Lovely Labels - Simple Thanks
It’s not often that I make a 10 minute card. I am a slow stamper to begin with and I like to add a lot of detail to my cards. Making simple cards is very hard for me. I love the look of them, but usually I just can’t do it. Whenever I make one I feel the need to add and add and add….
So be gentle with me.
Here is a very simple card.
The card base is a 4 1/4″ x 8 1/2″ piece of Purely Pomegranate cardstock folded in half and wheeled with It’s Beautiful Jumbo Wheel that was inked with Purely Pomegranate (I just inked it up by rolling it over the pad several times.)
On the bottom of the card a 1 3/4″ x 4 1/4″ piece of Pumpkin Pie Prints Designer paper was adhered.
I tied Chocolate Satin Ribbon (We were able to purchase this ribbon by the spool in the Holiday mini catalog. You can still get it in the Theater Ribbon Original pack.) around the card on the top of the Pumpkin strip.
The saying is from Lovely Labels. I love round greetings. I am excited that Stampin’ Up! has added more to their catalog. I stamped the saying in Chocolate Chip Craft ink on Confetti White cardstock and embossed it with clear embossing powder twice. Once it cooled down, I punched it out with the 1 1/4″ circle punch (the punch is just a hair too small, but I wanted another layer before the scallop) and then layered it first on a sponged 1 3/8″ Purely Pomegranate circle, then on a Confetti White scallop circle.
I adhered the sentiment with two dimensionals on top and regular snail adhesive on the bottom of the circle to the card.
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Comments
well, for a simple card….you surely made it complicated with all the circles and embossing, etc. lol i love it. it is very nice
Posted by: cyndi | January 14th, 2008 14:24
Beate, this is so pretty! I don’t think it’s too simple =). I love the colors you used!
Posted by: Emily | January 14th, 2008 14:31
it’s FANTASTIC! Simple is great sometimes and you sure nailed it! Hopefully I’ll get to play with your inspiration piece today!
Posted by: Donna | January 14th, 2008 14:33
Beate,
I LOVE THIS………..I would have never noticed that stamp set had you not donw this card! I love that set! Hope you are having a good day…….Elizabeth
Posted by: Elizabeth Glass | January 14th, 2008 14:46
Wow! This is brilliant! Love the colours and great design. It made me laugh to read that this was “simple”!
Posted by: Yosha | January 14th, 2008 14:58
I LOVE it!! I think you do simple very well!! it’s just beautiful, and makes me want to go make something with those colors too!!
Posted by: Jana | January 14th, 2008 14:58
Congratulations on your 10 minute card !! Proud of you
It is gorgeous by the way !!!
Have a good one.
Corinne
Posted by: Corinne | January 14th, 2008 15:08
Very simple…very cute…no worries!
Posted by: Jacque (SCS: Petals) | January 14th, 2008 15:20
Sometimes less is more and this simple card looks great!
Posted by: Karen | January 14th, 2008 15:20
I think this is just so lovely! The orange makes this card pop and the brown ribbon gives it a great touch. Perfect!
Posted by: Savitri | January 14th, 2008 15:23
Beautiful!!! Great color combo.
Posted by: Joan B | January 14th, 2008 15:36
I think you are to hard on yourself. I love when you make simple cards. Although they really are not al that simple, they are simple compaired to your normal works of art. I especially love the white flower. Perfect touch!
HUGS
Posted by: Jennifer | January 14th, 2008 16:03
Where is that delicious ribbon from? SU???
Posted by: Jennifer | January 14th, 2008 16:06
this is just great, and an encouragement to those who are intimidated by multiple layers. thanks for sharing it!
Posted by: jenn nahrstadt | January 14th, 2008 16:15
This is a great card. Simple is not the easiest to accomplish I know. I struggled with my thank yous from the wedding. I really like this.
Posted by: Stacy | January 14th, 2008 16:48
This is beautiful! And your inspiration piece is great!
Posted by: Elizebeth | January 14th, 2008 17:11
simple is good!! I love your work but don’t have the time or energy to recreate all of them. This one i feel i can do. In the mood to create a simple bridal shower invite for me. I am so lost with no inspriation and need to make a bunch quick. Any suggestions?
Posted by: Shar aka your once SAM | January 14th, 2008 17:13
I’m all about fast cards and this one is a winner!!
The color combo is fantastic, too!
TFS!
Posted by: Deb Neerman | January 14th, 2008 17:14
This is great card!!!
I love simple cards and you did a FABULOUS JOB!!!
~Jenn
Posted by: Jennifer | January 14th, 2008 17:22
Just wonderful Beate! The color combo is fabulous! I have the simple cards in the new catalog opened for inspiration (page 87), this reminds me to get on it! I just adore the Polka dots and Petals set don’t you? SU! rocks! Deb
Posted by: Deborah | January 14th, 2008 19:02
You have done simple very well Beate. I too am a lover of all things round….and that scallop punch I LOVE…being in Aus it is not in our SU catalogue yet…any help with how I could get my hands on one?? Thanks for all the inspiration:-)
Posted by: Linda | January 14th, 2008 19:38
SIMPLY sweet … LOVE it!
Posted by: mj | January 14th, 2008 20:01
Be gentle! You are too funny. This looks anything but simple. I love it and I’ve been eyeing that background stamp for a while now. Don’t make me spend more money . . .
Posted by: Jenn D | January 14th, 2008 20:32
I love it! The colors, the layout, the simplicity, everything. It is my kind of card. great job.
Posted by: lisa henke | January 14th, 2008 20:46
See, I have the opposite problem–I can *only* make simple cards! I can never-ever-see what else that I could possibly add. Most of the time, I’m okay with that, it’s my style in scrapbooking too (my first love). But sometimes I really want a bit more panache.
If you weren’t “restraining” yourself, what would you add to this card? It looks perfect to me–what else could go on there and not detract from the design?
Ann Marie
Posted by: Ann Marie | January 14th, 2008 21:12
Be gentle? Beate, this is beautiful! EVERYTHING you create is just wonderful!
Posted by: Charmaine | January 14th, 2008 21:21
It is cute and would be perfect to demo or as a Make & Take.
Posted by: Abra Leah | January 14th, 2008 22:52
This is gorgeous. I love these colors together.
Posted by: lacyquilter | January 14th, 2008 23:49
So simple and elegant. I love this card. Now, if I could just learn how to make a card in 10 minutes…lol
Posted by: mj albright | January 14th, 2008 23:59
Nicely done !!!
Posted by: Janine | January 15th, 2008 06:12
Well for a simple card - it’s beautiful!
Posted by: Michelle | January 15th, 2008 08:06
You make everything work! This is gorgeous!!
Posted by: Christi | January 15th, 2008 10:10
Hi Beate!
I can totally relate with what you said about simple cards. I love how they look but I can’t keep myself from adding things to my cards. Well, you did a fabulous job going simple on your card. . .it’s simple yet stunning!!! I guess the key is to add eye popping embellishment and bold colors like your card!
Maria
Posted by: Maria | January 15th, 2008 10:16
A very cute card! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Kari | January 15th, 2008 10:50
Beate, there is no reason to be gentle-I have yet to see an ugly card from you! This card is great so…AS USUAL-GREAT JOB!!
Posted by: Amanda Grimsley | January 15th, 2008 11:27
You do simple beautifully, Beate!! I love the colors and wide ribbon!
Posted by: Rose Ann | January 15th, 2008 18:14
Beate, this is DARLING! I love it! Can’t wait to get my set now!! Plus, don’t you just love these colors?? So fun!
Posted by: Dawn McVey (dawnsing) | January 16th, 2008 08:38
Love the challenge! I tried it in blues and greens! See my version here on my blog:
louisech.blogspot.com
Thanks for the challenge Beate!
Posted by: Louise | January 16th, 2008 12:57
WOW! We have same tastes! I bought a pocket folder that looks exactly like this for inspiration.
You have inspired me to make a card using these colors now! LOL!!
I wish I would have been able to have gotten the chocolate and pomegranate ribbons that were in the last mini catty!!
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | January 16th, 2008 13:49
Thanks for the challenge. I tried a couple of different ones. I prefer the eggplant/wasabi/saffron one but still like the brown/pink/orange colour cominations. Thanks for the inspiration! Love your challenges!
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/776649?cat=500&ppuser=154965
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/776664?cat=500&ppuser=154965
Posted by: Glenda | January 17th, 2008 00:03