My goal for this card was clean and simple, with a variety of embellishments. I think it could use more variety, but the clean look is there, don't you think? It's hard for me to leave a card alone and declare it done; I'm always thinking of things I could add or do differently. Like now I'm thinking this card could use some sparkle! :D
I love this layout because it lets me showcase my pretty border punches and ribbon, and only needs one focal image. You can still see the background paper, too, which is a bonus (not an "added bonus", as that would be redundant. Just a little grammatical thing I hear all the time that bugs me.)
The rose stamp is from a clear stamp set by Sassafras Lass that I got from Emma's Paperie, and I'm surprised I haven't seen it used a lot because it's so cute! Of course, I had to have it because of the rose and the other flowers. Next week, I'll show you a very deer (hint, hint) card made with the set. And in case you're interested, I was impressed with the quality of these stamps, which are made from photopolymer, the kind that's a little stinky when you first open the stamps. The smell just lets you know that it's the best quality of photopolymer. Truly. Julie Ebersole said so, and she's the queen. ;)
Just out of sheer curiousity, does anyone know why deer are popular right now in stamping and scrapbooking? They're adorable, but it seems a little random to me. (Although I infinitely prefer them over the owls. Infinitely.)
Thanks for visiting!!
Materials:
Stamps: Sassafras Lass clear Oh My Dear stamp set
Ink: Riding Hood Red
Paper: Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette, Bella Rose dp, whisper white
Accessories: Riding Hood Red Taffeta ribbon, scallop edge punch, ticket corner punch, Nestabilities Classic and Scallop circle dies, buttons
Oooooooooooh! I love it! and I agree about the owl thing....lol
Posted by: Alyssa Byron | February 06, 2009 at 05:15 AM
As far as deer being popular, I suppose we crafters just need a change from time to time in what we highlight? I'm not one for cutesy things so much, yet Riley the Moose has grown on me, and now I'm considering buying several different Rileys. Keeps our projects interesting! This card is really lovely! I love clean, uncluttered design, probably because I myself have a tendency to "over-do" and have to backtrack sometimes on my projects. Love your elegant style!
Posted by: Jamie Wilcox | February 06, 2009 at 09:19 AM
What a gorgeous card...i love the clean lines of it. I have that sassafras stamp set too, and love it! I love the little deers..i'm not sure why they are so popular, but i am glad they are! Hope you are well, Stephanie. (UK)
Posted by: Stephanie | February 07, 2009 at 06:40 PM
Hey Jessica! I've been so bad about getting around to blogs...but it was sure fun comming over here and catching up on seeing all that you've been creating! Beautiful as ever!
Posted by: Vicki Chrisman | February 09, 2009 at 11:25 PM
Jessica, this really is a beautiful rose! You've got me curious about a stamp set that would include both flowers and deer... I guess I didn't realize deer are popular right now. The only deer I have are in the Noble Deer set. I'm a little behind the times. This is just a beautiful card. I love the scallops and the buttons, too.
Posted by: Leslie Miller | February 11, 2009 at 03:11 PM
OH.. Geezzz.. Jessica..this is stunning!!!
Posted by: Vicki Chrisman | February 12, 2009 at 12:13 PM
This is gorgeous! Love your color choices. It is stunning and elegant.
Posted by: Jane | February 17, 2009 at 12:02 AM