It's a KISS Challenge at PPA this week! What does that mean? Keep It Simple, Sweetie! Your card should have plenty of white space and not too many layers or embellishments. And, it shouldn't take too much time to create. Please join us at PPA and show us how you KISS! Just follow the directions at the site to add your card to Mr. Linky. It's as easy as 1-2-3! We'd love to see what you create.
Here's what I did. I'm a tremendous fan of cobalt blue. My kitchen and living room have lots of touches of this color. So, today I chose Brilliant Blue cardstock to start with. I realize more and more that one of my favorite pallettes from Stampin' Up! is the Bold Brights colors. I love to be surrounded by vibrant colors!
I created a 5-1/4" by 3-3/4" base of Brilliant Blue cardstock. I layered it with a 5" x 3-1/2" layer of Whisper White cardstock.
I chose the "Corner Floral Stamp" from the Patterned Pines Stamp Set and stamped it in Brilliant Blue onto Whisper White using my Stamp-a-ma-jig in the four corners.Gina's Tip: I know you may not think that using a Stamp-a-ma-jig is easy, but once you get the knack of it, it definitely falls into the KISS category. And, as I've mentioned many times before, I can't live without this tool!
I love my new Vintage Labels Stamp Set so much! So, I chose the "Circle Stamp" and stamped it in Brilliant Blue onto Whisper White. The stamp set comes with the following greetings--For You, Happy Birthday, and Best Wishes. Since I wasn't sure who I was making this card for, I decided to use the "For You" stamp. This way, I have a card on hand that can be used for any occasion. I stamped the "For You" in Taken With Teal using my fill in the blank. (I should hear a loud, uproarious "Stamp-a-ma-jig!" here!) I love the way the Brilliant Blue looks with Taken With Teal. This is one of my favorite color combinations!
I punched out my sentiment and label using my 1-3/4" circle punch and adhered it to my card with a Pop-up Glue Dot. Easy, easy, easy!
I hope you like my card. I had so much fun creating it. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to write to me right here! I love hearing from you. And, please join us at PPA, won't you?
Recipe:
Stamp Sets: Patterned Pines, Vintage Labels
Inks: Brilliant Blue, Taken With Teal
Cardstock: Brilliant Blue, Whisper White
Tools: Stamp-a-ma-jig, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Pop-up Glue Dots
Very very pretty!
Posted by: Michele Gross | 02/19/2010 at 05:02 PM
Another winner, Gina. I love the simplicity of the design and the large areas of white. Very elegant!
Mike
Posted by: Mike | 02/19/2010 at 10:31 AM
Very classy . . . I have been toying with getting out Brilliant Blue and combining it with white. You inspired me to get going. Hugs, M
Posted by: Mary Fish | 02/19/2010 at 09:58 AM
So pretty. I love those blues and you are so right about the Stamp-a-ma-jig! Hugs,
Posted by: Carla Bazhenow | 02/18/2010 at 08:25 PM
Your blues don't make me sad at all! I like what you did here, Gina!
Posted by: Patti MacLeith | 02/18/2010 at 06:46 PM
GORGEOUS!! What a great card to make as a set of different colors. :)
Posted by: Debbie Pierce | 02/18/2010 at 06:43 PM
Great use of Patterned Pines in a non-traditional way!
Very pretty card.
Posted by: Kris Kilcoyne | 02/18/2010 at 11:50 AM
What a great KISS card, Gina! I love this!!! XO
Posted by: Regina (The Stampin' Bean) | 02/18/2010 at 09:18 AM
THe Brilliant Blue and white together is brilliant :) SO crisp and clean!
Posted by: Kim | 02/18/2010 at 08:55 AM
Looks like Delft china - love the colors!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | 02/18/2010 at 08:47 AM
Very pretty, Gina! I love the way that you stamped the corners!
Posted by: Ann Schach | 02/18/2010 at 08:18 AM
Nice job with the challenge Gina! I love that bright blue.
Posted by: Tiffany | 02/18/2010 at 06:46 AM