I haven't been using my SU stamps lately, not because I don't like them, but because I haven't been opening the drawers they are stored in. How lame is that?
Anyway, I need a bunch of thank you notes--hadn't realized my stash was so depleted until I needed one for my mother yesterday. So I knocked out this card using one of my favorite CAS layouts (because it's so easy even a caveman could do it), expecting to add a thank you sentiment to bottom. Do you see a sentiment? That's right, I chickened out adding the sentiment because I liked how clean and pretty and symetrical the card was without it. AR/OCD will win every time, I tell you!
This color combination came about totally by accident. I needed to restamp my index sheet for VersaColor cubes because I keep adding cubes to my collection so the index sheet was a mess. During that boring little exercise, the Lagoon Blue and Lime cubes ended up next to each other, and OH MY GOSH they looked fabulous. I've used teal and lime together before, but it's not exactly a go-to combination for me. It should be 'cause I love it.
To make this card, I stamped one side of the Kindred Spirits stamp in lagoon blue and the other in lime. I used a Creative Memories square punch (1.25 inch) for the squares. I arranged them "artistically" (*snort*) on a 4.25-inch square white card, popped them up, and was done.
Don't you want to run off and make 20 of these in about as many minutes. Heck, it took longer to ink the stamp with the little VersaColor cubes than it did to make the card. Next time, I'll use SU colors (I have the big pads) and it'll go even faster.
Side note, because I'm feeling chatty today. I did try to put the squares on a Taken with Teal card. Has anyone else noticed how dark that color is? Gosh, it looked so heavy.
PS...My son Jack wanted me to type his name. So there it is. He is so happy to see his name. Wouldn't it be great if we could all appreciate simple things like that with pure joy? Go out today and enjoy something really simple. Bask in the joy. And tell me about it if you feel like sharing because when someone else feels joy, we can all feel joy, if we're open to it.
Supplies
stamps: SU Kindred Spirits
ink: VersaColor
cardstock: PTI white
accessories: dimensionals
Love this card and the fact that you can resist adding just one more thing! My simple pleasure today will be enjoying a piece of late summer sweet corn that I bought from the farmers market yesterday. Did I mention I will be eating it with real butter?
ReplyDeleteWhy yes, yes I do want to go stamp a bunch of these! And I believe I just might because it looks so elegant and I need a thank you card today. Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a super layout! You're right - it's a real classic. And you chose such gorgeous colors for this one. Your mum will be thrilled.
ReplyDeleteLOVE this!! Such a wonderful layout and the colors are awesome!!
ReplyDeleteI wanted to give a shout out to Jack! Hi Jack! Yikes dont say that on a plane! Hello Jack....There thats better...Have a Wonderful Day!
On the farm we find yet another glorious day of perfect September weather and find joy in that. I'm going to a quilt show and your card today reminds me of a quilt block. Your blog is a blessing. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteColor index sheet? Omygosh, what a great idea! (Susan, I am light years behind you....) Thanks for the great idea, and also the lovely card! Those colors are beautiful together. What a lift! And I totally agree with you on Taken with Teal; it's harder to use than you'd think! High-Five to Jack!
ReplyDeleteI plan to do 10 of these - love them. Thanks for the design - I struggle with design. After reading your post about Julie's class, I signed up. It begins tomorrow and I'm very excited about it. I also plan to CASE several of your CAS cards - love them.
ReplyDeleteLove this classic design! I also signed up for Julie's class after reading your post - I'll let her know you gave some free advertising! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I love this LO! Hi to Jack, too! ;)
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely card. Simple cards are just so...well, lovely! Funny how little things just make a difference. I posted the other day about a stranger who saw me putting my toddler in her carseat in the Costco parking lot. He volunteered to put my cart away for me so I didn't have to struggle any more with a car full of groceries, a busy toddler and an unwieldly cart in a busy parking lot. A small thing, but so meaningful!
ReplyDeleteI think this color combo is modern and beautiful. Maybe Taken with Teal would feel more balanced with a "stronger" color like Pumpkin Pie or Really Rust?
ReplyDeletelovely card. But I wanted to say kids are great to learn from they enjoy just the smallest things which thay see as the most wonderful thing.
ReplyDeletemegan New Zealand
you have done it again, susan. your cards are like a breath of fresh, clean, crisp mountain air. i feel myself smile and relax whenever i look at them. this stamp set is one of my favs, but i struggle with how to use it since it is soo big. thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeletemarty
I have the hardest time making simple cards and yet I am so DRAWN to them - this card ROCKS!!!
ReplyDeletethat is an awesome color combo...it reminds me of a skirt for some reason. and just wanted to say "Hi Jack" because it is really cool seeing your name in type!! :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat card.
ReplyDeleteMy kids get an insane amount of joy out of seeing their names on the computer screen too!
Love this layout and colors!!!
ReplyDeleteHow I missed seeing this card last month is beyond me! I would have put JACK's name in caps so he couldn't miss it!
ReplyDeleteAnd by now I would have mucked up several pieces of wonderful Gina K card stock trying to copy this card. It LOOKS soooooooo simple, but it's only simple for those who can align 4 squares perfectly in a square. So far, I can't. But I'm NOT giving up, because only your cards are as good as a prescription drug for causing that inner contented sigh that comes from looking at perfection.