Dec 15 2007

New Lockhart Flowers

Published by trudee at 8:42 pm under Card Designs, Copic, Lockhart Stamp Co, Spellbinders

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! buddies hugs

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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.

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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!

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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.

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Some Ornare piercing in the corners with a little bling, and a sentiment make this card complete! :D

Thank you all for your kindness about my new job! I am just so excited about it! :D

Thanks for visiting!

21 Responses to “New Lockhart Flowers”

  1. Julia Staintonon 15 Dec 2007 at 9:05 pm

    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!

  2. Carolyn Kingon 15 Dec 2007 at 10:15 pm

    Stunning!!! WOW..I think i need those stamps.

    AMAZING coloring

  3. Sueon 16 Dec 2007 at 12:26 am

    Really sweet, sweet cards, T.

  4. loricraigon 16 Dec 2007 at 7:44 am

    Hmmm, I love that Mason Jar…you and Sharon - shame on you! Your cards are stunning, Trudee. :)

  5. JanTinkon 16 Dec 2007 at 7:58 am

    Sigh…I just got both of those stamps, now I’m gonna have to use them ASAP! GOJUS!

  6. jacksonbelleon 16 Dec 2007 at 8:59 am

    Those are both soooo pretty!! Love that new stamp!! Gorgeous cards T!

  7. Eleanoron 16 Dec 2007 at 9:17 am

    These are beautiful! I think you may have enabled me to visit Ellen again!

  8. Betty Oon 16 Dec 2007 at 9:59 am

    Both cards are Absolutely gorgeous! I, too, think I like the hydrangeas best. Hard choice, though! You did them both justice!

  9. Elaineon 16 Dec 2007 at 10:45 am

    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
    A_Place_for_Ink

  10. diane mcveyon 16 Dec 2007 at 11:34 am

    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!!! :D

  11. Carole Con 16 Dec 2007 at 12:07 pm

    Beautiful job of coloring those stamps.

  12. Linda C.on 16 Dec 2007 at 4:42 pm

    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!

  13. Stacyon 17 Dec 2007 at 6:49 am

    Beautiful cards as always. Thank you for always sharing your beautiful work. Great inspiration.

  14. Conniecrafteron 17 Dec 2007 at 7:23 am

    They are both Lovely, The blue is a Big WOW for me, it is just lovely! Love the paper piercing too!

  15. Debbie Olsonon 17 Dec 2007 at 9:03 am

    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!

  16. jen del muroon 17 Dec 2007 at 11:43 am

    gorgeous!!! don’t ya just love those CHF backgrounders!!

  17. Shel9999on 18 Dec 2007 at 7:45 am

    These are gorgeous, T!! I love that gingham bg and the ribbon!

  18. leslierichon 19 Dec 2007 at 9:51 pm

    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!

  19. Rose Annon 19 Dec 2007 at 9:55 pm

    I love the new release as well, and your cards are gorgeous!!

  20. EllenHon 20 Dec 2007 at 12:19 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous!!! These are so soft and pretty!

  21. Joan Bon 22 Dec 2007 at 9:45 am

    Wow, these are fabulous. Fabulous detail and I love the choice of colors with these images. So fresh and cool.

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