Here's an easy design I like to use for quick-but-not-plain cards... white on white heat embossing, one (or two) simple image(s), and a large sentiment. It all comes together for a nice, cohesive look (click to see larger):
Yes, I know the main panel is crooked. LOL I noticed it while I was photographing it. I tried to fix it, but at this point the foam tape I used to under it was well-adhered... it just wouldn't budge. :/ Oh well! Handmade cards are rarely ever perfect, right? And it was still made with the same amount of love. :) Anyway, this grand sentiment set from Hero is gorgeous... I use it quite often! And I'm very fond of the small/large solid/open flowers, too. So many possibilities for techniques and designs with them.
You can see that the white-on-white heat embossing gives an elegant touch without making the card look busy. I used the large open flower on the background to coordinate with the small solid flower in the sentiment/focal point. And we all know that I just can't make a card without some kind of matting... black being my favorite. ;)
So I have a moving update - we've postponed the move for another 30 days. Things have come up and we're now looking at other possibilities for relocation besides AZ. Maybe even staying here in TN after all. So I'm getting a chance to take a breather for a bit. Thinking I'll do some serious stamping! ;)
As always, thanks for reading... have a wonderful week!
SUPPLIES
paper: Georgia Pacific (white) and SU! (black)
stamps: Hero Arts CG249, CG251, and CG277
ink: SU! Soft Sky, VersaMark, and Colorbox black pigment
misc: black and white embossing powders and foam tape
11 comments:
This is pretty. Lisa!! The black matting really adds the extra the card needs! Love it!
Hugs, Wendy
Absolutely gorgeous!! Love the black mat too. Adds drama :)
wonderfully striking Lisa!
so elegant!
Lovely card, Lisa!
Really lovely and effective design, Lisa, and I would NEVER have noticed that it was a bit crooked if you hadn't pointed it out!
Lisa, these are my FAVORITE style cards...and you do them so PERFECTLY!
This is gorgeous, Lisa!!! SO elegant!
Simply perfect, friend. How are you? You do simple cards so perfectly. Always love coming for a visit!
Although your pictures are great, I have to say that this card is so much prettier in person...and one of my favorites! The white embossing is simply stunning. Beautifully done, Lisa!
BEAUTIFUL!!!
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