Ruby Tuesday: Stella Revisited

Hello!  I’m so glad you could drop in to share another Ruby Tuesday!

I was feeling the need for sleek simplicity when I made this card.  Does that feel good to you sometimes, too?    Now, I’m all for layers and panels and bits overlapping or peeking from behind.  Fancy brads and pretty buttons, photo turns and opulent ribbons and trims will turn my head into the next century, as the overfilled drawers in my stamp room will testify.  The quest for ever more original and interesting designs is perpetual and mind boggling and ultimately I come to this place — where I need to rest…just ease down and take a slow, deep breath and fill myself with a fresh creative outlook.  In time I’ll wander away and lose sight of this tranquil place but I’ll always find my way back again.  I’ll remember how much I enjoyed my visit.

Today’s card, along with the previous paragraph, are from an August, 2007 blog post.  That was back when I had plenty of Stella to work with.  It was also from my old blog, which I’ve never been able to successfully import to this blog.  I’ve been thinking about simply copying some of the tutorials at least, into new posts here.

For now, I’ll just share this card.  It’s simple, but I like it, and I didn’t have time to make a new Stella card this weekend.  I have other projects that need doing before I run out of time.  Hope you don’t mind!  If you’d like to see the full post which accompanies this card, you can find it here.  It includes more photos and information on creating a frame with a square punch, as well as a how-to on out of the box cutting (which probably everyone already knows how to do.  Cardmaking has become so sophisticated so quickly!).

I must run now!  I hope you’re having a good week!

Stamps:  Oh So Lovely, Itty Bitty Backgrounds, Garden Silhouettes (the word, “Lovely”) – All Stampin’ Up!  Paper:  Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Certainly Celery, Very Vanilla, BasicGrey Stella Ruby DP  Ink:  Timber Brown Stazon, Creamy Caramel, markers:  Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, Certainly Celery  Accessories:  1 3/8″ square punch, pink taffeta ribbon, Scotch brand dimensional mounting tape

Comments

[velta]

OMG...Leslie this is just stunning! I love the image the colors and the layout. You always make me smile. your coloring and style...well, you know you are one of my favorites :) Have a great week!

[Glenda Brooks]

Beautiful card! Loving the colors and the layout! Just Gorgeous!

[Lynette]

How beautiful - even after a few years:) I love everything you do, whether it's layers and layers, or very simple. It's all gorgeous!

[Cindy H.]

Loved it then and I still love it! It's simply gorgeous!! tfs again:)

[Traci Major]

I love this, Leslie, and will definitely be visiting your "old blog" for the tutorials! For me, simplicity is classic, and the beauty is stunning when done well! And you do it so well!!

[Gabriela]

I remember visiting your blog back in 2007 and being mesmerized by your card. Your post actually encouraged me to try my hand with the square punch and I ended up using your card as inspiration to make my own. Your card is every bit as beautiful as it was in oh seven. Great idea to re-post some of your previous tutorials! Go for it.

[Linda E]

What a perfect title for such a lovely and timeless card. Since I wasn't following your blog in 2007, I was happy for the repeat!

[yogi]

beautiful. Love the flower and it's simplicity.

[Susan (rainy)]

One of my favorite floral images... so graceful. Love how the flowers come out of the box. Leslie, this is a gorgeous card.

[Tosh]

So beautiful Leslie!! Love those flowers with the textured backdrop!! So striking!!