As I was flipping through my mail last week, I came across a Container Store magazine ad that really caught my eye. The ad shows an aerial view of the several bright-colored storage containers. My mind started to race. How could I recreate this image in a handmade greeting card?
Here’s the magazine ad:
I cut out some squares, rounded the corners and the dissected each into four triangles. I arranged the triangles in various ways to see what I liked best. The more I played with the shapes and colors, the more the pattern changed on my page. The inspiration is still there, though. Here’s what I ended up with – an all-pupose card with a rad flashback to the 70′s:
I love the playful reference to The Partridge Family, but the card doesn’t have to be about that. It’s an all occasion greeting – birthday, thank you or just a friendly note.
Quick tip: Find inspiration all around you. Look for color combinations you like or layouts that appeal to you. Turn non-card ideas into amazing cards!
Stamp sets: Flock Together Inks: Basic Black Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise, Gumball Green Accessories: 3/16″ Corner Punch, Stampin’ Dimensionals
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Brian
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It turned out so well! Just love the colors!
Thanks, Katy!
What a great, fun and very colorful card….TFS!
Thanks, Carol!
Your inspiration excites me, Brian! I’m always inspired by nature, too!
Hugz2u!
Why are you always so kind to me, Sharon?
Thanks for your feedback!
Great idea, Brian, exciting! Wish you made house calls – I could sure use the help :] You are a talanted young man! Thanks for sharing all you do! HUGS TO YOU AND YOUR mOM!
That’s terribly sweet of you to say! I guess it’s obvious that I do love this stuff and that I really live to share it with others?
Mom! sorry!
Hi Brian,
This is an AMAZING card ! Yet when you break it down, very simple. I thank you for sharing this wonderful card and your amazing talent! I may CASE your idea and use it for something similar in one of my fall classes.
Shel Anderson
Winnipeg Manitoba
http://www.shelscreativecorner.blogspot.com
Wow! Thank you, Shel! I would LOVE for you to please send me a copy of one of the cards you CASE from me. Would love to see it. My email address is stampwithbrian@gmail.com. Please come back! I have lots of new projects lined up.
So creative Brian–thanks!
I am singing ‘Come On Get Happy’ now. Love The Partridge Family but love this card even more.
Awww…thank you!