Woot-woot…it a day of inspiration from a whole bunch of talented team designers plus YOU! Many of you are having fun with the Monday challenges so what about giving this a try! Please click here to see the Pals Paper Art Website and take in all of the great entries!
Today is a color challenge…and I just love a good color challenge! I do hope that you will play along! Here is the palette of colors we are to be working with!
I have a confession, the stamp set I used here called Too Kind and it sat on my shelf for a while as I was intimidated to do a “double stamping” – does that sound familiar to any of you? Well once I put my “big girl pants on” and took the plunge I loved it and not I am “game on” with stamp sets that you need to “double stamp”!
The key is to use the LARGER stamp with the LIGHTER color and then go over with the SMALLER stamp using the DARKER color! Easy…right!?!?Now there is one other key factor and that is the Stamp-a-Ma Jig – I know I can see many of you sighing but its ok! I snuck the Wild Wasabi for the stem!
The size of this Very Vanilla is 2 3/4" X 4" and after I did the stamping of the flower, I “squeezed” in the sentiment…once again – thank you to the stamp-a-ma-jig. I felt I needed a bit of balance to the right side so a quick and effective touch is a trio of Subtles Candy Dots in Pool Party.
As you can see that I could not resist on taking this image to the front of the envelope – why not because you already have your stamps all “inky” and you also have the stamp-a-ma-jig out….right!?!?
Adding the liner to the inside was the double whammy to this special card and once again – I went to old faithful…the Subtles Designers Series Paper Stack. I rarely use this print but I really liked it.
Now lets talk about the fun embossed part! The folder is the Zig Zag and I simply used a piece of scraps (the size is 2 1/4" X 5") and then matted it with Wild Wasabi just a smidge larger! Doesn’t this texture just add a great and clean touch!
That’s it…I can see this card to be appropriate for a Birthday, Sympathy even a card with no sentiment at all – it is just a classic and I invite you to keep this card layout in your “thinking cap”….as it’s a keeper – a secret weapon when you just can’t think! All you need to do is change up the colors and stamp set and presto …a new card!
Now wouldn't you love to see this envelope in your mailbox! I say go for it as it really does not take much more time and your stamps are already out! I decided to stamp this on the left side to make a bit different.
Thanks for popping in today and I do hope that you will give this color combination a try and then go to the Pals Paper Arts site and play! I think that it is super fun to see everyone’s different interpretations of using the same colors!
Until tomorrow – have a wonderful day!
Love the softness your card exhibits. The colors are lovely the way you’ve used them. I love the stamp set too! Simple to do and so great looking. I’ve loved every card I’ve made with it. I’m going to get it out and use it soon. Thanks for the reminder.
Like that new embossing folder!
Sweet and pretty combo! The layering looks lovely!
Classic Susan Itell clean and simple. The touch of embossing is perfection!
Awesomeness, your CAS card is just perfect. Soft colors, perfect sketch and stamps that rock.
Love, love, love it! Definitely one I will try! Your cards are always winners Susan. Thanks for prooviding inspiration every day!
Your blue blooms are pretty! I love how you added the texture with the EF, too!
So soft and sweet – love the embossed panel as well! Very pretty card!
I love this card. Everything about it.
This card is stunning in its simplicity, Susan! Your use of the Too Kind stamp set is exquisite! Off to pin and CASE! 🙂