Being part of Mary Fish's PALS group is fun! I know that you have heard this a million times from me but today's card is just another example of why I love the inspiration I get from the PALS! We have many, many Chat Rooms within our group and one is a "Gallery" of ideas and inspiration!
Today's post was inspired by fellow PAL Susan Bohlen…I commented that I loved what she did and asked if I could "C A S E " away changing up things…I just loved it and I knew it was the perfect time to pull this stamp set off the shelf and I was tickled with my end result!
Here is the super card that the other "Susan" created…I LOVED the way she create the line around the edge! Unfortunately, Susan does not have a blog for me to direct you to…but Hat's off to a great card!
The first thing that I did a bit different was…this card is smaller than a regular A-2 card! The card is 3 1/2" X 5" and the Note Card Envelope is a perfect fit for this gorgeous card! Anther thing I did different was…I vowed to try to be better in embellishing the "insides" of my cards!
Yesterday, super PAL and friend Dawn Tidd, was Mary's "guest stamper"…Dawn is a wonderful, postive, creative stamper that I personally look up to! I love her style and I love the fact that she always "pays attention" to the insides of her cards! Please check out her blog as it is one that will warm your heart and put a smile on your face!
I left Dawn a comment saying that you are inspiring me to fazz up the insides of my cards…so there is never a better day to start change than on a Monday!!!
After you have all of the images already stamped on your Stamp-A-Ma-Jig template….this card is a BREEZE to make many! I think that this will be a breast cancer card for my group next month!
The stamp sets I used were Field Flowers and Too Kind… TIP: – Remember I always say I am challenged…well just in case you want to know – stamp the lighter color 1st with the "larger floral image" and then use a darker shade to do the smaller version! (you probably already knew that!!!)
I was also excited that I used "In-Color" inks…Crisp Cantaloupe, Strawberry Slush and Gumball Green are the key elements! They are super together!
Another way that you could obtain a totally different "feel" for this card…would be to "stamp off" on a scrap paper before stamping on your card stock…this would give you a softer look but I was very pleased with the result – I personally love the boldness and colors!
I look at it as 1-2-3…!!!
- Card
- Inside of Envelope
- Outside and liner of envelope!
Now…lets focus on this special envelope! Not only will the mailman smile…but the recipient will be thrilled! So easy….just take that extra 5 minutes – you'll be glad you did!!!
I hope that this inspires you and this is a "keeper card" in my mind……shoot me an email or leave me a comment and let me know how you like it!
You all are the best…..until tomorrow!
p.s. – did you notice something different I did with this card than I "usually" do…..leave me a comment and the 1st person to get it correct will receive the product that is the correct answer!
WOOT-WOOT!!!! At 6:46 a.m. Dorothy was "right on" – I am bow challenged and I was pround of myself!!!! I will send Dorothy a spool of the whisper white taffeta ribbon!!!
A new comment from “Dorothy” was received on the post “The PALS are "Too Kind"” of the blog “Simple Stampin'”.
Comment:
You tied the bow this time, Susan.
You decorated the front of the envelope and the inside!
You tied the bow this time, Susan.
Yes, Susan, the bow is a tied one!
Love the card too! Maybe I’ll get out my double stamp sets, now that I have a stamp-a-ma-jig. Thanks a bunch!
Such a beautiful card. And speaking of inspiring, that is exactly what you do for me! Love your creations.
Love the color combination … they are spectacular together!
Gorgeous! Yup…I’m always a day late or a dollar short…you tied the bow!! =)
Thanks for sharing!
Love the cards. They are simple but perfect. I need to get out my double stamp sets and try using them again. Thanks for the inspiration.
Good morning, Susan, this on is lovely, I can see this card in a set as a gift:). Love your creations.
I love this card – I already CASE’d it using a different stamp set. I hope that’s ok! I will give you credit on my blog! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the diagonal snip of paper with ribbon! Genius!