Jul 16 2008
Thank You Twice
Today I have a couple of cards that came together fairly quickly with some simple coloring and designer papers. That’s really what this Stamp Simply Thank You set is all about — a few coordinating stamps that can be combined in any number of ways to make a pretty card without much fuss.
This layout with BasicGray Euphoria papers provides a backdrop for the script panel on which I stamped and colored the tulip leaves. I stamped the bloom again on a separate piece of cardstock, colored it with markers and cut it out, adhering it in place just at the base of the bloom. The ribbon and pearls add a quick bit of window dressing.
Now…I’d like to mention that Sharon Johnson is preparing to kick up her heels at CHA this week so she won’t have time to do as extensive a May I Suggest post as usual. That’s the one she does every Wednesday, showing a delicious array of coordinating ribbons, stamps, papers, accessories — it’s enough to make a girl swoon! No one does elegant and sumptuous like Sharon does! She shares, not only product information, but tips and tutorials for how she does her stamping and paper crafting. This week the Flourishes design team is pitching in with a little tip here and there, so it might be fun for you to travel from one to the next to see if there’s anything you find helpful or inspiring. Here’s the itinerary: Faith, Julie, Linda, Sharon D. and Susan. So, with that in mind…
May I suggest: The Inkssentials White Opaque Pen.
For some quick marker coloring on a small image like the tulip in my first card, a few white highlights can bring a lot of life to an image. Just add a few touches to the petal tips and outer curves to lighten up an otherwise flat appearance.
May I also suggest: Cuttlebug embossed clear cardstock.
I just love a clear panel in a card — a little window peeking through to the inside. This card provides a view of the pretty Euphoria paper which lines the card, but the real attraction is the window, itself. Flourishes’ Crystal Clear Cardstock is a very heavy weight and embosses beautifully. There’s a hint of white along the embossed lines, much like you’ll find with embossed vellum. It’s a lovely effect.
This was surely one of the quickest cards I’ve ever made. I used the same stamp set, paper pad, ribbon and pearls for both cards. The first card is on a 5 1/4″ square card base of CTMH Crystal Blue and the second card is a standard A2 size on Iced Azalea Prism cardstock.
Thank you so much for dropping in today. I’ll be back tomorrow with more to share. Until then, take care and have a wonderful day!
Two wonderful cards, Leslie!!! Love the gorgeous, scripted tulip panel on the first (and the pretty paper, ribbon and pearls) and LOVE the embossing you did on the Clear Cardstock!!! Genius!!!! I MUST try embossing on my Clear Cardstock when I get home — can’t wait!!! Thank you so much for the good tips on the Opaque White pen and the tulip edges — most helpful - thank you!!!
Beautiful cards!! Your tulip is beautiful and I love the embossing on the clear cardstock! I recently purchased some from Flourishes so will have to give it a whirl! Thanks for the tips!
Amazing quick cards! Love the clear cardstock idea! How did you attach the clear cardstock to the paper cardstock?
Thanks for sharing!
Shawn K.
These are both gorgeous! I received my new Thank You set yesterday and I can’t wait to use it…your designs are beautiful!
Absolutely beautiful cards, Leslie! I wondered the same thing as Shawn - how did you go about adhering your clear cardstock - what does the inside front of the card look like? I’m going to go emboss some of my clear cardstock now! Thanks!
Both of these are so beautiful, Leslie!! I love your coloring and pretty card stock!! Your embossed clear panel is very striking, and I love all of your pearls. Very inspiring creations as always!!
Gorgeous cards!! I’m particularly drawn to the tulip card! I love the colors and the elegance!! TFS
TFS your beautiful and yes, relatively simple cards
Love your DP’s, EB clear CS (which I have) and distessing. Leslie, you always have the perfect little touches and color combo’s that make for gorgeous and creative cards.
I didn’t realize you could emboss the clear cardstock - what a wonderful tip!! And I really love both cards - just gorgeous!
Both card are gorgeous, Leslie. Love the embossed clear card stock!
Gorgeous card with the flower you cut out! I didn’t know CB had a clear card stock. Looks very cool! Deb
beautiful cards! I love all the distressed edges on the first, and the clear embossing on the 2nd is unbelievable! Fabulous!
This is such a wonderful idea, sharing all the tips that go into making a stand out card “outstanding”. Love being able to carry away ideas that I can try.
Knowing what can be used to make a lovely card when I wait to the last minute, (which is most of the time) really helps. You have done what I love most, distressing and embossing.
WOW! These two are awesome!!! WOW! I love what you did with the Clear Card Stock!
These are gorgeous Leslie - love what you did with the clear card stock, just beautiful! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
Just gorgeous, gotta emboss on clear again I forgot about that!
Leslie, both cards are really stunning! I haven’t tried the trick of putting the clear cardstock through my machine with the embossing folders. Very cool! Isn’t it fun when you can create such a stunning card in minutes?? Your tulip card is absolutely to die for. I am in awe!!!!
Gorgeous! I love the clear cardstock. It embosses so nice.
These are wonderful, beautiful work. Kimx
Absolutely wonderful card, Leslie! I LOVE the uniqueness a clear panel gives a card and the DP’s you chose are so pretty! Pearls are always such a nice accent!