tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post7715168294163003763..comments2024-03-28T03:23:23.959-04:00Comments on Simplicity by Lateblossom: Monogram Card #1Susan Raihalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03018860599601419989noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-18818341898175374662009-10-05T21:25:59.077-04:002009-10-05T21:25:59.077-04:00Very pretty. The pearls add to the elegance of the...Very pretty. The pearls add to the elegance of the flourish and stylized monogram. I keep a pair of tweezers handy for positioning small things. I definitely would cut myself with a craft knife and I'm allergic to the tetnus vaccine.Susan (peebsmama)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04685117319252711640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-59119430724096150932009-10-05T16:53:28.078-04:002009-10-05T16:53:28.078-04:00This is so elegant and beautiful, Susan!! I love ...This is so elegant and beautiful, Susan!! I love the touch of pearls!Rose Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09307793119719190903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-183832757509935502009-10-05T13:07:22.129-04:002009-10-05T13:07:22.129-04:00SUSAN - YOU ARE AMAZING! I just got back into to...SUSAN - YOU ARE AMAZING! I just got back into town and was able to catch up on your blog and was so impressed with your take on these cards!<br /><br />Thank you for inspiring my monogram mojo! <br /><br />Much appreciated!<br />-Amy KilbreathAmy Kilbreathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700878729058653356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-9862601663446772892009-10-05T08:40:45.415-04:002009-10-05T08:40:45.415-04:00Perfect!... both the card and the technique instru...Perfect!... both the card and the technique instructions. I always feel as if I'm in night school learning graphic arts! Thank you so much... You've opened my eyes to new ways of using old favorite stamps too. <br /><br />May I share my "secret find"... I discovered an ebay store that sells the flatback pearls without any adhesive. The merchant is in England, but for me, even with shipping and the exchange rate, it's worth the purchase especially if you buy more than one item. I usually can get 100 pearls for the equivalent of under $2 plus s/h. I use a dab of -3D Crystal Lacquer- on the paper and then my tweezers to position and place the pearls. Works every time and adheres quickly. I used to use a tiny glue dot, but on occasion the embellishments would come off. No longer the case! Here's the ebay store:<br />http://stores.shop.ebay.com/BobityBoo-GemCrafts__W0QQ_armrsZ1<br /><br />I'm looking forward to your other monogram cards! You make it look so easy...Kraftyauntnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-68898956358437019712009-10-05T06:39:36.540-04:002009-10-05T06:39:36.540-04:00Susan, this is beautiful...and perfect. You have ...Susan, this is beautiful...and perfect. You have an artistic eye, and I love PTI too! The line-of-pearls package I have is from Hero Arts. And, yes, they are a bit difficult at times to apply but sure add a nice touch. Look forward to more monogram cards...CherylQuiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07264701469608248158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-64222281137314910202009-10-05T00:08:21.916-04:002009-10-05T00:08:21.916-04:00Thanks for sharing this. Thanks for the honesty a...Thanks for sharing this. Thanks for the honesty about your stamping too, it makes me feel better about what happens in my basement.Juanitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706817909132300124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-24092953722923523042009-10-04T22:23:16.911-04:002009-10-04T22:23:16.911-04:00another lovely card, susan.
your artistic eye is w...another lovely card, susan.<br />your artistic eye is wonderful.<br />thanks. marty ferraroAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-88274426238822734492009-10-04T19:06:29.462-04:002009-10-04T19:06:29.462-04:00No, I don't think the card is unbalanced to th...No, I don't think the card is unbalanced to the left--it's perfect! Love your style and have cut back on the layers and embellishments due to your influence. It also saves on postage not to have "bumps" in the envelopes!Dorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03365905998420493841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-19880041522993812882009-10-04T16:45:05.793-04:002009-10-04T16:45:05.793-04:00Wow! Beautiful! :0)Wow! Beautiful! :0)Tracy.Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15953560209068963473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-31000551883876118922009-10-04T13:37:49.688-04:002009-10-04T13:37:49.688-04:00I've always wondered how to use monograms on a...I've always wondered how to use monograms on a card so I'm glad you're going to cover this topic. I love that PTI flourish and this card is so elegant!Sue McRaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07880566110451749427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-89717620282986200512009-10-04T13:22:35.206-04:002009-10-04T13:22:35.206-04:00Mmm, love the pearls and flourishes!Mmm, love the pearls and flourishes!Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04215205674430912886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-22009751732331287062009-10-04T12:12:17.651-04:002009-10-04T12:12:17.651-04:00I think a card like this would be beautiful for we...I think a card like this would be beautiful for weddings. TFS!DeeDeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625383381907998976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-1571773056212919142009-10-04T11:46:37.782-04:002009-10-04T11:46:37.782-04:00I'm sorry, Bahb, but I can't tell you the ...I'm sorry, Bahb, but I can't tell you the brand. Unfortunately, I unpackage those things and stick them in my drawer. <br /><br />I found them on the aisle with all the self-adhesive rhinetstones and metallic embellishments. You can order Hero Arts pearls from StampinTreasures, but the Hero Arts ones don't have the really tiny pearls I used on this card.<br /><br />I'll try to take a look next time I'm in HL, though, and let you know. Maybe someone else does and can help here in the comments.<br /><br />Anyone?Susan Raihalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03018860599601419989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-64247845729346900342009-10-04T11:31:40.059-04:002009-10-04T11:31:40.059-04:00AMAZING! When you stamp or embellish beyond the bo...AMAZING! When you stamp or embellish beyond the border, as you did with the butterflies and snowflakes cards, and now this flourish, it looks so artistic. When I do it, it looks like I guessed wrong and was stuck with another "Oops!"<br /><br />I've not been able to find the half beads at Hobby Lobby. Is there a brand I should look for?<br /><br />Thanks a bunch for being such an artist.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-33679521004844138292009-10-04T10:38:24.003-04:002009-10-04T10:38:24.003-04:00This is beautiful! Your style is so refreshing, I...This is beautiful! Your style is so refreshing, I love to look at your ideas and remind myself that things just don't have to get complicated for a beautiful card. Thank you for your inspiration!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05440341512649391125noreply@blogger.com