Oct 15 2007
Ruby Tuesday: Stella’s Slim Stems
Well, here we are back at Ruby Tuesday again already. Gee, what happened to all the other days? Oh, yes…I was in *Portland* with some of the most wonderful, lovable, sweet, kind, good hearted and fun folks I’ve ever had the pleasure of calling “friends”! Some I’d met before and some I was meeting for the first time but it’s amazing to me how familiar everyone seemed. We spent our days and evenings hurrying from one event to the next – just too much activity to tell about — but we topped off each day with a little “giggle time” in the designated party room — good times!
I came home, sleep deprived but happy, and after I got my second wind I figured I’d better get Ruby Tuesday done before I collapsed for the day. On each of the tables in our rooms at the Marriott there sat these little “smoke free” notices with the most lovely botanical image in Bravo Burgundy on a white background. I’d love to have that image in a stamp but this was as close as I could come to the feel of it — not the same at all, just inspired, and, of course, my card required Stella Ruby’s assistance. This is two images from Stampin’ Up!’s Stem Silhouettes with some Blush Blossom swirls from both Priceless and Season of Joy. I outlined the stems with the fine tip of my Blush Blossom marker and, even though it’s not very obvious, it added a more dimensional look to the image. I imagine you can see my new favorite plaything, Stickles, sparkling its little heart out, too. I debated whether I should add them…seriously, I’ll try not to overshare my new Stickles passion but they’re just so darn pretty.
I wheeled one of the Stella Ruby layers with So Swirly in Groovy Guava and added a touch of Soft Sky cardstock for a little more color. That about sums it up.
Before I list the recipe I’ll share one photo of my friends in Portland. Julie HRR is missing from this picture because she wasn’t at Regionals but she was very much a part of our group. I’d like to include everyone and I’ll get more photos posted eventually, but I’m running out of time right now. Many thanks to everyone for the happy birthday wishes you sent my way! After such a great time with all these fabulous friends I wish all the more that I could meet each of you in person. By the way, that’s me in the front row in the brown sweater, looking in the wrong direction and trying not to smile too big because I’ve still got those darn braces on my teeth.
Front row, left to right: Bev (Texasgrammy), Sharon (Stampersharon), Me, Lisa (Onestampinmama), Leann (Elyoho), Joy (Joyofstamping), Emily (Waterpixie)
Back row, left to right: Beate, Jami, Jess (Newtnewt), Lori (Stampmomma), Cambria, Jenn (Jbalcer)
What a line up! Thanks for visiting! Now for the card details…
Stamps: Stem Silhouettes, Priceless, Season of Joy, So Swirly
Paper: Bravo Burgundy, Soft Sky, Whisper White, BasicGrey Stella Ruby DP
Ink: Bravo Burgundy, Blush Blossom, Groovy Guava
Accessories: Crystal Stickles, ribbon, Scotch brand dimensional mounting tape
What a wonderful mix of texture and color on today’s Ruby card. You certainly were “inspired” by the sign on your table! Love the pic of everyone. I hope some day I can attend one of those gatherings and meet all of you wonderful gals. I got my braces off 4 years ago after having them on for 5 loooong years. But it was worth it. Now if I’d only remember my retainer each night! Glad you had such a good time, Leslie.
Another beautiful Tuesday!
Sounds like you all had a grand time together. Nice to “see” you, Leslie! What a wonderful group of friends.
Leslie, your card is beeeeautiful, like all your work.
It was so wonderful to meet you and spend some time with you. I agree, our time was too scheduled. We should have stayed another day just for fun! But it was definitely a trip for the memory books. I had a blast! Everyone was just so nice.
Big cyber hugs!!!
Beautiful card, and happy birthday, my friend! Looks like you had a wonderful time! Hugs!
Wonderful card!!! Nice picture,it’s nice to put a face to the names!!!TFS!
Lovely card! Glad you all had so much fun! Deb
So nice to see you Leslie! This card is so beautiful!! I love the way you colored the main image. The layout is wonderful I really like the torn edges. Every week I’m in awe of you Ruby creations.
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!!!!! I hope it was a awesome one!
I am really loving your Stella card today!! All of the luscious papers and earthy colors are so beautiful!! Your piercing is perfect, and I love the added Stickles!
Too much talent in that picture there, Leslie! I’m so glad you all had such a wonderful time!
Such pretty pp combo’s and the stamping is just lovely, so like the layering and shading!
You did a fabulous job on this gorgeous card, Leslie! Combining the two Silhouette stamps, the sponging and shading with Blush Blossom, the lovely swirls in the backgrounds, and of course, Stella! It’s all so lovely to look at. Linda
I really like your sponging around the center panel; it creates a soft, glowing effect. Great combination of stamps and Stickles, too!
OMG Leslie, all of you girls are adorable and look like you have been having a great time. Love your stickles on your main image and of course your Stella Ruby paper. TFS
Your card is gorgeous!!! I admire how you always have such gorgeous, soft layers — I don’t know how a layer can be soft — but yours ALWAYS are - LOL!!! A wonderful job on the image!!! And the photo of everyone — how fun!!! It is so nice to see everyone IRL situations — I can just imagine all the fun you had with everyone there!!! What a fun time!!! Thanks so much for sharing this picture!!!
Great card. Love how you handle all these patterns. Glad you had a blast!
WOW! What a gorgeous card!
Leslie, this card is amazing! It was great hanging out with you. I love your inspiration. Looks great!
Hi roomie! I love where inspiration has taken you - beautiful card. Now to see what you do with the bed cover inspiration. It was great getting to know you. I’m definitely looking forward to the next time we can all get together!
You did a fabulous job of replicating that sign, Leslie (I was eyeballing it, too!). Love how you combined the stamps and these papers are gorgeous (of course!) — have you run out of Stella yet?!!
I’m glad you had a great time in Portland! I love this card and the stickles look great. Do you have a special technique for sponging? It always looks fantastic!
YAY for your Portland trip!!! I am so glad you had fun! This card is gorgeous, Leslie…WOWEE!
Gorgeous, Leslie! I love the added sparkles!! Your Portland trip sounds fabulous!
Leslie, everything you do has so many *perfect* details that I could sit here for an hour and absorb them–like sitting in a museum in front of your favorite painting! (Unfortunately, I have only 24 minutes left on the library’s high speed connection with which to drool over your blog! ;-D)
This is gorgeous. I love the sparkle. Glad you had fun in Portland–what a fun group of ladies.
You combined the two flowers: genious! I love the combination of muted oranges and blues, a current fave of mine.
This is gorgeous, I just love how you layered the three types of DP, and the image really stands out. I love the colors and everything about it.
Oh how exciting!!!! Thanks for sharing.
What a fragile looking beauty this is! LOVE IT!
Linda