Good morning, I admit – I love doing these 2 day challenges but at the same time….I worry if you all are to going to see or shall I say “get” the differences. I do hope that you will read and take a look at the pictures to see the difference. I have a BUNCH of pictures for you today!
Sometimes you just have to “try it” and hold it in your hands…it all comes down to time and preference but I love to be able to share with you a variety of ways to create! Remember, we all see things in different ways and there is no “right or wrong” way to do it – the important part is to JUST DO IT….make cards as cards make people smile… feel happy and special!
Here you go- side be side….YOU decide! I will share with you along the picture trail the changes I made! So you have a preference? Please feel free to leave a comment, this is how we learn and grow!
We are still playing with the FREEBIE from Sale-a-bration, Avant Garden and today I added in the little dots stamp to the fun from yesterday! Adding a simple yet artsy look give a different feel of instant texture. I used Sahara Sand and I inked it off to just give a soft, subtle look.
To start today’s card I did something different than yesterday! Remember yesterday I “ADDED THE SENTIMENT STRIP ON TOP” but today I am going to CUT AWAY and then add in a sentiment strip.
Below in the picture you can see that I used a pencil to draw a 1 1/2″ space. I went ahead and stamped like I did yesterday and then cut at the pencil lines using the trimmer to create a gap that my sentiment strip will fit in! (you with me???)
The next 3 pictures will help you see the process!
I know that it is super hard to see but after I stamped the sentiment in the Tip Top Taupe I covered it with clear embossing powder and heat set it. You need to work fast but it is very doable and it does create that extra special look and feel that steps it up! I also went over the Taupe insides of the flowers with the clear embossing power….really made a fun and interesting effect but then the trip of teeny pearls were the icing on the cake!
I like this picture below as you can really see the “solid look” of the card. There is just something stunning about a bunch of white space and then having a “lift” off of the white card base is a classic and super clean look.
You know me and my white gel pen….could not, would not be without it. It is my friend that always makes a pop each and every time!
Here is a great shot on how the subtle dots in the background are effective. This is something that probably 2 years ago would never have done but little by little I try to be a turtle and try new things….sometimes I like them…sometimes not – that is what it is all about, trying and having fun!
Below is your smile picture…for you, the card maker….the recipient and the Mail Man!
My postal ladies are funny….when they see a card that i am mailing they will comment – wow, you must really like this person…they got a double stamp and this poor person just got a pretty envelope flap! (They are sooooo funny) and always make me smile!
Now here is a great tip! I would make up a bunch of these cards….perhaps have fun and change up the color combo etc…but leave the sentiment area blank and then give the recipient a bunch of strips with sentiments stamped on it….this way they can choose what type of card to send,
Wouldn’t this be a great and thoughtful gift to give and one that is sooooooo practical! I would put 2 strips of tear & tape on the back of the strips and also give them a great pen, our Project life ones are THE BEST as they do not smear! (adding stamps would be great as well)
I hope that these cheery flowers brought some sunshine to your day and also I hope that your day is filled with sunshine! The long days of Winter seem to get the best of us but that calendar will be changing on Wednesday so we are getting a little closer to a change! (hmmmm, you can see that I am trying to convince myself – I really do not like the cold)
Remember, jammie shopping is totally on trend….I do it often! I hope to see you tomorrow as we are going to play “Show and Tell” – it is a show stopper!
So cute! I love both! Thank you for all the pictures; they make it easy to see what you’re talking about and help show the differences. I love the weekend cards!
Pictures make everything come together! Thanks for popping in!
You made me want that stamp set
A classic design for sure
Thanks for sharing
Love the colors of the flowers
It’s a keeper stamp set….I know that we have a bunch of floral stamps…..but this is great and the sentiments – BINGO!
Love today’s card! Your texture background is perfect and I love the idea of the clear embossing. And the pearls…. well a girl’s gota have pearls! Happy Sunday from, the sun just came out and still in jammies, Annapolis!
YEAH….I love it when Ramsey is in the house! You and I are very parallel – we like that clean and conservative look!
Both cards are beautiful! I really loved yesterday’s card untill I saw today’s! Actually the are both elegant and quite lovely! Today, you have shown us how to take a perfectly beautiful card and make it even more beautiful!!! Did I say your card was beautiful!!! #becauseitis #susanisacardrockstar
You totally make me smile – from EAR to EAR as I have no clue what to do with hashtags! I will say, I love both cars….you cannot go wrong with a classic stamp set like this!
Wow, Susan! You never cease to amaze me…both cards are great, but I LOVE the stepped up version! I’m so glad I have this set and see the many possibilities with it, thanks to YOU!!! Hugs!
YOU bring SUNSHINE to me! Hugs…
Oh Susan I can’t decide! I like both of them. The simplicity of the first and the special touches of the second. I would be happy to get both ha ha. I didn’t get this set but maybe I should spend another $50. ?
It’s a keeper…what can I say! (I get it as I can remember when I was a customer I thought…hmmmmmmwhat can I get!)
Well, now I must admit I am so glad you did pictures of your card surgery !! I went DUH for a minute there when you were describing your method !! I really like the speckled background and as always you open up the versatility of a stamp set ! I was even thinking of adding some glamour by putting some foil behind the sentiment banner …..oh the fun of it all !!!
Also I was wondering if your followers know that you often add comments to our comments at the end of the day ???
I just discovered that recently ! Thank you !!
Sonny – you are my hero! You and I need to meet but we better make sure that we have lots of water as we will not come up for air!
I am sort of cold sitting on my fence here trying to decide which I like the best. Since the wind is a bit brisk and shivering in my robe and jammies I am just going to say I love them both and would be very happy to find either one in my mail box! I think Gary, my normal mailman, would even smile when he stuck it in there. He occasionally turns it over and puts one with a pretty flap on top of the pile or the bottom of the pile with the pretty side showing.
Sonny is correct that you often add comments later on so it is always fun to go back and check and also read the comments that come in after mine. I am amazed that someone didn’t comment about Mr. Peepers having the green glue put on his crack to avoid it spreading! I love reading what you say to the other commentators.
Chris, I laughed so hard with that green glue comment and, today reading it again, I laughed just as hard! Your comments always put a smile on my face!
Thanks Mary Ann, I aim to please when I can! I just thought the green glue was the perfect solution rather than Tear N Tape or a band aid!
Perfect reply!?
Also looks like there are two Mary Ann H.’s so I will put NJ with mine.
A bow would help the scar!
Now Mr. Peepers can’t wear a bow on his scar – not only would be worried he might become scrambled but then gender confusion. Maybe we could use the green glue to add some hair or a hat. There we go, a stocking cap from Mr. Moose’s punch bundle or the top hat from the penguin/snowman set. How did Mr. Potato Head keep his “hair” on? I can’t remember – he just slaps his plastic hair on his head in the Lay’s Potato Chip commercial.
We will do something about this…..he thinks that he is going to become scrambled eggs!
Chris – hop off of that fence……and maybe, just maybe – your mailman will be making you happy because not only do YOU make ME happy …but you make so many other happy!
Thanks for being YOU!
Both cards are Beauties, Susan! I’m really loving all the cards made using this stamp set so far! It’s a definite keeper! Great job with the 2 day cards~
From you…I am beaming! Thanks for the sweet comment!
Both cards are great and I love the added touch of the pearls and splatter. I agree with the others going back to read the comments….they are super fun!
Thanks Mary Ann…I have to admit – I often think about how much fun we are going to have when we finally meet! You ARE the famous SHEEP HERDER of them all!
This time I don’t have a favorite as both cards are so amazing. Thanks for the idea about giving cards with multiple sentiments included, so the recipient can decide which to use. Good idea. Thanks for all your inspiration.
I am going to do this as I have a friend that’s Mom fell…and I thought that this would be a perfect gift!
I like today’s stepped up version but I think I would like it better on a Tip Top Taupe base – I adore your three little dots and the dot dash dot border – they are definitely your trademarks ! You have such GREAT ideas ! TFS
I hear you…the contrast does make a POP…..I do adore my dashes and dots!
Jeanne just said what I was thinking, it’s wonderful to see both your trios of dots and the dashed border again! What lovely cards. The idea of having a friend or relative participate in the card creation by choosing a sentiment and sticking it on is brilliant. Maybe they would be willing to try going a little further someday. Thank you for the fun and also the two cards.
Trio dots are FUN dots….it’s like seeing balloons – an instant smile maker! Thanks for popping in….please CASE away!
Yesterday’s card was beautiful, but today’s is stunning in my eye. Very nice!
YOU are stunning with your work…thanks for being in the house!
Hi all . . . I am partial to today’s card. I like the splatter dots in the back ground. I feel it makes the sentament stand out more, with no splatters. I happen to like it on the white card stock, again for the same reason.
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Have a great Sunday afternoon.
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You are sooooooo darn clever – you know me, the challenged on – THANKS FOR THE TIP!
I just had to try this technique & love my results! I just can’t figure out how to send you a pic.
WAY TO GO! I am so glad that you tried it and I am sure it’s a beauty. It is fun…right!?!?
Love them both . . . the sweet doodles with the gel pen are divine!
I do love my dots & dashes! This really is a super fun stamp set to play with!
I adore the idea of doing a cut away for the stipe the greeting is on. Very clever. Both of these are fabulous cards. I can’t pick a favorite, you can’t make. I love the matching stamped envelope. I so want January to be over with so I can play. Soon, I hear!