Late November Fisherman
I told you that I would be using more of my spectrum pads with my Thomas Kinkade images! I think this one might be my favorite so far, using the retired SU! Late November pad. It’s a birthday card for my Dad, who’s special day is next week! 
Late November Fisherman
This Thomas Kinkade image by Cornish Heritage Farms, “It Doesn’t get much Better“, reminds me so much of my Dad, who is an avid outdoorsman. I just knew I would use this for his birthday card this year! As with my other spectrum designs, I used my rubber brayer to ink the image. It’s stamped on SU! vanilla, which has such a smooth finish. It really helped to bring out the detail.
I paired this masculine design with the CHF Burlap backgrounder, and my new fabulous Prism cardstock, in Spring Willow Dark and Suede Brown Dark. I absolutely LOVE the texture that was achieved using the backgrounder on the textured cardstock. In person, it just begs to be touched!
To highlight the fisherman, I used my copper WeRMK hardware, attached with mini glue dots, then I covered the holes with knotted hemp. A little faux stitching in the corners, PaperTrey sentiment, and some glitter on the water completes the design.
I hope Dad likes his card when he receives it!!
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That is TOO COOL!!! And not too complicated!!! Thanks for sharing, I just love this…and I could actually DO it! ha
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Posted by: diane mcvey | November 20th, 2007 09:30
This card is Gorgeous!!! I really like this stamp & the spectrum colors make it pop!! Happy BDay to your Dad!
Smiles!
Heidi
Posted by: Heidi Blankenship | November 20th, 2007 09:35
This is awesome!
Posted by: Michelle | November 20th, 2007 09:49
No…he won’t like it, he’ll LOVE IT! Just like I do! Fantastic, love the copper label! Great job!
Posted by: jacksonbelle | November 20th, 2007 09:52
Ummm ya…I think he just might.
Stunning Trudee! Love how you highlighted with teh hardware!
Posted by: Julia Stainton | November 20th, 2007 09:59
This is very nice! I think it’s a winner…
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Posted by: reflections:0) | November 20th, 2007 10:16
Fabulous!
Posted by: Melissa | November 20th, 2007 10:16
How could he not love this! So gorgeous and the colors worked out beautifully. I can never get my spectrum pad color bands (not SU) to blend - there’s always a white space! Oh well…
Posted by: Pegg | November 20th, 2007 10:26
Definately a favorite! Beautiful work!
Posted by: Jacque (SCS: Petals) | November 20th, 2007 11:17
Such a beautiful card. Really like the glisten on the water and the copper frame around the fisherman. Hope your Dad has a wonderful day.
Posted by: Nise | November 20th, 2007 11:18
Wow! This is gorgeous!
Posted by: Amy | November 20th, 2007 11:50
Really pretty!
Posted by: Tina | November 20th, 2007 12:02
This is really lovely! I’m sure he’ll love it!
Posted by: Melissa (SCS: stampin_melissa) | November 20th, 2007 12:14
Oh, Trudee, this is just so beautiful! I absolutely love this, especially the way you highlighted the guy with a piece of hardware. Amazing!
Posted by: broni | November 20th, 2007 13:33
Beautiful, love the image with the spectrum pad
Posted by: flossie | November 20th, 2007 14:07
Great colors and love the clever way you used the book plate to highlight the fisherman!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | November 20th, 2007 14:27
This is beautiful, great details
Karen W
Posted by: Karen Wallace | November 20th, 2007 17:39
Wow, love those colors and the bit of sparkle in the stream! Your dad will absolutely love it!
Posted by: Shel9999 | November 20th, 2007 19:27
Stunning. What more can I say? I love the effect of the spectrum pad and the framing of the fisherman. These TK stamps are so beautiful.
Posted by: Shannon McGann | November 20th, 2007 20:25
amazing how the spectrum pad makes the “light” in kincade’s work shine! way beautiful, girl! love the copper hardware for focal point.
Posted by: Jenn Nahrstadt | November 21st, 2007 07:10
Another spectrum beauty, T — I really like the hardware highlight!
Posted by: Sharon Harnist | November 21st, 2007 07:16
THis is beautiful. I am so amazed at how different papers make in the outcome of stamped image. I love the way you highlighted the fisherman image. As always wonderful work.
Posted by: Laurie | November 21st, 2007 08:34
This card is absolutely gorgeous, I love it! Thanks so much for sharing..
Posted by: Abi | November 21st, 2007 08:52
I think your dad will LOVE his card!
Posted by: Angel W. | November 21st, 2007 09:09
Beautiful masculine card. I know he will love it. Hope you enjoy Thanksgiving and I hope he has a lovely birthday.
Posted by: juanita | November 21st, 2007 09:27
I wish they’d bring that one back! Maybe they’ll see your card — and the light!
Posted by: Queen Mary | November 21st, 2007 09:51
This card is amazing! I’m sure your dad will love it too. Have a great Thanksgiving!
Shawn
Posted by: Shawn K. | November 21st, 2007 10:17
Trudee, that’s so awesome. Really cool!
Posted by: Heather Rodecap | November 21st, 2007 10:26
Oh, my gosh! This is beautiful.
Posted by: Betty O | November 21st, 2007 10:38
This is just gorgeous!!!!
Posted by: Teresa R. | November 21st, 2007 12:36
This is a gorgeous card, Trudee! I love the way you framed the fisherman with the hardware!
Posted by: christina fischer | November 21st, 2007 12:54
Tutts,
Dads going to LOVE the card. Reminds me of him fishing at the Salmon River.
Posted by: sista | November 21st, 2007 13:23
I love this card!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by: Jana | November 21st, 2007 19:46
This looks really awesome with the spectrum colors! I love your hardware frame too! Wonderful! Your Dad is sure to love this! (Thanks for the super sweet compliment on my Lockhart card).
Posted by: Rose Ann | November 21st, 2007 21:43
This is just beautiful! i wasn’t really that interested in the Thomas Kinkade stamps, but after seeing all the amazing things you’ve done with them, i might have to rethink it and get myself some! This is a wonderful masculine card!
Posted by: Jessica | November 23rd, 2007 13:32
Oh, Dad will like it, all right! Wow! What a fabulous idea and the colors work so well with this image. Love the spotlight effect with the copper frame. Totally awesome, Trudee! Some of these TK images are the BEST for masculine cards!
Posted by: leslierich | November 24th, 2007 16:04
Just a note to confirm that “Dad” did love the card. I am very proud of all the art that Trudee designs….Dad
Posted by: Dad | November 26th, 2007 06:32
Absolutely gorgeous. This is the 2nd time your work has lead me knocking on the Cornish farm door for more stamps. Just wondering if you are happy to share the color names that you used to make this beautiful card? I have a blank Tsukineko Ink Kaleidacolor rainbow pad. I just love your color selection, it is perfect!
Posted by: Marnie | May 3rd, 2008 12:02