Very Simply Susan

This weeks Global Design Project challenge is ” CASE the designer” Tanja Kolar.  Since we have a pretty liberal requirement on this challenge, what I chose is her grouping of objects as a focal point. Tanja uses balloons. I am using flowers.  And because I really love how Watermelon Wonder plays off Crumb Cake, I made that the color story for my “CASE” of Tanja’s card.

My card isn’t the only one CASEd from Tanja’s.  Check out the others for this challenge at #GDP048 by clicking here! Or on the icon below.

This card design is for someone who doesn’t mind the challenge of stamping and cutting out a total of 10 die cuts! Intricate designs using dies cuts isn’t for everyone. But for me, I really love stamping & cutting out more pieces than I need and then “arranging” them much like a floral designer would in a vase. I have done quite a few cards using this technique and blogged about doing flowers like this before. I always say that your cheapest commodities in good stamping are paper, ink and patience! And don’t be afraid to use all 3 when designing a multi layer card.

Well, that is my take on this week’s challenge.  An you should try it too!  This is a fabulous challenge with stampers from all over the world.

Recipe

Papers: Affectionately Yours Specialty DSP, Crumb Cake, Watermelon Wonder, Sahara Sand
Stamps: Jar of Love, Thoughtful Branches
Embellishments: Watermelon Wonder 5/8″ Mini Stripe Ribbon
Tools: Every Day Jars Framelits, Layering Squares Framelits, Big Shot

This card was inspired by a card my friend Jayne was trying to do for a workshop. We were all at at all day crop and everyone was giving suggestions on how to use this DSP.  As much as I love this suite, I really have had a challenge myself coming up with ideas for the beautiful paper and stamps.  Since I knew I had to get a card done, I thought I would give it a whirl.  This one’s for you, Jayne!

I picked out the paper I thought I could work with the best.  And then it occurred to me that with navy, pink, green and yellow are the obvious contrast colors.  I choose Cucumber Crush as the layer and frame color and then chose Daffodil Delight to stamp on because the Cucumber Crush ink would show up.  Then to get a little pink in, I used the Flirty Flamingo Enamel Dots. Not exactly the color, but I think they worked!

I love how the frames came out using the scalloped square framelits in the Layering Squares set. This is a technique I will have to remember.  I got the idea on Pinterest from a pin I apparently did not pin, so I cannot give credit for it.  And  I just got in my Copper Foil paper from the Holiday Occasions and I cannot wait to use that for this DSP!

Recipe

Papers: Night of Navy, Cucumber Crush, Daffodil Delight, Affectionately Yours DSP
Stamps: Love & Affection, Banners for You
Embellishments: 2016-2017 In Color Enamel Dots, Cucumber Crush Thick Baker’s Twine
Tools: Layering Squared Framelits, Bunch of Banners Framelits, Big Shot

Hi everyone!  Just back with the news I won a special mention last week with my nautical themed birthday card!  I am so excited, I had to share it with you.  In case you missed the post, you can see it here!  And an image of the card is below.  And please, head over to Global Design Project to see what everyone is doing in this really fun challenge.