Good Morning and I have a confession…yep, a confession of an honest stamper! Yesterdays card….click here to see….was a card that I was contemplating not showing you as I thought that it was just “o.k.” but to my surprise…YOU LIKED IT!
Why am I telling you this???? Well…it is because there are times that you just do not know and you need to roll forward and that it what I did! Not only was I excited that you did like it…it made me really think – how can I change it up!?!? I did NOT use any additional products to make this card today….same elements – just worked differently!
Below are the (2) bundles that I worked with this weekend….it is fun to take “bits from here and bits from there” – I always encourage you to use your products to the max! When you “KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE”…then it is fun to pull from here and there!
Well here you go….side by side, you decide!
At a quick glance you might thing…not much difference but below I will bullet point the changes that I made and the (why did I do it 😀 )
- The total card is made out of Thick Whisper White Card Stock – (I had a little “honestly session with myself” and I am to the conclusion that I prefer my card bases out of the Thick Whisper White or the Thick Very Vanilla Card Stock) My reason….maybe it is “just me” but I love the feel of this card stock in your hand…it is so substantial and the reality of it is – I can add the POP of color, there just is something that I prefer over having the color card stock as my base!
- The FUN oval part is the marriage of 2 techniques that I adore to do when I can….Paper Piecing and Inlaying a die cut. Time and time again, I share that the basics are your friends….as when we have the basics at out fingertips we are able to make magic happen with little effort.
The magic was the Ovals Framelits and the Stitched Shapes Framelits. I cut the “friend” out of a Tranquil Tide and also a White piece of Card Stock and then “pieced” the Tranquil Tide Silhouette of the word into the White oval. Here is a great tip that I should have taken a picture for you…I put several pieces of Tear & Tape on the back of the White Stitched oval frame of “friend” so as I “pieced” the Tranquil Tide pieces in…the adhesive was there for me – easy-peasy!
The Calypso Coral Oval Ring was a total “after thought” but I think that it makes the POP happen. The way I figured it…I have the framelits and “Mr. Big” out….so why not?
- I also adhered some of the flowers flat today so there is more of an interest to your eye – I personally like this as it adds a very subtle interest but to me…the real show stopper and WOW factor of this card is the fact when you hold it in your hand and see and feel all of the inlay fun and then open it up and there is no evidence of “how did she do it” The reason is….the piece that I worked with is the exact same size as my card base so POOF – adhere and hide…you look like a pro!
Here is a funny for you as we have all heard the saying of “great minds think alike”….well in Jeanie Starks blog post yesterday, (she is a dear friend and downline) she showcased this below chart of the In Color Combinations that are FUN. Well….truth be told, I have this taped to the wall in my work area and that is exactly where my color combination inspiration came from for this weekend post! (I just could not find the chart on line so I snagged it from her post yesterday) The moral of the story is….look for FUN color combinations everywhere.
I do not know about you….but I find that I get myself in a rut using the same colors. Calypso Coral is not one of my “reach for colors”, I am not sure why but I think that there is some FUN about this color combination…so – GO OUT OF THAT BOX that we get ourselves in and have fun!
Another weekend post for the record books. Honestly there are weeks that I say….I am not sure if I can come up with something but I go to my area of fun and just roll with it! The reality is…there is no “right or wrong way” to do a card….it is merely an interpretation of the fun that you have in your craft area. I encourage you to try something different….see if it works or if it does not….the end result is…YOU TRIED!
Now go have a great day and I will see you on Tuesday! I have a tip for your Tuesday that needs to be done as this IS the time of the year for the deals!
WOW ! I was so surprised to find out that you had inlaid that word ! LOVE IT ! Also….I think you are right about the C.Coral oval being the POP POWER of your sentiment. I don`t use Calypso Coral much either . BUT it is a pretty coral (not orangey or harsh)so I am determined to find a way to use it soon.
Gotta go poke in on Jeanie`s spot to see that color chart !
Have a great Sunday ! Love this card !! I really do want to get this BUNDLE (Lovely Inside And Out )
I just love when yo can inlay anything – it looks super impressive but it really is easy! If you like putting a puzzle together – than this is for YOU!
I always love the way an inlay looks. Will try and remember the tear and tape trick. I usually just use my green glue and sometimes I am messy than I want to be with it. Both cards are a “Winner- Winner Chicken Dinner” card! I don’t think I would have tried putting the calypso coral with tranquil tide either, but it really works. Love them both.
YES…YES – the tear & tape will make you stand back and say…”why didn’t I think if this ages ago” – it’s the little tips that make this whole thing that we love to do special…just like YOU!
Hmmm this week I can not pick a favorite because I like each one for different reasons. I must say thank you thank you though because the technique in today’s card is fabulous and now there is another way of using that bundle 🙂
Pam…you make me giggle! I can just seeing you looking at both and saying…I like this because…and that because! That’s what is great…there are always options!
I’ve seen you do inlays several times, and I always say to myself, “…must try that…”. Love the Calypso Coral oval, too. I think it really is the dramatic exclamation point in the design. Thanks for the inspirational use of several sets of stamps and dies. It really shows the versatility of our products.
Yes…yes…YES!!! Please try it – I promise that you will be super proud of yourself as it is a fun and oh so rewarding thing to do!Ude the tear and tape – you will thank me!
Wow…nice job using same materials and making it really different. Love the coral oval…makes it definitely pop. Great card!
The POP makes a big difference to the eye….well at least I think so!!!!
Hi Susan. . . I think the Stepped-up version has just a little bit more pow! Love the inlay and the extra CC layer.
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I do love my layers…paper is really an inexpensive thing when you see the difference a bit more adds…I feel – definitely worth it!
Hmmm, have to say I like them both! Can’t decide which I like more but just by you showing different ways to do a card using the same elements made me think of even more ways to do cards!! And thank you for the inspiration at the end of your post. Sometimes I too feel like that when I go into my room. Good to know we all go through that!! Happy day!!
I swear…I just love all that we d with our stampin fun! There are always many ways to look at things….and it is fun to just think of new ways – the one thing that we all need to remember is…to HAVE FUN!
Love how you stepped up today’s card, Susan. Both are very nice, but I love the CCoral and the new flower arrangement around it. Thanks for your tip on using Tear & Tape to make the inlay easier. Enjoy your day.
Now that you see it….do you think that you could make it??? I hope so as it is super fun! I am sure that your “friends” would love it!
That pop of coral in the oval is what makes this card for me. The extra flowers hither and yon are cool too. I must remember the tear tape tip when doing an inlay. I always manage to lose one piece and have to run a scrap of paper through the die again.
I am laughing as I have been on that island before…the Island of where in the heck is that little piece! They seem to getcha every-time. Please try the tear n tape!
Love today’s stepped up version the best. With the green and orange additions the card just pops!
You gotta love a POP!!! This was super fun to do! Thanks for popping in!These are colors that I do not usually use but I was pleased with the end result!
Just when I think you can’t improve it, you do! Today’s is even more bright and vibrant and just more special. I also like the new flower arrangement too. Gotta run, the fiber fairy hit me with her – no it has to be a guy fairy as he is getting it wrong (again) – I am not the one who gets constipated! Sorry TMI.
You are a mess….(well I hope not) tee-hee-hee!!!
Hi Susan! Both unique cards but the coral in the center of the card catches my eye more than the outer coral layer. I enjoy your creations; never occurred to me you might not be sure at times just like me. ? It is really hard to go wrong with SU!!! The color combinations and DSP that go together so beautifully make it really hard to go wrong!!! Am I right?? Anyway, love both cards and lean a bit more towards the stepped up version only because I love CC and it is showcased more there. ?
You are soooo right about the color coordination that Stampin’ Up! has. I will say that this is the #1 thing that people love about Stampin’ Up! You know that everything will always work together well.
I am just like you guys…we get “stumped and in that rut” – but we keep plugging along!
Each version is lovely and a signature “Susan!”
Again, you are too kind!