Sunday, October 9, 2011

KEEPING IT SIMPLE

I can't believe I have been away so long from my blog!!  I like to be able to put up work on a regular basis, but just haven't been able to get a thing done over the past few weeks.  I decided to take a leaf out of my friend Kim's book and create a Clean and Simple card (CAS).

I went back to my first love - sponging!  Using Kim's idea of masking a portion of the card, I went to work and created my background.  It really suited the new Hostess stamp set "Simply Soft", so I got a chance to ink it up!  This was originally a line art stamp, but I decided to create the silhouette again, by colouring in the stamped images in the same marker - in this case, Chocolate Chip.  Not a single embellishment in sight!  Be sure to check out Kim's site, Joyful Creations with Kim, too.  She does the most amasing CAS cards!  Tell her I sent you, won't you?

Thanks Kim for giving me the kick start I needed *mwah*
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20 comments:

  1. Danielle DawsOctober 9, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    *jaw drops* That is breathtaking... absolutely stunning! I'd love to be able to sponge like that! xx

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  2. Kerry BuntingOctober 9, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    LOVE this card Paula! Your sponging is amazing as always, and I love how the silhouette is peeking out from the masked area. Fabulous!

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  3. Bronwyn EastleyOctober 9, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    It might be CAS but it's totally stunning.

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  4. DebiOctober 9, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    I was wondering where you'd got to x this is just gorgeous I love it and wanna CASE it x Debi x

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  5. Christine BlainOctober 9, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Paula, this is jaw-droppingly beautiful!! LOVE it. What a great idea, to use line images as silhouettes, by colouring them in; so clever.

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  6. Debbie LambOctober 9, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Gorgeous card Paula - I love what you've done! It's my favourite hostess set but mine hasn't seen ink yet and is a shame that life gets in the way sometimes...{sigh}.

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  7. AnonymousOctober 9, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Wow was the word that came to me when your blog loaded. I love it.

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  8. AnonymousOctober 9, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Stunning, babe. As usual. Adore it, and totally relate to not getting anything done... But you've inspired me. Hugs xxooxxoo

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  9. Pam CregeenOctober 9, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    Absolutely stunning Paula. Well worth the wait.

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  10. AlisonOctober 9, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Paula, I love this card, it may be simple but its so stunning. You are a queen of sponging, may have to have a go at CASE'ing this one.
    xox

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  11. Kim SOctober 10, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    I am thrilled to have provided you with the starting point but you have taken the inspiration to new heights! This is absolutely stunning!! The soft hills and clouds are beautiful!

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  12. Nikki SpencerOctober 10, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    Wow...this is gorgeous Paula, so clean and incredibly striking.

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  13. MarianOctober 10, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Very different and just lovely. I especially love the simplicity of it.

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  14. PatriceOctober 10, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Gorgeous Paula! Absolutely love the masking idea and just doing a portion of the card. Oh I wish I could sponge like you....

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  15. ~Leslee~October 11, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Gorgeous card Paula! Was worth the wait...however, I have missed you :) (((Hugs)))

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  16. Diane BarnesOctober 11, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Wow Paula! Such a beautiful card & a fantastic idea. Your sponging is truly amazing too. Glad you're back! Hugs, Di

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  17. Paula ReidOctober 11, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    You are such the Queen of sponging and brayering! This is absolutely gorgeous. Have missed your posts :)

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  18. H2 :)October 15, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Gorgeous Paula. Love the imagery on the clean white card. :)

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  19. Andrea L - EnchantINKOctober 17, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    I have stolen (CASEd) this strip sponging idea from Kim, too! Isn't it just divine! Love how you coloured the image to look silhouette! Hugs xx

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  20. Tui NathanOctober 31, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Gorgeous, fabulous and oh so wonderful ... love this card and love the tutorial ... thank you so much for sharing!!!

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