Before
This card has two problems. 1) The green (Memento Pear Tart...yummmm!) is too light to stand up to the orange rhinestones. 2) The rhinestones are just too, too big.
After
To fix it, I switched to Old Olive ink from StampinUp (which sadly doesn't stamp as crisply with the PTI stamps sometimes), and found some tiny rhinestones to mix in with the small ones.
Supplies
stamps: Papertrey Way to Go, Kiddo; Birthday Basics
ink: Memento pear tart; SU close to cocoa, old olive
paper: PTI white
accessories: Rhinestones, scallop scissors to round the corners of the card
I think your mojo is returning! It really does look better with the Olive ink and a mixture of rhinestone sizes!
ReplyDeleteMakes a huge difference doesn't it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful~ I always find myself looking at my card and seeing how well it balances itself out , image wise, sentiment and even size of ribbon is pretty important too!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely better! Love the different sized bling...I think that's better to the eye than using all the same size.
ReplyDeleteThank you for these sorts of posts. They are really valuable in terms of learning how to improve my stamping. Seeing the final, perfect product inspires but these sorts of posts teach. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteA definite improvement on the first card, thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteKathyk
Card No. 2 doesn't quite have the Pear Tart zing of the first one but I get your point - too pale (I didn't think there was ever a time when Pear Tart was not appropriate).
ReplyDeleteGreat post, really informative. I usually do pay attention to the colours but I now know size matters too! ;) Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove before & after shots! Really is helpful - plus, I was able to see "the problem" on the first! Yay to me! LOL
ReplyDeleteYour before and after musings are greatly appreciated, Susan -- thanks!
ReplyDeleteI learn much from how you work out your "problems" with cards. Thanks again for the lesson.
ReplyDeleteYes, I vote for the revised card. Looks cheerful.
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