Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Happy Inauguration Day!!

Happy Tuesday & Happy Inauguration Day (for those of us in the states)!! Will you be watching the Inauguration on TV today? I will be, I'm so excited for a new change of guard so to speak & can't wait to see the new ideas & energy that Obama can bring :o) I have (crazy) friends down in DC today probably freezin' their butts off, but they're enjoying every minute of it! I can't take ginormous crowds like that & then the freezin' cold---no way, I'll watch from home thank ya very much, LOL! And soon I'll be off to the warmth of California---sunshine here I come, hee hee!

Today is "Try It Out Tuesday" for Susana's Custom Art & Card Design---this week's challenge is to use any stamp from Susana's store, any dp she sells and only 2 embellishments! Make sure and check out the store blog "Follow Your Heart" to see the rest of the DT's creations. If you'd like to play along just upload to PCP or SCS using the keyword "tiot2" so we can all see, 'kay!

For my card I used a new Karen Lockhart stamp called "Lilacs in Pitcher" which I love--reminds me of my mom & grandma cuz' they love lilacs! The lovely dp is from the Laura Ashley Traditional Collection and those beautiful gold embellies are Bella Baubles in "goldilocks"! I didn't put a sentiment on this one cuz' I might use it for a birthday or a thank you note--so I left the inside blank to stamp whatever sentiment pleases me! Of course using ONLY 2 embellies was hard for me, but sometimes simple is good & I think this turned out rather elegant! Whatcha' think?

Just a quick close-up to show off the diamond glaze I used on the vase and Shimmerz (in iced lavender) on the flowers. Just a subtle but nice effect for this stamp!

I wish you all a wonderful day & I'm off to work on projects for this week!

Until tomorrow....
Suzanne

Posted by Suzanne J Dean at 4:15 AM
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20 comments:

  1. SuzanneJanuary 20, 2009 at 4:57 AM

    Stunning your colouring is awesome and I love the papers with this image perfect.Enjoy your day in front of the telly I am sure we will see lots her in the UK. Sue :o)

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  2. HeidiJanuary 20, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    Happy Inauguration Day Sue! I hope you get to feeling better before the trip girl!
    This card is very elegant and you are right, it is hard to use less but it is perfect!
    Heidi

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  3. JaniceJanuary 20, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    I love it! My moto is less is best!
    Wish I was joining you in front of the tv but unfortunately I had to go to work. I taped it but who knows when I will get around to actually watching it!

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  4. Christine RileyJanuary 20, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    Hi Suzanne,

    Wow, I love this card. It's just perfect and elegant, I love it and that ribbon is just gorgeous! I wish I could stay home today and watch the festivities, but I'm at work :( I just heard though that my bosses are going to hook up a comptuer to a TV in a confernece room here at the office so we can watch some of it. IMHO, it doesn't matter who one voted for, this is an amazing and exciting day :) Sorry for rambling, hope you have a great day! :)
    Hugs, Christine

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  5. stampingtinkJanuary 20, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    I love the elegance of this card! I love lilacs and having them in this pitcher is just perfect! I love the glossy look you gave the pitcher. It's just perfect, simple and very elegant. And I adore the pearls! Just love it!

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  6. CassieJanuary 20, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    oh, this is my kind of card! i love how elegant and vintage-y it is!! such a beautiful image!!

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  7. prutsJanuary 20, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    Lovely card !!!!!

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  8. AnnieJanuary 20, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    very pretty card with a soft vintage feel. hugs, annie x

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  9. DanniJanuary 20, 2009 at 1:12 PM

    Very pretty! such a soft, delicate feel to it!

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  10. Susana MJanuary 20, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    OK Suzanne all the adjectives to describe your work have been taken so I will say Fantabulous :o) You ROCKED it!!!
    Hearts and Hugs
    Susana

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  11. MoniJanuary 20, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    This is so elegant card, love it, great colours! Hugs, Moni

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  12. KimJanuary 20, 2009 at 8:18 PM

    Suzanne what a beautiful card! I love it!!!
    Hugs~ Kim

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  13. Ann KranitzJanuary 20, 2009 at 10:12 PM

    I JUST stopped watching inauguration celebrations!! WHEW. I have been glued to the TV all day. Love it and I love your beautiful card and the paper is perfect.

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  14. debinicolJanuary 21, 2009 at 1:00 AM

    Suzanne, I always look forward to peering into your blog...you are so talented and never cease to amaze me! God bless your hands!

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  15. RachJanuary 21, 2009 at 2:42 AM

    a beautiful card Suzanne, so elegant.love the added sash. Hugs rachxx

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  16. Linanna DESIGNSJanuary 21, 2009 at 4:11 AM

    This is such a gorgeous card Suzanne, very sophisticated and simply stunning colours. Hugs Linda x

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  17. CathyJanuary 21, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    This is so soft and pretty. It reminds me of beautiful linens for Spring. So cute!!

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  18. Lynn PutJanuary 21, 2009 at 1:09 PM

    Suzanne this card is gorgeous!!!
    The way you colored the Lockhart lilacs and pitcher is wonderful and the pretty designer paper and soft bow look so elegant!

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  19. JannaJanuary 21, 2009 at 7:00 PM

    Wow, these look so realistic. I had to do a double take! YOu coloring is amazing!! You are such an inspiration!

    Smiles,
    janna

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    This is so pretty. I love the way you colored the flowers. Really beautiful. :)

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I appreciate all your lovely comments and taking the time to stop by! hugz,Suzanne

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