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Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Birthday Card Set with Modern Basics

I hope you all had a wonderful, relaxing Christmas holiday. We did. And today, we dive into moving. As I wrote last week, posting may be spotty as we may not have internet at the new house right away. Plus, well, we have a lot to do. Things should be back to normal on the blog by the middle of next week at the latest. Thank you for your patience!

As I promised last week, here are more cards using the most basic CAS layout imaginable. I love that Modern Basics from Papertrey provides so many variations on this centered-up layout, and I think just maybe these are my favorites with this layout so far.













All three cards use Memento inks. I love how the darker colors of the last card create a completely different feel from the two pastel versions.

How-To Tips: To get the flower perfectly centered, I measured using a quilting ruler and put a tiny pencil dot in the center. Then, using a gridded acrylic block, I stamped the petal four times around the dot and finally covered the dot with self-adhesive bling.
Supplies
stamps: Papertrey Modern Basics
ink: Memento
paper: Papertrey white
accessories: self-adhesive rhinestones


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9 comments:

  1. MichelleDecember 27, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    I just knew you were going to reignite my desire for Modern Basics. These are lovely, so pretty!

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  2. ChristineDecember 27, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    I love that last card. I looked at that set and asked myself "What on earth would I do with that?" Funny how different things inspire different people.

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  3. Sheila HDecember 27, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Beautiful! And thanks for the lesson on centering :)

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  4. JoyceDecember 27, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    These are wonderful, perfect, beautiful, etc. I can't believe I sold that set in frustration, just a few days before you started posting with it. Drats--well, I can always buy it back! Good luck with the move, and thanks for posting when you can. I truly look forward to seeing what you create.

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  5. Lori VKDecember 28, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    I love seeing all the variations you have made with this set. Very inspirational! Enjoy your move and let your AR/OCD self take a break for a little while. ;) I pray everything will go smoothly, and will be here whenever you return. Take Care,

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  6. SueDecember 28, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    How very, very pretty. I can't believe the foresight you had to look at this stamp set, which seemed so "out there" to me, and see these lovely cards in your mind. You're amazing, and I appreciate you and your ideas so much!

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  7. Vicki DutcherDecember 28, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Hey GF - still patiently waiting on the photo tutorial on using that ruler :). I literally just thought about that yesterday as I was trying to line up something....that didn't work!

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  8. SusanDecember 28, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Truly lovely cards, Susan. Wishing you smooth moving and many happy times in your new home.

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  9. GabbyDecember 28, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Very nice cards! The difference in the effect of the bright colored flower vs the pastel flowers is quite noticeable. I like both. Good luck moving in, unpacking, organizing, etc. :)

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