tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post7682463740044212217..comments2024-03-28T12:15:05.971-04:00Comments on Simplicity by Lateblossom: A Simple RantSusan Raihalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03018860599601419989noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-10163447951561117612011-10-13T15:04:12.266-04:002011-10-13T15:04:12.266-04:00Just wanted to say that i love your cards, less is...Just wanted to say that i love your cards, less is always more, i battle to do that, always wanting to add, add, add, yikes, even now, lol, remember, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and all eyes behold different, but there are lots who love and appreciate the way you can do 'simplicity', so please keep doing them, will be back for more.........:))<br />lotsa luvTHERESAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14312649710823841647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-2496877516143923882011-10-10T18:46:58.562-04:002011-10-10T18:46:58.562-04:00I think that anyone that knows you would know that...I think that anyone that knows you would know that you put the best of yourself in to everything you make.Super Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00961314677178559261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-86707966398942066212011-10-09T05:21:39.316-04:002011-10-09T05:21:39.316-04:00Great cards....don't mind you ranting at all.....Great cards....don't mind you ranting at all....we all do sometime.....yes, I saw your spelling error but hadn't the heart to correct you....but the favourite thingy - augh - my British thinking would be 'the most favourite card' but sure who cares? As long as you can get out of bed to inspire us each day I'll be happy...as for dogs barking...been there but wouldn't have had your courage to leave a note for the neighbour. It is so annoying to have to listen to them...my husband suggests that the owners (or maybe you) make a loose mussel of nylon tights and slip it over their nose...if you can get that close without being bitten that is LOL!!Joyce across the Pondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15265043471522130388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-37111600077901661052011-10-08T21:10:37.327-04:002011-10-08T21:10:37.327-04:00No apology needed for misspelling a word. It'...No apology needed for misspelling a word. It's one thing when it's an honest mistake but another when a paragraph is riddled with misspelled words. That shows me a person didn't take the time to learn how to spell or to use spell check. <br /><br />And you wouldn't like being my neighbor, my dogs bark when they want to come in and if I'm in the middle of something, they will just have to bark until I can go get them. And they're still alive but so are my neighbors lol. Oh, love the card!Dawn S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10139274286768352666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-25249698156064378492011-10-08T19:57:38.152-04:002011-10-08T19:57:38.152-04:00ALL cards are difficult for me to make. I am not a...ALL cards are difficult for me to make. I am not an artsy, creative type; I only picked up the card hobby to challenge myself to do something completely out of the ordinary. So I suppose I shouldn't have been surprised that my cards elicit ZERO comments from my family. Doesn't matter how much I sweat over them, they are received in the same manner a store-bought card is. Sooo, the lesson here is MAKE THE CARD YOU WANT, and assume the receipient only "gets" the message inside, and not the package.<br /><br />Your cards rock, YOU rock, and the rest doesn't matter.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Sarah (kegbo)shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18345695389831229630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-20489196850672749472011-10-08T18:37:37.114-04:002011-10-08T18:37:37.114-04:00Rant anytime you'd like....and the card is won...Rant anytime you'd like....and the card is wonderfully beautiful (knowing that it can be duplicated in seconds makes it all the better) smiles and hugs, AudrieGirlGeek101https://www.blogger.com/profile/11312015417795456251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-62443627853841662642011-10-08T17:05:33.969-04:002011-10-08T17:05:33.969-04:00I am a new subscriber and new to card marking. Fi...I am a new subscriber and new to card marking. Firstly I totally agree about screens everywhere, we don't need them, but I won't go on about this. Secondly your minimalist card is elegant and amongst all the colourful Christmas decorations this card would look stunning on amongst all the other very busy cards. Charmaine, Melbourne AustraliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-55372896825414749532011-10-08T15:54:00.195-04:002011-10-08T15:54:00.195-04:00I completely get your card. And I completely get ...I completely get your card. And I completely get minimalism, simplification and simply saying "no". So yep, I appreciate it totally. Awesome!!Sonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13898300384811089857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-34815374831704689342011-10-08T15:48:19.743-04:002011-10-08T15:48:19.743-04:00I really like the card-but I might add a red jewek...I really like the card-but I might add a red jewekl in the I in Christmas, and Might emboss a panel edge.... My blessing was B6 rahter than B12. But who isn't allowed to have a hormonal day once in a while? Makes the other days seem sooo sunshiny...<br />Anyone want some rain mixed with snow? I'll send it....Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10621256290452796775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-28154817996435160162011-10-08T14:28:38.500-04:002011-10-08T14:28:38.500-04:00My CAS comment - 10 out of 10!My CAS comment - 10 out of 10!Glennis Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17231665833595286448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-44662726187737297332011-10-08T11:21:13.408-04:002011-10-08T11:21:13.408-04:00I'd be thrilled to receive any card you made, ...I'd be thrilled to receive any card you made, but being on the west coast of Canada, it's hard to respond quickly to your posts (unless I stay up late and check email last thing at night).<br /><br />I don't think I'd be brave enough to send out such a simple card (except to one of my sisters who is truly a minimalist). I fall into the trap of thinking that I need to put a fair bit of effort into a homemade card so that the recipient feels special and deserving of all my effort.<br /><br />Thanks for the link to the minimalism website. I sent it to the afore-mentioned sister as she truly lives her live by that list of principles. In theory, I'd like to be able to but in practice I can't get there.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07741064223875062517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-54042567380835086042011-10-08T10:16:14.788-04:002011-10-08T10:16:14.788-04:00I am TOTALLY on the same page as your first senten...I am TOTALLY on the same page as your first sentence!<br /><br />That's all I'm saying! :)Vicki Dutcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02957439584931392315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-83978371457586764882011-10-08T10:09:35.558-04:002011-10-08T10:09:35.558-04:00I think this card is FANTASTIC! I love it. The E...I think this card is FANTASTIC! I love it. The End.<br />Cheers~<br />Q!Q!https://www.blogger.com/profile/01730263563853289506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-14966407244548622632011-10-08T09:32:15.241-04:002011-10-08T09:32:15.241-04:00I often feel the same way! I wonder if the card r...I often feel the same way! I wonder if the card recipient will think my card is lame or think I didn't put much time and effort into making it. It is true, I work full time and often do not have extra time to put into making an extravagant card. And when I do make one, I find it hard to give it away because I know how much time was involved! (Make sense?)Anyway, I say LESS IS MORE!!! Susan, excuse my grammar, but "if it ain't broke, don't fix it"! :)delightfuldaisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14720724169320981788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-45262763818554051742011-10-08T09:31:29.129-04:002011-10-08T09:31:29.129-04:00Damn!! Missed out on a Lateblossom card and an ult...Damn!! Missed out on a Lateblossom card and an ultra CAS one to boot.<br />Your posts crack me up and it always makes my day to see you in my mailbox :) You just rant away!!!<br />Wonderful card, anyone who gets this and doesn't appreciate its less is more design is missing the 'appreciating simplicity' gene that followers of your blog have is shed loads. Hope you are feeling more calm and centred now ;)<br /><br />Now where did I put my Bah Humbug stamp .....<br />Chris MAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-38428016786838022902011-10-08T09:19:46.171-04:002011-10-08T09:19:46.171-04:00Oh, my ... you are hormonally hostile indeed! I h...Oh, my ... you are hormonally hostile indeed! I hope that passes quickly for the sake of you, your family, and your neighbor. LOL! Been there, done that, no problem. <br /><br />Now about the card ... I LOVE it! I love the clean and simple look as well, and I see nothing wrong with sending this card to anyone you want. If they don't understand your simplistic style, that's their loss. Wow, now I sound hormonally hostile! Yikes! :)Sue_Wnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-52708474869955679052011-10-08T08:52:17.519-04:002011-10-08T08:52:17.519-04:00I had that day yesterday. I could have bitten the...I had that day yesterday. I could have bitten the head off a chicken but yelled at my 90 year-old mother instead. Not my proudest moment. I really like the card but would add a holly sprig or something. As is, it seems a teenay, tiny bit almost hostile, like daring the recipient to want more. Love your blog. JaneSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-47087957390631349372011-10-08T08:35:12.837-04:002011-10-08T08:35:12.837-04:00Dear Susan,
Ahh yes, hormonal hostility . . . I re...Dear Susan,<br />Ahh yes, hormonal hostility . . . I remember it well. Now, however, I experience it through the rants of my daughter (34)who is having one of those days. I recommend B12.<br />It got me through the big M without incident. It is the only thing getting me through the education mine field now. <br /><br />As for CAS cards, that is why I follow your blog. Being a detail person I tend to do "more is more".<br />I have learned from you.As for your rants. . . there are days when they are the only rational thoughts I have heard ALL DAY. Rant on, Sweety. <br /><br />Now about those puppies . . .my puppy needs to learn how to do that!SusanWhttp://stampunstress.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-26203813384721133872011-10-08T07:56:27.611-04:002011-10-08T07:56:27.611-04:00I just wanted to say, "Amen, Sister!"I just wanted to say, "Amen, Sister!"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-66107589517421218642011-10-08T07:40:18.769-04:002011-10-08T07:40:18.769-04:00Shucks. I missed out. Great card, though.Shucks. I missed out. Great card, though.Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12175485808533410938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-12315752600627279712011-10-08T07:16:28.563-04:002011-10-08T07:16:28.563-04:00Couldn't resist the chance to comment. I agre...Couldn't resist the chance to comment. I agree that there are all sorts of stampers in the world. I tend to use a variety of styles, depending on my mood. This week I soooo would have added the Bah Humbug stamp which only proves you are NOT the only hormonal woman out there. Who gives a rainbow fart what anyone else thinks about that card? Send it to whomever (OMG I hope that is gramatically correct) you want!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03189613824888933699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-91609955638499194262011-10-08T05:03:38.420-04:002011-10-08T05:03:38.420-04:00You totally expressed why I have not been able to ...You totally expressed why I have not been able to make and send CAS cards to any of my friends! I've only been making cards for a couple of years and none of my relatives and friends who receive them are paper crafters so I always feel like they will think I didn't put enough work into the card I make for them if it is CAS in style. Too bad I didn't start my cardmaking hobby using the CAS style!! Then they wouldn't know about all the fancy fold cards with layers and all sorts of die cuts, embossing, etc. It would have sure been a lot easier on my wallet, too! So, thanks, Susan... for saying "out loud" what I've felt, but don't think I ever really admitted to anyone!Colorado Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01595373334246443398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-62248184421766096612011-10-08T04:42:20.931-04:002011-10-08T04:42:20.931-04:00HI I'm around the other side of the world and ...HI I'm around the other side of the world and subscribe to your blog via email so don't comment usually but - I prefer a simpler card. Does not mean the message or thought behind it means any less. In fact, I believe the 'simpler' it is the more EXACT it has to be with design, colour, placement etc. While I appreciate lots of different 'styles', the recipient would not care one little bit!Lou Spidenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01959799458471498196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-18349999066763858542011-10-08T00:24:07.783-04:002011-10-08T00:24:07.783-04:00How I wish I had been able to respond earlier and ...How I wish I had been able to respond earlier and get to receive this beautifully simple card!Sheila Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14453580010456904917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-537391877429782772011-10-08T00:18:08.939-04:002011-10-08T00:18:08.939-04:00Like Denise has commented above - I certainly woul...Like Denise has commented above - I certainly would have added a holly leaf and some red pearls. <br /><br />But what I love abt this card is - it says what it wants to say - Wishes the receiver a Merry Christmas. Without being pretentious.<br /><br />And it gives the sender a chance to write to the receiver inside :)Jaya Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13942656191650767100noreply@blogger.com