Aug 01 2007
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! 
Wow! This is beautiful! Perfect seaside colours!
Love the softness and color combo and that shell is awesome.
This is sooo pretty!! I love the colors and the scalloped bottom you did!! So darling!
This is gorgeous, T! Love the coloring and spakles on the shell, and the scalloped edges!!
How cool! I love how you colored the shell and those scalloped edges are fantastic!
Oh Trudeeee, I LOVE everything about this card! Its gorgeous!!!
Oh wow! THis is gorgeous Trudee…love the colors and the shading!
this is really beautiful.
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
Trudee,
This is incredible! WOW! I so wish I had half of your talent girl!
This is so pretty, and I love the distressing. The scalloped edges are so pretty, as well as the sparkle. Love this!
A wonderful card!! Just beautiful!
Another beauty…you are killing me! Ack.
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.