I've been trying to make changes with my cards, and have not been too successful. I'm used to making cards with lots of layers and embellishments. It's my goal to learn how to do one layer cards, or clean and simple cards. I'm not there yet! LOL But with these two cards above...I have tried to embrace the white space, which is also something new to me. I usually go hunting for designer paper, etc to match.
I had a happy surprise this week when I logged into Darnell's blog...I was one of the winners of her first ever challenge!!! Oh Happy day!
Nikki is very creative, and you would really enjoy a visit to her blog. I know I have...Here is a link
to her blog...
I have some more new followers that I will give a shout out to in my next post.
Since hubby and I are not going on vacation this summer...I consider my porch as my vacation spot, and lately I have been making my cards outside on my porch. (At least it's a way for me to enjoy being outside...smile) Today, I lasted 30 minutes out on my porch...It's definitely summer weather here....Sticky!!!
"Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability". ~ Sam Keen
Thank you for visiting my blog today
Keep cool!!!!
Blessings,
Jill
I really love your CAS cards, Jill. No patterned paper needed here. The first one is precious. The second is great and looks as if gingham has been added and looks great.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your win in Darnell's challenge.
Oh, I think you embraced the white space beautifully, Jill! Love them both, and isn't it amazing what results from cleaning the craft room! I have become completely hooded on clean and simple, it seems to make the images stand out even more - this are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteJill, these are CAS and perfect! Love the 3D look on them. VERY NICE!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the win at Darnell's blog!
Have fun on your "vacation" no matter where it may be - and the porch sounds like a nice spot to me too.
Lynn
Both cards are wonderful. I love them both. I think you are doing awesome one layer cards. I need to practice that myself....
ReplyDeleteThese both look fab they are such a great idea. well done on your winning card . I wish the weather here in England was as warm its been quite nice but not hot enough for sitting out Love and Happy Crafting hugs Carole x
ReplyDeleteWhere did you find the picture of yourself? Cute mama bear. Nice card. You're right. It is a bummer with no vacation. At least you packed light with a card of luggage. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteLoving the fun bear card, and the suitcases are cute too! Stay cool if you can!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards Jill! Wonderful images! I spent part of my day yesterday doing some craft room cleaning/sorting! Always interesting to see what I find buried! Lol! I too am trying to embrace CAS designs but it is challenging!! You did a fantastic job with these two lovelies!
ReplyDeleteOh Jill - would you like some of our cold?? we have showers, hail, and gusty winds here today, and it is snowing just over an hour and a half south of us, and the wind is blowing up from there...
ReplyDeleteLove your cards, Jill, and the white backgrounds really make the 3D images stand out.
Blessings
Maxine
I loved your cards and what the quote said about summer that laziness finds respectability It brought a smile to my face!
ReplyDeleteMaking cards on the porch sounds like a vacation to me , how fun is that! I love that idea!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are stunning! I think you found your CAS side with these, they are just perfect Jill!
Hope you have a wonderful 4th of July!
Congrats on your win at Darnells blog! Love both of these cards and how you embraced the white space, you pulled it off perfectly! ~Diane
ReplyDeleteJill, you are officially a fabulous CAS artist! These two card embrace everything about CAS; I focal point, lots of white space and I don't know how simple these were but Stupendous in the design!
ReplyDeleteJill, you made some wonderful CAS cards here - the layers on your images are so great! Love these images - where do you get them? Wonderful stuff. Hope you had a great weekend! Hugz!
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