...Cards! And what were you thinking? Dirty Birdies! lol
Tonight I decided to try my hand at some clean and simple all occasion cards. I love clean and simple cards. I really do, but you would never know it because I don't ever make them. Why? Because it takes a master to pull together an elegantly designed card without it looking...well, naked! lol
I admire people for things that I cannot do or struggle with severely. Clean and simple card artisans are on the top of my list tonight! Would you believe me if I told you that this simple card took me at least an hour longer to make than my regular whole shebang style of cards? It was crazy I tell you! It's like I was hypnotized by all of the blank white space, and all I could think of is the various tools and embellishments within my reach to grab but the gravitational pull of this card wouldn't let my hand stray to any would be additions.
So here I am with my cards. The look like the need a little something. Pearls? Stitching? More layers? They seem kind of flat and lacking in texture. Hmph. Decisions, decisions. What is a girl to do?
I think that I will make a rational decision and sleep on it...or sleep on my hands so that they don't reach the embellies and thwart my attempt at a couple of clean and simple cards! I feel strong, and I know that I can do this.
Just say "no".
I see you, luscious embellishments and hear your evil whispers.
I will ignore you...
...I'm coming sweet luscious embellies! Wait and then throw yourselves all over theses naked cards! Do your magic and make them shine....er....
bad, bad thoughts.
Evil embellishments.
La la laa laaa.
I'm ignoring you... *grin*
Card Recipe:
Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps - Summer Blooms Dahlia (Dreamtime Designs Line)
Paper: Gina K, Watercolour, Always Artichoke
Ink: Versa Mark, Always Artichoke
Accessories: Aqua Painter, Tombow Markers, Gold Embossing Powders, Ribbon, Sponges, Dimensionals, Gold Calligraphy Marker
