Wednesday 25 June 2008

Simple things please simple minds......!

I've become a little addicted to the Splitcoast Stampers website recently and have spent literally hours going through all of the beautiful creations in the gallery. Despite my love of fairly bold and loud cards, I've been really drawn to the really simple cards that I have seen in the SCS gallery. So, I decided to give it a go myself......


I've made this card for the daughter of a friend at work. She has been through a hell of a lot in the last couple of years but despite all this, is due to graduate from uni this summer AND has just bagged herself a super-dooper graduate job. As we've kind of been through all of the trials and tribulations with her, I thought it would be nice to give her a congratulations card from our office.

For this card, I used Pink Petticoat random dots paper in 'Olive'. After somehow convincing myself that I had a martini glass stamp, I realised I definately didn't after 30 minutes of searching! So, I downloaded a clipart image which I then colour matched to the PP paper. I teamed this with a computer generated sentiment and some Poppicrafts ribbon.

I have to say, I really enjoyed working in this 'simple' style. What was especially nice was that it was super quick to make - great for a last minute make. I fear you may be seeing more of these....!


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18 comments:

Nikki Fairbairn said...

Stunning card Stacey, I know what you mean by this style.. I love it too, very SU. Hugs, Nikki x

Just Me said...

Love it!

Jill said...

beautiful card, sometimes simple cards are the best, it's a great card Jill x

Julie said...

Love this simple style Stacey!...may need to try something simple too.x

Aimee said...

great card--very simple yet striking!

Sue said...

Simply stunning card.

debby4000 said...

Love this style,the simple elegance looks stunning.

simplyfairies said...

Very striking indeed... I love it....

MeandLilG said...

Fab card. Love the simple style - just done a very simple wedding card and I think the 'less is more' thing really works x

Laura said...

Gorgeous!!!
x x x Laura x x x

kerry said...

Simplicity at its best!!!
Kerry xxx

pickle said...

Love it
simple and stylish just fab
kerry x

Jenn said...

How sweet! It's a very pretty card Stacey! I love the martini glass!!! :D

Anonymous said...

and your card is simple but stylish...she will surly love it Stacey:)

Have a great weekend:)x

Shazza said...

simple but striking, great card
Sharon
x

mel4christ said...

Love this! Simple, elegant, classy, sophisticated...beautiful.

Janet said...

Simple but stunning Stacey! There is an award on my blog for you!X

Alison said...

Stunning card, love the colours.