I love simple cards. They can bring out the beauty of a single stamp and sentiment like nothing else. The clean lines are uncluttered and elegant and, well, simple. They are quick and easy to make for those last minute occasions when you want to send a handmade card.
Simple Card
This card was made by stamping the leaves, then without re-inking, stamping them again to achieve some depth. A sentiment stamped in the upper corner finishes it for a clean and simple look. #simplestamping
Stepped-Up Card
Sometimes you want to dress it up though. Maybe you have extra time to create, you have that gorgeous paper you bought that you just have to use, or you want to add a little more. Here is the same basic card with some Designer Series Paper, some layers, and a frame die cut.
Fancy Card
Or maybe your creative juices are really flowing or you want to try a new technique. You can add lots of layers, ribbon or twine, or embellishments. The sky is really the limit!
On this card I used vellum to stamp the leaf, flower, and butterfly, then colored them with Stampin Blends. I also cut some additional leaves out of vellum and popped it up . It is still the same basic design, but dressed up.
I really like how you can achieve a variety of looks with one stamp set. And I love the Positive Thoughts stamps. I was so happy when they came out with the coordinating die, Nature’s Thoughts. I was debating whether to purchase the stamps, but when the dies came out, it was a no brainer for me. If you like them too, hurry, because they are only available for a limited time!
Happy Stampin’!
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