Jun 26 2007

Ruby Tuesday: Celebrate Stella

Published by leslierich at 12:56 am under Cards, Ruby Tuesday, Stampin' Up! projects

Celebrate StellaThis week’s Ruby Tuesday card uses none of the gorgeous patterned papers in the BasicGrey Stella Ruby collection.  I tend to think of these more plain sheets as companions to the others but they have a lot of character in their own right, too.  I selected two different sheets to coordinate with the Marigold Morning, Old Olive and Bravo Burgundy in the main image and cardstocks.  The flower is watercolored with inks squeezed into the lids of the pads, shaded lightly with Pale Plum and Sahara Sand.  Rather than add another layer to the card I sponged the edges of the Stella Ruby with Burgundy to define and frame that layer.  The “Celebrate” is from That’s Nice.  The rest of the sentiment (Life has many gifts–take time to unwrap them all.) is stamped inside the card. 

I made this card for a friend who requested a birthday card for his mother, stating she’d like something pretty and flowery.  Now, there are many definitions of “pretty and flowery” depending upon what your tastes are.  To me, this is “pretty and flowery”, but with a somewhat rustic feel to it.  She may like something delicate and feminine or perhaps she’d prefer vivid colors.  I don’t know.  It doesn’t take much arm twisting to get me to stamp, especially flowery cards, so I thought I’d make several different types for him to choose from.  They’ll all get used, regardless of his selection.  I guess you know what you’ll be seeing from me for the next several days…  I hope you’ll enjoy some of them.  Have a wonderful Tuesday!

All supplies are Stampin’ Up! except the BasicGrey Stella Ruby paper, watercolor paper and mounting tape.

Stamps:  Still Life Stems, That’s Nice

Paper:  Bravo Burgundy, Marigold Morning, watercolor, BasicGrey Stella Ruby DP

Ink:  Bravo Burgundy, Marigold Morning, Old Olive, Certainly Celery, Timber Brown Stazon

Accessories:  Organdy ribbons, ticket corner punch, Scotch brand mounting tape

33 Responses to “Ruby Tuesday: Celebrate Stella”

  1. # sueon 26 Jun 2007 at 2:51 am

    Wow, Leslie, the coloring on this is gorgeous. That flower just *pops* right out of my screen. Beautiful card.

  2. # Mimi Hornbergeron 26 Jun 2007 at 3:52 am

    This is beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

  3. # Chris Smithon 26 Jun 2007 at 5:33 am

    This is beautiful! Your shading is wonderful.

  4. # Well Said Cardson 26 Jun 2007 at 6:03 am

    This is a very pretty card!

  5. # Genelle Collinson 26 Jun 2007 at 6:14 am

    Boy, Leslie, I always love your stuff! You have a great eye for putting just the right things together–you make even “plain” paper look great!

  6. # Linda Bullardon 26 Jun 2007 at 6:22 am

    Oh goody! We have more pretty flower cards to look forward to over the next several days. I really love how you watercolored this, Leslie! It’s just so beautful (and delicate)! Very pretty ribboning too. Linda

  7. # Denise W.on 26 Jun 2007 at 6:38 am

    This is just beautiful!

  8. # Deeon 26 Jun 2007 at 6:47 am

    Gorgeous card!! The coloring is breathe taking. I love the way you use this paper OH MY GOSH! I need to start wearing a bib on Tuesday’s, I just drool like a baby! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful work.

  9. # Angelon 26 Jun 2007 at 6:48 am

    I love Ruby Tuesday! This card is gorgeous. I don’t know what the other choices look like, but I bet he picks this one!

  10. # deb millson 26 Jun 2007 at 6:59 am

    just so beautiful! i love these more bg type basic grey papers too. a lot of depth and interest without a lot of work, lol. your shading on the flower makes it look like it lifts right off the page. gorgeous! …looking forward to the others.

  11. # nancy littrellon 26 Jun 2007 at 8:24 am

    So, so gorgeous. I think the heated ribbon really adds feminine to the flowery and feminine theme. Just absolutely gorgeous colors and beautiful watercoloring as always. TFS

  12. # CherylQuiltson 26 Jun 2007 at 9:06 am

    Wow! This is gorgeous…the coloring is sensational! Look forward to seeing others as wonderful as this! Love your beautiful work!!

  13. # Queen Maryon 26 Jun 2007 at 9:22 am

    OK, don’t take this the wrong way — it is, afterall, the highest compliment a Washingtonian could convey — this reminds me of the REDSKINS! These colors are perfect for an autumn tailgate at a Redskins game! It is a beautiful card and not at all “footbally-y” so I love it! Thanks for sharing — and I may practice the shadowing for awhile to get to your level, but it’s so beautiful, well worth it I say!

  14. # sophia Landryon 26 Jun 2007 at 12:36 pm

    The coloring is gorgeous on this card. Everything works really well together. The colors are great, but the image definitely makes this card!

  15. # trudeeon 26 Jun 2007 at 1:52 pm

    **GASP**

    Leslie, this is just stumming! That focal image…the coloring…oh man, to quote you–this is so pretty it hurts!!!

  16. # trudeeon 26 Jun 2007 at 1:52 pm

    umm I meant to say stunning, not stumming….bwahahahahahahaa

  17. # Lovetostamp6on 26 Jun 2007 at 4:09 pm

    Beautiful Leslie, I love when you use the Basicgrey paper. Your flower image really looks real, WOW! TFS Jennifer

  18. # Rose Annon 26 Jun 2007 at 4:19 pm

    This is sooo gorgeous!! Your flowers are colored so beautifully, and are realistic-looking! Wow! I love how you did the ribbon as well!

  19. # juliehrron 26 Jun 2007 at 8:19 pm

    ………….THUD! This is absolutely stunning, Leslie. SHUT UP, GIRL!!!!

  20. # Cambria Turnbowon 26 Jun 2007 at 8:19 pm

    THUD! OMG.. LESLIE! WOW.. you are just unbelievable!! No words….. DANG!!!

  21. # jacksonbelleon 26 Jun 2007 at 9:02 pm

    OH WOW! This is stunning! I absolutley LOVE the colors you used…just beautiful!!!

  22. # Vickion 27 Jun 2007 at 4:00 am

    WOW!!!!! Just Beautiful!

  23. # KayellWYon 27 Jun 2007 at 7:01 am

    Ooooo! What a beeeeautiful card! Love it!

    Karen

  24. # StamperSharonon 27 Jun 2007 at 9:05 am

    OMGoodness, Leslie — this just jumps off the screen! The coloring & shading are fabulous — beautiful card!

  25. # Donna Con 27 Jun 2007 at 5:45 pm

    Drop dead gorgeous card!!

    Donna
    http://blog.360.yahoo.com/rubyslippers74

  26. # Shel9999on 27 Jun 2007 at 6:45 pm

    Wow, Leslie! Your coloring on the flower is superb!! I love the sponged edges and the ribbon too! Gorgeous!

  27. # savorthejourneyon 27 Jun 2007 at 11:17 pm

    Oooooooh myyyyyyy goodness!
    This is splendid … soooooo splendid!

    ~Bev

  28. # Sharon (notimetostamp)on 28 Jun 2007 at 8:59 pm

    This is sooooo beautiful — your flower is just beyond beautiful the way you have it colored and shaded — and that ribbon — oh my — makes me want to touch it - great, great job!!

  29. # Joan Bon 29 Jun 2007 at 12:53 am

    This is an exceptionally beautiful card. A stunner. I’m just bowing down to you!!!

  30. # Libbyon 01 Jul 2007 at 1:08 am

    This is gorgeous, as always - you and Stella sure have a great relationship! So I’m curious - when you make cards for a friend to select - are you selling your cards? Would you mind telling me what you charge, if you are selling? My sister & I are trying to put together things for craft fairs, but I’m struggling with what to charge…!

  31. # Laurie Schmidlinon 01 Jul 2007 at 6:15 am

    This is a masterpiece!!! You should frame this one!

  32. # Linda (LSN on SCS)on 01 Jul 2007 at 1:09 pm

    So beautiful Leslie! Your flower cards are always my absolute favorite. Your love for flowers comes out in your work. Such beautiful shading!

    Linda

  33. # Angie ~ Duckwaddlequackon 02 Jul 2007 at 10:26 pm

    Stunningly beautiful! WOW!
    ~Angie

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