Posted by: lacyquilter | August 1st, 2007 18:57
This is absolutely gorgeous Trudee! I have no need for a seashell set (living in Colorado) but you are so making me want this set (both you and Julia…darn you girls). I checked out Gina K’s blog…if her stamp for a cause set is for the charity I’m thinking of, I’ll definately be purchasing a set. My husband and I have both volunteered extensively for this charity in the past and it is one that we believe in with all our hearts.
Linda
Posted by: Linda (LSN on SCS) | August 1st, 2007 19:42
Trudee,
This is incredible! WOW! I so wish I had half of your talent girl!
Posted by: Michele | August 1st, 2007 21:27
This is so pretty, and I love the distressing. The scalloped edges are so pretty, as well as the sparkle. Love this!
Posted by: Rose Ann | August 2nd, 2007 13:23
A wonderful card!! Just beautiful!
Posted by: Kim | August 2nd, 2007 18:30
Another beauty…you are killing me! Ack.
Posted by: Mona Lisa | August 2nd, 2007 20:56
Oh, my gosh, this is so beautiful, Trudee! I’d love to have just this one stamp–it’s my favorite from the set–so gorgeous! I love your scallops and delicate shading.
Posted by: leslierich | August 3rd, 2007 21:33