tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post5965196739556880917..comments2024-03-28T03:23:23.959-04:00Comments on Simplicity by Lateblossom: Nothingness--ETASusan Raihalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03018860599601419989noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-9036968917920060512014-05-07T23:31:05.296-04:002014-05-07T23:31:05.296-04:00Amazing design. I could never have come up with it...Amazing design. I could never have come up with it. I think I would have stamped the flower in the same ink as the tree. But that's just me. Sheila Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14453580010456904917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-27818265876700267882014-05-07T17:52:20.050-04:002014-05-07T17:52:20.050-04:00You ... were going to use patterned paper?! I'...You ... were going to use patterned paper?! I'm glad you came to your senses. This is magnificent, though the white space still makes me itch.<br /><br />Two of my bloggy pals rarely make A2 cards. They just go with the flow of materials and ideas until the card determines what size it wants to be. I have enough trouble with an A2 size - can't go bigger. Nope.Leslie Hannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13514397178022946975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-67670343475160289572014-05-07T11:38:43.634-04:002014-05-07T11:38:43.634-04:00love the card. what if you made the flower the sa...love the card. what if you made the flower the same color?gmanshkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00163674119310859487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-68293487457110687562014-05-07T09:58:06.228-04:002014-05-07T09:58:06.228-04:00I know the envelope punch board is all the rage bu...I know the envelope punch board is all the rage but I feel lucky to have time to make a card, forget an envelope. Tanis was right about the flower. What I like about CAS is that I can ponder the card (the nothingness?) for a while so that when I finally get to play, the idea is often fully formed and I don't spin my wheels. I couldn't do that with layers and layers. Thanks for the inspiration.Super Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00961314677178559261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-67906160877071515932014-05-07T09:09:51.469-04:002014-05-07T09:09:51.469-04:00How to look at a blank canvas and not be enticed t...How to look at a blank canvas and not be enticed to fill it all in.....love it!. I guess it has to be the right image and colour and you hit the spot with this! The flower might be better in the same green? I like it though.....it gives an element of surprise when the envelope is opened and let's face it, white is bright!!!! I'm just about to try going it simple due to reasons other than creative and to be honest I'm too scared to try yet! I have a lots of 'what if's? e.g. people think I'm scrimping by not making a fussy card, and what do I use? I've cut my stamp collection by at least half, if not more, in fact most of my craft things are boxed up now. Wish me luck! ;o)Anne https://www.blogger.com/profile/14291931630009358907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-51720703663608215432014-05-07T08:35:05.559-04:002014-05-07T08:35:05.559-04:00the tree placement is perfect! It almost appears ...the tree placement is perfect! It almost appears as if the tree is leaning into the nothingness to whisper to the recipient a shy "hi there". Love it!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00537519318544121765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-76050021479539748022014-05-07T08:11:33.474-04:002014-05-07T08:11:33.474-04:00I admire your courage!! When I tried it, it hurt!...I admire your courage!! When I tried it, it hurt!! But then stretching always does. I will try again and perhaps it will be less painful. I purchased the book for cheap on Amazon..hopefully I will be inspired and brave as you are!!!<br />blessings<br />patti moffettPattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08090698064971766367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-5894903683524191692014-05-07T07:40:57.145-04:002014-05-07T07:40:57.145-04:00I used the force. ;-)
The original design had lot...I used the force. ;-)<br /><br />The original design had lots more elements. I was going to cut out a paper lantern and hang it on the paper strip border...yadda yadda. So the extreme bottom placement would have felt more traditionally balanced. When I saw the card without the strip, it just worked. This is a great example of working outside the rules and finding harmony...proof that the rules--while useful--shouldn't limit us, either.Susan Raihalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03018860599601419989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-26201651454851597352014-05-07T07:37:51.902-04:002014-05-07T07:37:51.902-04:00The photo editing brightened the pink a bit...it&#...The photo editing brightened the pink a bit...it's duller in real life. And your pondering where to write the message is EXACTLY the sort of pondering this card invites. I have no idea where I will write. There is no right or wrong here...just hi there!Susan Raihalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03018860599601419989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-86422912669845902412014-05-07T07:36:06.829-04:002014-05-07T07:36:06.829-04:00Just. Stunning. Haiku always includes a nature ima...Just. Stunning. Haiku always includes a nature image; I like the green. Now if we can find a tree with 17 leaves. And a tiny cherry blossom. How did you choose the placement of the tree? It's not the rule of 3rds...but perfect.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09695741466204180901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-22843016267006440452014-05-07T07:20:10.601-04:002014-05-07T07:20:10.601-04:00After reading your words my thought was the color ...After reading your words my thought was the color of the flower was too bright for nothingness but I liked the simplicity of one small image. My question is...are you going to write a note on this long piece of paper and on which side? If you write on the side with the tree won't that deter from the nothingness of the card? Just thoughts going through my head so early in the morning!kramommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175858059435557810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-51746711769033362192014-05-07T05:13:46.615-04:002014-05-07T05:13:46.615-04:00The great spirits of card making were at work in y...The great spirits of card making were at work in your studio...you sleeve just "happened" to brush away the strip of patterned paper? I don't think so! I think you were "meant" to make this card...because it's fabulous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-69867346787181362752014-05-06T18:05:46.689-04:002014-05-06T18:05:46.689-04:00I would not say it's too much, but maybe it...I would not say it's too much, but maybe it's a little too "cute"? It's definitely a different style than the tree image. <br />Loving the unexpected size/shape. It's fun!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03835448913758132227noreply@blogger.com