May 28 2007

Ruby Tuesday: Stella in the Garden

Published by leslierich at 9:43 pm under Cards, Ruby Tuesday

Stella GardenNot a whole lot of stamping has happened at my house this week and here we are again at Ruby Tuesday already.  Time does fly by.  It’s a good thing I made this card yesterday because I spent all of today in the garden.  As usual, I’m posting this on Monday night in case I don’t have time in the morning.

Today, we visit Stella in her garden.  Doesn’t she look pretty in her gardening get up?    I’m more likely to be found in a sun-faded tee shirt and my oldest jeans but I rather feel like Stella when I stop for a moment to take a look around me, as though I could absorb all that beauty into myself.  I chose a 5 1/4″ square format for this card to best allow for the vertical main image and the beauty of the paper.  Oh, my gosh, this paper is gorgeous, isn’t it?  Thank you BasicGrey for creating this beautiful Stella Ruby paper!  The stamp is Hero Arts, one of my favorites that I haven’t used in ages.  I stamped the image in Timber Brown Stazon and watercolored it, sponged the edges with Creamy Caramel and layered onto distressed Mellow Moss and Always Artichoke (Stampin’ Up!).  The pink under the Stella Ruby paper is Regal Rose.  I don’t know if you can tell from the photo, but the brads are pearlized.

This is my favorite of the Ruby Tuesday cards so far, probably because of the garden theme.  I want to be wherever those flowers are growing…I could get lost in this paper.  I’ll be back at work on Tuesday, but maybe I’ll take Stella with me just as a reminder when things get hectic — there’s a gentler world in my garden.  Have a wonderful Tuesday!

23 Responses to “Ruby Tuesday: Stella in the Garden”

  1. # Rose Annon 28 May 2007 at 11:17 pm

    Leslie, I love your garden-themed Stella card! Those papers are gorgeous, as you say! I can tell from the picture that the brads and pearlized, and very lovely. I love the distressing and piercing. It’s another beautiful creation!!

  2. # Sue - stampinsusie on SCSon 29 May 2007 at 3:05 am

    I get so excited every time your blog pops up on my Google Reader with a new conversation! And I’m never disappointed - your cards and conversations are always so wonderfully crafted. I, too, love that Stella paper and I don’t use it nearly enough. The Hero Arts image is so classy and graceful. Thanks for sharing all of this.

  3. # ClaudiafromGermanyon 29 May 2007 at 4:21 am

    oh my …. leslie… your cards are always sooo beautiful. this one is really stunning. i need to look for that paper. if i found that paper in the scrapbookstore i would never think that such a big blossom would work for a card. you just have an eye for design, colors and layout.

  4. # Kirstenon 29 May 2007 at 4:55 am

    Beautiful! Love those colors! And your coloring is wonderful!

  5. # Linda (LSN on SCS)on 29 May 2007 at 5:04 am

    Absolutely gorgeous Leslie! The comment about the blue jeans and t-shirt brought a smile to my face as I’m the same way, no fancy gardening garb for me!

    I think that this is the favorite of all your Stella Ruby cards for me as well. Love the layout and of course all the pretty paper.

    Linda

  6. # Peggy Maieron 29 May 2007 at 5:35 am

    So pretty! Love that Stella Ruby paper!

  7. # Linda Bullardon 29 May 2007 at 6:17 am

    What an especially gorgeous, elegant Stella Ruby card! I’m glad you’re taking her to work with you. Love the distressed edges. When, oh when, will I ever remember to use that tool???!!! Love the pearlized brads, and you know what Bill would say about your piercing. :o) Linda

  8. # StamperSharonon 29 May 2007 at 6:42 am

    Gorgeous card, Leslie and “Stella” is a beautiful stamp!

  9. # twinkson 29 May 2007 at 6:44 am

    Absolutely gorgeous! Love your details in both the card and your sharing. Have a great week at work.

  10. # Julia Staintonon 29 May 2007 at 8:04 am

    Oh how I look forward to Ruby Tuesdays! Always stunning! Love this garden pic…perfect with the card. Your garden pics amaze me too!

  11. # jacksonbelleon 29 May 2007 at 8:11 am

    Love this! That stamp looks awesome with that paper! Gorgeous job!

  12. # Gracefromchicaogon 29 May 2007 at 8:29 am

    This should be framed as a work of art!! Gorgeous!

  13. # Jessica (jessrose21)on 29 May 2007 at 9:10 am

    Beautiful card! I’ve always loved that stamp, too. It’s nice to see it again!

  14. # trudeeon 29 May 2007 at 9:11 am

    oh Leslie–just stunning! I am in love with Stella, too. It’s so difficult for me to use it, as I love to just look at it.

  15. # Rachel Hopeon 29 May 2007 at 10:34 am

    Stunning! Love that image

  16. # Vickion 29 May 2007 at 1:33 pm

    Very Beautiful Leslie………..almost as pretty as your gardens!

  17. # Sherry Cheeveron 29 May 2007 at 6:06 pm

    Leslie this is just gorgeous. Love the distressed edges and that image is just perfect!

  18. # Jamion 29 May 2007 at 9:29 pm

    Gorgeous! Love the way you utilized the big flower in the paper!

  19. # Lauralyon 29 May 2007 at 9:39 pm

    What a gloriously elegant card!! I just love that stamp with this paper! I actually have this paper and have yet to create anything half as pretty with it! Just stunning!

  20. # Deeon 30 May 2007 at 2:49 am

    Gorgeous!! Your coloring is stunning!! You should frame this one.

  21. # nancy littrellon 30 May 2007 at 8:52 am

    OMG Leslie…….Stella is gorgeous gazing over her beautiful and serene garden. This is my favorite too. I do plan to make the effort to see IRL :-) TFS

  22. # Angie ~ SCS Duckwaddlequackon 01 Jun 2007 at 1:56 pm

    OMG! What a completely fabulous stamp and so wonderful looking with this paper! I think that one is my favorite out of the whole Stella line!
    ~Angie

  23. # Shel9999on 02 Jun 2007 at 3:34 am

    Oooooo…elegantly vintage! Beautiful!

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