Hey there, my friends! Today's floral springtime card is quite simple with a stamped image and sentiment but I'm going to show you some tips to make your stamped images SHINE and take center stage. Simple doesn't have to mean BORING - and today I'll prove it!
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Today's card features this sweet potted flower arrangement called Big Flower Pot, from Impression Obsession. It's such a sweet image and I wanted it to remain the focus of my card. One stamp plus one simple sentiment could equal BORING - but not today. Let's look at a few ways to showcase one stamp and make a big statement on a card.
Begin With the Background
For added POP, begin a simple card with a simple embossed background. Adding an embossed panel to a card can provide the perfect amount of subtle background to make a card more interesting without being distracting. (And I'm always.always a sucker for polka dots.)
Think About Die Cuts in a New Way
Another way to give extra POWER to a single stamped image is with an unexpected die cut layer. For today's card I used the Three Rectangle Frames dies. The aqua rectangles help tie the colors together, and the shapes anchor the floral image and give it a virtual resting place on the card. This same idea can be achieved with any die cut shape or shapes; sometimes even just a scrap strip of cardstock is all you need to ground your image and give it some weight.My Favorite Rule - of THREES
Okay crafty peeps, there's your art lesson for the day. If you learned something helpful, let me know, and then go practice it on your next creative project.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card!! Love the bright happy colors and how you used the Rule of 3.
This card screams SPRING...SPRING...SPRING! (three times...lol)
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Bright, fun colors! Love all the spring release!
ReplyDeleteTexture & color....what's not to love! The new goodies collection is over the top cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great design! I LOVE the flowers and bright colors!
ReplyDeletelove the soft colors you have used on this lovely card
ReplyDeleteThis card shouts Spring! I love it. Such a cheery card.
ReplyDeleteI love the happy colors. I tend to be monochromatic so when I see a dazzler like this it really grabs my eye.
ReplyDeleteGreat layer and texture use.
ReplyDeleteAwesome layering and color combo! Love the potted flowers!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute layout with those panels, and the embossing just adds to it too! Great card!
ReplyDeleteCute, cute card. I like the colors.
ReplyDeleteCute design and great choice of colors.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the rule of three reminder. That cute stamp has 3 big flowers in the pot! And I like the 3 rectangles and embellishments.
ReplyDeleteI love your unique layout, using the rectangles horizontally, instead of vertical. Such a pretty card - spring is finally here! :)
ReplyDeleteLove your beautifully layered card! It is so bright and springy!
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