Meet Lady Loretta. Isn’t she a glamor-puss? She’s another one of my Loralie stamps I’ve been pussy-footing around and not getting inked up. Shame on me! But I’m happy now that Loretta and I have spent some quality time together. Once you get to know her, she’s an awfully lot of fun!
I watercolored Loretta and her flowers with Stampin’ Up! reinkers using the lid of the matching ink pad for a palette. The pink is Pixie Pink and the green is Old Olive. Her nose is Close to Cocoa. Her jewelry, lace trim, and the pupils of her eyes were colored with a black fine-tip Sharpie. I used Tombow markers for the grays and her creamy complexion and the black flower centers.
The sentiment is an old Stampendous stamp which I just had to use with Lady Loretta, so I designed a 5 1/4” square card which would allow everything to fit.
The thing about Loralie stamps is the sample image on the package (plus a couple extra on the back) gives you ideas for how you might change things up on your own. I used a fine-tipped waterproof Prismacolor Premier marker to add polka dots to her hair bow and to draw the lines on the bodice of her dress. Any way you look at her, she’s a real charmer.
As you can see, I’m still not exactly producing cards by the dozens. I’d like to spend more time stamping, but it just doesn’t always work out. I sure do enjoy it when I’ve got the time, though.
Have a pleasant remainder of the week, and I’ll see you again on Saturday. Take care!
Stamps: Lady Loretta (Loralie Art Stamps), You’ve Got Style (Stampendous sentiment) Paper: 90 lb hot press watercolor, black card base, BasicGrey Eva designer paper Ink: Palette Noir, others for watercoloring as listed above Accessories: Ribbon, silver cord, button, Scotch brand foam mounting tape (to pop up one flower on the left)
Ha! Sooo cute, Leslie! Your coloring is beautiful, and I love the flowers off to the left! She definately puts a smile on your face! :)
Posted by: Michele Boyer | 03/22/2012 at 03:17 AM
She certainly does have class! Leslie, your watercolouring is beautiful, love the tones you get with this medium. Love all your extra details - the added polka dots, lines on her dress, and even the flowers on the left side - very pretty! You are always an inspiration! Have a wonderful day.
Posted by: Pauline | 03/22/2012 at 04:38 AM
Love her...she is great!!! A purr-fect Spring dress for her.....she has lots of wonderful detail!! LIke you, I have no stamping time....oh well...someday!!
Posted by: Diane Hover | 03/22/2012 at 04:48 AM
Fabulous Leslie! You are one talented lady! Your shading is just fantastic!
Posted by: Tammy Hair | 03/22/2012 at 05:30 AM
Loretta is Beautiful! Your coloring is gorgeous. Love the card and the sentiment that goes with this.
Posted by: Carol R | 03/22/2012 at 06:09 AM
I am always amazed by your awesome watercoloring. What a beautiful card! Great sentiment for Loretta, for sure.
Posted by: Lynette | 03/22/2012 at 06:28 AM
She is just Fantastic, love everything you brought to this stamp, just love her rosey cheeks. The sentiment is perfect with her too! Awesome coloring all around!
Posted by: conniecrafter | 03/22/2012 at 08:58 AM
Wow, Leslie! Your watercoloring of Lady Loretta is just fabulous! She definitely has class! It looks like you enjoyed your time and that's the main thing. So what if you're not producing a lot of cards!
Posted by: Sue (suen) | 03/22/2012 at 09:45 AM
She's got some real personality, Lady Loretta!! Perfect colors and what a fun card to give to a friend!! I like the way you repeated the posies on the left panel from her designer hat! Too cute!!
Posted by: Traci Major | 03/22/2012 at 10:32 AM
OMG, I LOVE this card!! I'm a pushover for anything with cats on it & this is just the cutest thing I have seen in ages! Love your coloring & the layout is perfect, right down to the sentiment. I may have to get this stamp now!!
Posted by: Sherri Dean | 03/22/2012 at 04:56 PM
Oh Wow Miss Leslie! Loretta is a Glamor-puss for sure! 8-) She's just Fabulous! Love your Wonderful watercoloring and what an Awesome Sentiment! Love it! Such a perfect card for a Best Girlfriend's Birthday card! Love every Fabulous detail! 8-)
Hugs
Shannon
Posted by: Shannon White | 03/22/2012 at 05:18 PM
Such a diva!! I just love how you colored her but especially that face! Beautifully done and tons of fun!
Posted by: Linda Carson | 03/22/2012 at 06:54 PM
Oh is she just the Sexiest Kitty or what??? I had never herd of these stamps... so glad you shared Loretta with us! Do these stamps come padded and ready for a acrylic block? or are they just the red rubber??
She is colored perfect in that fancy Pink dress, and the saying was made for her too!!
Posted by: Dotty A | 03/22/2012 at 07:47 PM
Wonderfullllllll...love that bright pink and green color combo!
Posted by: Sue Kment | 03/22/2012 at 09:14 PM
Va Va Voom! This cat has it all! She'll be fighting off the toms tonight. Your watercolouring is the cat's meow and the card tickles my fancy in every respect. Thank you for sharing this delight with us.
Posted by: Francie (Montreal) | 03/23/2012 at 07:02 AM
Move over Mae West - Loretta's the new cougar in town! So cute, Leslie. Your coloring is impeccable - always! Lots of fun in this card. Love the sentiment too.
Posted by: Susie Lessard | 03/23/2012 at 10:03 AM
What a darling card!
Posted by: JoAnn | 03/23/2012 at 10:18 AM
Not sure how I missed this little Diva but what a way to bring her to life with your water colouring, Leslie.
Posted by: bonnie weiss | 03/24/2012 at 05:21 PM
Couldn't pass up commenting on this gal as she is delightful!
Posted by: Ida | 03/25/2012 at 03:03 PM