This card was inspired TOTALLY by a card in PTI's DT gallery made by the amazing Erin Lincoln. This turned out so well, I wondered.
what
would
happen
if
I
varied
Erin's
layout
with
the
other
stamps
in
the
set?
Yes, I've been reading weird poetry again. What of it?
Not really. I'm just feeling weird tonight. Perhaps I should try to write some weird poetry.
Anyway, I started playing with Erin's design (hope she doesn't mind) and couldn't stop because it was just sooooo inspiring. So I made this by stamping the dandelions and poufs into the stems.
And then this happened. Love how easily the flower stamp lines up with the grass stamp. I was skeptical at first, but it's seriously easy.
Finally, I made this. At first, I tried grounding the dandelion as I grounded the previous two plants. It looked, well, awkward. So I redid it like this and I like it so much better.
Hope you do, too!
Supplies
stamps: Botanical Silhouettes, Text Style
ink: Memento
paper: PTI
accessories: rhinestones
Very inspiring one-layer cards! Now I need to check out my stamp stash and see what I have that will work for this. TFS ;-)
ReplyDeletevery e e cummings-ish ... and beautiful cards, girl! thanx for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant ideas - they work so well
ReplyDeleteAll these cards are absolutely lovely! I'm glad you're "back".
ReplyDeletePetra
I've been soooo out of cardmaking but these cards make me want to get back in right now! LOVE THEM.
ReplyDeleteLove all your variations especially the one with the text background! Simply genius!!
ReplyDeletei love this stamp set, but what you did with it? inspired (har) but seriously, these are beautiful
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! Hope you're feeling better. I love every one of these cards. They are absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThese are seriously fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful set of cards, I think Erin will love your take on her card. My favourite is the blue dandilion.
ReplyDeleteTrust your arm is improving. Take care.
Absolutely gorgeous work - love these - so simple but so elegant and so effective.
ReplyDeleteSusan, So glad you're feeling better and are back to blogging. I love your card set. These would make great teacher gifts too!
ReplyDeleteLove ALL of these samples. Hope you didn't stress your owie too much.
ReplyDeleteAll are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteMarvellous! So chic! Love the lot.
ReplyDeleteI adore how you think to take a great layout/card and simply use different stamps to create a group of awesome cards! Brilliance I say!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful set of cards Susan! love all the variations and colors - that basic design is super for these!
ReplyDeleteI hope these beautiful cards mean that your arm is healed! I've been away from Blogland too. Glad we are both back! Take care!
ReplyDeleteSusan, we're so glad to have you back, even if you're not back on an everyday basis. And WOW! - your mojo has been accumulating! Today's cards are just stunning. I LOVE all 4. You have really used that anniversary set in ways that make it so much more appealing than I first thought. These are GORgeous cards!
ReplyDeleteI love all your cards. The text background is subtle. I like that! I might have to look for a text stamp. Please take care of yourself!
ReplyDeleteLoves them cards, Miss Susan! So happy to see your emails in my inbox, too! Hope that arm is healing well! Take care and don't overdo.
ReplyDeleteOh Susan, you enabler you. I just went on SCS Buy/Sell and bought that anniversary set. Now I can make today's lovely cards! You REALLY should get a PTI commission.
ReplyDeleteSo happy to see your post :) -- the thought of no Simplicity makes me sad... Love what you've done with this set! Girl you are amazing and so inspirational!! Thanks for that~
ReplyDeleteSo glad to see a post and some cards from you - I take it that means the elbow is getting better?
ReplyDeleteI love all of these cards! And it may just be all your fault that I buy that stamp set!
I LOVE all these cards! So simple but perfect! Very glad to see a post from you. Hope your elbow is getting better and better.
ReplyDeleteHi There, Gorgeous cards, they all work really well and I couldn't possibly choose a favourite:0) I'm really missing your (my, LOL) Simplicity challenge, feel a bit lost LOL I'll cope but roll on September. Hope the arm continues to heal and you remain sane in the face of 2 young boys in the midst of the summer hols, good wishes to you all, Gay xxx
ReplyDeleteThey're all fantastic! I especially love that blue dandelion (why? dunno.) even though they all look like they belong together. I'm *so* jealous of your ability to take a sketch and go with it - that's talent!
ReplyDelete(and I hope your arm is feeling much, much better)
Susan, 3 simple little words: these are amazing!
ReplyDeleteWow. These are evidence of how important strong design is. No matter what the stamps/colours, they all look fantastic. You've inspired me!
ReplyDeleteThese are so beautiful! When I saw this set, I wasn't sure I liked the funky "y" -- but of course you make it look like it was meant to be!
ReplyDeleteWow these cards are fantastic sorry i seem to be so far behind on comments Luv Sue x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteHonestly, I like Erin's cards and think she's a wonderful designer. But ... I like your take on her card better *tehehe* seriously, love every one of em' !
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Great blog. First time vistor. Definitely will be back.