Simplicity in Autumn

Today's card is one that can be done so quickly. I tried to make an extremely simple card, but also, one that still has an attractive appearance. Trying to limit the number of layers and accessories was the most challenging. I hope I accomplished what I wanted. You'll have to let me know.

Stamps used: Holiday Best and Autumn Days

Ink: Crushed Curry & Soft Suede

Paper: Whisper White Cardstock

Accessories: 1/4" Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon

A variety of colors

I hope you enjoy the colors used in the card...black, crushed curry, melon mambo and kraft. This was part of the Color Throwdown Challenge this week. These certainly aren't colors I would normally put together, but they seem to work. Well, except for the melon mambo bird...what do you think?

Stamp set: Autumn Days

Ink: Melon mambo and Crushed curry

Paper: Black, Crushed curry, Melon mambo and Kraft cardstock

Accessories: 1/4" black ribbon and Crystal effects

Tools: Scallop oval, large oval and small oval punches

A Card for Many Occasions

Sometimes a card can be used for many different occasions. In that event, it is nice when you don't have to alter the greeting on the front of a card you've already designed. In this case, the person receiving the card will only have to open it to see the entire greeting.  

And again, there are times that words just don't fit the card's design. Would you agree with me? I guess it might go with my motto of "less is more".

Stamp Set: Autumn Days

Ink: Rich Razzleberry and Old Olive

Paper: Cottage Wall DSP, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry and Whisper White Cardstock

Accessories: Rich Razzleberry Ribbon

Simply Thank You

Sorry I haven't posted any cards for almost a week now. I have been busy with my daughter and her family visiting. We had a great time hiking, kayaking, visiting museums and basically enjoying Alaska in the summer.  I certainly miss them already but now I'm back to stamping.

A friend mentioned recently that many cards are done with so many layers that the postage really adds up when it comes to mailing.  So, today I did 2 cards that are very simple.  Both

have backgrounds made from simply stamping a simple design repeatedly. In this manner, if you don't have coordinating papers, you can make your own. It seems like years ago we used this technique frequently. Maybe I should try to use it a little more now.

The background stamp comes from a new set in the Stampin'Up! catalog called Autumn Days. Both of the cardstocks are from the new In Color collection. One is Razzle Berry and the other is Bermuda Bay. Aren't they beautiful!

Well, I'll try and post more often now. Have fun stamping.