Using the Negative Space

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Simple sometimes is just what you need.  I love making intricate cards, but I also love making quick cards.  I get that sense of satisfaction in under 10 minutes of stamping!

This is one of those cards.  Just punch with the blossom punch into a piece of cardstock and use the negative space by popping a colorful piece of Designer Series Paper behind it.  I left it off set to give it a cool look.  I used my Simply Scored tool to add some simple lines around the saying.  I love the result, and more importantly was able to move on to another project!

 

So what are you waiting for? Grab some cardstock and some punches and get to work!  You’ll be done before you know it.

Create Away –

Ingrid

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Stamp Sets – Retired Hostess Set Paper – Whisper White, Perfect Plum, So Saffron Ink – Perfect Plum Cool Tools – Blossom Punch, Simply Scored Tool The Perfect Finish – Stampin’ Dimensionals

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Punch it Up

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I woke up to the birds chirping this morning, it feels like spring.  I decided to keep that feeling going today with the use of my 5 Petal Punch.  I love being able to use punches in multiple ways.  This simple card showcases the 5 Petal punch as a whole and 2/3rds.  The leaves are two petals punched out together – don’t worry about being perfect – the little extra overlap helps to secure it to the flower, and you can always trim it if needed.  I layered the 1/2 inch circle punch for the center of the flowers.

I love this color combination of So Saffron, Certainly Celery and Rose Red.  I made sure to leave lots of white space on this card to let the flowers really have an impact.  The set Baroque Motifs stamped tone on tone helped to create a pattern for my flowers and their centers.  The cherish saying is from the set as well.  Once I assembled the flowers, I used my fingers to help turn up the edges for a little dimension.  I left the leaves untouched so the flowers can really shine.  For that finishing touch, I added Celery Ribbon and popped up the saying in addition to one of the flowers.

Today my kit arrives, so I’ll finally have some new sets to stamp with!  I can’t wait!!  Be sure to check back to see me unpack!  New stamps, ink, paper – can’t wait!

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Create away –

Ingrid

Stamp Sets – Baroque Motifs (113490) Paper –Whisper White (100730), So Saffron (105118), Certainly Celery (105125) Rose Red (102544); Ink –So Saffron (105213), Certainly Celery (105217), Rose Red (101778) Cool Tools – 5 Petal Punch (119880), 1/2″ Circle Punch (119869); The Perfect Finish – Certainly Celery 1/4” Grosgrain Ribbon (109031), Stampin Dimensionals (104430)

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