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Wednesday, July 27, 2011

A Brief Note, Times Three

I made these cards before my unexpected vacation while trying to use up some pre-cut card bases...colored card bases, no less. The stamps are from A Muse. In fact, I bought this whole set because of the brief stamp. Too cute!








When using a darker color for a card base, I add a white panel on the inside. Of course, you can write on dark cardstock with a white gel pen, but I always find those diabolical white gel pens choose to start skipping in the middle of my note and make a blotchy mess. Hence, the white panel.

Supplies
stamps: A Muse
ink: Memento
paper: SU real red, brilliant blue, pumpkin pie, black; Mark's Finest Papers 110lb white
accessories: Bic and Sharpie markers, dimensionals
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13 comments:

  1. MichelleJuly 27, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Very cute! I like the bold colours, and the "brief" pun makes me smile. :-)
    Michelle.

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  2. The Crafty ElfJuly 27, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    These are super cards and I'm going to check out A Muse. I love the fun of the image. I agree with the white panel for the inside of the card. Always enjoy your creations!

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  3. Tenia NelsonJuly 27, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Love these cards!!!

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  4. SusieJuly 28, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    Great cards. Really cute. I have the same challenge with any white pen I've ever had.

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  5. SarnJuly 28, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    So simple and yet so effectie! Terrific.

    Hugs, Sandra

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  6. dianaJuly 28, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Too cute! Thanks for sharing. I think we must use the same white gel pens. ;-)

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  7. SarahJuly 28, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    So simple and sweet, Susan. I love those briefs too -- I still have the wood version.

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  8. CarolJuly 28, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    So, so cute!

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  9. leslie (crookedstamper)July 29, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    OMG, I played with these same two images last weekend, though it took me a full week to get a decent photo to post. ;/ Such fun stamps!

    PS: You do colored bases well. :)

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  10. WandaJuly 29, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    I agree with the white insert. I put them in ALL my cards. They just don't look/feel finished without them. That way, the recipient can tear them out, put in her own and recycle.

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  11. LindseyJuly 29, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Teehee, I love these! Perfect in the bold colours you chose.

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  12. SueAugust 1, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Susan, I can't beLIEVE you colored these gorgeous briefs with Bics & Sharpies! Man, you are GOOD! I've tried both those, and the end result is just not good. These look wonderful. For me, the best I've found are the Le Plume pens from Michael's. With the 40-50% coupons, they're entirely affordable, come in a billion colors, and are so easy to work with. And I will always love just plane old colored pencils; being able to erase is big for me! But I just love these bright cards with the great coloring!

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  13. SueAugust 4, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Just brilliant Luv Sue x

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