Dec 15 2007
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!
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!
Stunning!!! WOW..I think i need those stamps.
AMAZING coloring
Really sweet, sweet cards, T.
Hmmm, I love that Mason Jar…you and Sharon - shame on you! Your cards are stunning, Trudee.
Sigh…I just got both of those stamps, now I’m gonna have to use them ASAP! GOJUS!
Those are both soooo pretty!! Love that new stamp!! Gorgeous cards T!
These are beautiful! I think you may have enabled me to visit Ellen again!
Both cards are Absolutely gorgeous! I, too, think I like the hydrangeas best. Hard choice, though! You did them both justice!
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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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!!!
Beautiful job of coloring those stamps.
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!
Beautiful cards as always. Thank you for always sharing your beautiful work. Great inspiration.
They are both Lovely, The blue is a Big WOW for me, it is just lovely! Love the paper piercing too!
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!
gorgeous!!! don’t ya just love those CHF backgrounders!!
These are gorgeous, T!! I love that gingham bg and the ribbon!
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!
I love the new release as well, and your cards are gorgeous!!
Absolutely gorgeous!!! These are so soft and pretty!
Wow, these are fabulous. Fabulous detail and I love the choice of colors with these images. So fresh and cool.