Simple Birthday
I am sorry I am so quiet.
I worked on my swaps for Portland last weekend. Yesterday and today I went shopping to get ready for Portland. I didn’t get to create much.
This is a very simple card I made today.
The image from Trees from all Season was stamped in Black Stazon on a 2″ square Watercolor Paper and colored with Old Olive, Ruby Red, Close to Cocoa and Soft Sky Classic ink and Aqua Painter.
It was layered on a 2 1/4″ square of Black cardstock and 2 1/2″ square of Close to Cocoa cardstock.
The card base is a 4 1/4″ x 8 1/2″ piece of Basic Black cardstock folded in half. The second layer is a 4″ square of Ruby Red cardstock.
The horizontal layer is a 1 3/8″ wide piece of Petals & Paisley Designer paper layered on a Whisper White cardstock. Both sides were scalloped with the corner punch. Soft Sky Double Stitched Ribbon was wrapped around the Olive paper.
The saying is from All Holiday and was stamped in Black Stazon.
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very cute card. i actually just got my WCWE crayons and posted a watercolored card on my blog, onecanadianchick.blogspot.com!
have fun in portland!!!
Chelsey
Posted by: chelsey | October 9th, 2007 15:12
I just love this tree set. I have been debating on purchasing it! All I really needed was to see your work with it and now I really want it! Maybe someday!
Beautiful card!
Posted by: Andrea Hays | October 9th, 2007 15:29
Lovely card!
Posted by: Michelle R | October 9th, 2007 15:31
What a sweet card, Beate! I’ve always loved this set (my MIL really wanted it, so I gave mine to her). Your coloring looks awesome!
Posted by: Rose Ann | October 9th, 2007 15:59
This is the best card I’ve ever seen using that set! Those tree’s have always given me troubles, but now Im inspired to try something like this! Thanks for sharing your awesome card!
Posted by: Elizebeth | October 9th, 2007 16:17
Oh I LOVE this, Beate! It’s beautiful. . .especially your coloring!
Posted by: Charmaine | October 9th, 2007 16:21
This is a stunning card. I love the colours together! Beautiful work!
Posted by: Shannon McGann | October 9th, 2007 16:23
Beate, This is a wonderful card! I really like it alot! Deb
Posted by: Deborah | October 9th, 2007 16:29
So cute! I like how you colored the tree!
Posted by: Shel9999 | October 9th, 2007 16:54
Love this card……whats taking you to Portland???
Hugs,
Lisa B
Posted by: Lisa Banks | October 9th, 2007 16:54
I love how you added extra volume to the tree with the green. I struggle wtih this set because the trees look so naked — love it!
Posted by: Heather C | October 9th, 2007 17:37
This a a great card! Don’t apologize for being quiet! We like it whenever you do post something
Thanks for sharing with us all!
Posted by: Pesc | October 9th, 2007 17:40
I can’t believe it!
I am using the same set for my portland swap!
and of course it’s totally different.
I thought I would chose a set you don’t see everyday.
I love how you did the soft sky background!
Posted by: bettyannmanghi | October 9th, 2007 17:53
What a pretty card - may be simple, but definitely beautiful!!
Posted by: Julie Masse | October 9th, 2007 18:14
Love your watercolouring on this! Very sweet.
Posted by: Chriss Blagrave | October 9th, 2007 18:32
Simple, but oh so sweet!!!! Sometimes simple cards are the best. I love that image!
Posted by: kim/kauai17 | October 9th, 2007 19:55
This is great, Beate! So different from the others. I don’t ever know what to do with this set. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: amy | October 9th, 2007 20:37
I’ve never seen a card I liked using this set - until this one! Wow - So Nice! Great coloring. Have a great trip!
Posted by: Peggy S. from Ohio | October 9th, 2007 21:11
This card is just adorable. I really like it. Mahalo for sharing.
Posted by: Crystal | October 9th, 2007 21:41
VERY simple looks VERY cute to me - love it!
Posted by: Ali | October 9th, 2007 22:25
Lovely card Beate! I love that set but haven’t used it yet! Love your watercolouring!!! Awesome!
Posted by: Dawn E. | October 9th, 2007 22:39
Cute card Beate!! Enjoy yourself at Regionals - I will be living vicariously through those of you who get to attend since I simply could not fit it in around the move!! However, I will be going to Leadership if it kills me - LOL! Thanks for giving me continuing inspiration, especially since all my supplies(well, almost all, had to SOMETHING to play with!) are packed in big boxes!! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
Posted by: Alexandra Hobson | October 9th, 2007 22:59
Have a great time in Portland! I’m actually from that area and will be flying in on Saturday to visit family and friends for a few days - unfortunately too late to get in on the stamping fun. But Portland in fall is fantastic, so you’re going at a great time.
Posted by: Michelle | October 9th, 2007 23:42
beautiful card….. love it…. thanks for the advise on email the other day, still havent had the nod from the UK lady but she seems to think its ok. Caz x
Posted by: Caz | October 10th, 2007 02:22
Gorgeous! IT turned out beautifully!
Posted by: Michele | October 10th, 2007 06:24
This is such a sweet card! TFS!
Posted by: Tina | October 10th, 2007 07:47
Goodness! This is absolutley stunning my friend. I love it.
Beautiful. Wish I was going to portland to swap with you!
Posted by: Joanne B. | October 10th, 2007 08:51
it is really pretty! i love the layout - very clean-feeling!
Posted by: taylor | October 10th, 2007 09:00
Really cute! Love how you colored green around the treetop. So it would be full with a few colored leaves.
Posted by: Bethany Paull | October 10th, 2007 09:37
That is one of those sets that has been on my wish list forever. I love how you used it. I think you are the master of the “simple” card! You Rock!
HUGS
Posted by: Jennifer | October 10th, 2007 12:09
This is gorgeous!! Loooove your coloring.
Posted by: Heather P. | October 10th, 2007 21:28
Wow….I love this !! Love the colors, layout, stamps !!! It’s absolutely gorgeous
Love
Corinne
Posted by: Corinne | October 10th, 2007 21:31
Love this card! Here’s my CASE:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/706088?cat=500&ppuser=99023
Posted by: Judy B. | October 27th, 2007 04:26