Apr 23 2007
Tuesday With Stella
It’s Ruby Tuesday again, my day with Stella — BasicGrey Stella Ruby paper. Actually, it’s Monday night where I am, but I don’t want to wait until morning to post this in case I oversleep again. I’ve created a new category called “Ruby Tuesday” so you can go there to see all the Stella Ruby items if you’d like. With the addition of this card there’s all of three projects in there now. I added My Mom’s Buttons (altered oatmeal box) since I used Stella Ruby paper on it, even though I didn’t post it on a Tuesday. I foresee many projects being added to that category; I’ve barely made a dent in this 12 x 12 paper pack! This could go on forever!
This paper is certainly making me look at some older sets. I used Stampin’ Up!’s Stippled Stencils on this card, along with “my friend” from the newer Blossoms Abound. I’m fond of the vintage look and Stella Ruby is so beautifully vintage, even though she can take on other looks as well. I’ll have to do some experimenting, but right now I’m enjoying vintage on Tuesdays.
Somehow I saw coral in this paper. I’m not so sure about that now, but I believe I like these colors which I’ve never teamed up before — Cameo Coral, Not Quite Navy and Bravo Burgundy. I did Coral on Coral with the TP Technique and smudged some Close to Cocoa here and there. The organdy ribbon was curled with my heat gun — just apply heat to the ribbon in the same manner as embossing and watch it curl. I love the look! Organdy ribbons will react differently to this process but I’ve found that the SU! ribbon can really take the heat. It’s best to experiment a little. I tie the ribbon on the card before I curl it. The heat may warp the card ever so slightly but, just as with embossing, it will relax as it cools.
I’m loving Tuesdays now and I hope you’re enjoying them, too. Gosh, what shall I do next Tuesday, I wonder…?
This is adorable, I love it!
I’m loving your Ruby Tuesday’s, Leslie! This is gorgeous, and that ribbon looks perfect for your project!
This card is gorgeous. The colors are wonderful together. They remind me of gypsies: bold, colorful jewel tones. And that ribbon fits right in.
Beautiful Leslie. Love how the top left corner is folded down and that fabulous ribbon!
Wow this is gorgeous!! I’m loving Ruby Tuesday’s too! I love the ribbon and the distressed corner, oh how I wish I could create like you, even if for only 24hrs:)
Dee
Another gorgeous Ruby Tuesday card. What a fun day to look forward to for you and us. Love the coral with the DP, your tp’ing, ribbon, main image and vintage look. TFS
This card is regal looking! Great card! I love the Stella Ruby paper and you’ve done such a fabulous job putting it all together. TFS
This is so stunning - I had forgotten that I owned that wonderful stapm set, may have to pull it out!!
This is beautiful - such rich colors. I am really loving your blog - I only found it a few days ago, but I’ve already learned sooo many things! The curled ribbon is fantastic! TFS!!
I look forward to your Tuesdays with Stella! This is gorgeous. See ya next week!
GORGEOUS!!! LOVE the Stella paper!! Your card is beautiful, love the layout! Fabulous!
Terrific…I sometimes find it hard to use SU stamps with papers like these but you pulled it off!
This is SO beautiful!!!!!!
my computer has been down for a week (seems like ages) and wow, have i ever missed some awesome cards of yours!! this is really gorgeous! wonderful colors and your usual perfect attention to detail. love it!
Fabulous card — love that ribbon and that gorgeous paper — very, very pretty and vintage!!!
Pretty, Pretty, Pretty! I love it! And that great paper!
~Angie
Very lovely colors, especially the Coral which really makes this beautiful card pop. This Stella Ruby paper is very pretty, and I love how you curled the wide organdy ribbon. How did you do that subtle background behind the Stippled Stencils images? Linda
ooooooooooooh this is RICH!! love the colors, and that slightly heated ribbon!