Simple Single Layer Card

Do you ever need a card in a snap?  Occasionally I suddenly need a pretty card that won't take me long to create.  And I found this on LeAnne Greff's website (Flowerbug's Inkspot).   It was so striking (and simple) that I had to try one:

This was done on a Whisper White notecard (which makes it even easier!).  Already pre-cut and scored, and comes with an envelope, it's ready for stampin'.  Using post-it note paper to create a mask, I lined them up with about an inch in between.  Then, grabbing my stampin' sponges, I began sponging color (Blackberry Bliss) from the bottom towards the middle.

Without removing the post it notes, I sponged Tangelo Twist from the top towards the Blackberry Bliss, overlapping and blending in the middle. 

Take off the mask and stamp an image from Serene Silhouettes using Staz On Black. 

Add a sentiment and off you go!  Easy peasy, and oh, so effective.  Thanks, Leanne, for the lovely idea!

All supplies used can be ordered here. 




And let's get creating!

Work of Art

One of my favorite new stamp sets from the new Inspire, Create, Share Catalog is Work of Art (and from the reactions of those of you who have used it at my workshops, I think this is going to be a favorite of everyone's!).  The set is packed with images that can be used in so many ways--a really versatile set.

Here is a card we made at my new catalog open house:

This also incorporates ALL of the new In Colors--luscious, rich and fabulous!  Blackberry Bliss was used for the main "swoosh", then Tangelo Twist was layered on top.  Lost Lagoon and Hello Honey were the final colors added before stamping the sentiment in Staz On Black.

Mossy Meadow, the final color, was cut using the On Film framelits, to frame our "work of art".  Then a piece of Hello Honey Double Stitched Ribbon (so easy to work with) was tied in the corner for an added splash of vibrant color.

This card was simple, but so effective, and can be used for a variety of occasions, from birthdays to thank yous, to "just because's". 

Would you like to join the fun?  This set is now available as are all the new In Colors.  Order here.

And let's get creating!