Sit back & relax!
It seems like forever since I made a card! It’s been less than a week, but so much has happened that it seems like longer! Life continues to move at the speed of light, and I’m hanging on for the ride! LOL! I was drawn to this Lockhart beach chair image this morning, longing to plunk down with a cold, frosty beverage. Ahhhhhhh…..
This CHF broad stripe backgrounder was perfect with this chair! It’s stamped in Adirondack stream ink, on a PaperTrey white card base. Focal image was colored with the following Copic markers:
After cutting and embossing the oval with my Spellbinders Nestability die, I airbrushed the sky and sand, and removed the die. I chose to position this oval at an angle, to add emphasis to the “leaning back” of the chair.
I stamped the portion of the image with the bag a second time, colored it, cut it out, and popped it up on dimensional tape. Turquoise and cinnamon Stickles were added for a little bling! I found these St Martin Primas in my stash, that I got from Jacksonbelle probably a year ago? I like the tropical feel they add to the design. Speaking of Jacksonbelle, did you know that she has the newest line from Basic Grey?? It’s called Euphoria, and it’s GORGEOUS!! Go check it out!! 
CHF backgrounder, Copic markers, airbrush system, Lockhart stamps, and Spellbinders can all be found in Ellen’s store.
Thanks for visiting today! I’s almost Friday!! WOO HOO!!!!
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T. I just love that card. Very nice. Love, M…….
Posted by: Marcia | June 26th, 2008 11:16
CUTE!!!!!! I love the colors and the backgound!! SO fun, wish I were there! lol!
Posted by: jacksonbelle | June 26th, 2008 12:07
Such a cute card. I love the blue stripes on the background.
Holly
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Posted by: Holly | June 26th, 2008 12:43
Super job on coloring the image! Wonderful creation.
Posted by: Pat (mspfd) | June 26th, 2008 12:57
Very cute card, Trudee. It’s not easy finding a sandy beach in the mountains, isn’t it?
Posted by: Kate Hart-Sampson | June 26th, 2008 14:45
Wow, I love it and I love the new backgrounder, I was wondering if I needed those, yep!!! Now I know I need them.
Karen W
Posted by: Karen Wallace | June 26th, 2008 15:27
Ahhhh, you have created bliss Trudee.
Wonderful card.
Posted by: Terry | June 26th, 2008 16:30
Gorgeous card!!
Posted by: Jessie/knightrone | June 26th, 2008 18:43
I would love to be sitting in your card right now!
Love it so much!
Posted by: Pegg | June 26th, 2008 19:31
This is lovely. I’m not usually big on stripes, but they are perfect to go with the chair.
Posted by: lacyquilter | June 26th, 2008 21:01
So cute T! I just love that beach chair and your airbrushing! Looks fabulous with the backgrounder!
Posted by: Julia Stainton | June 27th, 2008 07:50
I love this card. What a perfect background for that chair, too - awesome!
Posted by: Lynette | June 27th, 2008 08:11
Trudee, this is a beautiful card! Love the colors! I don’t often leave a comment but love to visit each day. Thanks for your wonderful creations!
Posted by: CherylQuilts at SCS | June 27th, 2008 09:24
This is beautiful! The backgrounder is PERFECT with the chair. And the colors you’ve chosen afe fabulous! Lovin’ that bling, too! TFS.
Posted by: BarbW | June 27th, 2008 12:32
What a fun, summer card!!! LOVE that image, especially the little bag and the trademark Trudee sparkles!
Posted by: Shel9999 | June 27th, 2008 12:37
very cute, love the background matches the chair, so neat!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | June 27th, 2008 20:44
I just love the colors and flowers always add such great dimension.
Posted by: Jennifer Bradley | June 28th, 2008 12:43
Another beautiful card. Trudee, your eye for color is IMPRESSIVE. Of course, you just had to use one of the CHF backgrounders that I haven’t purchased (yet)! Hope you had a great weekend…
-mary
Posted by: mary | June 29th, 2008 19:35
Love the cabana striped background and big tropical flowers! The tote is so cute cut out and popped up. A great summertime card!
Posted by: leslierich | July 1st, 2008 23:20
This strip back ground is amazing with the beach chair image! I think I need to go shopping!
Posted by: Jen | July 2nd, 2008 18:03