Surprise! It’s a tree!

Posted on October 28, 2009 by mauistamper

This tree is about as different from yesterday’s tree as you can get. Soft, sophisticated, really a classy tree. No Googly eyes here.

I suppose this could have been a sympathy card. That’s what I needed, and that’s what I intended to make when I pulled down the Thoughts and Prayers stamp set. Somewhere along the way it took a very slight detour – it could still be a sympathy card, but that wasn’t what I saw as it came together.

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Thoughts and Prayers stamp sets; Cornelli Lace wheel
Old Olive, Kraft, Soft Suede and Whisper White cardstock; Thoroughly Modern Designer Series Paper
Old Olive Classic Ink pad; Old Olive and Soft Suede Stampin’ Write markers
Jumbo Basic Grommets; Old Olive 1 1/4″ Stripe Grosgrain ribbon

I like the simplicity of this layout. It complements the elegance of the tree. I also love that Cornelli Lace wheel and can’t believe it took me almost half the catalog year to notice it. You would think my constant poring over the catalog would have caused me to spot it sooner. In case you’ve missed it, it’s on page 64 of the Idea Book and Catalog. Item # 115624, $8.50. A bargain.

More soft thoughts…

Posted on September 20, 2009 by mauistamper

I liked the colors and overall look of yesterday’s card so well that I revisited the same general concept. I incorporated a sketch challenge from SCS and added Mellow Moss to the Pretty in Pink/Soft Suede combination. The end result is a card with a similar feeling but a unique look of its own.

I really enjoy the challenge of creating different looks from the same basic supplies. I like stretching my perspective – it keeps things exciting.

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Thought and Prayers stamp set, En Francais and Linen (retired) background stamps
Pretty in Pink and Sahara Sand Classic Ink
Soft Suede, Mellow Moss and Pretty in Pink Stampin’ Write Markers
Soft Suede, Mellow Moss and Naturals White cardstock and some very old Designer Series Paper
Kraft taffeta ribbon (it’s not nearly as yellow-hued in real life)
Vintage brads
Piercing tool & mat pack (to position brads), Stampin’ Sponges

Thinking of you

Posted on September 19, 2009 by mauistamper

Sometimes you need a card with a soft touch. I’m sending this to a friend whose mother-in-law passed away this week. It’s always hard to say goodbye, and when you’re saying goodbye to someone who has had a lot of ups and downs over the past few years, there are a lot of different emotions involved. We had a chance to talk abut those conflicting feelings this week, but I know she’s still processing and I want her to know I’m thinking of her.

This card turned out the way I saw it in my mind. I was inspired by THIS CARD by Lyssa at Stampin’ Addicts and used the colors from last week’s Color Challenge at SCS. When looking at a card makes me feel good I think I’ve gotten it right.

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