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Thursday, April 18, 2013

Inspired by Amber Kemp-Gerstel in Stamp It 3 Ways

The most recent Stamp It 3 Ways contains lots of really good inspiration, and I'm going to start with Amber Kemp-Gerstel's card on page 84, titled Abstract Sincere Card:



(Note: the card base is white in real life...hard to photograph on the slick magazine pages!)

I love how she's colored in what looks to be the same image in multiple color schemes and then cut out random sections on random, uneven blocks. The colors are pretty and the design both cool and interesting!

My version, of course, reflects a bit more, um, obsessive-compulsive neatness, and uses block stamps rather than outline stamps that need to be colored. Because I'm lazy and Amber isn't.



I just love the fun and whimsy this design creates! Just think of all the possibilities! Perhaps you could try your own version this weekend....

Just an idea.

Wow, if feels good to be up and blogging again!

Supplies
Stamps: Papertrey Heart 2 Heart #11
Ink: Memento
Paper: Papertrey
Accessories: craft knife, quilting ruler, dimensionals

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10 comments:

  1. dianaApril 18, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    Welcome back! I hope you can recover as much as possible from your old computer.

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  2. MarianneApril 18, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    Oh, I love this. What a great idea. I'm going to try this soon.

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  3. Sheila HApril 18, 2013 at 9:38 PM

    Very interesting technique - this is a special look. Thanks for sharing. I hadn't seen the magazine.

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  4. richardbreaksApril 19, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    Love this !! Pinning it right now!

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  5. Kristie GouletApril 19, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    What a neat technique and look! Awesome!

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  6. jintyoo7April 19, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    Brilliant technique, and love your version too!

    Glad to see your technical issues are resolved :)

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  7. HelenApril 19, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    This is certainly an effective and different design.

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  8. MaryApril 19, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    LOVE this! I don't consider myself OCD in general, my hubby may argue that point...but regardless, I really like your more "neat and tidy" layout. Will be checking out my stamps this weekend to see what I have that would work for something like this! Will be pinning as well!!

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  9. Colorado CrafterApril 20, 2013 at 12:47 AM

    Computer problems can really be a pain. I'm not very patient when it comes to dealing with my computer acting up (or worse). But, I'm VERY fortunate that my hubby does regular backups. He's pretty obsessive about his backups to both his computers and mine and that makes me a happy camper since I don't have to take care of it! :)

    I really like this card and will be keeping my eyes open for stamps in my stash that will work for something like this. The stamps you used are perfect.

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  10. UnknownApril 22, 2013 at 12:21 AM

    Well, perhaps I'm a little obsessive-compulsive because I love how your version is so orderly!

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Thank you so much for taking time to comment!