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So I simplified the design to the key elements I loved...the green niche and the sentiment. And here's what happened.:
How-To Tips: First, I cut a window into the layering panel using a craft knife and quilting ruler. To position the window, I cut a post-it note to fit the stamp and positioned the post-it with even borders on the top and left edges of the layering panel. Then, using the quilting ruler, I cut two edges at a time around the post-it.
Then, using light pencil marks, I marked the corners of the window on the card base and masked off a slightly larger area with more post-its to sponge with SU's Green Galore ink. I could have used a green galore base instead of sponging but decided I wanted white-on-white layering because that's just more "me."
And that's a big part of getting inspired by stuff: making it your own. If you get a chance this weekend, why not peruse Pinterest and see if you can get inspired by a beautiful home decor picture and make a card with your own style. It's fun!
Supplies
stamps: SU Pocket Silhouettes, Papertrey Signature Greetings
ink: SU green galore, Memento cocoa
paper: PTI white
accessories: craft knife, quilting ruler, dimensionals, post-its, sponge
Call me wind because I am blown away by your post!
ReplyDeleteJust the best interpretation of this divine photo,
ReplyDeleteWOW do I ever like this!!! Everything about it is perfect. I love that you sponged the green on instead of using that color CS -- I'm sure it's brighter, lighter, and prettier. Thanks for the how-to's, too; they save us a lot of guessing. Gorgeous card, and beautiful inspiration, too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Susan. Thanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteLove this! Vivid green and cut out window!!
ReplyDeleteSponging is way better than using the green cardstock - you always get slight variations that add interest and texture. Love your take on the inspiration!
ReplyDeletethis definitely sparked an idea for me! It's beautiful, love the green background.
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful! I love inspiration challenges because I like to do this too. Your card is simply amazing! TFS
ReplyDeleteLove this Susan, the green is so vivid and looks great framed in the aperture:)
ReplyDeleteVal x
I am always so impressed by how you find inspiration and what you do with it. This is a breathtaking card!
ReplyDelete" Call me wind because I am blown away by your post!"
ReplyDeleteI'm stealing this line cuz I think it's hilarious (and totally how I feel, too!) WOW!
Wow, you've interpreted this so well - it's gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!! It definitely gives me inspiration for future cards.
ReplyDeleteAnd I just have to share a wonderful find today. Last month you used one of the Hero Arts Horizontal Graphics stamps on one of your cards. I was fortunate enough today to get that set of stamps (and they look like brand new) at an LSS garage sale for $2.00!!!!!! I am SO excited!! LOL!! Thank you for showing me how useful stamps like that can be! It was a good day!
I'm blown away, too! What an inspiration this card is--can't wait to try it myself.
ReplyDeleteNice card based on your inspiration photo. Like your design. :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous - love that green. Certainly it's nicer inked than just as green paper, gives it depth. M x
ReplyDeletethis card is beautiful. totally clever design. completely you. lovely to look at. amazing!!
ReplyDeletethanks for the inspiration.
marty ferraro
Hi Stranger! Isn't Pinterest just the best! My card to day was also inspired by a fun photo! Love your perfect card off the inspired piece!
ReplyDeleteHow's that stamp space coming?? :)
Gorgeous!! Everything you make is wonderful and this is one is no exception :)
ReplyDeleteWow, you amaze me. Seriously. Love the inspiration & your take on it.
ReplyDeleteI love your inspiration card. I didn't quite follow those directions, but it would be more "me" to just use the piece of green underneath. I have to say I have conflict over the inspiration photo. I like it, but something about it jars me. I've been looking at it for awhile trying to figure it out. It definitely is an interesting piece.
ReplyDeleteSusan, love it and how you take an inspiration piece or photo and make a totally gorgeous card.
ReplyDeleteAnd I so want Pocket Silhouettes; it's been on my wish list since the first time I saw you use it. But I have a set of somewhat similar stamps, and just can't justify it right now. Too bad it's retiring!
Beautiful card!! will go by your gidelines and will make such a card!! thanks for the helpful post!!BY - RENTAL PROPERTIES KINGSTON UPON THAMES
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