I don’t mean to go on and on about this, but I’ve been feeling very fortunate lately. I’m healthy. I’m happy. And I have lots of wonderful people in my life. In general, I’m a pretty grateful person, but I’ve been bubbling over with gratitude lately. With all this, I’m glad that Thanksgiving is just around the corner – something else to be thankful about!? When will this end?
Years ago, when I first started my Stampin’ Up! journey, the stamps were bold and solid. I made several cards by stamping a border down the edge and then trimming off one side. I’ve been itching to recreate this effect, so I decided to itch no more. I grabbed some calamine lotion and made this card:
Tips, Tricks and Reminders:
- An Elegant Border. I love the look of this border. So beautiful, so easy. But you won’t think it’s easy if you don’t pay close attention to the placement of the images on top of one another. They have to overlap at some point, or your trimming effect won’t work. The effect is also most stunning when the images are a bit cattywampus. Let go of your desire to make it all straight up and down. You’ll thank me for it! I’ll be grateful for your thanks, and then feel compelled to thank you for your kind feedback. Then, you’ll send me a card, and I’ll feel obligated to move across the country to be closer to you.
- The Colors Make a World of Difference. I limited this card to three basic colors: green(ish), blue(ish) and red(ish). Mind you, I didn’t use the primary colors you picture when I say green, blue and red, but the colors here are variations of those primary shades. You’ve seen this stamp set with browns and yellows, but this bright and colorful combination gives a different spin on the stamp set. Don’t be afraid to play around with color. It makes all the difference.
Stamp set: Day of Gratitude Inks: Island Indigo, Tangerine Tango, Lucky Limeade Paper: Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Very Vanilla Accessories: Extra Large Oval punch, Stampin’ Sponge, Stampin’ Dimensionals
Thanks for stopping by my blog today!
Brian
That’s one of a kind! Never seen anyone stamp a 4″ panel like that and paper snip around the top of the stamp image! I LOVE IT! Take this thought and run with it! More more more! More! 🙂
That’s so lovely! I haven’t go that particular stamp set – but I can see the idea working with some of the others I have…. French foliage etc…. ooh I’ll have to play with this look at the weekend 🙂
Thanks Brian!
Fabulous!
LOVE IT….not sure I’ll love cutting, but love the look….way classy!
WOW!! This is a great card. I’ve actually done this technique before using the tall daisy from Inspired by Nature (retired). I had seen it on the web and while I cased another stamper, she was not the originator. So, I’m nominating you!!! My heartfelt THANKS for being such a clever stamper and sharing your cleverness with your faithful readers. Now I have to go try this card with this stamp set and the French Foliage. Your blog rocks!
Beautiful!
Fantastic, Brian!! This is really a beautiful card, I can think of a few stamps sets that I can try this technique with using my paper snips or an exacto knife. I love how you are always thinking of new ways to use stamps and paper, this one is a winner!! Thank you for my daily dose of inspiration.
I dont know what I love the most. Is it the card or the word “cattywampus”. The card is a first for my eyes and the word a first for my ears. Thanks so much Brian. I’m off to see if I can make a card go cattywampus.
Thanks for talking about being grateful. That is such a wonderful quality to have and so endearing. If we were all grateful the world would be a nicer place to be. I’ve been thing a lot about being thankful and grateful lately. The card is beautiful too.
I am totally in love! Your creative talent is over the top, Brian…you never cease to amaze me! I’m praying for lots of time to play this weekend…and must get a card or so out to you for the swap, if there’s still time. Kudos on this stunningly lovely card!!
I have not seen anyone do this either Brian. As always, you ROCK the boat when it comes to different. Cattywampus? that IS a cute word….almost as cute as you.! 🙂 Thanks for getting my last day or work off to a great start (again). Love this card… and your humor!
Well, this sorta blows the polka dotted turkey card out of the picture . I think all the words that come to mind aren`t exactly what I`m trying to say ….so I`m going with refreshing and stimulating …This is definitely the card of the month…love it ! It has stimulated me to try some new things with some old stamps.. You are right about the vertical vs the horizontal …It takes on a different look… color choice ain`t too shabby either!!! And Brian, We`re grateful for you ,sweetie !
O.K. – so if I make you a card and send it you’ll move closer to me so we can stamp together? You’ve got a deal friend! LOL
Brian, this is such a WONDERFUL card! I love it! I, too, love your use of “cattywampus” … haven’t heard that in a while, but it definitely gets the idea across. 🙂 I do remember the older design you made reference to … and, as Bobbi said, YOU ROCK, Brian!
I have to come out of lurkdom to tell you how much I LOVE this card. Thanks so much for sharing your creativity with us every day!
Brian, the card is beautiful, the colors exquisite, and the sentiment Devine. Do you know how thankful we are that you are so willing to share your talents with us? You are truly a talented and gifted artist and friend to all us who enjoy your words and wisdom and vision everyday.
What a great idea-can’t wait to try it! Thanks so much for all your inspiration!!!
I’m off and running to my stamp room….let’s see, paper, stamps, ink, snips, I’m ready to go! I love it!!!! All kinds of possibilities with so many of our stamp sets. Once again you’ve inspired me with your one of a kind creations Brian. Thanks again for sharing.
Brian, I love your card! I can’t wait to try out this technique, thank you!!
I remember seeing this technique in some of the older catalogues…what a great, refreshed version! It’s so interesting to the eye, I’m very excited to try it out. Thankful for you Brian, for your wonderful talent that you share so freely!
Really like your color choices and the lovely border – what a fab card!
Love this, especially that it works without having to keep masking the images. Thank you for another great idea!