Fun Organic Carrots & a Favorite
Well hello there! Thanks for all of your sweet comments on my Inchie projects! I had so much fun making them. 
Today’s design features Karen Lockhart’s darling Organic Carrots. I LOVE this stamp!! I also used Dottie Bunny, which is a very versatile stamp!
When I first saw this stamp I immediately thought “pink & orange”. I dug through my stash to find this SU! patterned paper from a year or 2 ago? I don’t remember what it’s called, but I love it!
Here’s where my “Favorite” comes in. A few months ago, while at my LSS, I came across the Bo Bunny 20″ Flex Ruler. It caught my eye because it’s cute and pink, and packaged in a little “purse”. So darling!
I’ve always admired wavy layers on scrapbook pages and cards, but had a hard time drawing them freehand. I also didn’t want to invest in a cutter and be limited to the particular templates they offered. That’s what’s so great about this flex ruler. I can create a wave in whatever shape I want! I like to trace it with the small end of my embossing stylus, that way I don’t have to erase pencil lines. You could also trace the pattern on the back, if you wish, just remember that the wave will be reversed once it’s flipped over. It only costs about $11-$12 US, which I think is a bargain. It rolls up into a small circle, and I just keep it hanging on my pegboard at my work area. Easy peasy!
So, back to the card. I used my flex ruler to create the wave, and machine stitched it to a pixie pink cardbase that was stamped with Dottie bunny in Adirondack raspberry ink. I colored in Dottie’s dots with my Sakura white souffle pen.
My organic carrots were colored with Copic markers, and airbrushed with a little warm yellow (Y21). It was cut and embossed with my petite oval Nestability die, and layered with a green galore scalloped mat.
To finish off the design, I added some May Arts ribbon and Stickles to the carrots, and more May Arts ribbon across the bottom with some WeRMK silver hardware.
Guess what’s coming up this week?? My one year Bloggiversary!! You know what that means, right?? Trudee Treats for you!!! You are gonna flip out when you see all the loot I am giving away!! So stay tuned, you won’t want to miss this!!
Have a great day!! 
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Comments
Ooh, I love the Stickled carrots…so cute!
Posted by: Shelly | March 17th, 2008 11:21
This is a great card, love the pink and orange and those wonderful carrots. Love my bo bunny, only used it once, but nice to know it is there when I need it.
Posted by: flossie | March 17th, 2008 11:25
OOOH how fun! I love the bright colors, stamps, paper, love the layout too!
Posted by: jacksonbelle | March 17th, 2008 11:33
So bright and fun! Love it Trudee! I haven’t seen that particular ruler before but I have one very similar in blue. It’s made by Staedlar and is a drafting tool that I used in my architectural print drawings. They are fabulous. Love how you are using yours.
Posted by: Julia Stainton | March 17th, 2008 12:04
I love this card. I especially like what you did with the bunny stamps.
Posted by: Erin K | March 17th, 2008 12:30
“Very Nice Trudee”, Love, M.xxxxx.
Posted by: Marcia | March 17th, 2008 13:46
What a great card! I love the curve and your review of the ‘curvy ruler’ thing too! I like the little metal embellishment on the bottom too. How cute!
Posted by: Elaine | March 17th, 2008 15:28
Outstanding!! Love everything about this card Trudee!
Posted by: Linda Marie | March 17th, 2008 16:36
Beautiful card. Love the detail on the carrots. Somebunny very special will be getting a gift!
Posted by: gail case | March 17th, 2008 16:40
What an adorable card! I love that spotted bunny!
Posted by: Danielle | March 17th, 2008 16:42
Trudee, You are so…. tempting me to purchase that stamp! This card is too cute and Ellen is having a sale today! Temptations, temptations! A Happy St. Pat’s day to you! Rachel & I had a “heated” conversasion whether “Smiley” was waving a flower or a 4-leaf-clover but either way she thought the rainbow was “fabulous!”
Posted by: Beth | March 17th, 2008 17:04
its really awesome cutie….love those carrots looks…thanks …Trudi Have a happy St Patrick day!
Posted by: Brenda | March 17th, 2008 19:15
This is absolutely adorable! I would never have thought of using that rabbit as a background! The stickled carrots are precious. I so enjoy admiring your work! Thanks for sharing!!!
Posted by: Kathy B | March 17th, 2008 19:24
Trudee,
I so enjoy your art work. Everything is so cheerful and bright. You are extremely talented. This is a beautiful card. I love that curve, and the stitching. I have some Nesties, but I haven’t pulled out my Cuttlebug to figure them out yet. But you are inspiring me to do that soon!
Thanks for a year of beautiful work!
Posted by: Paula | March 17th, 2008 19:58
Hi Trudee. Thank you for finally letting me know what you do with that wavy ruler. Now it seems obvious, but I have to tell you that I have looked at it several times and had no idea what to do with it! duh! Cute card too!
Posted by: Laurie | March 17th, 2008 20:06
This is adorable!!!! I love those spotted bunnies, the curvy line of stitches, the carrots!!! Too stinkin’ cute!
Posted by: Shel9999 | March 17th, 2008 20:14
Trudee, beautiful card — I love the color combination!
Posted by: Angie DiMeglio | March 17th, 2008 21:07
super cute - love the ribbon around the carrots too!!
Posted by: Karen (stampin3) | March 17th, 2008 21:11
Totally adorable! Love the bright cheery colors! I just received my Organic Carrots stamp today! It looks like fun is on the way!!!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | March 17th, 2008 21:22
What a cute card! I love how you used the souffle pen for the bunny spots, too cute!
Posted by: Wendy | March 18th, 2008 00:35
Darling card Trudee! I will definitely be on the lookout for this ruler! I haven’t seen that wonderful thing before!!! Thanks for sharing with us!
Posted by: KimberlyG on SCS | March 18th, 2008 21:07
This is fantastic!! I love the bright colors and your fun layout!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | March 19th, 2008 01:10