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Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Something Off? Try a Little Tweak

When I first tried this card idea with Modern Basics, I wasn't really satisfied. The result seemed a little, I don't know, clunky? Awkward? Inelegant? Sturdy?




So I rotated the flower a quarter turn. HELLO, indeed!




Sometimes, what's wrong with a clean-and-simple design isn't much. It's just that there is no place to hide from the tiniest design flaw. Tweaking, rather than full-scale revising, is needed. Look through your recent cards and see if one you're dissatisfied with simply needs a little tweak to be stellar!


On another note, the OLW73 challenge cards ARE stellar, despite the fact that it's an odd numbered challenge. At least there was an even number of participants...what a relief! I will make time in the next few days to comment on all the entries. Thank you all for playing, and look for OLW74 in the new year!
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9 comments:

  1. Tenia NelsonDecember 21, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    What a very cool card!!

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  2. Virginia L.December 21, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Both are simply delightful!! Love your tweaking!

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  3. nessyDecember 21, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    simply stunning!!
    have a wonderful christmas time!
    vanessa xx

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  4. SonyaDecember 21, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Thanks for the inspiration. I just received this set in my Christmas present...to myself.

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  5. Sheila HDecember 21, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Very nice! I always enjoy reading your posts.

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  6. Mynn xxDecember 21, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    OH MY WORD. That turn really did make a huge difference!!! I saw the first card and thought, "It's really not that bad..." but then I saw the second one and realized what you were saying! Fabulous--as always--Susan! I hope you and yours have a very happy holiday in your new home! :)

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  7. Canonbury creationsDecember 21, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    How amazing that a quarter turn can make the image perk up totally refreshed! Have a great Christmas and thanks again for the pearls. I love the black ones and they came in very useful for my last card I posted!
    Val x

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  8. SusanDecember 22, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    What a fabulous design lesson! I'm amazed what a difference a tiny tweak can make! Thanks for showing us.

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  9. SaskiaDecember 23, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Wow, that makes a huge difference! Thanks for sharing the first one too to make your point.

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Thank you so much for taking time to comment!