It’s Sunday and that means that it is time for us to Step It Up a bit from yesterdays card. As the saying goes...”there are always 2 ways to skin a cat” (actually that is a icky saying…but I think you get it!)
You will see below where the inspiration came from. For me, the minute I saw this card I smiled as not only do I love yellow….I knew that this would be one of those “formulas” as I like to call it that I can use over and over! I love her style and I knew that I could try to make a CASE that would work for my project.
For those of you that are new to my blog…..WELCOME and I hope that you find it inspiring and just darn FUN! In the below photo you will see the cards side by side and then you can decided which one works for you! (I have no idea why the white on the left card did not come out the best…sorry) but if you go to yesterdays post you can see all of the scoop!
As I shared yesterday (and actually endless times below) that using simple shape can make a card in a snap but it still will provide you a fun card. The way that I look at it is….that darn time thing gets in the way all of the time and I am sure if I have a time thing going on, chnces are you do as well!
You can see from a quick visual that I just twisted it around a bit and allowed the mixing bowl to be inside the circle I cut . I wish that you could see and hold this in person as darn it, there are times that you just need to see it up close and feel the card.
As I thought….many of you tried to guess what I was going to do and one thing you nailed was the dots and dashed! I love to do this and I am hoping that many of you do it as well as it is the fastest and easiest way to add some quick love to a card.
I doubled up the stampin’ dimensionals under the bowl and I purposely took this angle of the card so you can see the “lift”. From the start, I adhered the white onto the pacific point and then cut out the circle with the BIg Shot.
I also took a square of fun foam to cut out a circle and adhere that to lift this section up from the card base. I recommend using fast fuse or pieces of Tear-n-Tape when using fun foam! For me, I find it to be super easy and it makes the card feel super solid.
The other finishing touch that makes an INSTANT WOW are those simple little enamel shapes! They scream fun and they are in all color collections, a great accent to have in your stash!
In a nut shell….I like both cards. I think the one factor that I like is the instant POP of fun color but then the nest is that it is a square card. This is a 4 1/4″ square card and IF I did not want to make a custom envelope, this would fit into one of our regular A-2 envelopes. (but…you know me, I would make an envelope….just sayin’)
There you go….a FUN stamp set, a FUN card…..and one that would bring a smile to any one! I encourage you to use what you have….play with shapes and papers….this is the BEST way for you to have fun and let that creativity out!
I know that it is in there….let it OUT!!!! Enjoy your day…..see you in the morning!
Both cards are delightful. I really like the way today’s version allows you to focus on the centerpiece of the card. I’m not sure if it’s the white paper or the raised panel, but it really makes it pop for me.
darling new look . . . you are the queen of sweet doodling!
These are both awesome, Susan. The color combo is over-the-the top! Thanks for sharing and for all that you do!
Both! I love the richness of the greens and blues that come out in Saturday’s card and I love the pop of white and depth in Sunday’s card. Now you are making me want this set!!!!
I adore both cards. The white definitely does make me lean towards the stepped up version but in truth, iwould be proud of both. Hope Will’s birthday weekend has been full of wonderful moments!!!!!
I agree they are both darling. Love the positive / negative effect they have side-by-side. It would be fun to make and give in small gift packs. I do keep trying the dashes you suggest, but have to say, yours are always neater. Guess I need more practice.
I think you are right. It is a classic layout, one to remember. I like it both ways too. This is a stamp set I may have to rethink. You have presented it in a way that I might actually use. it’s a cute set. Thanks for sharing. Love the colors.
I like both ! I really like the colors and would enjoy making one of each (if I had this stamp set ) Therefore I will be snitching some of your ideas and seeing what stamps I have that I could substitute . Not that I don`t like this set ….it is the cutest ,but I have to budget (yeah like I stick to that …tee hee)
Both are grate, oh wait, the grater is another stamp in the set as in both measure up and that is another fun stamp in the set. All culinary humor aside, I think I like the card yesterday a smidge better. Sorry, I couldn’t help myself. I love the bold pops of color yesterday and all those polka dots. I think there is just a bit too much white on today’s card for my taste. Of course I like the enamel dots and dots with the dashes and your fun way of popping things up. I know you aren’t used to me deciding so fast which I like the most!
Both cards are great…definitely keepers! Your subtle differences amaze me and how you come up with the ideas. Great job!
I like both cards, but if I had to choose one, it would be yesterday’s. I like the larger layer of polka dots and the white background for the cute bowl. I always love your dots and dashes on cards and today’s is no exception. I love how you show us two ways of using same products with a little twist on the design. I hope your weekend is going extremely well.
Hi Susan … I just cannot choose this week. Love them both.
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