My favorite purple in all of SU's color families is Almost Amethyst. It's so spring-y and soft and pretty. I used markers to color the stamp, pearls to accent it, and ribbon to anchor the flowers on the card. Note that the ribbon is attached using the one-hole technique explained by LeAnne Pugliese.
After hemming and hawwing for about ten minutes, I decided to put the sentiment inside. Every placement option on the front just seemed wrong. How I wish I were decisive and confident about these things, or at least had, you know, a good reason other than "just seemed wrong" to put the sentiment inside. Instead, I confess I really liked this card as it was and was scared I'd ruin it. It's just so girly and delicate and soft.
And don't you just LOVE that border punch? Martha did it again.
Personal Note: It ended up being too cold yesterday to sit on my concrete garage floor and de-mold the dresser, so I went to my craft room and made five cards...two of them good. Sigh. Anyway, when the dresser is finished, I'll definitely post some pictures of it and the rest of the bedroom set that belonged to my great-grandparents, as well as the grandfather clock built by my grandfather.
Supplies
stamps: Hero Arts
ink: SU almost amethyst, mellow moss
paper: PTI white, SU almost amethyst
accessories: MS border punch, sheer ribbon, half-pearls
Susan, I just love this! How soft, pretty, feminine, just everything I look for in a woman card, especially such a special woman as a Mom. It's just beautiful.
ReplyDeletethis is an awesome card - soft and gentle just like many mothers!! A perfect card, again!!
ReplyDeleteThis is beyond gorgeous. Love that you didn't put a sentiment on the front. I think it would have detracted from the perfect design/balance of your card.
ReplyDeleteThis is so delicate and sweet and I love it!! The soft colors are perfect. tfs
ReplyDeleteIf I had to rank-order your genius traits, right up there in the first three, if not the VERY first, is your moxie about the sentiments.......where to put them and the style and size.
ReplyDeleteOf course rank-ordering your genius traits is sort of like identifying your best card......So far I don't think I've seen a card I haven't thought of as your best yet, and today's is no exception.
What a lovely card! You are so gifted at making simple yet elegant cards.
ReplyDeleteThis is so lovely! Delicate and feminine, perfect for a Mother's Day card! I love Almost Amethyst too!
ReplyDeleteSimple, elegant, soft and feminine ~ I love it!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful simple elegant card...and 'just seemed wrong' is a perfectly valid reason for putting the sentiment inside....that's where they belong!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love it. Almost Amethyst is my fav, too. I ALWAYS struggle with where to put the sentiment.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and delicate!
ReplyDeleteI, too have done that indecisive wondering thing. In fact, I could agonize over it for ages-lol! I often place the sentiment on the inside just to make the 'journey' of taking in the card front to feel like they've reached the
ReplyDelete'destination' on the inside.
Does that make any sense?
VERY soft and pretty - a perfect CAS card! :) I totally know what you mean about sentiments...you're right, sometimes it just "doesn't work". Scared to ruin it, I wait to put a sentiment on the inside...Like this one here: http://crystalscraftingandrambling.blogspot.com/2010/03/that-reminds-me.html
ReplyDeleteWow, it's so beautiful! Love how the flowers are growing out of the ribbon. The border is an awesome touch too.
ReplyDeleteSo elegantly simple and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, as usual! LOVE that border punch....I could spend a fortune on all her punches! And thanks for the shout-out!! :D I think the sentiment is probably better on the inside...the outside looks perfect just the way it is!
ReplyDeleteThat purple is absolutely gorgeous! And I love it without the sentiment. It just lets the eye focus on that pretty flower!
ReplyDeleteThis is so delicate and lovely. I love that purple and think I may have to buy it
ReplyDeleteThanks
Geraldine
This is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHear my inner spirit say Aaahhhhhh. Happy sigh ^j^
ReplyDeleteThis is too pretty for words... maybe that's why the sentiment was better on the inside. ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you for this card Susan.... I have had a card on my desk for ages that is not 'right' but if I CASe your idea with the border and ribbon it will 'work'. I know ... it is only paper but just think of all the trees I have wasted over the years making rubbish cards LOL.
ReplyDeleteYour card is another beauty and I agree no sentiment needed on this one.
How lucky are you to have something tangible from your great grandparents and a clock made by your grandfather WOW. I wonder is that where you get your attention to detail from? Look forward to seeing the pictures :)
TFS
I don't think you've posted a single thing that I didn't absolutely love. This has given me ideas for all those realistic floral stamps (finally!).
ReplyDeleteYou really inspire me. Even though CAS isn't my usual style - something about your designs just makes me sit up and take notice. Thanks for that! :)
Gorgeous! Love the image, colors, edging, and perfect ribbon!!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely! I may try something similar with a stamp I have at home.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, how do you send cards to the troops? I think it's a great idea!
KC, I send my cards to Sue Salsburg. You can find her address on this post: http://simplicitybylateblossom.blogspot.com/2010/01/another-resource-for-sending-cards-for.html
ReplyDeleteHope that helps.
Beautiful -- love the colours and really doesn't need a sentiment on the front.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful creation.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful!!
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