I can't tell you how many times I have met people who say, "I could never do that. I'm not crafty. That's too hard!" I can not stress enough that there is a way to make cards look great without spending two hours on it!
5. Always use at least 2 to 3 colors. For example, one color for the card background, another color to frame the stamped image and finally, a third color to color the stamped image. For example, the card below uses green, two shades of purple and even a little blue.
4. TILT! Whether it is the stamped image in the middle of the card or just a word (like below) tilt it. Not everything has to be perfectly straight and it also saves time when you're not trying to line up each piece.
3. Use an embellishment. It can be stickers, ribbon, cording, brads, eyelets, glitter, lace...should I keep going...it adds a little something special!
2.Tear. Yep, like the card below, tearing the edge of one side or all sides can add a lot of interest. Also curling up the torn edge is a great way to add some dimension.
1.And my number one trick that I use on almost every card is "dimensionals"! These are little pieces of foam with double stick sides. When used they add a 3-D effect.
Here are my top five ways to make a card look
great without the agony of hours in creation!
great without the agony of hours in creation!
Make a card or scrapbook page and email it in. I'll post it on the blog!
5. Always use at least 2 to 3 colors. For example, one color for the card background, another color to frame the stamped image and finally, a third color to color the stamped image. For example, the card below uses green, two shades of purple and even a little blue.
4. TILT! Whether it is the stamped image in the middle of the card or just a word (like below) tilt it. Not everything has to be perfectly straight and it also saves time when you're not trying to line up each piece.
3. Use an embellishment. It can be stickers, ribbon, cording, brads, eyelets, glitter, lace...should I keep going...it adds a little something special!
2.Tear. Yep, like the card below, tearing the edge of one side or all sides can add a lot of interest. Also curling up the torn edge is a great way to add some dimension.
1.And my number one trick that I use on almost every card is "dimensionals"! These are little pieces of foam with double stick sides. When used they add a 3-D effect.
I cannot take credit. This card is a sample from the Stampin' Up!
regional conference that was held in Salt Lake City last May.
regional conference that was held in Salt Lake City last May.
