That's right -- Saturday morning means a new sketch and challenge from the operators at Stamping 411! This week's sketch is super simple but sometimes, simple is great and less is more! I can't wait to see what you create with this sketch! To play along, create your card, post it to your blog or to an online Stamping Site, and then go to Stamping 411 and link back to your site using Mr. Linky on today's post. Easy Smeeshy! We're waiting and excited to see what everyone creates this week.
Well, here's what I came up with. Because this ketch is so simple and there's so much "white space" on the card, the challenge is to find creative ways to add color and texture while still staying true to the sketch (at least that's the way I approached this sketch). There's no tutorial this week -- I'll just walk you through the details right in my post.
I began with a card base of Real Red cardstock. The next layer is a subtle polka-dot print in Sahara Sand that comes in the new Patterns Pack III (a Level 1 Hostess Gift). I stamped the sentiment, from Heard from the Heart, directly on the DSP using Black Stazon Ink. The Heart was punched with the Full Heart Punch, adhered to the card with SNAIL adhesive and then for a little more texture and interest, I pierced tiny holes all around the heart using a Paper Piercer Tool and Piercing Mat. There's no template for this, I just did it freehand. Take your time and try to make sure your spacing is as even as possible. Next, I attached two tiny buttons from the Playground Designer Buttons Kit, using Crystal Effects (just a tiny dot will hold the buttons on -- don't use too much). And that's it! Simple card, yes! Pretty card, yes! Will someone appreciate receiving it in the mail, definitely! Sometimes less is more!
Thanks for stopping by today! You'll want to check out the Stamping 411 site to see what the other operators have created using this sketch as well. And don't forget ... we're waiting to see what you create!
Until next time -- blessings, Gretchen
How cute is this card? Less is more in this case. Great job!
Posted by: Kellie Paxton | July 18, 2009 at 09:34 AM
Sometimes Less is more! This is beautiful Gretchen!
Posted by: Selene Kempton | July 18, 2009 at 12:52 PM
It's lovely my dear, just like you!
Posted by: Robin Merriman | July 18, 2009 at 06:47 PM
This is a wonderful sketch Gretchen! Great job on the sketch!
Posted by: Christyne | July 18, 2009 at 09:15 PM
So cute, Gretchen! Love how you used the heart in the center!
Posted by: Connie | July 20, 2009 at 09:39 PM