Oct 30 2007

Ruby Tuesday: A Card in a Minute

Published by leslierich at 5:01 am under Cards, Ruby Tuesday

Wonderful Smile

It’s not my intention to skimp on my Ruby Tuesday card but sometimes it’s necessary to attempt an appealing card that can be finished in a minute (or ten).  With a bagful of these quote cards I’m determined to use and paper too pretty to cover up I decided to bring the two together again and satisfy the “quick card” requirement at the same time.

To tell you the truth, composition is one of my favorite aspects of the whole stamping process, which is why I enjoy cardmaking more than altering objects.  It’s like working with a miniature canvas on which the art in your mind’s eye is revealed, while at the same time decorating the room in which the art will be displayed.  I didn’t indulge much in the decoration of this card.  Rather, the art here is mostly prefabricated and it’s displayed in a sparsely decorated room but this simple message will be sent with no less sincerity than one arranged on a more intricate layout.

I cut quite a bit off the edges of the sentiment card and still had space to stamp those pretty leaves from SU!’s Wild Rose set.  It was just enough to settle it comfortably into its surroundings and allow me the satisfaction of having added my own decorative touch to this room.  Sometimes you just have to keep it simple or not do it at all (perish the thought).

I’m wishing you a very nice Tuesday and I hope you encounter many wonderful smiles.  Keep an eye out for them!  Sparse details are listed below.

Stamps:  Wild Rose

Paper:  Always Artichoke, Regal Rose, Rose Red, BasicGrey Stella Ruby designer paper

Ink:  Always Artichoke

Accessories:  Offray sheer ribbon, brads, Scotch brand dimensional mounting tape

22 Responses to “Ruby Tuesday: A Card in a Minute”

  1. # sueon 30 Oct 2007 at 5:35 am

    Even your “quick” and “prefab” cards are totally beautiful and awesome. We certainly do learn about composition from which is NOT one of my stronger stamping skills. Thanks for your faithful sharing.

  2. # sueon 30 Oct 2007 at 5:38 am

    Leslie - I meant to say we learn about composition from YOU!!! I need an edit button when I post!

  3. # Michelle Ron 30 Oct 2007 at 6:14 am

    So, so beautiful! I need a bag of those quote cards! I don’t know if I’ve ever seen quote cards. Where did you find those?

    Thanks for sharing your gorgeous work with us. I LOVE Ruby Tuesdays! :-)

  4. # Angel W.on 30 Oct 2007 at 6:14 am

    Aw… I love it and it’s simplicity!

  5. # Wandaon 30 Oct 2007 at 8:54 am

    I absolutely love this card too! I’d like to know where you got the quote cards. Thanks so much for sharing. I’ll have to look for the Ruby Tuesday paper also. I’ve been trying to resist, but just can’t anymore!!!

    Wanda

  6. # Triciaon 30 Oct 2007 at 9:36 am

    So, so serene and pretty. TFS!!

  7. # Diane Lapointeon 30 Oct 2007 at 10:07 am

    Aaahhhh beautiful!!!!

  8. # Vickion 30 Oct 2007 at 12:09 pm

    May be quick, but your card is absolutely beautiful!!!!

  9. # twinkson 30 Oct 2007 at 12:17 pm

    Very pretty! As always! Thanks for my Ruby fix.

  10. # Terrion 30 Oct 2007 at 1:31 pm

    You are so talented — thanks for sharing your beautiful cards.

    I’d also like to know where you got your quote cards. Thanks.

  11. # Deeon 30 Oct 2007 at 1:42 pm

    Leslie, this is perfect! I love the quote and the way you let that gorgeous paper shine. It’s amazing that you can make a card every week with this paper and achive so many different looks.
    Dee

  12. # Nancyon 30 Oct 2007 at 3:56 pm

    Leslie, Great card as usual. The saying on this card is wonderful.
    I love reading your blog every week. You give me inspiration.

    Thanks for sharing with us.

  13. # savorthejourneyon 30 Oct 2007 at 10:53 pm

    Just beautiful.
    But beyond that … it’s so filled with “teaching” elements! Ahhhh, the privelege I have to linger here!

    `Tex

  14. # Crystalon 30 Oct 2007 at 11:48 pm

    Leslie, this is just beautiful. So simple yet so elegant! It gives stampers like me hope! lol.

  15. # Doris Smithon 31 Oct 2007 at 1:41 am

    I agree that designing the card is most of the fun!
    Love the simplicity that makes this one so elegant.

  16. # Sencieon 31 Oct 2007 at 9:35 am

    Absolutely gorgeous!!!! : )

  17. # nancy littrellon 31 Oct 2007 at 9:57 am

    The paper is way to beautiful to cover up. Your sentiment, ribbon and brads were the perfect touch. TFS

  18. # notimetostampon 31 Oct 2007 at 10:35 am

    I LOVE quick cards — I find them very appealing in their simplicity and beauty — nothing wrong with a quick card — it’s my middle name — LOL!!! This one is fabulous — I LOVE it!!!

  19. # Rose Annon 01 Nov 2007 at 11:44 am

    I love a quick card as well, and yours is absolutely stunning!! Your stamped leaves are perfect!

  20. # Shel9999on 01 Nov 2007 at 3:55 pm

    Simply perfect!

  21. # trudeeon 01 Nov 2007 at 7:00 pm

    Simple, yes…lovely–ABSOLUTELY!

  22. # Linda Bullardon 05 Nov 2007 at 2:35 pm

    I think this is a fantastic card, and the kind that would sell very well out of your basket or in a fixed location. Your talent for composition and decorating shines through, even in more Spartan settings. Linda

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