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04-05-2007, 04:52 PM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 927
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Is this too boring?
Hi everyone,
I made this card this morning and was going to have it be the make and take people do at my SU launch - but I am thinking its a bit boring!
What do you guys think? Any tips or advice would be appreciated!
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04-05-2007, 04:54 PM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: H-town Baby!
Posts: 4,182
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I like it! not boring at all.
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04-05-2007, 04:57 PM
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Matboard Maniac
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 349
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Looks good to me
Karen:
It looks good to me. Of course I love tulips, having been born in Holland.
Johanna
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04-05-2007, 04:57 PM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: In my stamp room, of course!
Posts: 862
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Very cute! It's not boring. If you want to add something to it, maybe a background stamp in tone-on-tone for the base of the card? Just a suggestion, but certainly not necessary!
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04-05-2007, 04:58 PM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Land of Oz
Posts: 623
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NIIIIIIICCCCCEEEEEEEEE. Don't change a thing.
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04-05-2007, 05:06 PM
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Gallery Gazer
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: prolly in my 'rubber room'... in the mid-west
Posts: 11,535
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beautiful card! i'd leave it just the way it is!
the tulip says spring!
plus- it is an example of the fact that you don't HAVE to have a bunch of stuff to make a great card!
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04-05-2007, 05:07 PM
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Stampin' Fool
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Chesapeake, VA: It's where the Navy sent us :)
Posts: 2,344
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I agree with Blake's Mom, I'd do some type of background stamp on the base. But, really it's a very pretty card!
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04-05-2007, 05:08 PM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Montana Hi Line
Posts: 1,122
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I was also thinking something on the background as well. But otherwise it looks nice.
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04-05-2007, 05:10 PM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 3,089
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I really like this card the way it is. One thing that I think I might do is to ink the edges of the cardstock that the tulip is stamped on with one of the shades of pink that you used to sort of frame the tulip.
Kimberly
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04-05-2007, 05:11 PM
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Matboard Maniac
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 450
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Beautiful card!! The only thing I would say is that I have always been taught to use a current stamp set , then if they fall in love with the card, they may buy the set.
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04-05-2007, 05:20 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 28,807
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Gorgeous! I think it's simple enough that a person just learning to stamp will think, "yeah, I can do this!" Plus, more sales for you!!!
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04-05-2007, 05:21 PM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 3,089
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Quote: Originally Posted by NadineK Beautiful card!! The only thing I would say is that I have always been taught to use a current stamp set , then if they fall in love with the card, they may buy the set. |
Good point! I think I've purchased quite a few of the sets that were used at the Stamp-a-Stack I was at. Mainly because they were stamps that didn't really appeal to me in the catalog, but once I used them, I liked them and needed them!!
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04-05-2007, 05:24 PM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: North Attleboro, MA
Posts: 2,018
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Beautiful!!
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04-05-2007, 05:24 PM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 927
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Thanks soooooooo much for your advice - I fiddled around a bit and added a background as some of you suggested - does this look better?
Karen
PS- Terrific tulips is a current set in our Aussie catty - I love it - its so easy to make a card with! |
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04-05-2007, 05:29 PM
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Creative Crew SU Design Team Alumni
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Stamping with friends when I can
Posts: 17,657
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Beautiful- I got this set after my demo used it to stamp on a silk scarf with craft ink. I like the BG on the new version.
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04-05-2007, 05:29 PM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: North Attleboro, MA
Posts: 2,018
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Oooo, that BG looks AWESOME! Nice job! This is one of my favorite sets!
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04-05-2007, 05:32 PM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Canada, eh?
Posts: 1,599
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I think it's beautiful! I even think I like the no background better, but both are great!  |
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04-05-2007, 05:40 PM
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Gallery Gazer
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Brentwood, TN
Posts: 6,709
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Both cards are lovely and should (I think) excite the ladies to buy. Terrific Tulips is one of my all-time favorites - it's hard to make a bad card with it, really!
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04-05-2007, 05:49 PM
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Die Cut Diva
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Hmmmm...?
Posts: 4,234
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Quote: Originally Posted by stamper272001 does this look better? |
Yes, the background definitely adds a nice touch. I would also sponge some color around the edges of the white panel with the tulip. |
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04-05-2007, 05:55 PM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Montana!
Posts: 1,617
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Lovely! I like them both...
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04-05-2007, 05:57 PM
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Mad Swapper
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Illinois
Posts: 1,933
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Quote: Originally Posted by Stampin'HappyInCT Yes, the background definitely adds a nice touch. I would also sponge some color around the edges of the white panel with the tulip. |
Ditto...but I was going to suggest doing "direct to paper" around the edges of the white paper that the tulip is stamped on. Nice background - really adds richness to the card! |
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04-05-2007, 06:10 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 21,809
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I think both versions are lovely!
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04-05-2007, 06:15 PM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: In my stamp room, of course!
Posts: 862
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Nice choice on the BG! I think it looks great!! The tulip might pop a little more if you do as other suggested by inking the edges (either with sponges or directly with the inkpad). No matter what you decide, it's a great card!
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04-05-2007, 06:18 PM
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Gallery Gazer
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: sunny southern california
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It's a great make and take. I like no BG best. Just goes to show you there is no right or wrong in creating! I wish tulips was still available in the U.S.
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04-05-2007, 07:19 PM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 927
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Thank you so much everyone for taking the time to give me some advice!! I have taken it all onboard and this is the final creation - what do you all think!
I gotta say this is why I love scs so much - so many will people to share ideas and lend a hand - THANK YOU EVERYONE!!
Stampin hugs
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04-05-2007, 07:39 PM
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Kookie Creator
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Downingtown, PA
Posts: 510
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Love your card - simply elegant & great for a make 'n take - easy card for someone just getting started.......& made with one of my all time fav sets! You can't go wrong.
Kitty
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04-05-2007, 07:40 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Southeastern PA
Posts: 31,216
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They are all gorgeous! Nice job.
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04-05-2007, 07:44 PM
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Compulsive Stamper
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 240
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All three are great. This is a great example of how one card done three ways can appeal to all types.
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04-05-2007, 08:11 PM
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Matboard Maniac
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Iowa
Posts: 341
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I like it
Wow, I really like the last one. Everyone is always so good at helping here. I always like the added sponge color though.
Good job...
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04-05-2007, 09:49 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 15,804
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I think the final version is great. But,I'd keep the original on display. It is also lovely and gives the stamper/customer an idea of how adding a bit here or there makes a difference. Some may prefer the simpler version but I like the way you started with one and ended with another. I think that is a great selling strategy!
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04-05-2007, 09:50 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 15,804
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I think the final version is great. But,I'd keep the original on display. It is also lovely and gives the stamper/customer an idea of how adding a bit here or there makes a difference. Some may prefer the simpler version but I like the way you started with one and ended with another. I think that is a great selling strategy!
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04-06-2007, 04:28 AM
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Hardware Hotshot
Join Date: May 2004
Location: the Burbs of Richmond, VA
Posts: 5,214
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Quote: Originally Posted by Joan B I think the final version is great. But,I'd keep the original on display. It is also lovely and gives the stamper/customer an idea of how adding a bit here or there makes a difference. Some may prefer the simpler version but I like the way you started with one and ended with another. I think that is a great selling strategy! |
I so ditto Joan - if you have all three on display you can show how nice a basic card is and then show just bumping it up a notch or two - it would really show your customers that it doesn't take much to add a little more pizzaz to thier cards - KWIM... |
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04-06-2007, 05:17 AM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: North Attleboro, MA
Posts: 2,018
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Wow! I have to say I thought your card was super pretty to begin with. Then, I thought it was beautiful when you added the BG. NOW...I think it's stunning! Nice job!! I would be thrilled with that as a make and take!
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04-06-2007, 05:18 AM
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Gallery Gazer
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Long Island
Posts: 6,095
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ok, this sounds so lame, but I actually caught my breath, I LOVE it!!!!!!!! So clean and crisp looking....stunning.
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04-06-2007, 05:24 AM
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Stampin' Fool
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: At home
Posts: 2,021
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Beautiful card! Ya know...I actually like the first one the most. Sometimes simplicity says the most.
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04-06-2007, 05:28 AM
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Gabfest Goddess
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Oh that poor carrot! It's been fondue'd!
Posts: 7,850
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Quote: Originally Posted by stamper272001 Thanks soooooooo much for your advice - I fiddled around a bit and added a background as some of you suggested - does this look better?
Karen
PS- Terrific tulips is a current set in our Aussie catty - I love it - its so easy to make a card with! |
Oh the weathered really made this pop! It's a beautiful card, and I'm SO JEALOUS you get TT as a current set! I love that set and refuse to give it up even though I can't demo it anymore! |
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04-06-2007, 05:31 AM
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Glitter Guru
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Canadian Prairies
Posts: 6,856
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I love the final version! I ink edges of most layers. I find everything pops more. And I agree with Joan B; show them all, what you can do with an extra step. Brilliant I think!
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04-06-2007, 05:38 AM
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Rubber Obsessor
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: My scrap room
Posts: 225
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Your card beautiful. I love everything about it!!
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04-06-2007, 05:41 AM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: North woods of Wisconsin
Posts: 1,756
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You have come up with a card that is doable for all stampers yet includes so many different techniques and tools--piercing, using a BG stamp, two-step stamping, 3-D image with pop dots, using a word stamp in a unique way, layering in a non-traditional/modern way--this is just great! I agree with Joan to keep both cards out for ladies to see both looks. Good luck on your event!
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04-06-2007, 05:49 AM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 553
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Great card. That is one of my favorite sets - I think it was the first set I bought.
You could even take it up one more notch if you wanted to show the next level - emboss the words. You'd be showing another technique, and would have a fourth edition to show. Not really necessary, but it's a thought.
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