OH MY GOSH….it is just about noon on Sunday and I just discovered that I forgot to set the timer for my blog to go off!!!! SILLY SUSAN! I woke up early as usual and vowed not to get on the computer until my “chores” with the animals were completed as it is super HOT here. Sorry…..enjoy the Post and enjoy the day!
Good Morning! Here you go with the stepped up version of the card from yesterday and I am also going to try to do my best with pictures to show you how easy it really is to “mask” and get great effects! As I said yesterday, this type of stamping totally intimidated me but I jumped in and gave it a “Girl Scout” try and it was fun 🙂
Here you go…Side by Side….YOU decide! I am a bit torn because I do like them both but I think the “purest” side of me….liking WHITE (well, this is very vanilla) is going for yesterdays card!
Here is the bundle that we are working with. You can clearly see the rows of stamps and then see how you can use up to 3 different ones to create more color/depth. The below pictures will hopefully help you. If you wanted to keep it super simple, your could eliminate the shading but I say, “NO WAY – YOU CAN DO IT” and the one thing that I know for sure is….you’ll be proud of yourself.
Here you go with my parade of “how to” pictures….hopefully they will be helpful to you. Please feel free to reach out to me if you need any further explanation. Have fun using several different colors….or simply use one color like I did for this card. The “stamping off” to make it lighter is a super effect! (please remember that you can CLICK ON the pictures to make them larger and easier to read)
The biggest difference between today and yesterday is…
- The matting of the emerald envy
- The addition of the 5/8″ burlap ribbon (LOVE THIS RIBBON) 🙂
- The simple knot accent of Dapper Denim adhered with a glue dot!
One beautiful card that I am sure anyone would be thrilled to receive. I just adore the colors and the softness of the Very Vanilla. If I had a wish…I would wish that Stampin’ Up! would come out with THICK Very Vanilla…..is anyone else thinking that as well?
Here is your “how to” 411 of the products that I used for the card. At the very end of the post you will see the entire line up of all of the products that I used and if you choose, let those fingers of yours go CLICK – CLICK – CLICK and shop away! Remember, be a smart shopper with the increment of $50.00 to earn some Bonus Bucks for you to spend in August.
LOVE the stepped up version! Great card.
To me they are both Gorgeous clean and simple cards, Susan! I’m leaning toward the stepped up version though!
I like the stepped up version too ?
YES to the thick very vanilla cardstock, Susan!!! That would be awesome, especially for holiday cards. Hmm, maybe it’ll be introduced in the Fall mini catalog? As for your simple/stepped-up cards this weekend, they’re both nice, but I prefer the stepped-up version. It just seems more ‘balanced’ to my eyes. (Double and triple stamping isn’t easy, but you’re mastering it, girl!)
Thank you, Susan for the two cards! Love them both. I bought this bundle because I liked the samples in the catalog but have been a bit intimidated as well. Your steps will help me overcome my two-stepping or three stepping stamping! 🙂 Today is a good day to play in my craft too as where I live it iwas 72 degrees at 8 am and will be 102 early this afternoon! 🙁
Phew! Thought maybe your internet had melted in this heat! Thank goodness for stampin as an indoor activity! I love both these cards!
I’m leaning toward the stepped version, but either would be a delight to receive:-). And I say a big YES to thick Very Vanilla card stock too! It would go so well with the This Chrismas DSP! Crossing fingers we’ll see it in the upcoming Holiday catalog:-)
Love this as well as yesterday’s card! The color is so vibrant and bold. Yes to the thick very vanilla! Maybe soon I hope!
What a GLORIOUS card – I adore them both but my pick is the stepped-up version – LOVE the bow and ribbon! One of your best ever…..
Susan, I love this card! I’m waiting for my set to arrive and can’t wait to CASE your card. Thank you so much for the inspiration.
Today’s stepped up version would be my choice, but both are very nice. I especially like the layer of Emerald Envy on today’s card. I was glad to see your post today. You were missed!! I usually see it first thing in morning and had wondered if everything is okay. Friends being friends. Stay cool.
Wow Susan, I love both cards. The colors are so beautiful . You are a champ at your two and three step stamping.I think I am leaning to the stepped up version. But I. I would love either card. I agree thick VeryVanilla would be great. Stay cool. Hugs,Ellen Hinds
Well, it’s about time, lady! You had me worried. Your Sunday card is always ready for me much earlier. I thought maybe I would have to have the sheriff come check on you. So glad it was just a timing problem and nothing serious. Today’s stepped up card is my preference, but I think anyone would be pleased with either one. Thanks for sharing with us. I would never have given that set a second look, so thanks for enabling too! YIKES
As always….awesome! Love this card! I was getting a little worried….good idea to go out early!
Yes, I too wondered where Susan was this morning! Which do I prefer – even though it is way too hot and humid out to sit on the fence and try and decide which I like – I am just going to say both! I like yesterday’s for the simpler and I love the vanilla look and we need that heavier cardstock. Hey, speaking of such, did they ever make the vanilla notecards and envelopes? My catalog is downstairs right now. Anyway, today’s really highlights the denim color and the emerald color on the card with the mat and the bow. I love the burlap stuff just for texture! I would love either one to give or receive. Thanks for the photos for the steps – I enlarged them and the words were clearer that way. So this looks very doable and being able to punch out a mask is handy rather than cutting it out. Now I am wondering what the petals would look like done in two colors!
… I like the extra layer. Both are great. This is a hard one. 🙂
I’m often with you on the simpler cleaner version, but this time I liked the stepped up one better. It is the burlap ribbon with that extra piece of ruched ribbon with it. To die for! Denim and burlap, what a great combo.
I do like both cards but would have to say I like the stepped up version better. They are both beautiful though!!
Oh my! How many of us have coffee with you in the morning?!! We were ALL missing you….Thanks for the two great cards to inspire us.
Hi Susan! I’m with you – I want a thick vanilla too! I like todays card. I like the burlap ribbon!
Love your card, Susan! I liked both cards, but the “stepped up” version is SOOOO pretty! I was not sure about that stamp set either until now! Wow! Beautiful!
We checked your blog several times In the morning and then decided that you must have had something “come up” and you wouldn’t be posting. Long story short, I checked one last time before we started getting ready for bed and…surprise…your post was here! It was a fun twist to our daily routine, because instead of starting our day with your post, we ended our day with it. You had three votes for the “stepped up” version, although it was a tough decision. I loved the extra pop of color with the added layer while Dan and Caleb liked the burlap addition. Both versions are fantastic.
P.S. I think we should petition Stampin Up! to come out with a Thick Very Vanilla card stock. Love, love, love the Whisper White version.