Isn't it amazing ...
when you least expect it ...
something good happens
In this case, I just didn't feel up to stamping. I had a rough day at work and I was just flat out, beat down, mentally and physically exhausted.
I decided to stamp - and almost gave up after inking some other images (that ended up in the trash bin). But, then something clicked and I went "back to basics". Sometimes I get caught up in the layers of a card or the embellishments - fancy brads or new ribbon, etc...
BIG TIP: Sometimes the basics are best.
BIGGER TIP: Stamping is good therapy.
I just ordered this Bella Bleu Designer Series Paper (DSP) and really wasn't quite sure what the heck I was going to do with it. In comes Kraft paper, my Knight in Shining Armour. LOL! If you follow my blog, you may have seen that I love, love, love Kraft paper.
Bella Bleu DSP coordinates with Not Quite Navy, Very Vanilla, and best of all Kraft!! You get 12 sheets per package - 2 each of 6 designs. In all reality there are 12 designs, because Stampin' Up! DSP is double sided. More bang for the buck!
So, not to toot my own horn here (ok, just a little toot), I REALLY love the way these cards turned out (see individual card photos in My Kreations Gallery). They were Kwik & Kool - requiring little time, effort and supplies.
A perfect ending to my not-so-perfect day.
BIG TIP: Sometimes the basics are best.
BIGGER TIP: Stamping is good therapy.
I just ordered this Bella Bleu Designer Series Paper (DSP) and really wasn't quite sure what the heck I was going to do with it. In comes Kraft paper, my Knight in Shining Armour. LOL! If you follow my blog, you may have seen that I love, love, love Kraft paper.
Bella Bleu DSP coordinates with Not Quite Navy, Very Vanilla, and best of all Kraft!! You get 12 sheets per package - 2 each of 6 designs. In all reality there are 12 designs, because Stampin' Up! DSP is double sided. More bang for the buck!
Bella Bleu, Item #113974, $9.95
So, not to toot my own horn here (ok, just a little toot), I REALLY love the way these cards turned out (see individual card photos in My Kreations Gallery). They were Kwik & Kool - requiring little time, effort and supplies.
A perfect ending to my not-so-perfect day.
Toot away! Very pretty - hope you have a better day today.
Posted by: Kim | March 11, 2009 at 08:22 AM
Quick and beautiful. It's amazing how pretty paper can define a simple card. Nice job. Hugs, Auntie
Posted by: Mary Fish | March 11, 2009 at 08:46 AM
I just received this paper yesterday and I love it. You did a beautiful job with it... simply elegant.
Posted by: Denise January | March 11, 2009 at 09:04 AM
They are beautiful! I think sometimes we try too hard and we can be our worst critics. Your work is always amazing. I love the Kraft paper too! Take care.
Posted by: Tiffany | March 11, 2009 at 09:07 AM
I LOVE this paper, don't know why I haven't gotten it yet----I love blue and Kraft, and your C&S cards are wonderful!
LeAnne
Posted by: LeAnne | March 11, 2009 at 10:50 AM
Cute cards! Thanks for the reminder that basic is ok.
Posted by: Anita | March 11, 2009 at 02:32 PM
Kris, your cards are soooo cute! And I love the "kit" for the teacher to make her own cards. Great job!
Posted by: Patti MacLeith | May 07, 2009 at 05:16 PM