Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Stepping It Up

Correction: I incorrectly identified the alphabet stamps from yesterday's post as from Impression Obsession. It is the Art Warehouse Mini Monogram set.


When I made this card, I was so happy. Gray and red make such a striking combination, and their simplicity and contrast are so effective.




As happy as it made me, I decided to step it up a bit. I made another identical card and pulled out a Sakura Stardust clear pen. After outlining all the gray, this was the result.




The Stardust pen worked like magic and made an already fab card so sparkly and frosty! 

Design Tips: The birds are from Through The Trees (Papertrey), and I arranged them so they are looking at each other. Also, the red of the sentiment forms a nice triangle, which is reinforced by the triangle of trees.

If you don't have a Stardust Clear pen, get one. Immediately.

Supplies
stamps: Papertrey Through the Trees, Masculine Motifs, Sign Language
ink: Memento gray and SU real red
paper: Papertrey white
accessories: Stardust clear pen

33 comments:

  1. Such pretty cards, Susan.

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  2. love that color combo. these both came out great.

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  3. Love the colour combo, the birds and the sparkly. Well done :)

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  4. WOW! Love it - this card ticks all the wintery boxes!

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  5. I have about 5 of those pens! They're A-MA-ZING! :) Lovely card! Thank you so much for all your inspiration! :)

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  6. Gorgeous...and I love those pens, too!

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  7. I haven't heard of these pens before. Will have to be on the lookout for them. Another gorgeous CAS card -- my favorite!

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  8. A lovely, simple touch and it looks perfect x

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  9. Both are awesomely beautiful!!

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  10. I have never heard of the Stardust pen. Off to get one! Gorgeous cards.

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  11. WOW!

    really, what else is there to say?

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  12. I loved the first card. The Stardust glitter pen is one of my favorite things I use, so of course I loved the second card as well. I think they both are amazing!

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  13. These cards are striking!
    Where do you buy those pens?

    Petra

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  14. Yes, Mam'! Where does one get a Stardust pen. I haven't heard of them. Lovely card...both ways.

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  15. ... so what you are saying is that this could qualify for OLW68 LOL!! awesome...love the sparkle. I have the same pen and never think to pull it out ... oooh, I feel a take 3 challenge comeing on!! Ha!!

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  16. Simply beautiful - I'd forgotton how wonderful the stardust pens are, must dig mine out of the drawers tonight!

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  17. I'd be thrilled to receive either card, as both are stunning. Love those Stardust pens! I'm still struggling with CAS, and you make it look so easy. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  18. Ohhh, love that pop of red.. it's a shame that I have to pass a papercraft store on the way home from work, I've been so good lately but today am going to have to pop in and check out the glitter pen in person ;-)

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  19. This is wonderful! I couldn't agree more about the value of a Stardust Pen.

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  20. Great card! I love red and gray together... thanks for reminding me! I bought one of those stardust pens a while back and have never tried it! Too many crafting products to try... not enough time!

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  21. Great cards, Susan! And there's a reason those pens come in a pack of two :)

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  22. What a fabulous colour combination and I love your layout too. Once again you have inspired me.
    Thanks.

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  23. i was in archiver's today and the stardust pens were right there on the counter reminding me you had recommended them - well all i can say is - love at first use!! they work so smoothly - lots of glitter coming up on my cards! thank you for telling me about them - and your card is lovely.

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  24. The Stardust pen is a must have for perfect glitter and easy peasy!!

    Highly recommend it!!

    Therese
    www.tmalakart.blogspot.com

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  25. I found your blog from Jennifer McGuire's tweet tonight, and I'm so happy I clicked through - your cards are sleek, simple, and lovely...something I have a hard time doing being a 'more is more' gal. Thanks for sharing your creations, I just became a follower so I can continue to be inspired! If you have time, I'd love if you stopped by my blog www.pearlgateway.com . Have a nice evening :-)

    Kristina
    twitter - @PearlGateway

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  26. Gorgeous card!!! Love how CAS it is...tfs!

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