Follow Your Bliss…

I mentioned yesterday how much I loved Karen Lockhart’s newest release of images.

This particular image is my very favorite one! I am longing to color it, but my schedule is not allowing it at the moment. Instead, I thought it would be nice to show you that you really don’t have to color an image to make a lovely card. Check it out and see:

What I chose to do, was stamp the image in a coordinating color (Adirondack currant). Then, I only colored the candle with my Copic markers, and covered the hurricane with Ranger glossy accents.

While I was in Ft. Wayne last weekend, I had my first visit to an Archiver’s store! (thank goodness I don’t have one near where I live…I’d be broke!) I purchased many pretties, one of which was this yummy Heidi Grace paper. It has a spot varnish on the flowers with glitter, and the paper is shimmery as well. It’s gorgeous!

I had these Spellbinders curved rectangles dies out from a previous card, so I used them again with the SU! naturals ivory cardstock, as well as a matting of Prism suede brown dark. I sponged the ivory with Ranger distress antique linen, and embossed the brown layer with my Cuttlebug paisley embossing folder.

I finished the card off with some antique copper brads, and this stunning copper May Arts ribbon.

So, what’s the verdict? Can an un-colored image still look lovely?

PS–Lindsey is having a gigantic sale in her store this weekend for Labor Day–15% off everything till Monday! Use the code LABOR08 at checkout!

Thanks for stopping by. Wishing you all a fabulous holiday weekend!!!

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My opinion is that less is more, it’s exquisite Trudee! I’m positively drooling over the paper, now I’ve got to go check that out!

Posted by: Jerri Kay | August 30th, 2008 07:31

Yes it can, love the glassy look you gave the votive too! Such pretty papers and so love the shape of that framing!

Posted by: Conniecrafter | August 30th, 2008 07:56

Stunning Trudee! Love the beautiful paper, dies and spotlighted candle!

Posted by: Julia Stainton | August 30th, 2008 08:03

It is a beautiful card. Great for even a person who hasn’t done much coloring–me!

Posted by: Pam C. | August 30th, 2008 08:15

It’s great! I really love it. The paper you are using is beautiful as well. Where did you get it?

Posted by: Amy | August 30th, 2008 08:22

Love it Trudee! The coloring of just the candle sets this off beautifully! I can’t seem to find these Spellbinders dies- are they available yet?

Posted by: Heidi Karpen (Stamperdoc) | August 30th, 2008 09:07

Yes, uncolored can look VERY lovely! But then, everything you do looks lovely! I’m happy you got to experience an Archiver’s.

Posted by: Lynette | August 30th, 2008 09:39

Absolutely gorgeous, Trudee!

Posted by: bronih | August 30th, 2008 10:22

It looks great! It makes the candle really *pop*. Very cool…

Posted by: Joanne | August 31st, 2008 03:15

Absolutely gorgeous!!!

Posted by: Pat | August 31st, 2008 10:27

A really warm and gorgeous card, Trudee!

Posted by: Shirleyone | August 31st, 2008 15:04

Hi T.
Very nice cards. Love, Mom……. My computer is working now, but I dont know how long it is goingto be working…. Love, M.xxxxx.

Posted by: Marcia | August 31st, 2008 15:47

Trudee, it certainly does look beautiful without being colored! Sort of a toile look. I love the image. The paper is incredible and is a perfect backdrop for your stamp. A gorgeous card all around!

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Posted by: Lynette | August 31st, 2008 17:09

wow so beautiful! love the little highlight of colour and shine!

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Posted by: Heather | August 31st, 2008 19:12

Absolutely lovely, Trudee! The colored candle and the Glossy accents makes this image absolutely stunning! Last week I took my 11-year-old DD to see the Jonas Brothers in Atlanta. For being such an awesome Mom *wink* I made a stop at Archivers! That IS one dangerous place!

Posted by: Beth | September 1st, 2008 02:06

A girl true to my heart, telling us we don’t NEED to color — BRAVO!!! Love this, colored or not!!! GREAT paper!!!

Posted by: notimetostamp | September 2nd, 2008 08:35

Oh WOW, T! Gorgeous!! Love how you highlighted just the hurricane. And that paper…LOVE it!

Posted by: Shel9999 | September 3rd, 2008 19:36

OMGOSH! How pretty! I love the colors and those dies are awesome!