When I saw this card on Danielle's blog the other day, it reminded me that I haven't had my Kitchen Sink Stamps out for a while. What's up with that, I wonder when I love them so much?
This set is called 3-Step Daisy, but I sometimes like to pretend it's a dahlia so I can enjoy a variety of colors. Today I tried to match the colors in my most favorite of all Stella's papers. I used Stampin' Up! inks, starting with Pink Pirouette and working my way up through Regal Rose, Rose Red, and Basic Black. I used soft chalks to shade around the image and then sprayed with matte sealer, which pops the colors and holds the chalk in place. Cutting down the panel so the leaves extend beyond its perimeter adds the illusion of dimension without adding an extra layer. This card will be an easy mailer.
The rest of the card explains itself, I guess -- lace, velvet ribbon, pearls, stitching, all of which Stella wears so well.
By the way, did you know Danielle has joined the Flourishes Team? She wowed us as a recent Limelight designer -- a match made in heaven! You can read the latest here, on the Flourishes Blog, and give her your congrats if you like.
I must dash off now. May your Tuesday be Ruby!
Stamps: 3-Step Daisy, Multi-Step Rose (sentiment) Paper: Vanilla textured, River Rock textured, Flourishes Classic White, BasicGrey Stella Ruby designer paper Ink: Pink Pirouette, Regal Rose, Rose Red, Basic Black, Certainly Celery, Old Olive Accessories: Soft chalks, lace, velvet ribbon, pearls, spray matte sealer, Scotch brand foam mounting tape
Oh Leslie this is absolutely gorgeous! That is my favorite of the Stella Ruby papers!! Thanks for another fix of Ruby Tuesday!!
Posted by: Harriet Skelly | 03/15/2010 at 11:45 PM
I'm so glad you are still duing Ruby Tuesday...each card looks so different but still has that same luxurious Ruby feel to it - just classic cards every time!!! Love this card!!
Posted by: Cynthia | 03/16/2010 at 04:27 AM
This is absolutely stunning! I love the dimension these stamps create! I also wanted to say how much I loved your cards from last weeks release!
Posted by: nancyk | 03/16/2010 at 06:04 AM
What a gorgeous creation-I just love the colors used-great job on your flower. tfs
Posted by: Bev | 03/16/2010 at 06:20 AM
Your card is beautiful. he stamped image matches the paper perfectly!
Posted by: Linda E | 03/16/2010 at 08:36 AM
so pretty, your flower goes perfectly with the papers, of course you can't go wrong with lace and pearls IMO :)
Posted by: Conniecrafter | 03/16/2010 at 09:38 AM
This is absolutely stunning! Love that flower and the paper you paired it with!
Posted by: Michele | 03/16/2010 at 10:01 AM
Your dahlia looks so beautiful with your Stella papers, Leslie!! I love your stitching and lace as well!! Gorgeous card!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | 03/16/2010 at 10:13 AM
OMG Ruby looks gorgeous today! I love your stitching, lace, colors and gorgeous dahlia....at least it looks like a dahlia to me :-) A really very special card. TFS
Posted by: nancy littrell | 03/16/2010 at 10:43 AM
Wow Leslie, this is gorgeous! It's such an amazing match to the pp! I'm glad I was a gently reminder, lol!
Posted by: Danielle | 03/16/2010 at 12:44 PM
Oh my that paper is perfect with this image Leslie...your coloring is a MATCH!!
Posted by: Velta | 03/16/2010 at 01:45 PM
So very beautiful!!
Posted by: Lynette Neus | 03/16/2010 at 06:56 PM
you make the "bestest" flower cards ever!
Posted by: Sue from Oregon | 03/16/2010 at 11:25 PM
New Digs eh??? LOVE your elegant card......always a pleasure to see what's going on in your world when I have a minute or two!
Vicki
Posted by: Vicki | 03/17/2010 at 04:15 AM
Leslie - I just love, love, LOVE this Stella card. This is just incredible the way you coordinated the daisy's color to that wonderful Stella DP. I particularly like the way you left the bottom light green mat flat on the base, embellished with ribbons, then popped up the focal image. Sensational.
Posted by: Gabi With An Eye | 03/17/2010 at 05:43 AM
Beautiful Leslie - love your matching DP!
Posted by: lisa somerville | 03/17/2010 at 05:56 AM
Beautiful card, Leslie. I love those Kitchen Sinks stamps, too, and have not used them for awhile. How does that happen? Thanks for the wonderful inspiration.
Posted by: Susan (rainy | 03/18/2010 at 02:00 AM
Why did I miss this post?? I love your daisy image, Leslie!! Simply gorgeous!
Posted by: Makiko Jones | 03/18/2010 at 07:55 PM
Beautiful combination of stamped image and patterned paper, something you are just brilliant at.
Posted by: Heather T | 03/21/2010 at 03:46 PM