tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post5469983713035115805..comments2024-03-08T06:31:38.537-05:00Comments on Simplicity by Lateblossom: Design Tutorial on Rectangle CardsSusan Raihalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03018860599601419989noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-33836655747093572082010-12-02T13:04:16.770-05:002010-12-02T13:04:16.770-05:00That Christmas card is stunning... I love your wo...That Christmas card is stunning... I love your work!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07636851065091287277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-44813683161471895072010-11-28T20:58:46.935-05:002010-11-28T20:58:46.935-05:00can I just say....Dude you rock!can I just say....Dude you rock!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08415088222010347481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-29895542501707462192010-11-26T13:04:02.971-05:002010-11-26T13:04:02.971-05:00Great card. I like the presents and the layout.Great card. I like the presents and the layout.TrishGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046344996961729699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-5951960795954884952010-11-24T11:03:34.198-05:002010-11-24T11:03:34.198-05:00I always love your tutorials on card design, it he...I always love your tutorials on card design, it helps me to understand why some cards are great and some are just so-so. Oh, and now I'm going to have to buy the MS bow punch because of your beautiful card!Sue McRaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07880566110451749427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-26045646041811979752010-11-24T09:58:38.001-05:002010-11-24T09:58:38.001-05:00The Rule of Thirds makes all the difference in a c...The Rule of Thirds makes all the difference in a card that is aesthetically pleasing and one that looks "off"! Thanks for explaining it so clearly! I'm bookmarking this post!Michellemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02812499413831211360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-24140473083733708112010-11-23T20:40:29.833-05:002010-11-23T20:40:29.833-05:00Freshman Composition and design? What a smart tea...Freshman Composition and design? What a smart teacher you are!! You make it all make sense!!edie3https://www.blogger.com/profile/13805676894880088294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-86980864868734141752010-11-23T20:11:35.520-05:002010-11-23T20:11:35.520-05:00Great tutorial, and what a classy Christmas card!Great tutorial, and what a classy Christmas card!Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01688865610078938129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-65101297898837073822010-11-23T19:45:56.424-05:002010-11-23T19:45:56.424-05:00MARTHA STEWART BOW PUNCH?!?!?! *thud*
Oh, and I k...MARTHA STEWART BOW PUNCH?!?!?! *thud*<br /><br />Oh, and I knew about the Rule of 3, but not how to easily figure out those panels. Thanks for the drawing and explanation!leslie (crookedstamper)http://thecrookedstamper.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-79727787475439659962010-11-23T18:41:13.671-05:002010-11-23T18:41:13.671-05:00Just a quick note to say how much I like the cards...Just a quick note to say how much I like the cards you've made using the squares and rectangles. I'm familiar with the rule of thirds - but mostly because my hubby has explained it based on his photos.Deborah Fringshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14511166285276270838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-87943233048295235152010-11-23T16:17:30.062-05:002010-11-23T16:17:30.062-05:00Love the comma story -- I was just explaining the ...Love the comma story -- I was just explaining the nonrestrictive thing the other day, and it took awhile before I remembered the actual word "nonrestrictive" - but it came to me eventually!<br /><br />Great explaining today, design-wise, too!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02380585998046790218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-9446636564225111902010-11-23T15:17:28.428-05:002010-11-23T15:17:28.428-05:00Carolyn,
If you're careful, it won't cut ...Carolyn,<br /><br />If you're careful, it won't cut the ruler. I have had the same 6" square ruler for about 6 years now, and don't have any problems. But I try to stay very focused and pay attention to what I'm doing every time I pick up the craft knife. It's just wayyyy too easy to cut yourself!Susan Raihalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03018860599601419989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-6563615485517802342010-11-23T13:09:38.647-05:002010-11-23T13:09:38.647-05:00A new Martha Stewart bow punch!?! You meanie!
I ...A new Martha Stewart bow punch!?! You meanie!<br /><br />I love rules too--design and grammar.<br /><br />Love your card with its red swirls, bows, and bling.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09105395433668629380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-11045552212788124762010-11-23T12:17:15.639-05:002010-11-23T12:17:15.639-05:00Another super beautiful card! Thanks so much for t...Another super beautiful card! Thanks so much for the refresher on the rule of thirds. Years ago we upper elem teachers used to use a film called "Donald Duck in MathMagic Land" that explained the math involved in building. DD even took the part of Pythagorus! Wonder if it's a DVD nowadays?<br /><br />Susan, is there a 'trick' to cutting against a 6" sq quilting ruler so I don't cut/knick the plastic of the ruler? Maybe the craft knife blade just slides along the edge & behaves itself? I've been too "un-loose" to try it! Many thanks.<br /><br />carolyn wAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-35339777935072104242010-11-23T11:51:30.322-05:002010-11-23T11:51:30.322-05:00This tutorial really helps me. In the future I...This tutorial really helps me. In the future I'm going to draw out the thirds on a scrap the same size as my card and use it as a guide to help me place my chosen elements. I didn't know about removing lines to create spaces for stamping or white space. Thanks for the detailed explanation plus the images showing it. Hope you have a wonderful thanksgiving.Dinahsoarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03877872564454797447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-34023132278304936212010-11-23T11:43:25.117-05:002010-11-23T11:43:25.117-05:00You are a great teacher, Susan. Thank you for the...You are a great teacher, Susan. Thank you for the lengthy explanation. I learn so much from your blog. I love today's card - I might have to case it using one of my flourish stamps.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07741064223875062517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-61034151077926974232010-11-23T11:03:59.076-05:002010-11-23T11:03:59.076-05:00Thanks for spelling out the rule of thirds. I have...Thanks for spelling out the rule of thirds. I have instinctively grasped *some* of it, but not enough to be consistent. Or even, I guess, to know that that is what I was doing. <br /><br />Jiminy crickets, what is the deal with that MS bow punch?? I had just sworn off specifically-shaped punches like (meaning not geometrics), but now I don't know. It is adorable and pure genius, all at once.Nicole P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17274337562772658082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-21763240741666985012010-11-23T10:33:49.447-05:002010-11-23T10:33:49.447-05:00Susan, what a beautiful Christmas card! The little...Susan, what a beautiful Christmas card! The little red bows with the rhinestones look very festive over these lovely flourishes. Thank you for the rule of thirds reminder. I think I need to do what Nina suggested and keep a rough sketch on my desk:)Cindy H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13282383048466679386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-91336365062193762582010-11-23T10:06:07.998-05:002010-11-23T10:06:07.998-05:00Oh I adore these little "rule" lessons! ...Oh I adore these little "rule" lessons! Now the trick is to wrap my brain around it! lol I feel like a stalker of your work -- thank you for sharing all this helpful information!Vicki Dutcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02957439584931392315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-1290576866323211252010-11-23T09:43:13.859-05:002010-11-23T09:43:13.859-05:00H-m-m-m-m-m...I may need that bow punch! I love ho...H-m-m-m-m-m...I may need that bow punch! I love how the curly-Q's in the C match those in the squares! Great card as is the rule of thirds card - LOVE that one! The design, colors...just a great card as are all of your cards! You have truly been an inspiration to me - just wanted you to know that. And I can't get enough of your Daisy stories!! Almost, but not quite, makes me want a dog. I do love dogs - all animals for that matter - but prefer cats for their simplicity of care.cheryl l.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-24894870920882097612010-11-23T08:54:04.400-05:002010-11-23T08:54:04.400-05:00awesome explaination of the process and I love you...awesome explaination of the process and I love your comma story! You have to tell us ... how many punches do you really have?? I didn't even know MS had a bow punch!!??Doneldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11656093000344585375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-67645120088851502502010-11-23T08:43:12.810-05:002010-11-23T08:43:12.810-05:00All those years of design school and I needed this...All those years of design school and I needed this refresher! Thanks so much. You are such an inspiration!Maureen Mortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15159363359033857726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-78635863925019849812010-11-23T08:38:03.188-05:002010-11-23T08:38:03.188-05:00Susan, as usual, you totally ROCK! I, too, love t...Susan, as usual, you totally ROCK! I, too, love to understand rules (don't always follow them, but like to understand them...) and your explanation was clear and well illustrated. <br />At this season of counting blessings I hope you can feel how many of us fans count you among our blessings!<br />hugs,<br />SherryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-46587854314968143302010-11-23T07:44:33.468-05:002010-11-23T07:44:33.468-05:00WOW! Your explanation of The Rule of Thirds is &qu...WOW! Your explanation of The Rule of Thirds is "Simplicity" in of itself. Thank you so much for all your explanations and for your wonderful cards.Penny Stavronoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-57252710302418194692010-11-23T07:32:31.565-05:002010-11-23T07:32:31.565-05:00i love the way you explain this! i also love how y...i love the way you explain this! i also love how you advise us to loosen up right after the paragraph explaining how you use tweezers to place your elements just so LOLMary Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17704149969363821322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-46800281136415786932010-11-23T06:21:42.188-05:002010-11-23T06:21:42.188-05:00great tutorial! love those visuals and the measur...great tutorial! love those visuals and the measurements. <br /><br />and your card is cute. love the bows!Joan Bhttp://www.paperlicious.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.com