This was last year's framed art for October. I got the idea for the art from Connie Babbert. I loved the picture and so did the ladies who made it. Well, some new stampers looked at the framed art pictures each month when they came to class and decided they too wanted monthly framed art pictures. Major Problem Most of the items on the picture are retired items and I believe in using only current items on my projects and here is why. What is the ladies wanted to purchase one of the items so they could make more pictures for family and friends. They would be out of luck. So for the October framed art I had to change up some things.
Can you see what I changed?
New designer paper for the background
A spider doily instead of washi tape and a circle
An image from the stamp set Among the Branches (you will be able to order on Sept 4th)
Boo! from the new framelits called Boo to You
I love the changes and so did my stampers.
What do you think of the new in-colors for 2015-2017?
Watermelon Wonder
Cucumber Crush
Delightful Dijon
Mint Macaron
Tip Top Taupe
This card features another favorite photopolymer stamp set called Lovely Amazing You. How did I get the Tip Top Taupe accent piece? Well, I just cut one the label punches in half and glued each half to the top and bottom of the saying.
Which new in-color is your favorite?
As you can tell by now, I love a simple card. The message you want to send is not overshadowed by the design of the card. This card was inspired by the make n takes at Spring Into Stamping event held last April. I like to review the make n takes I receive over time to see if any fit into my monthly classes. I think this layout would work with a lot of different stamps. Hmm maybe that can be one of my challenges for myself this week.
I always think that a card that features one color has its own attraction. This card that we made at Robin's class several weeks ago features one of our new in-colors Watermelon Wonder. Can you see in this card what the new items are that feature that color?
2015-2017 In-Color designer paper stack
Watermelon Wonder ink pad
New in-color 1" Dotted Lace Trim
The added swirl and saying come from the Tin of Cards stamp set. Tin of Cards what is that well, that will be saved for another blog entry.
Wouldn't it be nice to get a card in the mail just because? This card has the collage look that I love, but don't always know how to create. Robin featured this card in her class a couple of weeks ago. Here's what I love about it.....
1. The colors are limited to gray and crumb cake.
2. The lace layers are simple but add some pizzazz to the card.
3. The layered butterflies. If they ever are eliminated from out catalog I will be one disappointed woman. A butterfly seems perfect for any occasion.
Who would you send a just because card to?
