Sunday, August 31, 2014

Red Prompt Rétablissement

Hello everyone,

Today's card is a red French get well card.


The printed and solid papers are Generations Pretty Simple Primary Color Collection.  The sentiment is Bonnidee French Wording #1 stamped in Versafine Onyx Black on Recollections White.  The brads are of unknown origin.

At this stage of the charity card series, I'm drawing on any inspiration I can find.  I like doing the banners and thought the points of the stars would work well together.  The black stars, which I couldn't believe I actually had, coordinate with the black ink of the sentiment.  All in all, a really quick and easy card!

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle


Saturday, August 30, 2014

Yellow Bonne Fête

Hello everyone,

There is a lot of demand for French cards at the charity sale.  I usually only craft French cards on commission as I can't use any leftovers so for the sale, I have to play with the few French sentiments I have.


The printed and layered papers are Generations Pretty Simple Primary Color Collection.  The image is Marianne Design Collectables COL1319 (stamp and die) stamped in Versafine Onyx Black on Recollections White and coloured with Sakura Glaze pen.  The sentiment is Bonnidee French Wording #1 stamped in Versafine Onyx Black.  The embellishments are Kaisercraft Pearl Strips.

This card turned out more lovely than I pictured.  I'm not a big fan of yellow and I was a little worried this would be rather 'bumble bee-ish' but it isn't at all.  In fact, I'm going to craft a few more like these because this is an awesome simple card!

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Friday, August 29, 2014

Green Thinking of You

Hello everyone,

Today's post is yet another charity sale card.


The printed and layered papers are Generations Pretty Simple Primary Color Collection.  The image is Stampin' Up Work of Art stamped in Color Box Aurora green in stamped and layered on Recollections White.  The sentiment is Stampin' Up Sassy Salutations stamped in Versafine Onyx Black.  The embellishments are Kaisercraft Pearl Strips.

I hope someone out there really likes green stripes.  This is a lot of stripes!

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Blue Congratulations

Hello everyone,

Today's post is another is this series for the Fall charity sale at work.


The printed paper is Generations Pretty Simple Primary Color Collection layered on Recollections White.  The sentiment is Stampin' Up Curly Cute stamped in Versafine Onyx Black on Recollections White and layered on more Generations Pretty Simple Primary Color Collection.  The ribbon is White Rose.  The embellishments are Kaisercraft Pearl Strips.

I wanted to craft a card that would really work for any occasion.  I thought this would work for male or female, birthday, baby, promotion or even wedding.  I love how the black pops against the blue and white!

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Red Birthday

Hello everyone,

Today's post is another charity sale card.


The printed paper and bottom layer is Generations Pretty Simple Primary Color Collection.  The sentiment is Stampin' Up Delightful Dozen stamped in Versafine Onyx Black on Recollections White.  The bow is of unknown origin.  The embellishments are TPC Studio Class Act mini jewels.

This printed paper reminds me of a picnic and if I had 'ant' embellishments, I would have used them.  I've had this bow sitting on my desk for eons.  I can't even remember where it's from but I suspect it salvaged it from somewhere.  I've used black ink on this entire series of cards not only because it pops on all this paper but it helps keeps them clean and simple.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Yellow Thank You

Hello everyone,

This next series of cards have been crafted for the Fall charity card sale at work.  These cards are quick, simple and straightforward.


The printed paper and bottom layer is Generations Pretty Simple Primary Color Collection.  The sentiment is Stampin' Up Wacky Wishes stamped in Versafine Onyx Black on Recollections White.  The ribbon is White Rose.  The embellishment is of unknown origin.

I didn't have any black brads so I took a random brad and coloured it with StazOn Jet Black - super easy solution.  I had a teacher thank you in mind when I crafted this card and I'm pretty happy with the results.  The plan for these charity cards is to use up material that I either have leftover or have not used in ages.  I've had this pad of Generations paper for years and it is perfect for cards like these.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Monday, August 25, 2014

Danke

Hello everyone,

Today's post is a card that was commissioned by a colleague.  I had made her this card in June and she wanted another along the same German theme.


The background image is Stampin' Up Gorgeous Grunge stamped in Versafine Onyx Black, Real Red and Crushed Curry, and layered on Basic Black, Real Red and Crushed Curry.  The sentiment is Hero Arts Thank You Messages stamped in Onyx Black.  The embellishments are TPC Studio Class Act and Rustic Garden mini jewels.

I really love this card!  My colleague had requested another 'German' themed thank you card and I really wanted to craft something entirely different from her first card.  This worked!  Using 'grunge art' stamps, I've managed to craft a quintessential 'I SPI' card.  I'm really looking forward to playing with this set as I see a multitude of possibilities.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle