Hard to believe 2013 is almost over.
Anyway, today's three cards show different variations on one layout. In the first, the elements are centered on the card and are floating around in the white space, rather like the thoughts in my head, actually.
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| Card A |
Verisimilitude. That's what the first card represents, and I love it.
The second card grounds the same sentiment and flowers (in different colors, of course) on a stamped woven background. From a design standpoint, grounding the elements is an improvement, but I am perverse and prefer the first, float-y card. You are free to disagree with me. You are probably right anyway.
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| Card B |
Finally, the elements are still floating, but on a much smaller, raised panel. Perhaps this gives the illusion of more "groundedness." Whatever. I like it.
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| Card C |
Do you think about grounding your design elements when you make cards? Which of the three cards do you prefer? Why?
Supplies
stamps: I'm not sure where that sentiment came from...I made these in June.
ink: Memento (probably)
paper: Papertrey Ink white; SU and Papertrey assorted colors
accessories: Martha Stewart hydrangea punches, half pearls, dimensionals, glue pen
I prefer all of them! maybe it's just my mellow holiday mood. Thanks for showing the variations. I love seeing how one thing changes the look of a card.
ReplyDeleteI like the middle one best, but all are lovely.
ReplyDeleteSecond one. Don't know why.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely the middle one. Love the stamped fabric background.
ReplyDeleteI like the first one. The second one is a little too busy for me. The third one...sigh... perfect!
ReplyDeleteI like the middle one, I guess I do honk about grounding
ReplyDeleteHa ha...auto correct said HONK. I typed THINK! Anyway it made me laugh
ReplyDeleteAlthough I like layers, the 2nd card has my vote. The background and colors got my attention. I was looking on how I could recreated the card with threads as my anchor piece. Thanks for the ideas.
ReplyDeleteWhile I like them all, I think the first is my favorite - because it's not grounded and doesn't need to be...in my humble opinion.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sheila! I'm so glad someone agrees with me, LOL!!!
DeleteEeek, my initial instinct is the CAS of the first card, but there is something very charming about the second one - perhaps the contrast in colour. All are pretty wonderful though, in truth!
ReplyDeleteI love the fabric background stamp!! May I ask where i can purchase it?
ReplyDeleteFawn, that is a discontinued stamp from Hero Arts. It was discontinued years ago, but you might find it for sale on ebay or at Splitcoast. The product number is H3317 and it's called Large Delicate Woven Fabrics.
DeleteFirst of all, all three are very, very nice! I am leaning towards the third card because I like the added dimension. Then I like the first card.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Debbie!