Sunday, February 20, 2011

KEEP IT SIMPLE - Stupid!

Everyone likes to receive a KISS.  This is my version!!  I have a tendancy to design cards that aren't suitable for beginners.  We all have to start somewhere and I need to remind myself of this.

This wee card is so pretty, but very easy to create.  I am relying on the mats to give it the WOW factor.  To recreate this card you will need cardstock in Early Espresso, Sahara Sand and Whisper White,  Early Espresso Ink, Marker, White Gel Pen and Snail adhesive.  You can change the stamps used to anything you like, but I have used the SAB set Sweet Summer and Teeny Tiny Sentiments.  Thats it!!  Sweet Summer is a line art stamp set, so I have used my marker to colour in the image to make it solid.

I have also used the image again for the inside of the card.  Who needs Hallmark when you can create your own cards at a fracton of the price?!! Not to mention the fun you will have making them.

Perhaps you are new to this craft and would like some help to get started?  Then why not give ME a call?  I can show you how to get started, what products you will need initially and even run a class with step by step instructions for you and your friends, if you live in the greater Wellington area.  Consider me you mobile Paper Crafting Shop!!
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15 comments:

  1. Helen WilliamsFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Simple beautiful Paula.
    I struggle with KISS cards also.
    I like your line about been 'Consider me you mobile Paper Crafting Shop!!' I might case that for my next newsletter if thats ok with you Paula.
    Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

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  2. RhondaFebruary 20, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Lovely as usual and you are right simple is good.

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  3. Mae's CachetFebruary 20, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Paula it seems strange saying WOW to a sympathy card, but WOW I really think this card is stunning in its simplicity and you are right in saying the mats give it the WOW factor. I am going to have to CASE this one as I have need of a couple of sympathy cards at the moment.

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  4. Keryn CampbellFebruary 20, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Stunning Paula.

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  5. AlisonFebruary 20, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Such a simple but very elegant card. Lovely

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  6. PatriceFebruary 20, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Love the simplicity of your card Paula. Very eye catching and CASEable.

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  7. Pam CregeenFebruary 20, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    The framing really pops. Love it!
    Pam

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  8. ~Leslee~February 20, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Simply gorgeous card Paula! Thanks for the reminder to keep it simple!

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  9. Jones FamilyFebruary 20, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    simply beautiful!

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  10. Danielle DawsFebruary 20, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    I love this... so beautifully designed. And I like that a beginner can make this and have a stunning card made straight off the bat - great for confidence levels! I think I'm going to CASE this one too... :-)

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  11. Debbie LambFebruary 20, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    This is stunning Paula! I'll have to add this to my case file too :)

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  12. Andrea L - EnchantINKFebruary 21, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    This is sensational, Paula! Have already added to my CASE file. I am really wanting to do more KISS cards! Thanks for the reminded ... Less is More! Hugs xxaxx

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  13. JudyFebruary 23, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    These a super card. I love you creativity.

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  14. ButternutsageFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    we get so carried away sometimes with wowing the socks off people we forget how beautiful simple is. Here you have shown us a wow card in pure simplicity. TFS!!!!

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  15. H2 :)March 10, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    What a stunning card. You always use your stamps in such clever ways! This image looks amazing as a silhouette Paula. TFS :)

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