I'm a magazine junky, but occasionally, I am disappointed when the projects are all "over-the-top" with no "clean-and-simple." Such was my disappointment with a recent issue of Crafts 'n' Things, which had lots of beautiful stuff in it...just not CAS stuff. So, in order to keep it from being a total waste of my money, I decided to put together some cards "inspired" by non-paper projects in it. These were the two that worked the best.
The top picture is pretty self-explanatory, but the bottom one is a bit more complicated. It was inspired by a piece of jewelry in the magazine (no photo, sadly). The focal point is a square of chipboard with a stamped and inked square of PTI white cardstock adhered to it. I then coated the cardstock with versamark ink and repeatedly added layers of UTEE (ultra-thick embossing enamel) to it. It's the first time I have used UTEE and really liked the results!
Hope you like these cards!
Supplies for Wreath card
stamps: PTI Beautiful Blooms
ink: versamagic
paper: assorted scraps of SU, PTI white
accessories: brads, buttons, assorted flower punches, sheer ribbon, glue dots, corner rounder
Supplies for UTEE card
stamps: PTI Silent night, unknown butterfly, SU linen background
ink: versamagic
paper: close to cocoa, chocolate chip, PTI white
accessories: chipboard, UTEE, ribbon, glue dots
These are both lovely! TFS your inspiration!
ReplyDeleteSusan!
ReplyDeleteYou are so clever! I LOVE the flower wreath!!! I am casing this one! And the second one is so elegant! I thought you used one of those clear square bubbles at first! Wow that UTEE Rocks! VERY PRETTY!
These are so great! I quit getting those magazines cuz they were all too over the top for my style.
ReplyDeleteI gave up on the mags too ... just too busy for my style but well done you for using the inspiration they provide (now why didn't I do that doh!!)
ReplyDeleteWreath card is vey pretty but I just adore the second. I've used UTEE quite a few times and am always pleased with the results. Stamping directly into the hot molten goo is another way of creating 'tiles'. Your colour combo is just lovely will have to CASE this one for sure. TFS
These are both beautiful! You inspire me!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that wreath! So beautiful! I am totally going to CASE that one!
ReplyDeleteSusan, these are both beautiful! The wreath is lovely and the butterfly embellishment is just so delicate and special! I was so sad when they retired Linen, what a great BG stamp that is! TFS! I love to see what inspires other people.
ReplyDeleteI love your pretty floral wreath, and your glossy chipboard piece is so pretty on your second card!! Beautiful cards!!
ReplyDeleteI love how you even "hung" your wreath on the ribbon. I agree, too many mags are just not my style, but still you made some lovely things with the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteGreat job searching for your inspiration. I love the bottom card, very nice. Beautiful color combo.
ReplyDeletea clean and simple comment for you --- WOW!! :D
ReplyDeleteOooh, wow! How did I miss this post? Beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteNice.
ReplyDelete(I can be CAS in my comments too>)