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Apr 16 2008

Lighthouse Duo

Published by trudee at 11:16 am under Card Designs, Copic, Lockhart Stamp Co

Ahhh Spring has returned, and it’s so pretty out this morning! Hope it’s nice where you are, too!

I have a couple cards to share, using Karen Lockhart’s Striped Lighthouse. This is such a great image for masculine cards. The first one uses red as the predominant color:

I used the NEW Basic Grey Boxer 6×6 paper pad for both cards. I colored the lighthouse with the following Copics: E31, 34, 39 for the sand, B95, 97, 99 for the water, YR31 & Y 38 for the sky, R27, 59 for the red stripes, W2, 4, 5 for the gray stripes and roof.

I cut and embossed the image with my rectangle Spellbinders Nestie die, and embellished it with some pewter SU! and WeRMK hardware. Sentiment is from PaperTrey’s faux ribbon set. A bit of yellow Stickles for the sun and lighthouse finish it off!

Next, is the same image and layout, but predominantly blue:

For this lighthouse, the sand, sun and water are the same as above. I used Copics: B41 for the sky, N7 and 100 for the roofs, and B99 and N7 for the blue stripes and house.

Isn’t it funny how a card can look so different just by changing the main colors?

I have some really exciting news to share, but you’ll have to come back on Friday, cuz it’s one of my VERY favorite things!! Bye for now!!

23 Responses to “Lighthouse Duo”

# christina fischeron 16 Apr 2008 at 11:44 am

Whoa — these are beautiful! I love how you created two totally different cards!
# Lynn Mercurioon 16 Apr 2008 at 12:46 pm

Gorgeous cards! Great job Trudee.
# Beccaon 16 Apr 2008 at 1:06 pm

Wonderful card!! Great to see both of them side by side so you can see how differently they look. Way to go.
# flossieon 16 Apr 2008 at 1:38 pm

these cards are great, love that stamp.
# Eileen Kocumon 16 Apr 2008 at 3:12 pm

You’re right they do seem like different cards….but both are sooo pretty!!! I love all the
elements you use to make cards, esp the new Basic Grey DP!!!
# Shel9999on 16 Apr 2008 at 3:14 pm

These are excellent, T! Fantastic guy cards! I love the papers and the hardware!
# Gerrieon 16 Apr 2008 at 4:22 pm

Niceeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
# Linda Marieon 16 Apr 2008 at 5:49 pm

Love em both!
# Beth Normanon 16 Apr 2008 at 6:19 pm

Thank you for showing two cards. Isn’t it amazing how the coloured image can really change the appearance of your card? The top bright one is my fav.
# Barbaraon 16 Apr 2008 at 7:44 pm

Great job! It’s always a treat to see nice masculine cards. I’m a “blue girl” so I love the blue one especially.
# Michelleon 16 Apr 2008 at 7:50 pm

Gorgeous card! I love both of them . Great colors
# Kelly Boothon 16 Apr 2008 at 9:49 pm

Great Cards…Love to see Masculine ideas….
# Donna Bakeron 16 Apr 2008 at 10:18 pm

both are great! love the whole colored backgrounds of the focal images
# jacksonbelleon 17 Apr 2008 at 12:11 am

These are both darling T! I love that stamp! LOVE it paired with the Boxer too!!
# Marciaon 17 Apr 2008 at 7:11 am

Very nice cards for a man…….Love, M…..
# Conniecrafteron 17 Apr 2008 at 10:11 am

Terrific guy cards, love the coloring on both but the paper on the second I really LOVE!
# Julia Staintonon 17 Apr 2008 at 11:12 am

these are beautiful Trudee! LOve your coloring and the image with these papers! Great guy cards!
# Michelle Ron 17 Apr 2008 at 11:45 am

Oh my gosh….these are BOTH just stunning!
# pam hootenon 17 Apr 2008 at 12:40 pm

Oh these are so pretty Trudee! I thought I could pick which one I like best, but, I can’t! LOL!
# diane (cookiestamper)on 17 Apr 2008 at 12:58 pm

I love your cards, Trudee! The red really stands out!
# Rose Annon 18 Apr 2008 at 10:45 am

Both of these are just gorgeous!!
# Lyneenon 20 Apr 2008 at 4:46 pm

Love this stamp!!! I will have to run over to Rubber Soul and see if they have it on the shelf… or have them order it…. GREAT cards!
# leslierichon 24 Apr 2008 at 12:05 am

I love how you’ve shown this image with the different backgrounds and colors. They’re both absolutely gorgeous and very inspiring! Beautiful papers!