When I made this card, I was so happy. Gray and red make such a striking combination, and their simplicity and contrast are so effective.
As happy as it made me, I decided to step it up a bit. I made another identical card and pulled out a Sakura Stardust clear pen. After outlining all the gray, this was the result.
The Stardust pen worked like magic and made an already fab card so sparkly and frosty!
Design Tips: The birds are from Through The Trees (Papertrey), and I arranged them so they are looking at each other. Also, the red of the sentiment forms a nice triangle, which is reinforced by the triangle of trees.
If you don't have a Stardust Clear pen, get one. Immediately.
Supplies
stamps: Papertrey Through the Trees, Masculine Motifs, Sign Language
ink: Memento gray and SU real red
paper: Papertrey white
accessories: Stardust clear pen
Such pretty cards, Susan.
ReplyDeletelove that color combo. these both came out great.
ReplyDeleteLove the colour combo, the birds and the sparkly. Well done :)
ReplyDeleteWOW! Love it - this card ticks all the wintery boxes!
ReplyDeleteSimply striking!!!
ReplyDeleteLove that clear pen!
ReplyDeleteI have about 5 of those pens! They're A-MA-ZING! :) Lovely card! Thank you so much for all your inspiration! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous...and I love those pens, too!
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of these pens before. Will have to be on the lookout for them. Another gorgeous CAS card -- my favorite!
ReplyDeleteA lovely, simple touch and it looks perfect x
ReplyDeleteHow I love your blog Susan!
ReplyDeleteBoth are awesomely beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteOM-Goodness! I love this card!!!
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of the Stardust pen. Off to get one! Gorgeous cards.
ReplyDeleteWOW!
ReplyDeletereally, what else is there to say?
Just absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteI loved the first card. The Stardust glitter pen is one of my favorite things I use, so of course I loved the second card as well. I think they both are amazing!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are striking!
ReplyDeleteWhere do you buy those pens?
Petra
Yes, Mam'! Where does one get a Stardust pen. I haven't heard of them. Lovely card...both ways.
ReplyDelete... so what you are saying is that this could qualify for OLW68 LOL!! awesome...love the sparkle. I have the same pen and never think to pull it out ... oooh, I feel a take 3 challenge comeing on!! Ha!!
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful - I'd forgotton how wonderful the stardust pens are, must dig mine out of the drawers tonight!
ReplyDeleteI'd be thrilled to receive either card, as both are stunning. Love those Stardust pens! I'm still struggling with CAS, and you make it look so easy. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteOhhh, love that pop of red.. it's a shame that I have to pass a papercraft store on the way home from work, I've been so good lately but today am going to have to pop in and check out the glitter pen in person ;-)
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful! I couldn't agree more about the value of a Stardust Pen.
ReplyDeleteGreat card! I love red and gray together... thanks for reminding me! I bought one of those stardust pens a while back and have never tried it! Too many crafting products to try... not enough time!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, Susan! And there's a reason those pens come in a pack of two :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous colour combination and I love your layout too. Once again you have inspired me.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
i was in archiver's today and the stardust pens were right there on the counter reminding me you had recommended them - well all i can say is - love at first use!! they work so smoothly - lots of glitter coming up on my cards! thank you for telling me about them - and your card is lovely.
ReplyDeleteThe Stardust pen is a must have for perfect glitter and easy peasy!!
ReplyDeleteHighly recommend it!!
Therese
www.tmalakart.blogspot.com
Love!
ReplyDeleteI found your blog from Jennifer McGuire's tweet tonight, and I'm so happy I clicked through - your cards are sleek, simple, and lovely...something I have a hard time doing being a 'more is more' gal. Thanks for sharing your creations, I just became a follower so I can continue to be inspired! If you have time, I'd love if you stopped by my blog www.pearlgateway.com . Have a nice evening :-)
ReplyDeleteKristina
twitter - @PearlGateway
PERFECTION!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card!!! Love how CAS it is...tfs!
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