Aug 01 2007

Unique as a Seashell

Published by trudee at 8:06 am under Card Designs, Lizzie Anne Designs

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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! :D

14 Responses to “Unique as a Seashell”

  1. Natasha Truppon 01 Aug 2007 at 8:18 am

    Wow! This is beautiful! Perfect seaside colours!

  2. florenceon 01 Aug 2007 at 8:53 am

    Love the softness and color combo and that shell is awesome.

  3. jacksonbelleon 01 Aug 2007 at 9:15 am

    This is sooo pretty!! I love the colors and the scalloped bottom you did!! So darling! :D

  4. Shel9999on 01 Aug 2007 at 10:11 am

    This is gorgeous, T! Love the coloring and spakles on the shell, and the scalloped edges!!

  5. broni (waterchild12)on 01 Aug 2007 at 11:23 am

    How cool! I love how you colored the shell and those scalloped edges are fantastic!

  6. MichelleDon 01 Aug 2007 at 12:54 pm

    Oh Trudeeee, I LOVE everything about this card! Its gorgeous!!!

  7. Julia Staintonon 01 Aug 2007 at 4:22 pm

    Oh wow! THis is gorgeous Trudee…love the colors and the shading!

  8. lacyquilteron 01 Aug 2007 at 6:57 pm

    this is really beautiful.

  9. Linda (LSN on SCS)on 01 Aug 2007 at 7:42 pm

    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

  10. Micheleon 01 Aug 2007 at 9:27 pm

    Trudee,
    This is incredible! WOW! I so wish I had half of your talent girl!

  11. Rose Annon 02 Aug 2007 at 1:23 pm

    This is so pretty, and I love the distressing. The scalloped edges are so pretty, as well as the sparkle. Love this!

  12. Kimon 02 Aug 2007 at 6:30 pm

    A wonderful card!! Just beautiful!

  13. Mona Lisaon 02 Aug 2007 at 8:56 pm

    Another beauty…you are killing me! Ack.

  14. leslierichon 03 Aug 2007 at 9:33 pm

    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.

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