When I sorted my SU! sets recently, there were a good many boxed up to make room for all the new stamps I hope to purchase (all in good time). A few special or particularly useful sets remained on the shelves, and Toile Blossoms was one of them.
Stella's card is relatively unadorned today, save for the ribbon and stitching -- just soft and sweet, like Stella, herself. I watercolored the image with Stampin' Up! inks. The oval was stamped with the SU! Sanded background before adding the Flourishes sentiment in Chocolate Chip.
It's a short post today, but I hope you enjoy the card. Thank you so much for your time. Take care, and have a very Ruby Tuesday!
Stamps: Toile Blossoms, Sanded (both SU!), Thinking of You (Flourishes) Paper: Prism Suede Brown Light, So Saffron, watercolor, Neenah Classic Solar White, BasicGrey Stella Ruby designer paper Ink: Palette Umber, Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Regal Rose, Rose Red, Sage Shadow, Handsome Hunter Accessories: Ribbon, SU! large oval punch, Scotch brand foam mounting tape
Love the image and it's beautifully coloured. Lovely card.
Posted by: Leigh | 02/01/2010 at 11:36 PM
One of my favorite stamp sets - a keeper, that's for sure. Really beautiful card - as usual, stellar coloring and design. BTW - how's Wally?
Posted by: SueB | 02/02/2010 at 12:40 AM
Leslie this is absolutely gorgeous! It's so soft and that sheer ribbon was the perfect touch . . . and it still has all your lovely layers!
Posted by: Sherry Cheever | 02/02/2010 at 02:14 AM
Isn't re-discovering an old stamp fun? It's like finding an old friend. What you did with it is gorgeous!
Posted by: doris | 02/02/2010 at 03:19 AM
Leslie, this is one of my favs as well. Your card is gorgeous and your coloring is awesome!
Posted by: Pinky | 02/02/2010 at 03:36 AM
How pretty and soothing this card is to look at. Your coloring is fabulous!
Posted by: Mary Beth | 02/02/2010 at 03:53 AM
Beautiful card and design. Like the shading around the image. tfs
Posted by: Bev | 02/02/2010 at 04:43 AM
This is a very pretty card! I like the way you coloured around the image. I smile when you describe Stella the way you do.... I always think of her as strong and bold. I love the striped one and the reddish background one.... but you've done soft and sweet just beautifully!! TFS
Posted by: Beth Greco | 02/02/2010 at 04:44 AM
Leslie, you have taken this stamp set to a whole new level! This is gorgeous - your coloring is exquisite! I always love your Stella Tuesday offering, but this one left my mouth open for a bit! Thanks...always love your work...and it just keeps getting more beautiful!
Posted by: CherylQuilts at SCS | 02/02/2010 at 05:16 AM
Oh my, Leslie, this is just beautiful! It's so soft yet soooo eye-catching. It has such a graceful elegance. I really love this card. The stitching adds a wonderful touch to it also. Stella looks so lovely. Beautifully done!
Posted by: Karen | 02/02/2010 at 05:24 AM
Toile blossoms has become one of my favorite sets as well. It is so good to see Stella again, I've missed her. She is lovely as ever. Gorgeous as always. Blessings....
Posted by: karen mills | 02/02/2010 at 05:46 AM
very pretty and yes nice and soft
Posted by: Yogi | 02/02/2010 at 06:38 AM
Another gorgeous card, Leslie!!
Posted by: Lynette | 02/02/2010 at 07:33 AM
What a stunning card! I love all of the distressing and sewing!Love how you stamped behind the sentiment too! And wow! Your coloring is amazing! I alo like how the Kraft cardstock looks here!
Thank you so much for visiting my blog, Leslie! :)
Posted by: Elena | 02/02/2010 at 07:45 AM
I thought I was on Jerri Kay's blog there for a second. Gorgeous job with the flower. Love the soft colors.
Posted by: Susan G | 02/02/2010 at 07:51 AM
Stunning - but then again, all of your creations are stunning! :)
Posted by: Shannon - Desert Designs | 02/02/2010 at 08:17 AM
Gorgeous card. I was wondering how you do the color on the outer rim of the image. I tried it with a very light gray and it looks atrocious. Is it more than one color with the lightest color being on the outside? I tried using the blender pen to remove some of the color, but it just looks so-so.
thanks!
Posted by: Shawn K. | 02/02/2010 at 08:28 AM
Beautiful Leslie!! Thanks for my fix today! LOL
Posted by: Harriet Skelly | 02/02/2010 at 08:55 AM
so lovely, the coloring is terrific and love the soft touch that bow gives to it!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | 02/02/2010 at 09:15 AM
I don't blame you for keeping this set, it is a beautiful image and your card is gorgeous!
Posted by: Lenoria | 02/02/2010 at 09:27 AM
Gorgeous Leslie!
Posted by: Stacy SCS Twinshappy | 02/02/2010 at 10:48 AM
This is just so stunning! Love how you used the background stamp on the sentiment - what a great touch! ~chris
Posted by: mudmaven | 02/02/2010 at 11:41 AM
This is so absolutely stunning, Leslie! Beautiful coloring and design! I still have this set. It is one of my favs! Beautiful card!
Posted by: Betty | 02/02/2010 at 01:27 PM
you can almost smell this beautiful blossom!
your coloring is impeccable as always!
sandyh
sandyha@comcast.net
Posted by: sandyh | 02/02/2010 at 02:19 PM
Ah Leslie, I always feel so delighted when I come to your blog. This is SO exceptionally beautiful. I have to go stare at it some more!
Posted by: ChristineCreations | 02/02/2010 at 04:40 PM
Ruby is looking beautiful as ever today, Leslie!! I love how you've colored your blossoms, and your sheer ribbon gives such an elegant look!
Posted by: Rose Ann | 02/02/2010 at 06:50 PM
I am so pleased to see Stella again and your gorgeous watercoloring. I still kick myself for not getting Toile Blossoms....if you "ever" what to find a new home for the beautiful set ?!?
Love your stitching, colors and simple layout too. TFS
Posted by: nancy littrell | 02/02/2010 at 07:44 PM
Oh so gorgeous, Leslie! So glad to see Stella Ruby again and i love your coloring!
Posted by: nancyk | 02/03/2010 at 05:44 AM
OMGosh, this is stunning. Your coloring is amazing!
Posted by: Susan Raihala | 02/03/2010 at 06:36 AM
Ah, I just love Ruby Tuesday and Toile Blossoms! Absolutely incredibly beautiful!!! Your coloring ceases to amaze me!!
Posted by: Cynthia | 02/03/2010 at 02:59 PM
Stunning Leslie, everything in the card is so delicate and pretty.
Posted by: Heather T | 02/07/2010 at 04:35 AM
Oh, I so agree. I will never give up this stamp set. Thanks for such a beautiful reminder. I think I'll use it for an upcoming birthday card. Linda
Posted by: Linda Bullard | 02/09/2010 at 06:47 AM
Wow!! This is totally gorgeous Leslie!! I love this set and will keep it forever too:)You always inspire me with your wonderful coloring. Your cards look like beautiful paintings!! I SO want to be like you when i grow up!!
Posted by: Dee Jackson | 02/14/2010 at 06:50 AM
What beautiful coloring on this sprig of flowers, Leslie. So glad you decided to keep Toile Blossoms. It was on my list of "wants" for a long time, but now I have amassed so many stamps that I don't even actively seek this one out anymore! I still love it though.
Posted by: Colleen Dietrich | 05/04/2011 at 05:39 AM