Apr 27 2008

Pretty Simple…or Simply Pretty?

Published by leslierich at 2:22 am under Cards, Stampin' Up! projects

Brown Vase Apr08When you feel like stamping you have to stamp what you feel.  There’s no sense going against your instincts.  I might ordinarily have fancied these up a lot more but my inclination today was to keep it very clean, white and simple.  It just felt right.

I’ve loved this Stampin’ Up! Vases in Vogue set (retired hostess) since I first laid eyes on it.  I haven’t used it much but that’s the way it goes with my stamps, especially the SU! sets.  I have so many of them I feel like that bird pecking away at a mountain…  I’m going to make an effort, though.  I used the heck out of this set today.  I made four cards and used 11 stamps in the set.  All the cards are essentially the same, just different images, sentiments and colors.  I don’t particularly care for making duplicates but I do enjoy seeing the same card in a delicious confection of colors.

Vases Pink and Blue Apr08

My SU! taffeta ribbons were what decided the colors for me.  I matched up everything else from there, using coordinating textured cardstocks for the card bases, and coloring with markers.

I turned the last card on it’s side.

Vase Gray Apr08

These cards will all go into my little “cards for sale” basket I keep at work.  I have a hard time keeping it stocked so I may use this method for multiples more often.  The remainder of my weekend will be spent in the garden so I’ll be hoping for nice weather.  Thank you for visiting today!

  • Stamps:  Vases in Vogue
  • Paper:  Whisper White; Textured cardstock — Close to Cocoa, Bashful Blue, Pretty in Pink, Basic Gray
  • Ink:  Jet Black Stazon, markers for coloring
  • Accessories:  Taffeta ribbons, Fiskars scallop scissors, Scotch brand foam mounting tape

34 Responses to “Pretty Simple…or Simply Pretty?”

  1. # Sue Bon 27 Apr 2008 at 4:00 am

    Very different style for you but, as usual, you did such a wonderful job with each one. Love the simplicity and beauty. Hope you are able to enjoy your garden today.

  2. # Conniecrafteron 27 Apr 2008 at 4:36 am

    I would say simply Beautiful…these would make a great gift set to give to someone too!

  3. # Lynetteon 27 Apr 2008 at 5:00 am

    I hate when I’m going to make a comment and then I read the previous comments and someone else has already used “my” words! :) So, I will just repeat what Conniecrafter said, and say these cards are “simply beautiful!” I like cards that are all fancy and ribbony and embellished a lot, but I LOVE simple cards, and these are done so amazingly well. Thanks for sharing them.

  4. # bronihon 27 Apr 2008 at 5:08 am

    Oh, I really love this simple, beautiful style! These are wonderful! Hope you enjoy your time in the garden!!!

  5. # Micheleon 27 Apr 2008 at 5:35 am

    Very pretty; love the simplicity of each one!

  6. # lacyquilteron 27 Apr 2008 at 5:48 am

    Ooooo, simple AND beautiful! These are a wonderful.

  7. # Michelle Ron 27 Apr 2008 at 6:58 am

    I love every one of them….simply beautiful!

  8. # Charmaineon 27 Apr 2008 at 6:59 am

    I like the simplicity…very lovely. The colors of the first card are great. I like how you did the layers and will have to try to do the same on my next cards.

    TFS,
    Charmaine

  9. # LeAnneon 27 Apr 2008 at 7:27 am

    These are just so sweet in their simplicity===that’s how I really love to stamp!! Plus if you are a demonstrator, these types of cards make “selling” stamping a piece of cake!
    Thanks for sharing these with us!
    LeAnne

  10. # Rose Annon 27 Apr 2008 at 9:22 am

    Simply beautiful!! I love the colors you’ve used on your cards, and the textured card stock bases really add a touch of elegance!

  11. # Viv (VivLyn)on 27 Apr 2008 at 9:40 am

    These are very cute! I could kick myself over and over for not getting that set when it was available to purchase. I have seen so many cute cards with it.

  12. # Marisaon 27 Apr 2008 at 10:38 am

    These are great! Love their simplicity.

  13. # Genelle Collinson 27 Apr 2008 at 10:39 am

    Simply beautiful sums them up, one does not always have to have lots of ribbons and extras to make a great card!

  14. # Joan Bon 27 Apr 2008 at 10:39 am

    Maaavelous!!! These are so well done. Clear and beautiful, as usual!!

  15. # Alexandra Hobsonon 27 Apr 2008 at 11:09 am

    WOW!! These are all fabulous Leslie - you are so very talented, I just love them all!! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

  16. # Diane Lapointeon 27 Apr 2008 at 12:57 pm

    Oh wow,those are so beautifully simple!!! Did a great job!

  17. # Jackie W.on 27 Apr 2008 at 3:58 pm

    These are very beautiful! I love them!

  18. # nancy littrellon 27 Apr 2008 at 5:06 pm

    So sweet, simple and beautiful. I want to CASE each one :-) Simple can be so difficult, but you succeeded Beautifully! TFS

  19. # nancy littrellon 27 Apr 2008 at 5:07 pm

    P.S. Wouldn’t this make a wonderful mothers’day gift :-)

  20. # trudeeon 27 Apr 2008 at 5:58 pm

    Simple, sweet, and perfect!

  21. # Michelle Adamson 27 Apr 2008 at 6:57 pm

    These are really lovely!

  22. # Leigh Ann Bairdon 28 Apr 2008 at 3:33 am

    Simple and elegant. Love them!

  23. # Jukieon 28 Apr 2008 at 8:42 am

    So very pretty, delicate and calm, I love them! TFS

  24. # Joanneon 28 Apr 2008 at 1:22 pm

    Not surprised you have a hard time keeping your card basket stocked - they must fly out! These cards are simply beautiful! And as Jukie said - they are calm!

  25. # Sue (suen)on 28 Apr 2008 at 3:28 pm

    These are wonderful, Leslie! I love the popped up vase layer on the white and the scalloped edge! The textured cardstock base is so pretty!

  26. # Kathleenon 29 Apr 2008 at 3:30 am

    These are all beautiful~The textured cardstock makes it for me! That’s a must have~I really love these and must replicate them somehow—-if you don’t mind!! Lovely~

  27. # Linda Bullardon 29 Apr 2008 at 6:49 am

    Yes, yes, yes! I love them all and what an excellent approach to stocking your basket at work! Linda

  28. # amy in Houstonon 29 Apr 2008 at 7:41 am

    I love these! Great job. I am trying to figure out what stamps I can use instead to Case your gorgeous idea.

    Have a great week!

  29. # notimetostampon 29 Apr 2008 at 11:35 am

    Just love all the white — these are fabulous cards — they are great vases!!! You have showcased them to their maxiumum potential!!!! Great job!!!

  30. # Harriet Skellyon 29 Apr 2008 at 3:24 pm

    Leslie, I love your cards so much I cased them. You can see them in my SCS gallery:
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/899759?cat=500&ppuser=18530
    I love all your cards and would love to be able to case everyone of them!! I really miss your Ruby Tuesdays!

  31. # Shel9999on 01 May 2008 at 1:25 pm

    Everything you make is pretty, Leslie, whether it’s simple or not. :)

  32. # diane (cookiestamper)on 02 May 2008 at 3:25 am

    very pretty & simple cards! Don’t feel bad, my set is still unmounted! LOL.

  33. # Deborah Golanon 02 May 2008 at 9:05 pm

    Fabulous cards! SImply marvelous! Deb

  34. # jamion 03 May 2008 at 1:58 pm

    These are so precious and I love the variation on the theme!

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