Friday, January 20, 2012

You're Special

The idea for todays card came from yesterdays Clean & Simple Online Card class.  So last night I was playing around and made a small card for my niece using the Hero Arts "Flower Wall Paper" cling stamp.  I like the fun idea of stamping the stamp on a strip of paper, and then stamping again and cutting out some elements to then adhere over the strip.  Ok, I know, that sounds confusing, so here is my little card:

Paper: Neenah Solar White; Hero Arts Layering paper; PTI cardstock
Ink:Versafine Onyx Black; Prismacolour pencils; HA Soft Yellow Shadow ink
Stamps: Hero Arts; Paper Smooches
Other: Dimensional foam

I just cut a banner out of the yellow cardstock and stamped the background onto it with the yellow shadow ink, it's very subtle, but it's there.  I then stamped the background again with black ink on Neenah cardstock and coloured in a few random flowers and fussy cut them out.  Finally, I adhered them with some dimensional foam for dimension.

The sentiment is from Paper Smooches' "Sentiment Sampler".

I can't believe that the online class is done!  Today was the last class.  I still have so many techniques and ideas to play with, perhaps I'll get some time this weekend!

I hope you have a great weekend planned ahead!  Take care!

18 comments:

Stella said...

Your niece will love it; it's perfect for a little girl. Love the bright colors. Have a lovely weekend!

Lisa said...

I need to actually go and view this class..... Love that you just popped up random flowers and the PS sentiments are the best :)

Anne said...

Love it Brenda- so bright and cheery!! I wish I had taken that class...I've seen so many great examples from so many crafter's this past week!

Lisa Elton said...

Very sweet and cheerful Brenda, I'm sure your niece will love it!

joy said...

Really cute card, Brenda! Your niece will love getting this. I, too, need to take the time to sit down and make cards using the class ideas. However, I have another project that must be mailed out the first of next week, so it will have to wait.

Enjoy your weekend!

Emily Leiphart said...

This is beautiful, Brenda! I love how subtle the stamping is on the banner.

Barb said...

Beautiful card, Bren! Love the pop of color from your pretty flowers!

Beebeebabs said...

Very nice job!!!

Rosemary said...

oh what a sweet little card, brenda!

Tiffany Ervin said...

Super cute design! Those flowers are so bright and cheerful! They make me happy!

Judy1223 said...

How adorable, Brenda! I'm sure your niece will love this!

Anita Rex said...

I love your card Brenda! Such a great use of the stamp Brenda! And a fun design! :>

alexandra s.m. said...

It's lovely and so refreshing ;-)
Thanks Brenda!

Dawn T said...

this is so cute. Just love the simplicity.

Maureen Morton said...

Thanks for sharing so much of what you have learned in class with us, Brenda! Reading your blog has been a class in itself! Love this technique and the explanation you gave really helps. Great little card. You rock!

Agata said...

Hi Brenda! Just wanted to say THANKS for stopping by and leaving a comment! I had a look at your creations and find them so beautiful! When I'm stronger, I'll make some cards with that flower stamp, it's so lovely! Hugs to you...

Michelle said...

love the simple design and cascading flowers!

Trinh said...

Love how you used Kristina's technique for this card, Brenda! I have viewed all the videos but way behind on trying the techniques.