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Saturday, August 21, 2010

Lines Love Curves

There's a saying in design that lines love curves. This means that if a design is too straight and right-angled, add curves. If it's too curvy, add straight lines. The idea, I think, is to create a bit of tension between the two to add interest to a design.

This lined shadow stamp from Hero Arts is old. Very old. But adding some curvy flowers, bling, and a simple sentiment certainly freshen it up and make it happy.

How-To Tips: I cut this card down to fit the shadow, leaving an even border around it and building from there. The resulting card is 4.25" wide by 3 7/8" tall.

Supplies
stamps: Hero Arts shadow lines, Papertrey Mega Mixed Messages
ink: bashful blue, Palette noir
paper: PTI white, SU brilliant blue
accessories: flower punches, dimensionals, gemstones
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13 comments:

  1. CassandraAugust 21, 2010 at 1:16 AM

    Lovely, lovely Susan. The line stamp is so different from the usual, and of course the bling makes it.

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  2. SusieAugust 21, 2010 at 5:36 AM

    Beautiful card. Thanks for the great tip. (If I ever start stamping, again, I will remember it.)

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  3. KraftyauntAugust 21, 2010 at 7:24 AM

    Thank you so much for these tidbits of advice. You know, when you had asked us what we wanted to see in future blog posts, I couldn't think of anything..but this is it!! This type of information is so valuable to me. I've started a little notebook - just as if I was back in school and I'm adding this to the many others you've given us such as the sweet spot on cards and the stamping off page.

    Thanks teach! I can't wait for the next class.

    Beverly

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  4. Michele KovackAugust 21, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    This is gorgeous! Love all the white space!

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  5. AngelaAugust 21, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    Love the blues! It's great to see the good old shadow stamps get some love, too -- especially when it looks so fresh!

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  6. Nicole P.August 21, 2010 at 11:01 AM

    Where do you get all your design wisdom? I thoroughly enjoy reading it and seeing your examples, but are there some books or something that can help somebody like me?

    Love the lines stamp; I could never figure out what people were doing with these.

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  7. Brenda RAugust 21, 2010 at 11:35 AM

    Susan,
    I just want to say THANK YOU! for all the work that you continue to do to make your blog better and even more helpful. I was clicking on several of the Labels categories and seeing these great cards that I loved in the past--and now I can easily find them again. I appreciate the details and your style. You are awesome!

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  8. DoneldaAugust 21, 2010 at 12:08 PM

    I love when you use these types of shadow stamps!!!

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  9. Susan (peebsmama)August 21, 2010 at 5:32 PM

    I agree with that design principal. I like round and square together. I like how you altered the size of your card to fit your stamped area.

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  10. Harriet SkellyAugust 21, 2010 at 6:35 PM

    I love this card - beautifully designed!

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  11. LindseyAugust 21, 2010 at 9:34 PM

    Of course, you picked the perfect sentiment stamp, too, with its mix of angular print and curvy cursive. :)

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  12. Jan LarsonAugust 22, 2010 at 2:19 AM

    This is a great design. I know I have a HA stamp that is similar. You have inspired me to dig it out and use it again!

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  13. BonnieAugust 22, 2010 at 4:02 PM

    Another great tip! Thanks for the share.

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Thank you so much for taking time to comment!