How Sweet it is!
When GinaK asked me if I would do some designs for her new Stamps for a Cause set I immediately replied with a “YES!”. This set is SO darling and versatile, and best of all, $7 from the sale of each “How Sweet it is” set will be divided evenly between The American Diabetes Association and the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. I have a brother with diabetes, so this hits close to home for me. Thank you, Gina!
I had so much fun taking inspiration from the patterned paper this week, that I decided to do it again! 
This time, I used this retired Stampin’ UP! paper, as it is one of my favorites. (I can’t remember the name of it?) I have been told that the Ranger Adirondack inks are great for watercoloring, and haven’t used this method of coloring in a long time! So, I whipped out my waterbrush and got to work!
I used the following Adirondack colors: pool, lemonade, lettuce, raspberry, and pink sherbet. I also used my Copic Spica glitter pens for some added shimmer.
Cardstock is Prism and Stampers Select white, which is FABULOUS to watercolor with!
A little accent of some May Arts & Michael’s ribbon make these cards sweet! 
Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to visit GinaK’s site to get your own set! I’ll have some more designs to share with you, so be sure to check back!
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Comments
These are all so adorable! That paper is one of my faves, too. The colors are so yummy!
I am also so inspired by your designs. Thanks so much for always sharing!
Posted by: Sarah Peale | January 20th, 2008 15:51
These are beautiful Trudee! Love your watercoloring and the color combo is perfect for these images!
Posted by: Julia Stainton | January 20th, 2008 16:48
I love this trio of cards! The colors are so bright and cheerful (perfect for the drab day we are having here)! As always, you painting is to die for and I especially like the way your ribbon embellis carried through the set! Planning a trip to Asheville (well, Brevard) to see my sis and mom in the next few weeks! Can’t wait! Sandy’s Scrapbook Corner is calling my name!!!!!!
Posted by: Beth | January 20th, 2008 18:52
Trudee, Awesome colors. Are the adirondacks that are on sale at Joann.com s now the same made by Ranger. I dont see the Ranger name on them so I was curious. can they carry that name
Posted by: Barbara | January 20th, 2008 19:03
Really cute! Love all the little accents!
Posted by: Fran | January 20th, 2008 20:07
Wow, wow, wow….you do such perfect work Trudee…love it!!
Posted by: Linda | January 20th, 2008 20:32
Great job, Trudee! These are ALL sweet sweets!
Posted by: Debbie Olson | January 21st, 2008 04:43
WOW Trudee! What “Beautiful Cards”………. Love, M…..
Posted by: Marcia | January 21st, 2008 07:37
Oh! I love how fun and whimsical these are!
Posted by: Elizabeth | January 21st, 2008 11:12
fun cards and stamps, love the ribbon tabs and bling!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | January 21st, 2008 11:18
The Adirondack inks are really vivid. Wonderful selection of cards!
Posted by: MandyMc | January 21st, 2008 11:26
Gorgeous colors and cards. How very sweet—great job–they are perfect!
Posted by: Carolyn King | January 21st, 2008 11:48
These are just too cute! I love them all! Love your little extras! You’ve got such talent!
Posted by: Debby | January 21st, 2008 12:36
These are so cute, T! Love the bits of ribbon and the bright colors!
Posted by: Shel9999 | January 21st, 2008 14:40
These cards are great inspiration. I just got my stamps from gina and I can’t wait to ink them up. TFS
Posted by: stacy | January 21st, 2008 15:27
These are sooo fun and colorful!! I love your choices of papers and ribbon! Beautiful coloring as well!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | January 22nd, 2008 00:58
Aww, these are all darling! Love the bright colors and ribbon! Love them both!
Posted by: jacksonbelle | January 22nd, 2008 09:37
These are such fun and happy cards! I just used this paper too! I love these colors! Great designs Trudee!
Posted by: KimberlyG on SCS | January 22nd, 2008 21:04