Dandelions!

Today's my day over on the Jaded Blossom blog! I hope you are checking in over there often to see all the fun projects the JB girls share!!!

I want to share some cards with you that are really simple to make with only a few basic supplies. Sometimes we just need something quick for unexpected occasions or for Just Because moments that will not last long. And sometimes we want to give a card to a friend who is not really into all the frills and such. These cards will work for all those occasion.

Here are my cards:

 

For all three of them, I used the Dandelions stamp set as my focal. I have been wanting to use this stamp set for awhile, so I am glad it worked so beautifully for these cards. I then found three different Jaded Blossom sentiments that would work with the image. The card bases are all A2 size and made with Papertrey Ink's Vintage Cream cardstock.

The sentiments come from Simple Sayings (With Sympathy), Hey Chickie (Thinking of You), and Encouragement (Sending You Lots of Encouragement). 

I used a piece of designer paper from the Authentique 6x6 paper pad called Seasons: Summer. It is full of beautiful yellows and teals! The ink is Evergreen Bough Distress Ink. The panels stamped with the Dandelion images are 2.75 x 2.75". I placed the stamped panels in the same upper left hand corner of each card, but put my sentiments in varying places to give each a slightly different look. And the best part is that the only tools I used for this was my paper trimmer, my inking tool, and some scissors. Now for just a bit of added dimension, I did use craft foam under my panels to pop them off the card; but I don't think it would be necessary.

Another fun way to do it would be to mask off a square right on the paper and use inks to make a background and then add the Dandelion and sentiment. Then remove the mask and you have a completely one layer card.

Hope you have enjoyed today's project!!!

Blessings,

                               

Challenges:

DLArt: April Linky Challenge/Anything Goes 4/30

613 Ave Create: #173 Anything Goes w/Opt Twist

PDE Linky Party: #120 Anything Goes

Decorate to Celebrate: #8 Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday: #226-227 Anything Goes 4/26

Lemon Shortbread: #14 Anything Goes 5/9 E3:1
Pinspirational Challenges: #164 (See photo inspiration) 5/9 E5:1
Simply Create Too: #107 Use Stitching
Simon Says Stamp Challenge: Make it Girlie
Cut it Up: #94 Spring Flowers