1. Make a tall card - I cut a square from an A4 sheet of cardstock using the shortest side as the size of my square, ie: A4 measures 297mm x 210mm, so my square was 210mm x 210mm
2. Use a neutral and ONE other colour only - I used Chocolate Chip and Very Vanilla, a classic colour combo for me and it seemed very appropriate for these images
3. Use one only type of embellie - use brads, or buttons, or ribbons etc, but not brads and buttons or brads and ribbons. I chose ribbons.
I didn't use any specialty tools for this card, other than my fingernail to roughen up the edges before I inked them with Chocolate Chip. It seemed to suit this set of stamps and the colours I chose.
This set is fast becoming one of my go to sets. It has such beautiful images. I like this card as a showcase card because it uses all three images from the set. I have not added a sentiment because I want to keep this as a blank card for an emergency situation.
I would love to know what you think.
TFL
Cav
Date: Monday, April 27, 2009 GMT Views: 392
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Mon, Apr 27, 2009 @ 8:02 AM
You do make it look easy, Cav! That is a gorgeous set, you're right. I think you are right on target with your color choice and the style you chose to coordinate with the images.
I love the way you layered the ribbons, too. Just a little added touch, but not too girly. A great card to have on hand to send to anyone.
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Mon, Apr 27, 2009 @ 8:17 AM
I think your card is wonderful. It gives me the sense of a masculine card. Very strong. Very little foo-foo. Love the chocolate chip and vanilla together.
Thanks for sharing.
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