Jan 19 2008
Partridge in a Strawberry Tree?
Hello! Is the weekend finally here? Really? I don’t know why but it seems like I’ve been in a bit of a fog this week, a little out of touch, somewhat disconnected. Maybe I’m pulling out of it now (I hope), but the week seems like a faint memory of something that barely happened. I remember trying to stamp earlier in the week and failing at most attempts. I made this card Thursday night so I could mail it Friday for a Saturday birthday.
Whenever I stamp a card just for fun I almost always try to turn it into a birthday card because between me and my friends at work, they’re the most frequently required. The trouble is, most of my friends read my blog so it’s not very often I can surprise them with a card made specially for them. So…hi, there, friend! If you happen to peek in here before you check your mail — happy birthday! You know who you are…
One good reason for having cards in reserve is that I never know if I’m going to have the time or the mojo to create at the last minute. This one happened pretty easily because since I’ve had this Chatterbox paper I’ve wanted to pair it with this stamp. You know how you get something stuck in your head… The stamp is an old Brenda Walton design for All Night Media. I was attracted to its folk art appeal and graceful, feminine lines. I don’t know if it’s available anywhere now. I colored it with markers and shaded with a sponge dauber and Apricot Appeal ink. The image seemed too delicate for a lot of heavy layers and doodads so I kept it very simple — pretty papers and a pretty little image. The card base is Stampin’ Up!’s textured cardstock in Old Olive. I wanted the Olive just a tad bit softer so I touched the edges with my white Craft ink.
Now I’m looking forward to the freedom of the weekend and whatever that might bring. Hopefully it will bring a few things I can share with you during the week. Take care and have a happy Saturday!
Stamps: All Night Media, WarmWords (SU!)
Paper: SU! Old Olive textured, Whisper White, Chatterbox designer paper
Ink: Timber Brown Stazon, Craft White, Apricot Appeal, markers for coloring
Accessories: SU! pink taffeta ribbon, Scotch brand dimensional mounting tape
This is gorgeous! I love the textured cardstock and paper choices. And of course you have done a grade A job on the coloring. This is certainly a pretty image choice! I certainly hope for my sake that you have a fun stamping filled weekend with lots to share lol. I’ts always a joy to stop by here.
I have never left a post on your site before, but this card is just too beautiful! Thank you for sharing with us!
Judy
This is such a beautiful card. I love, love, love the paper and colors!!
What a very pretty card…love the colours!
What a pretty card– the image is delightful, and you’ve colored it to perfection. Just beautiful all-around!!!
This is so soft and pretty! I love the layout, and use of patterned paper; I hope you don’t mind if I try it out! I have an image colored already and didn’t know what to do with it! TFS
This card will certainly cheer anyone who has a winter birthday. TFS
wonderful card…. I love the colors you used….
Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful card!
Soooo pretty and feminine! Lucky is the birthday girl who gets this!!!
Beautiful Leslie!!
very pretty, I especially like the white ink on the green cs!
Welllll… I’m purdy sure strawberries don’t grow on trees (LOL!) but I have no doubt that your friend will love it! Beautiful card - wonderful coloring (as always!).
This card is fabulous! Deb
What a cute stamp - your coloring is fabulous! And it pairs really well with that DP. Well done!
Beautiful! Your sponging around the colored image reminds me of an oil painting. Love the pink and green, and the white edging. Linda
That is such a pretty image, and I love the papers as well!! Those colors look so beautiful together, and your coloring is fabulous!! Wonderful card, Leslie!!
Absolutely gorgeous!
This is wonderful, Leslie! I love your shading around the strawberry tree (hee, hee). Great layout and papers too!
This is gorgeous!! I love the way you colored this:)
Beautiful card Leslie! I always appreciate the wonderful instructions you provide too…I learn so much from them. Every once in a while I remember something and use it on my own creations.
Linda
I really like this !!!
Gorgeous!!! So simple and so sweet!!!! Wonderful coloring, lovely image — I truly love this layout — just wonderful!!!
Goodness, you’ve been busy, girl! I absolutely ADORE this stamp . . . a strawberry tree? Genius! And you’ve made it look so wonderful in these colors — coordinates beautifully with that beautiful paper!
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