Clean and Simple Fun in Threes

Good Thursday morning. I have two clean and simple projects to share with you today and both have three identical focal images done in different colors that pop against the white background and add fun and interest to the simple design. 

The first was made using the Impression Obsession Umbrella. 

I cut two bright yellow strips of cardstock and attached to the top and bottom of the card base using my ATG adhesive. I cut the three umbrellas and hand cut the handle off of each one of them.  Using my fingers I rounded each umbrella and added rolled glue dots to the sides and top of each and mounted to the white card base. I tucked the handles in under the popped up umbrella and attached with tiny dots of glossy accents.

I applied several dots of clear glass effect gel to create the appearance of rain drops and sprinkled with clear glitter.  I finished by adding tiny little white bows to each handle.  I think this would cheer up anyone’s day.

My second project was made using the Impression Obsession Sunglasses die set.  These bright colors made me think of the beach.

I’ve got a few pictures to show the steps I used to make my shiny sunglasses.

Apply glossy accents to the back of the glasses and attach to black cardstock.

Cut around the outline of the glasses with sharp snips. 

Smash the glasses face down in the versa pad.

Apply clear embossing powder and heat.

I like how they all turned out.

I attached a few tiny colorful flowers to each pair of glasses for a fun retro look. I created matching scalloped layers to pop the glasses up on to add one more element of dimension and interest. Don’t they look like perfect miniature glasses.

 

I sure hope seeing these simple cards done in “threes” has given you some ideas of how to create fun and fast cards. Thanks for stopping by.

     

 

Paper:  White, Orchid Opulence, Tempting Turquoise, Real Red, Yoyo Yellow     Accessories:  Impression Obsession Umbrella, Sunglasses, Spellbinders Classic Long Rectangles  and Long Scalloped Rectangles, Fiskars 1/8” Circle Punch, Versa, Clear Embossing Powder,  Viva Clear Glass Effect Gel, Martha Stewart Branch Punch, Glitter, Glossy Accents , Mounting Tape , Metal Adapter Plate , Glue Dots , Paper Piercer , ATG , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Snips , Stylus , Mat, Guillotine Paper Cutter

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Comments

[Linda]

1.

What a lovely and fun cards
hugs Linda

[Debbie]

2.

Both cards are so cute. Your ideas are so neat. Thanks for sharing them.

[auntie em (emily)]

3.

Two cute cards and great tutorials. I love the way the sunglasses come to life after you 'smash' them into the embossing ink and the powder. They do look like real glasses! You are so clever.
Thanks for sharing all the great hints and techniques. :)

[Lau W]

4.

Oh wow ! Fantastic creations, thanks for the explanations !
xx

[Stephanie Bonin]

5.

These are adorable. You always give such good instructions on your techniques. Love the bright colors.

[Jan D., Florida]

6.

Adorable...loved the tutorial, too. Thank you.

[Rebekka R]

7.

wow..Both of these are fabulously adorable!

[Pattie Jns]

8.

Good Morning, Kittie. These are two outstanding cards. I love the feel and look of the rain drops. And those sunglasses are terrific. they look so real, Bright and shinny and the touch of the little flowers, makes them individual and beautiful for your summer outfits.....thanks for sharing.....have a good day

[Barb]

9.

Kittie, these as such cute cards (We need the umbrella one today!). I know every thanks you for your detailed instructions, but you can't be thanked enough for this! Hope you have a lovely day.

[Andrene]

10.

I was so pleasantly surprised when I saw todays post. Such a different look for you!! I love these cards as much as I love ALL of your cards. I always look forward to your blog postings...you are one of my favorite card makers. Great job today!!!

[Craftyfield]

11.

The first card is obviously representing the spring we are having rather than the usual spring we think of ! Love the raindrops and the embossing on the glasses which makes them so real...

[mary anne guth]

12.

They may look clean and simple but it sounds like some serious work went into both. I appreciate your showing how to do the sunglasses so realistically - thanks

[patscrap91]

13.

Love your cards ! So fun and so creative !

[Tonniece]

14.

OMG..... They are both so Fun. LOVE THEM
TFS HUGZ
Tonniece

[Anne-Marie Bezzina]

15.

Both of these cards are just awesome! What fun ideas you have, those little umbrellas would be just perfect for me as I live in rainy Oregon!! What a clever idea to clear emboss the sunglasses, you are amazing and I love these cards and the fantastic things you do to turn a simple die into something so realistic!

[Judy I, St. Louis MO]

16.

Super cute cards! Thanks for the tutorial for the glasses. Great inspiration.

[Sheri]

17.

I loved these both so much that I ordered both of the dies. And I think I can make them. Lets hope, right! Thanks for finally showing something even I can do!

[MaryAnn]

18.

Great cards!Super cute!!!Thanks for sharing...

[Cindy O]

19.

These cards are just adorable! Love how you made the umbrella 3-D. And the shiny glasses. So much fun.

[Antonella]

20.

these are so cute!! I love the umbrellas and the sunglasses!!! Hugs, antonella :-)

[JoAnn]

21.

So cute. thanks for the tutorial!

[Katie B.]

22.

Great umbrella card! Love the rain drops and the colorful umbrellas!! Also love your creative sunglasses card, thanks for sharing your steps (so much easier than watching a video, thank you), this turned out great. You could do lots of different variations for summer. Thanks for sharing.

Katie B.

[Rachel B.]

23.

Very pretty!

[Rosy Newlun]

24.

Way cool technique with the sunglasses Kitty. Thank you for the steps on how to make them <3