A wacky start of the week but I am excited to give you a personal challenge today and of you are up to it…pull out your supplies and make a card! YIPPEE – that in itself sounds like fun. All you have to do is email me your card and I will randomly pick a winner and send you a pack of Stampin' Dimensionals!
I am so proud of so many of you pulling out your supplies and playing each week. I can't think that you are doing it just for the Dimensionals….I truly hope that you are doing it to stretch yourself and your learning of "finding your style". I am a big believer that the more you play around with different techniques and layouts…the more you develop the style that works for you!
This inspiration came from one talented gal…and I am SUPER proud to have her on my team. Please click here to see Karen Hallam's Blog and if I were you…I would subscribe to her blog as she is one talented paper crafter! (I have not done so yet…but I am going to CASE the adorable baskets see posted on March 11th) Karen sent me this card and an instant smile was on my face!
I had another Idea for the challenge this week but after seeing Karen's card…I could not resist! What are the guidelines….
Create a card that has multiple areas of symmetry.
It could be with squares, circles, ovals just have fun!
Heck, if you want to copy this layout, I say GO FOR IT as it is a great layout and another card idea that can be used over and over!
Are you all scratching your head and wondering where this adorable paper came from? I bet I will surprise many of you as it is a FREEBIE in Sale-a-bration that I am sure many of you SKIPPED RIGHT OVER!
I realize that Project Life is not for every one but I use the Project Life items to make cards as I ADORE the fun designs of the papers and then I use our stamps like I have done here! Look below – you get 30 cards (DSP as I like to see it as) and these are great for clean and simple cards.
Trust me…I know what most of you are thinking…."I do not do project life" – That is absolutely fine but you cannot deny that this is not a super cute card! This is the kind of things that I do with Project Life goodies (perhaps in the future I will use it in another way) but for now…this is what makes me roll.
The overall size of the card is a 4 1/4" square card and then each layer is 1/4" smaller. I used the 1" punch for exact sizing and then…it came together like "peanut butter and jelly" – they are my kinda cards!
I love the fact that you can put this square card in one of our A-2 envelopes and not have to pay any additional postage….here comes a woot-woot!!! LOVE that when that happens! I had fun with this envelope.
I had plenty of paper to do the card and the fun envelope with extras left to do another card. Please do not overlook the Project Life offerings that Stampin' Up! offers…they can be used in so many ways!
Don't you just love this sentiment? It is one that is me all around…an instant smile comes when I read this and I think it is such a fun sentiment to send a "just because" card to a friend. I also think that this layout and sentiment would be a fabulous gift to give. The stamp set is called Oh My Goodies Set and you can see it in the product offerings below!
I do hope that you will play with paper today/tonight….you know what today is…the unveiling of the weekly deals….please click here to see the offerings this week.
We are on the countdown for SAB to come to an end…we have a fabulous group of goodies for you to earn this year so remember…for every $50.00 order, you can pick 1 SAB item! Lot's to choose from.
Better yet, become a hobby stamper and have fun! No obligations what so ever, just a great way to save and be inspired as well as you will be able to pick (2) SAB items….plus $125.00 worth of whatever your heart wants….ships for free – and you have ME…all for $99.00
Please feel free to email me or better yet, click here and do something fun for you!
Squares really catch my eye! And I like your paper choices! I was wondering what that paper was, so thank you for clearing that up!
Great card!
Have a nice day!
Cyberhugs from France!
This is a FABULOUS card, Susan – I adore the color combo and your “dashes” really finish it off! Thanks for the tip on centering the first piece and working outward too! This such a fun card and would make ANYONE smile…. and the envelope is awesome! Hope your last day of therapy went well yesterday and that your ankle is now well “heeled!” Hugs and happy Tuesday!
One of my favorite layouts. The colors are very nice. Love the envelope and especially the white dots & dashes on it.
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I love this card, and I really love your hints. Once I read them, it’s like, “How come I never thought of this?!”
Hi, Susan! Thanks for the “shout out!” I so appreciate it. And thanks for the idea of using Project Life items in cards and envelopes. I did wonder where that paper came from – !
I love paper patchwork squares on card! So fun!
I actually pulled out stuff and made TWO cards this morning before taking the cat to the vet (I got all the way to my truck before I realized I forgot the cat!!! this, from the girl who once took the wrong cat to the vet). It felt SO GOOD to play and make whatever I wanted.
I would love to practice this – I could use a good laugh! Fun card. I love it when you do the squares. I seem to lose patience and don’t line them up so well as you. Maybe I need to try your tip sometime and start in the center and work out and I would have better results.