Here you go! A couple of simple changes that make the “feel of the card” a bit different from yesterday! Both work for me, it just comes down to time and product. I am a firm believer that we can create amazing cards with the basics, the classics.
With that said, I can look at a stamp set and say, “I can use that a bunch” and then there are other stamps that I can easily say….“That is just not me” – and guess what – that is TOTALLY ok – that is what makes each of us roll!
There you go…side by side, you decide! The definite agreement is that the stamp set is a BLUE RIBBON KEEPER, we can always use a great thank you stamp set and with the great sentiments, (both for the outside as well as the inside) makes this a stamp that needs to be on your shelf!
Now we will get to the differences of the cards….today I used the FUN Swirly “what-evers” shine! I love these as they can go both ways, modern and classic. I used the “green glue” to adhere them to the dot DSP. Just little dots of this adhesive does the trick!
The other change that I did was the addition of the silver thread. This gives an instant fun factor and whimsy to a card. It is really easy to work with and the best tip that I can give you is to make sure that you have a good amount of adhesive to the back that you are adhering it to. I like to use Fast Fuse and then I press it into the adhesive – then flip it over so I can see it….fuss with it to get the loops just the way I want them to be and then give a good press….DONE!
Do you remember that yesterday we chatted about the new Big Shot Platform? Well….I used it again today but I also added the precision plate. This is another must have for the things we do.
With all of the more intricate dies out there, the great combo of the precision plate and the Big Shot Die Brush make cutting these dies a breeze, each and every time.
I would love this sentiment on a square card and the boldness lends itself to a square card but I know that many of you rather have a good old A-2 card. Hopefully you can see that it will work both ways!
This also would be a great easel card, click here to see the one I did and then you can see that you would be able to do the same with this stamp set.
Thanks for sharing your Sunday morning with me and a HUGE HAPPY FATHERS DAY to all of the great Dads and mentors we have out there. I am blessed to have a GREAT Dad and John is a GREAT Dad to our peeps…..it is to be a beautiful day on the East Coast and we plan to be at the best place on the earth – HOME!!!!
John wants to be here and we will grill…..play with the critters and I am sure also do work – but working outside on a beautiful day is FUN when you can do it together! I hope to see you back here tomorrow…I will share with you what I made Stanley (the horse) for his Birthday!!!!
The products I used for today’s post are below, shopping from home is FUN and oh so easy! I hope that you have enjoyed this 2 day post and that I have shown and inspired you to see that there are always options out there! Have a fabulous day and make some memories!
I love both cards but I especially enjoy the little things in today’s card. The silver thread adds the extra fun!!!!
Hi Susan, First you must think I don’t like your posts anymore but, do you know what . . . the past two nights I posted from my iPad. It said this was not a secure site and did I want to post anyway. I clicked yes, but never saw it post. So today on my PC, checked and no posts from me.
I loved Saturday’s card and said something about the colors being “You” . . . like your blog and your share card. I thought you might put some gold thread for the step up but I love the swirlies so much!!
Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers and mentors in your life as well.
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The blue swirls are great. Adds an extra element of fun. I can’t say which is a favorite though, as both are fantastic.
Both are great cards, but today’s card is my favorite with the swirly birds diecuts and silver thread adding a lot of interest and fun! I know John will have a great Father’s Day at home today.
Today’s card is full of fun elements. Fun colors, shapes, & textures. Very upbeat!
Hope you have a great day!
My favorite is today’s card. For me it’s all about the “Swirly” die cuts. You reinforce my need to buy those dies. I think I’ll be getting the bundle, because it is a great set, but if I could only get the stamps or the dies, for me it would be the dies – so versatile!
That’s a fun, creative use of the swirlies! The silver thread pops it up another notch. I’m happy to see the step it up weekend cards back! You’re so creative! TFS.
I really really like today`s card . I have had this version of a similar card in my card making plans since I saw those cute dies !! Thank you for all the great close ups and also for the mention of the Easel Card (which I linked back to )
Have a great day !
Happy Father’s Day to John and all the other papas! I love both cards and I do like today’s swirly extras as the bonus. The silver thread gives it that special touch just enough to say “wow!” Enjoy this beautiful day!
Oh, I thought I had left a post but I guess I got busy. I love both cards but for today I pick the simpler one from yesterday. I do love my swirly squiggles any other time but for some reason I just like the Simple Susan version. I would normally say yes to the little stars but not this time. Odd, must be just that kind of day with the heat and humidity and didn’t want to sweat to death sitting on my usual fence trying to decide. But, if stepped up version landed in my mailbox – you bet it would be on display!