Hello everyone and welcome to Inspiration in Action. I have a quick and fun card to share with you today, a timeless design that I find myself creating over and over again!
This Cardstock Vellum Overlay card always produces a "WOW" response and yet, it's so simple to do. Today, I decided to try this same basic card but to do it in 3 different DSP choices to show how easy it is to change this out and customize it for any occasion.
All my cards today use a sentiment from the Word Play Stamp set. All are "thinking of you" cards. And all will be sent to From Our Hearts so that they may be sent overseas to deployed troops to send back to their loved ones with personal greetings! "Thinking of You" cards are among the most in-demand by Martie and her crew of volunteers at From Our Hearts. Their boxes and stock have been depleted. So, if you have it in your heart to help out this wonderful cause, why not take a few minutes or an hour to put together some quick "thinking of you" cards this weekend and send them off to From Our Hearts. You'll find all the details on their website. What a great way to show your support and encouragement for those serving overseas on our behalf!
For this first card, I used the Greenhouse Gala DSP, Real Red 5/8" Satin Ribbon and the Elegant Bouquet Impressions Folder with the Big Shot. To construct all these cards, begin with your cardbase cut at 5.5 x 8.5", scored and folded. The next layer is the DSP cut at 4 x 5.25". The next layer is Cardstock Vellum cut at 4 x 5.5" and then embossed with the Big Shot. Wrap and tie the ribbon around the fold and adjust. The ribbon serves double-duty as it hides the SNAIL that is visible through the Cardstock Vellum. Finally, stamp the sentiment, positioning it where there is no embossing! And that's it -- I told you this was a quick and easy card!
Here's the second card I did with a Cardbase and Ribbon of Marina Mist and Elegant Soiree Designer Series Paper. I changed out the embossing with the Elegant Lines Impression Folder since that design coordinates so beautifully with this DSP. Caution -- this Impression Folder seems to be cut deeper than the others so you may want to use your MultiPurpose Platform with NO TABS when you use this folder! Especially with the Cardstock Vellum, it may cut out the design rather than embossing it otherwise -- probably not the look you're going for!
And finally, here is the final sample with Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper and Victoria Crochet Trim Ribbon.
See how easy and beautiful this is? Three completely different cards, all using the same design, simply by changing-out the beautiful Designer Series Papers that Stampin' Up! gives us!
That's it for today, everyone! I do hope you'll check out From Our Hearts and send some cards their way to help restock their boxes so their next shipment overseas cam go out as scheduled!
Thanks so much for stopping by today! Hope you have a great day and a fabulous week and that you find some time to get creative! I'll see you again soon, I hope! Until then ...
You amaze me. You always come up with such outstanding ideas. Some are quick and easy, some are cute like your valentine train and some are just a reminder of things we did when we first start being demonstrator like this vellum covered card. Thank you for sharing all your great ideas and talent with us. You have taken our motto of Create, Imagine and Share and used it among your fellow demonstrator. Thank you
Posted by: Anita Wiley | February 04, 2011 at 07:23 AM
Gretchen, you never fail at making a fabulous card! Your creations are so creative and pleasing to the eye. TFS. You are an inspiration!
Posted by: sharon wheet | February 04, 2011 at 07:59 AM
Gretchen - such wonderful cards. Love the vellum overlay on all the cards. Thanks so much for sharing this idea. You are definitely an inspiration to me
Posted by: crafty stamper | February 04, 2011 at 09:20 AM
Oh wow! I'll be showing this technique in my next class. Its' beautiful.
Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Mason | February 04, 2011 at 12:14 PM
This is just too amazing how making one change makes a BIG change in the card. I will be making these tonight. How do you think of these beautiful creations. Love It.
Posted by: Deb Robinson | February 04, 2011 at 02:58 PM
Gretchen, Your cards are stunning! It's amazing how the dsp changes with the look! Gorgeous! TFS!
Cherie
Posted by: Cherie | February 04, 2011 at 07:30 PM
These cards are absolutely beautiful! I'll have to try using some vellum too.
Posted by: Doris | February 04, 2011 at 08:18 PM
Yes, these cards are stunning, gorgeous and really beautiful. I enjoy seeing your work. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Jeanne | February 04, 2011 at 10:34 PM
Love these and they would work with so many dsps and stamps. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Sharon Graham | February 05, 2011 at 01:55 PM
These are terrific, Gretchen. Thanks so much for sharing.
Posted by: Sue Duffy | February 05, 2011 at 06:38 PM
Simple but classy, I can envision myself using this sketch with lots of DSPs
Posted by: Georgie in Somerset | February 06, 2011 at 07:47 AM
Fantastic cards! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Krista | February 07, 2011 at 08:26 AM
WOW I never thought of using vellum like this. Love the idea, thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Holly Pedersen | February 21, 2011 at 02:24 PM
Gretchen - I loved this idea and CASED your design. I made one of my own for I class I had and everyone loved it. thanks for the idea. I am postig my card to my blog on3/8 and I gave you credit as well as added a link back to your blog. Thanks so much for the inspiration.
Posted by: Jacki Montgomery | March 07, 2011 at 07:36 PM