New Lockhart Flowers
Karen Lockhart has really outdone herself with this release of new stamps. I think this is her best release yet!! This pot of Hydrangeas is my favorite, I think. GORGEOUS! I was obviously channeling Debbie Olson when I made this card, LOL! Deb, thanks for the inspiration, my friend! 
I stamped the Gingham backgrounder from CHF with pink ink on blush cardstock, which is a Debbie trick that I love! The blush ink never shows up dark enough, but the pink is perfect! I cut and embossed the image (on poison ivory cardstock) with my oval Spellbinders Nestability die, then airbrushed a bit of Copic B000 around the edge. I colored the image with my Copic markers, and matted it with a scalloped, embossed panel of sahara sand cardstock. When coloring the can, I chose to use a different method. I used 3 shades of warm grey, and dotted the ink, rather than use strokes. This gave the can a “hammered” look.
A bit of Stickles, and some vanilla taffeta ribbon finish off the design. I left this without a sentiment, so it can be used for any occasion.
This next image, Cottage Flowers, is so charming. I just love the Mason canning jar. I often use a canning jar for my garden flowers, as well!
I used soft sky cardstock, and Memory Box Echo patterned cardstock. I cut and embossed a window, and wrapped some vanilla taffeta ribbon around it. Image colored with my Copics, and cut and embossed with a scalloped oval Spellbinders Nestability die. I sponged around the edge with some amethyst ink, added some Stickles, and popped it up on dimensionals.
Some Ornare piercing in the corners with a little bling, and a sentiment make this card complete! 
Thank you all for your kindness about my new job! I am just so excited about it!
Thanks for visiting!
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Trudee!!! These are both totally stunning! I love those new designs…I think they are my faves to date as well! Stunning coloring and sparkle!
Posted by: Julia Stainton | December 15th, 2007 21:05
Stunning!!! WOW..I think i need those stamps.
AMAZING coloring
Posted by: Carolyn King | December 15th, 2007 22:15
Really sweet, sweet cards, T.
Posted by: Sue | December 16th, 2007 00:26
Hmmm, I love that Mason Jar…you and Sharon - shame on you! Your cards are stunning, Trudee.
Posted by: loricraig | December 16th, 2007 07:44
Sigh…I just got both of those stamps, now I’m gonna have to use them ASAP! GOJUS!
Posted by: JanTink | December 16th, 2007 07:58
Those are both soooo pretty!! Love that new stamp!! Gorgeous cards T!
Posted by: jacksonbelle | December 16th, 2007 08:59
These are beautiful! I think you may have enabled me to visit Ellen again!
Posted by: Eleanor | December 16th, 2007 09:17
Both cards are Absolutely gorgeous! I, too, think I like the hydrangeas best. Hard choice, though! You did them both justice!
Posted by: Betty O | December 16th, 2007 09:59
Hi Trudee,
Just a quick note to say how much I love your blog and your creations. One of the BEST things that distinguishes you from other bloggers who might make nice cards, is that you take the time to PHOTOGRAPH which COPICS you’ve used in your creations. THAT alone is the one reason I will always come back here and reference your projects!!! I can count on you including a photo of the colored pens, and it makes my life so much easier - you are thoughtful and smart to include that for your blog readers! Thank you so much for another year of beautiful ideas, friendly blogging, and just plain fun!!
Merry Christmas!
love,
Elaine Phillips
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Posted by: Elaine | December 16th, 2007 10:45
WOW, these are beautiful! I love how you did the dotting, for the hammered metal look! Genius! Thanks for the great directions, and the wonderful photos. You truly ROCK!!!
Posted by: diane mcvey | December 16th, 2007 11:34
Beautiful job of coloring those stamps.
Posted by: Carole C | December 16th, 2007 12:07
Beautiful & creative cards….as usual…! Would you consider, after the holidays, showing the fine points of airbrushing for those of us who are getting one for Christmas? Thanks!
Posted by: Linda C. | December 16th, 2007 16:42
Beautiful cards as always. Thank you for always sharing your beautiful work. Great inspiration.
Posted by: Stacy | December 17th, 2007 06:49
They are both Lovely, The blue is a Big WOW for me, it is just lovely! Love the paper piercing too!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | December 17th, 2007 07:23
Trudee, love your hydrangeas, but I think my fave is the flowers in the jar–great job!! I need to play with that one. The paper you used with it is perfect too. Have a great day!
Posted by: Debbie Olson | December 17th, 2007 09:03
gorgeous!!! don’t ya just love those CHF backgrounders!!
Posted by: jen del muro | December 17th, 2007 11:43
These are gorgeous, T!! I love that gingham bg and the ribbon!
Posted by: Shel9999 | December 18th, 2007 07:45
Love these very pretty and delicate flowers. Of course, you’ve made them even prettier with your wonderful coloring and the sparkle. So feminine and sweet!
Posted by: leslierich | December 19th, 2007 21:51
I love the new release as well, and your cards are gorgeous!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | December 19th, 2007 21:55
Absolutely gorgeous!!! These are so soft and pretty!
Posted by: EllenH | December 20th, 2007 12:19
Wow, these are fabulous. Fabulous detail and I love the choice of colors with these images. So fresh and cool.
Posted by: Joan B | December 22nd, 2007 09:45