Good Thursday morning and welcome to the Impression Obsession design team “Quick and Simple Card” challenge. My project today was made using the Watercolor Poinsettia and Christmas Cheer sentiment.
One of my greatest joys in card marking is the design process. I love pushing the envelope to see how natural I can get die cuts to look in a scene or how lifelike I can make a floral project. But when the Christmas rush hits, time is very limited and I still need ten more cards to send out to family and friends I turn to something quick and simple. And it doesn’t get more simple than my card today.
A simple stamped image can be dressed up quite a bit just by layering with mounting tape rather than flat to the card base. It only takes a second more to add a couple strips of tape to the back of the image and framing layer than it does to roll on ATG adhesive but the added dimension makes it worth it.
I added a sentiment and a simple multi loop bow to dress it up a little more and the card was finished.
Why don’t you come along and play with us. To enter the challenge go to the Impression Obsession Blog (all the details are there!). A random challenge card will be selected to showcase on the IO blog and you can to enter to win a $25 gift certificate to IO just by playing!
I hope you will go check out what the other IO teams members created for the challenge. Thanks for coming by today.
Kittie Caracciolo (you are here)
Card Size: 5.25" Square
Simple, elegant, beautiful card, Kittie! It is apparent that you can "rock" any style of card! :)
Posted by: Gabby | December 19, 2013 at 06:48 AM
Kittie, I love how even your simple cars are works of art. Thank you so much for sharing all your wonderful creations with us. I know it takes a lot of time to do your step by step, but I have learned so much from you. You are an amazing artist.
Posted by: JodyM | December 19, 2013 at 07:45 AM
Kittie, this is beautiful! who knew you could "rock" simple!
Posted by: Doni High | December 19, 2013 at 09:20 AM
Beautiful! And just the type of card I need right now!
Posted by: Linda Pekrul | December 19, 2013 at 10:49 AM
You always make the nicest bows that add just the right touch!!
Posted by: Kate Smith | December 19, 2013 at 11:12 AM
Very pretty!
Posted by: Rachel B. | December 19, 2013 at 11:20 AM
Simple and stellar! Awesome card Kittie!
Posted by: Ellen Taylor | December 19, 2013 at 11:29 AM
This is lovely Kittie! I'm all for simple this time of year!
Posted by: Deb L | December 19, 2013 at 11:44 AM
Gorgeous!!! The ribbon is the perfect touch...have a very Merry Christmas!!
Posted by: Diane H | December 19, 2013 at 12:56 PM
Good Morning, Kittie. this simply elegant and gorgeous. I love the watercolor look and the Sentiment. a keeper. an a favorite for next years projects inspiration.....thanks so much for inspiration......LOL
Posted by: Pattie Jns | December 19, 2013 at 01:01 PM
Kittie, I have to share. I just found out that I won the Ellen Hutson Cahllange from the class room , for my entry on the 12 Christmas Tags with the Feminine Twist. I entered with your day #4 inspiration. I am over joyed ans sooo blessed. thank you for your inspiration....LOL
Posted by: Pattie Jns | December 19, 2013 at 01:35 PM
Kittie, this is beautiful... it's such a stunning card... I love the single color... so very elegant..... I love this card....... thx for sharing
Posted by: Mz Cookie | December 19, 2013 at 02:28 PM
Clean, simple, elegant and gorgeous. You've taken simple to much higher level.TFS.
Posted by: Juanita in OH | December 20, 2013 at 03:04 PM