Good Morning my cyber friends…and here you go…..the stepped up version from yesterdays card! To me, my pick is today’s card and I usually do not come out of the gate saying that this quickly but there is just something about this simple card that make me smile bit bigger today.
We are dealing with the same basic elements with some additions. I hope that these 2 day shows you that you can make some simple and minor changes to get a different feel and texture.
Here you go…side by side ~ you decide! I am the very first to say that I adore a white card….but you can still have a bunch of white with a POP of color to get a great end result.
I have a bunch of pictures for you and I will share with you some tips and tricks to make this a great card! The card is the same size as yesterday, a 4 1/4″ square card and I did keep it a white card base but I added a piece of Sweet Sugar Plum to the front before I added the embossed 4″ square piece.
I admit, I love our thick White Card Stock and I am still doing cart wheels that we will be having THICK VERY VANILLA with the new catalog….we are all going to love and appreciate this great addition!
Here you go……I hope that the pictures and tips help you see this a a fun and doable card. Basically it is the same as yesterday but I added the bakers around the mouth of the jar 3 times – so easy with adding fast fuse and wrap away!
Because you are letting your “inner florist” out….and that is what I attempted to do – I added little sprigs of linen thread behind where I will place a flower. WHY???? I am not sure but I will say the end result is a keeper! 😀
Adding the linen bow with a simple glue dot is the easiest and fastest way to adhere. How I added the “sprigs” of linen thread was simple with a wee bit of green glue and letting them “set up” a bit before adding the flowers!
I know that it looks like it has a bunch going on but trust me, when it is in your hand – YOU WOULD SMILE!
I love pictures like this one below….where you can get a good visual of the concept up close! I know that these are fire flies….but you have to admit, they add a fun interest to the “arrangement”
Another tip I want to point out is the embossing……I used the Petal Burst Folder but any folder would do the trick. They just give an instant “feel of texture” that makes the focal point POP!
Here is your picture to pin….I hope that you do and I hope that you try this with LOTS of color options and different DSP’s – this card could go with sooooo many cards that we send, Birthday’s, Thinking of you….a simple “Hello” etc…..
Have a FABULOUS day and I hope to inspire you on Tuesday with a TIP that I think you will find useful. This one is about how easy the internet is in helping us!
I love what I do and I love helping you…we are all so creative in so many ways and by helping and sharing, we reach goals that we never thought that we would try or achieve!
Good Morning! The little extra touches are perfect
Happy and blessed Sunday.
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Thanks for popping in and I had a great day…..long but great – LIFE is GOOD!
Susan, I love this card. The little touches change this card so nicely. Both cards are pretty but I like today’s card the best. I like the linen thread ,the color behind the white and the lighting bugs. Have a wonderful day ,Hugs Ellen Hinds
Thanks Ellen…I love the little accents of the linen thread – I know that it probably does not make a ton of sense….but the texture and feel is great!
I love today’s extra touches as well! So refreshing and happy and I agree with Ellen…love the little bugs!
These are little bugs that we can deal with!
Oh, that bee! So sweet and I love the change in the card base color!
Isn’t it funny how making a switch in color can make a new feel come to life!
Your addition of the color base makes the white POP even more! And the bee, LOVE him! And the sprigs of twine are perfect! Well done my friend!
POP goes the weasel! Hugs my friend!
Love both of your cards – but if i was in a store buying one I probably would go for Saturday’s version ! I like pink but I love clean and simple more – thank you for sharing your awesome talent !
I LOVED your comment and I loved the way that you “painted the picture” – I think that it is brilliant that you are thinking and comparing the 2 a if you are in a store…THANKS for shedding a new light…..I do adore white!
It’s hard to say which card I like best. Both of the cards are gold star winners! Flowers in a mason jar always make me happy.
You are sooooo right – you can’t go wrong with a Mason Jar!
Gotta go with the version today because of the fireflies. They are the life of the party! They look like skinny bees but are more fun when they light up in the night. I love the addition of the color mat part too. But, both cards are winners either way you look at them.
This is so funny as I was thinking of you as I typed this…..and I thought for SURE that you were going to call me silly about the fireflies……when I stamped them I thought that they were bees….and then when I realized that they were fireflies…..I was like YIKES – I am NOT re-doing this card because I think that it is cute etc….
Then I thought to justify my mind….if I can color a chickens hair blue that I can add fireflies to my card! HUGS!
The shape could be a wasp even kinda sorta. But, I think skinny bees makes it even more fun as they need to get in there do what bees do. Whatever works and looks good and these look good! I am the one with the justification problem! As kids we captured lightening bugs in mason jars, mayo or Miracle Whip jars and poked holes in the lid so they could breath. Hence that is why they are in the mason jar set!
The additional color makes today’s card the winner to me. Also the lightening bugs!! Beautiful spring day here. Hope you are enjoying yours too.
Thanks Ann…I am so glad that you liked this card! I am doing the happy dance that it is being carried over! A “keeper” for sure!
Sweet card today. Love how you hid the stems of the flowers.
That’s because I dream to be a floral arranger….(ha-ha) This is a fun one to play with and you just cannot go wrong!
Both cards are pretty, but today’s is my favorite. I love the color layer, the extra twine, the fatter bow and, of course, the fireflies. Nice job. I love how you make two cards using the same stamps, etc. and come out with two totally different looks. I have never seen a card using the strips of twine to add texture and depth to flower, but I’m always learning something new from you and like this technique. Have a wonderful Sunday and Monday.
Thank you. You are always so observant – I thought …what the heck – lets give it a try and it worked….might be a bit wonky but I love the effect!
I like the extra layer of color and the tiny Fireflies add some life to the scene ! So cute !
I agree with HJ in the fact that you are a master at adding a little bit of this and a dab of that ,couple of those and come up with a lot of inspiration for us !!
Have a good Monday ! Looking forward to TT ….Tuesday`s Tips !!
Kinda like Gwen….she adds a little her…and takes of a little there – and GETS BY WITH IT! Thank you my friend…..Hannah went back to Davidson this weekend to see friends and had soooo much fun!
AH….! Twine and glass jars–they were made to go together. Love the little extra touches that bring out the best in your card.
AH…..you are sooooo right – Mason Jars and twine are like peanut butter and jelly!
ditto to what everyone said…brilliant use of twine strips