This very basic, clean grid layout is so, so perfect. You can make it bright and cheery, soft and calming, crisp or distressed, well, you get the picture. It just always works. Four squares in a grid, with a sentiment underneath. That's it.
Who said safe was boring? Not me.
This card came to me in a rare moment of blinding inspiration. I'd been working with eye-watering colors for days and reached for this set from PTI. After making a few extremely forgettable cards with it, this card popped into my noggin and I just made it.
Don't we all wish this happened more often?
Soft, sweet, (dare I say...oh, why not!) sophisticated. It seriously looks better in real life. I love fall, with its sense of hunking down for the winter and savoring life's blessings. There's a peace and calm to that, amidst all the bustle of harvest. I wanted to show that peace.
The inks are chalk (various shades of Versamagic). I stamped onto PTI's vintage cream cardstock, punched with a square punch, stamped a sentiment, popped up the squares, and THAT WAS IT. Well, it did get a tiny bit complicated achieving an overall balanced look with the four different images and colors, but still.
For one wild and crazy moment, I wondered how bling would look on it, but quickly recovered my senses. It's done. It's lovely. I'm so very happy.
Click on over to my other blog for a few words that reinforce the message of this card. I guarantee it'll make you feel good. *wink*
Supplies
stamps: PTI
paper: PTI
inks: versamagic
accessories: dimensionals, square punch
Susan this is so PRETTY!! I have to try this grid look! I LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteAnd I know what you mean about making a card and thinking you may add something else and you stop and say nope thats it...Its funny how you just know right when you think it that its fine just the way it is...Anyways this is PERFECT! TFS!
Simply sophisticated!!! Love the autumn colors, so ready for fall! Been having a nice treat here in CA, its been nice and cool (almost fall like).
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, this is so beautiful. SSS (Super, Simple and Sophisticated). Takes an eye for balance to accomplish this.
ReplyDeleteYes, it's perfect! And yes, bling would have been okay...for someone else! Haha!! Love it, Susan!
ReplyDeleteGood golly Miss Susan - this was a great start to my day! What a super card - I think i might have to CASE this one today!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!! I love your CAS
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Yep, fab layout! Love the softness, subtlety, and sophistication of this.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful! Would you please share your tips for getting your four squares down in the right places (straight, evenly spaced, centered)?
ReplyDeleteThis is a beauty - love the softness - this is another example of CAS perfection!
ReplyDeletelove this
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful card. I have just bought a square punch with the idea of trying a few grid/squares in a row cards - I feel really inspired to have a try now. Love the soft colours, very soothing and easy on the eye. Jo x
ReplyDeleteYour CAS style is so fun to look at. I've been lacking inspiration and keep looking here, knowing something's gonna catch me and I'll be creating again.
ReplyDeleteHi susan - found your blog through clean and simple - your cards are stunning! I needed to follow another blog like i needed a hole in the head, but your style really appeals to me. Keep up the awesome work :)
ReplyDeleteLove it and my favorite part....is that off centered images within the squares!! brilliant!!
ReplyDeleteSusan, this card makes me so happy---just perfection (again)!
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful creation!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a lovely grid card!! Beautiful images and colors!!
ReplyDeleteI love this, colours, layout, stamps, everything.
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