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Sunday, November 3, 2013

Card A or Card B or Both?

I will announce the winner of the Copics some time on Monday.

In the meantime, thank you all for your comments and emails! Lots of good stuff.

Also, the current OLW is on Ardyth's blog and is really a fun one! Play the Game: make a card inspired by a game or some form of play. I really, really wish I had a stamp of a classic painting so I could do a card based on Masterpiece...my favorite board game ever. But alas, I hope I have time to play along with something....

Today's cards are a study in contrasts, and I'm curious to know which one you like better.

Card A: Stamping on colored card stock with white mats

Card B: Stamping on white card stock with colored mats

Which do you like better and why? Or are they the same in your estimation?

Inquiring minds, and all that....

Supplies
stamps: Papertrey Ink (Paper Trey)
ink: Memento black
paper: SU turquoise, green galore, cool Caribbean; Papertrey white
accessories: MS scallop circle punch, circle punch, dimensionals, clear dome sticker
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51 comments:

  1. ChristineNovember 3, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    I personally like the first better. I think it's because the colour puts the focus on the sentiment and it just seems like someone is saying it quickly and with energy.

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  2. karen hNovember 3, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    I like the second one better because it is easier to read the sentiment.

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  3. PetraNovember 3, 2013 at 9:20 PM

    Card B, I like the contrast there.
    Petra

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  4. jakiNovember 3, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    Definitely card B, the colours are cleaner/fresher.

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  5. Sheila HNovember 3, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    I like card 2 better because the words are crisp, fresh and easy to read.

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  6. Dorothy C.November 3, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    Definitely Card A - the hellos look like shiny candies I want to eat.

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  7. Deborah FringsNovember 3, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    It's A for me! I think the colour draws the eye to the sentiment!

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  8. KristenNovember 3, 2013 at 10:02 PM

    Card A. Looks more like something you would make also.

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  9. JoyceNovember 3, 2013 at 10:20 PM

    Card A. It seems to have more punch.

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  10. MaryNovember 3, 2013 at 10:35 PM

    Card A....makes the sentiment feel more bright, happy, joyful, energetic....

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  11. Laura HitNovember 3, 2013 at 11:26 PM

    Card a. Its bright, unexpected, and a more contemporary feel.

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  12. JanetNovember 4, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    I like Card A, but somehow my eye is drawn to Card B. Trying to figure out why that is...

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  13. martyNovember 4, 2013 at 12:30 AM

    i like the first one. the colors pop more, and it is cheerful.
    marty

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  14. marcelle bNovember 4, 2013 at 3:14 AM

    I like card B , but not sure why.

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  15. Miranda VNovember 4, 2013 at 3:23 AM

    I like the first one. Oh help, now I have to explain in English why I like that one better. Euh...I hope I can find the right words hihi. I prefer the white border. The contrast of the coloured border with the white card is too big on the second card for me. White, colour, white. On the first one the colour pops out in a better way because of the white border.

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  16. Joan BNovember 4, 2013 at 4:01 AM

    A Because I said so. :)

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  17. AB. November 4, 2013 at 4:08 AM

    I like card A....it is more vibrant and they look like little jewels popping off the card! :)

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  18. Suman PanditNovember 4, 2013 at 5:07 AM

    I likee the first one...they seem more dramatic !!

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  19. Betty MeyskensNovember 4, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    I like Card B better - love how the sentiments just seem to pop off the card.

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  20. MichelleNovember 4, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    I like Card A - the shiny colour POPS off the page with a little subtle frill around the edge. :-)

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  21. Vicki DutcherNovember 4, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    I like A the best -- I like color against the white. Great cards BTW :)

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  22. PattiNovember 4, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    card B...easier to read with older eyes
    patti moffett

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  23. ArdythNovember 4, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    First one - the important thing is the message and the colours emphasize the message and the scalloped white circles are pretty embellishment. But hey, that's just me!

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  24. jintyoo7November 4, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    I'm going with A - it seems a little "polished" somehow :)

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  25. Toni HinchcliffeNovember 4, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    I like card A better--I just love the colored paper under the epoxy/acrylic. Plus it seems more "your" type of CAS card with the white mat. I am a huge fan and read your blog regularly via Feedly. Thanks for all the inspiration!

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  26. CarolNovember 4, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    I like card A...the strong pop of color is striking. The white sentiment surrounded by color feels diluted and not as fresh and striking.

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  27. RavengirlNovember 4, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    I like them both. I think that B edges out A just a bit with more contrast between the sentiments and the base.

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  28. Monica K.November 4, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    I prefer A. The white on white is striking and helps to draw the embellishments into the card. The card B embellishments look too pasted on and don't blend with the card as well.

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  29. Cindy ONovember 4, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    A because the sentiment circles are bolder. I'd have expected to like B better, with contrasting trim to set off the circles, but the sentiments are the main event and they stand out more with A.

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  30. LynetteNovember 4, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    Definitely card A:)

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  31. MargNovember 4, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    I like card "A". the white mats seem to make the word hello stand out.

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  32. dianaNovember 4, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    I like them both. Card A seems more serious and elegant (even though the sentiment is the same), while Card B seems warmer and friendly, if that makes sense. ;-)

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  33. StarlaNovember 4, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Initially, I liked card A better. The sentiment seemed to pop more. But the more I looked at them, card B crept up to card A.
    In other words, I don't know!

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  34. Barbara AxmacherNovember 4, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    I prefer card B. The sentiment is easier to read and just pops more for me.

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  35. UnknownNovember 4, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    Card A certainly packs more of a punch which makes card B look a bit "wishy washy"!!!

    Karen x

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  36. DinahsoarNovember 4, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    I prefer card B. It's brighter and the contrast is not so stark. Card A seems glaring and cold to me, while B seems cheerful and warm.

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  37. NonniNovember 4, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    I prefer card A.The white mats on white card base look more elegant and clean to me. But then again the card B is very fun!

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  38. Janet a.k.a. swanlady21November 4, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    Prefer A ... Amazing but the colour pops more!
    would be interesting to see the tally at the end of the day. I often vote for things and they don't make "top 3" so I wonder if my taste is way out???

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  39. UnknownNovember 4, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    I'm not sure I can express precisely why, but I do like card A better.

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  40. UnknownNovember 4, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    A! It has a slight air of the unexpected, so looks a little more polished.

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  41. AnonymousNovember 4, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    Definitely A ... the colours are poppier! Anita :)

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  42. Carmen NNovember 4, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    If I only saw A, I'd be pretty happy with that one. But in comparison I prefer B better. I think it's easier to read the message.

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  43. Cassie_luNovember 4, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    I like the second one better because the words are easier to read.

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  44. Jeanne HNovember 4, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    I like A best - the colors are so pretty 'cuz they show up nicely! I am partial to anything blue. :-)

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  45. UnknownNovember 4, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    I like card A better. The colors are bright and cheerful and love the shine! Card B, the sentiment seems to disappear.

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  46. McCokoNovember 4, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    I like B better. The Sentiments stand out more to me. They are still both beautiful.

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  47. Kathy McNovember 4, 2013 at 11:14 PM

    Card A because I'm really liking white on white lately, and the sentiments pop.

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  48. JaneenNovember 5, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    Card B. the clear enamels jump right out at me and i like the greater contrast of the colors against the white.

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  49. LaurieJNovember 5, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    Card A. The color and the sentiment pops more on A.

    Masterpiece. I loved that game, too! Thanks for bringing back great memories.

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  50. LindseyNovember 5, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    Def card A. The contrast is more striking

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  51. jkbrochadNovember 8, 2013 at 11:17 PM

    A - it draws my eye immediately to the words!

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