The challenge this week at Create With Connie and Mary is to use the fantastic color combo of Basic Gray, Real Red, and Pumkin Pie. While I was pondering my card, I came across a technique I'd not heard of before called the "bordered sentiment." It's a fantastic way to show off a fabulous sentiment. Take a look:
I stamped the sentiment from Word Play in Basic Gray then drew lines at the top and bottom of it to create a border. I used a scrap of paper as a mask and stamped the flowers from Reason to Smile (available for a VERY special price in July). This stamp set is perfect for a little two-step stamping and these colors are to die for! I really love how this turned out. The eye is drawn to the sentiment and the masked flowers frame it so well.
Don't forget to head on over to Create With Connie and Mary and check out the challenge and the design team creations. Then use the linky tool to show us your creation. I can't wait to see what you do!
13 comments:
This is an absolutely gorgeous card Jen.
I like that technique, I haven't seen it before and I love the way you've used the flowers. It's the best use of Reason to Smile that I've seen.
love the clean look to your card :)
This is really beautiful! What a great technique! So clean and simple - just my kind!! I will have to give it a try!
I agree with Kathy...that's one of the loveliest card I've seen using that stamp set. Love that technique; so simple and effective. Thanks for sharing! --Doris
So artsy - love the sleek look!
Love the name of this technique. Just love the way the flowers peek from the edges of your lines. Great job with the color challenge!
This is just my kind of card Jen - I love its elegance and those clever masked flowers.
Hi Jen! Oh, this is beautiful!! I love this new technique and the clean lines of your card. It really shows off a pretty font for the sentiment. Thanks so much for the inspiration!
I love it! What a great CAS card!
Awesome card! Love this technique. Will have to give it a try. TFS.
Fantastic technique and I love how it turned out! And of course I love the clean and simple layout!:) A big welcome to the team!
Love what you did with this stamp set! I think it is such a pretty set, but I see so few samples...this one is great! Great working with you on Create!
I am loving the Bordered Sentiment technique...esp with so many great floral sets in the current catty. thanks for sharing!
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