The theme of this hop is Back to Basics, which means stamps, ink, and paper... no fancy tools. That's right! No Big Shot, no Framelits or embossing folders. Just the most basic cardmaking elements. Simple cards are difficult for me... perhaps it's because I always think cards need lots of elements to be beautiful. But that's just not true. I can do this!
This is another sneak peek from the upcoming Stampin' Up! Occasions Catalog called Lovely Wishes. The adorable Billie Moan from Rambling Rose Studio presented this set at OnStage (our convention for demonstrators) earlier this month. Please check out her blog to see more creations with this set - she is so talented!
One of the things I like about this whimsical set is that it's photopolymer... which means I can line up stamps on one clear block easily (I used the large block F for two stamps), then line up the solid image stamps over the line images that were already stamped.
Using Markers lets you use multiple colors on one image. I used Garden Green and Lemon Lime Twist for the leaves. And the spots that weren't covered by the stamp? I used the marker to color that in, too. Easy-peasy!
And how cool that the Stampin' Blends actually color our Basic Jewel Pearls??? I used the light and dark Old Olive and Rich Razzleberry Blends to emulate the colors of the flowers and petals on my card. Pretty close, huh?
I almost left the card as is - without the colored pearls, but felt that it needed a little something. Still simple, but the pearls just added another bit of texture. What did I say at the beginning of the is blog post? Yep... I guess I still struggle with less is more. LOL!
If you've read my previous blog posts, I do believe I said I need to put ribbon on just about every card. Still simple, but ribbon adds that finishing touch. What do you think? Which card do you prefer?
I appreciate you stopping by! If you started in the middle of the hop, then click the next button below to see what Verity Biddlecombe has created!
Wishing you... a very lovely day!
So so pretty! Great tips for using the fabulous blendabilities! Thank you so much for playing along x
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jennifer! And thank you so much for organizing such a fun hop!
DeleteStunning Diana. I too struggle with simple but you have certainly achieved a simply stunning card
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tan! :)
DeletePretty card!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Denise!
DeleteI actually like the one without the ribbon, and I love the coloring on the leaves!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jennifer. I'm torn between the two... they look completely different to me.
DeleteVery beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nina! I'm glad you like it. :)
Deletegreat stamping tips and beautiful card too, TFS!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Eimear! :)
DeleteGreat card. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Verity!
Deletethank you for sharing. I enjoy your photo documenting style. From the layout to a beautiful card. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Eva! Sometimes I get caught up in cardmaking and forget to take pictures of the process. LOL
DeleteBeautiful card Diana, I too love to add ribbon, nice to see a little sneek peek into the next catalogue, thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tracy! I'm sorry I didn't see your comment before now. :)
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