Good morning friends. Haven't played along with Papertrey Ink's Make it Monday challenge in a couple weeks, but really wanted to try out this one. Nichole showed a great video on how to make a very simple but dramatic shadow card using a "repeat and lift" technique. You are basically using a word stamp and stamping it repeatedly, and then using the same word in a die cut to "lift" the word away from the stamping. I used PTI's "Wonderful Words: Hello" stamp set and die for 2 cards...did one with Pool Party and Pumpkin Pie inks, and then did another with just Pool Party for a monochromatic look. Both my cards are a complete CASE of Nichole's card, but why mess with perfection?!! Take a look:
The top card definitely gives more "pop" using 2 colors, but I like the simplicity of the monochromatic one too. My background paper is Echo Park (Dots & Stripes) and then just a button on each to finish them off. Easy AND fun!! :0)
That's all for today friends. Busy day and I should probably make an anniversary card for hubby...26 years should at least rate a handmade card, right?! :0) Have a wonderful Thursday and thanks so much for stopping by...I love it when you do!
2 great hello cards! Love these bright and simple looks.
ReplyDeleteLove both cards! And happy anniversary!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE how you did these two cards with the different colors of stamping. Both are great looks!
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful details, love your card!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary to you both! Wishing you many more wonderful years! Love both your "hello" cards, they are lovely!
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