Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Growing In Unity :: Day 2 - Congratulations Card


Welcome to the 2nd day of my week as the Growing In Unity gal!

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Today I have a very simple card to share with you. It is nothing more than white cardstock, black ink, and ribbon (and Unity stamps, of course!)...but I love how it turned out:
I used the beautiful floral image from Gladness Touch Your Life (by Joslyn Nielson) and the "congratulations" from the Blossoming Thoughts & Wishes sentiment kit (by Lisa Arana). I ended up stamping the floral image 5 times (on a variety of angles). I had considered coloring in the flowers, but I love the look of this in black and white (with a little pop of color).


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From the comments that are left on each of my posts this week I will be randomly choosing TWO winners who will each receive 25 random stamps from Unity Stamp Company - to be sent to a domestic address only, please.
Supplies: 
Stamps: Unity Stamp Company (Blossoming Thoughts & Wishes, Gladness Touch Your Life); 
Cardstock: Discount Cardstock (Brilliant White 80#, Brilliant White 130#);
Ink: Ranger (Archival - Jet Black);
Ribbon: May Arts;
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Scor-Pal (Scoring Board);

25 comments:

Kris B said...

So simple yet so elegant! Love the floral image and it looks amazing with no color and just the peach ribbon! Love it!!

ionabunny said...

Like the clean look. The orange ribbon gives a perfect pop of colour. Hugz

Denise Bryant said...

This is a beautiful stamp! I never noticed it before... Love the simplicity of it in black and white, along with that pretty peach bow for a pop of color. Lovely card!

sharon g said...

So simple and pretty. I need to do simpler cards!

Brandi R said...

Simple and beautiful! Awesome CAS card!!! ♥

Ruby said...

Great CAS card.

Sue D said...

I like the elegance of your card.

Gaylynn said...

Wow, so elegant looking. I like your color combo as well. :)

Sweet April said...

Love your gorgeous flower card;it's simple,sweet and unique.

Miriam Prantner said...

Gorgeous image! Love that you kept it black and white, that ribbon is just the right touch of color.

Alyson Esposito said...

Love the composition and lines on this card. I will be imitating this design, so pretty!!

Mary Holshouser said...

Very pretty. It's clean and simple but so wonderful.
thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Awwww I love it!!

Teresa Doyle said...

This card is "simply beautiful", Tifany. I love the pop of colour the ribbon adds. (JUST enough!)

Peggie Sue @ Maxx and Boo said...

Love that you used black and white - very pretty and striking.

anderyn said...

Lovely card. I appreciate seeing how different approaches can make such a difference in how a card strikes you. This is really nice and simple and still packs a punch.

Beth F. said...

Such a striking card! I love it!

Lagene said...

Beautiful CAS card, I love the splash of ribbon color!

Unknown said...

Wonderful CAS card.

Kim
{Craftisan Studios}
Design Team Showcase

Tarnished Rose said...

Sometimes simple is better. In this case, it's fantastic.

Marilyn

Cynthia said...

Very elegant CAS design!

Diana Soling said...

Simply stunning. Beautiful card. This style is my most favorite. So clean.

D.Ann C said...

Love this CAS card... the balance of the stamps with the pop of ribbon color is perf!

Janis said...

Wow....stunning in its elegant simplicity. Wonderful work!!
<3 J

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HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

C. M. Taylor said...

Simplicity at its best!