Wednesday, March 09, 2011

Clean and Simple

This could be a long post, its Anything Goes over on Simon Says Stamps Challenge and the DT is showcasing Unity Stamps. The set I brought was Insightful Meadows and seeing Clean and Simple cards are in vogue at the moment I thought I would give this is a try. First I made a drawer and you can just see the front panel of the drawer, this is repeated all the way round. I used the Distress Inkpads, Tumbled Glass and Broken China. I did wonder if I left too much white.
I then make some Clean and Simple Cards to go inside the drawer. I made a chart of all the Distress Inkpads I had and then worked out which would work together. I've used Nestablilities for some cards.


Here our some close ups of the cards I made. Its amazing how just three brads make all the difference.
I used a score board to make the the embossed stripes, another simple way to finish off a card.
I was running out of ideas so just a touch of ribbon to finish.
This time I use some black pearls and found these words in a Penny Black Transparent set.
This was a huge stamp but I was trying to use all the same size card so another with ribbon to finish.

Now looking at the last two they seem quite busy and the last one I need to move the pearls. To make the cards I use two different techniques. First one is to stamp and embossing with white embossing powder then blend the ink round them. The second I've use a circle as a mask and then blended the ink round and finally stamp the images.
When I had finished I had to lie down in a darken room, this was totally out of my comfort zone.
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80 comments:

downrightcrafty said...

oh they are all beautiful and inspirational with so many different ways of using that stamp
Hugs Kate xx

Marjolein said...

Oh Debby, this is a gorgeous set. What a wonderful idea to use the same stamps and the same size card and make a set. I can see myself making some gift sets like this. Thank you for the inspiration!

Hugs, Marjolein

Uschi said...

Liebe Debby,

Deine Karten sind richtige Meisterwerke! Einzigartig!
Ich bin überwältigt!

Liebe Grüße
Uschi

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Wow Debby these are very different for you but so beautiful. I think CAS is actually difficult but you have cracked it here. Love the way you have used these stamps to make all the cards look just that little bit different. A work of art. Marianne x

Unknown said...

Stunning Debby, wonderful set and lovely colours too.... JO xxx

Scrappymax said...

Ooh very "chic" cards Debby, I love the clean and simple look just wish I could manage it myself. I especially love the 2nd one down after the box where you have scored as well.
Max x

pinky said...

Wow Debby no wonder you need to lie down lol. These are absolutely stunning, first class work and so professional looking.

Lisa Jane said...

what a Beautiful project . The drawer is fabulous and the cards so pretty
Lisa x

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card selection Debby, wonderful gift idea and fab use of the stamps!
Helen x

Dotty Jo said...

Jaw droppingly beautiful! Jo x

Stamps and Paper said...

Debby your cards are stunning, simplely elegant...love the box you made to put them in also..a lovely idea for a gift.

Anne

Irene said...

Debby,
Your project is stunning, gorgeous and just beautiful.
I love it. The stamps, colours and size of card are perfect.

luv
irene
xxxx

Doreen said...

All very beautiful cards Debby.xxx

Liza said...

Wow Debby, what a gorgeous set. They are all beautiful and so effective.

Liza x

Louby said...

Wow,wow, wow Debby if these are out of your comfort zone is does not show... they are all fabulous, I love them. The drawer set is beautiful too. Amazing,
Louby x

D K Crafts said...

Hi Debby. This is really stunning. Love the little drawer box and the image and colours are beautiful and the sentiment is perfect. The cards are all amazing, loving the CAS style and all the details on each one. Your colouring with the distress inks is gorgeous. Donna

Linny said...

Stunning Set of cards Debby and so not you! You can turn your hand to anything and an inspiration to us all. Linda x
Thank you for leaving a comment on my blog too.

Vicky said...

WOW...hunni these are gorgeous they may of been out of your comfort zone but you certainly cant tell. They are stunning & I love the drawer.

Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

Trudy said...

Hi Debby,
This is a beautiful creation. I love the colours and the fabulous image.
Hugs Trudy

Lil Daffodil said...

Hi Debby,
What a fantastic project. Beautifully crafted box and a wonderful gallery of classy cards. No your usual style but absolutely gorgeous. I love every one of them.
Hugs,
Fiona x

heidy said...

Who Debby,those are all gorgeous!
What a talent you are
Hugs Heidy

Lorraine A said...

OMG !!! Debby this is just absolutely brilliant !! I love the drawer you made and all the card to pop in there ,,, what a fabulous gift idea !! The stamps and design of everything is gorgeous ,,, :-)

Thanks for the inspiration ,, I will be CASE'ing this :-)

luv
Lols x x x

coops said...

wow, these are fantastic debby, the stamps and inks you`ve used are gorgeous. :D

xx coops xx

Carole said...

WOW! Debby, these may be out of your comfort zone, but you should leave it more often! They are truly lovely! I love other peoples clean and simple, but can't do it myself no matter how hard I try!!!

Hugs - Carole xxx

Nannieflash said...

Oh wow Debby fabulous cards love all the different card designs and the results. With hugs Shirleyxxxx

NGCARDS said...

Oh absolutely stunning work hun xxx

Marina said...

Wooooow!!! Your drawer and all cards are absolutely fantastic Debby!
I love them all!

Hugs,
Marina

Anita said...

Wow Debby, the're all so gorgeous and chic! I love them all ;)!
xoxo Anita

melsanford said...

Oh wow! These are gorgeous! So many beautiful effects :-) Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx

The Crafty Blonde said...

Great little project, what a beautiful gift to give to some one. Love the different card designs and the simplicity of them.
Lyndsey xx

Helen said...

What a beautiful set of cards!

Lynda said...

OMG Debby what fabulous cards - I'm trying to master this technique as I just love the look. These are just amazing.

Love Lynda xxx

Lynda said...

OMG Debby what fabulous cards - I'm trying to master this technique as I just love the look. These are just amazing.

Love Lynda xxx

Julie said...

These are beautiful Debby, I like the storage too - a fab project.

Aquarius said...

Lovely set of cards and I like the box too. I know what you mean about needing to lie down - way out of my comfort zone too!!

Anonymous said...

Oh wow Debby!! This set is so gorgeous!! I really adore that sentiment!! FABULOUS!! TFS! HUGS

Diane said...

Such a beautiful package! Love the box! Love the cards,they are oh so
gorgeous!

Diane said...

I forgot to ask,is there a tutorial for this box? I would love to give it a shot!

Riet said...

What a wonderful cards Debby.

Hugs Riet.xx

Little K Smith said...

Oh these are all stunning Debby, fabulous designs!
Kelly.x

Lou said...

Hi!these are 'all' truly gorgeous Debby,your stamping is perfect and the soft colours are so lovely.
hugs Lou.xx

Deb said...

wow, what a stunning project, everyone of them so beautiful, love the embossing! hugs debx

Marian said...

Heel stijlvol je kaarten en ze zijn allemaal prachtig

Diane's Card Designs said...

Wow this is stunning what a lovely gift. All the cards are beautiful and the drawer to put them in. VERY CLEVER!

Diane xx

* Üla * said...

Hello Debby,
Not 1 or 2, but 7x beautiful cards in one!
hugs Ula

Sinikka said...

Oh Debby I really like your "old" card making style....but I HOPE that we will see more clean & simple cards. LIKE THESE A LOT!!!! Well done.
Hugs Sinikka

Pop's Cards said...

Stunning work sweetie, big hugs Pops x x x

Mrs.B said...

Debby, these are gorgeous, all looking so different with 1 set of stamps. So very stylish.
Avril x

Marlou McAlees said...

Debby wow!!!! These are stunning and elegant, you are a talented woman TFS xx

Riet said...

What a gorgeous cards Debby.

Hugs Riet.xx

Archies Mum said...

Wow they are all amazing, clean and simple as you say but perfect. Love the drawer you've made

Mandy said...

Debby these are stunning hun, so beautiful
hugs Mandy xx

Anonymous said...

Wowsers Debbie, I love your cards - they're all so beautiful and elegant. What a stunning set, with perfect attention to detail.
I found you via Simon Says Stamp, and I'm so glad I did ;) Hugs, Ruth S

Anonymous said...

Sorry me again, I think I just spelt your name wrong - forgive me, Debby! Ruth ;)

Whisper said...

Wow i wish i was as talented as you and you've also inspired me to play with my distressing inks more, Luv Sam x

Pauline C said...

Wow Debby what a stunning set - the stamps are absolutely wonderful and I love the different looks you ahve achieved
pauline x

Danni said...

These are all just fabulous!

The Dolphin Inn said...

Wow Debby, I am floored, these are all so gorgeous, love the background techniques and stamping you have used to create this beautiful set of cards - truly inspiring, thanks for sharing xxx

Wishcraft said...

WOW what a beautiful set Debby, absolutely stunning! Lisa x

dj1952 said...

For something to be out of your "comfort" zone you did an excellent job. I love your colors. Hugs, dj1952 (Debra)

CraftyC said...

What beautiful creations Debby, so many and your draw is gorgeous!
Clairexx

anni said...

These are just lovely! I love coming to your blog everyday and seeing your gorgeous layered cards. What a surprise to see the CAS cards but you did a fabulous job stepping outside of your comfort zone!

email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com said...

Hi Debby,

What a STUNNING collection!! I really love the monochromatic color scheme you went with on each card and the box..just beautiful!

*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp

6 wacky women said...

OMW, Debby
Absolutely GORGEOUS set!!
Stunning work!!!

Karen x

Marlene said...

Your CAS cards are some of the best I've ever seen. Beautiful!

Anita said...

Absolutely gorgeous set of cards. Very elegant.

Anonymous said...

Absolutely gorgeous - all of them!!! Gives me some great ideas for one of my SU sets, thanks Debby!

Anonymous said...

Stunning creations!!!!!!

Ali x

Heather said...

Oh Debby this set just blew me away - CAS at it's very best, each card and the box is beautiful!!!
Perfection!!!!
hugs
Heather xx

G Peplow said...

Hi Debby, WOW what a brilliant array of fab cards you've been a very busy lady, love them all but especially love the penultimate one in the row, totally gorgeous:0) xxx

xxxtglxxx said...

Wow, what an absolutely fabulous collection of cards. All of them are wow, and so beautiful.

Gorgeous stamps and sentiments and I love how you have used them in this CAS style. You have made them elegant and classy and the colours are beautiful.

hugs

xxalisonxx

Cazza said...

Wow Debby, all so pretty!!
Hugs,
Cazza
xxx

Heather Huggins said...

These are wonderful. I need to try that..

Leigh said...

Goodness me Debby. I had to do a double take in my reader when I saw this post. So different from your usual style but still absolutely fabulous. Love them all. Just wonderful.

Wuzimädi said...

Woweee! I'm not a very big fan from clean&simple, but your cards are just stunning! Each card is really georgous! I like the way you used the inkpads. I just ordered some more colours from these inkpads, so you really gave me a great inspiration!
Hugs Michi

Grenouille Greetings said...

Apart from at Christmas (when you made something a bit different - and lovely), I can spot your cards a mile off. Nobody pops quite like you and your designs have a certain signature but OH MY WORD I would never have guessed these to be yours and they are OUTSTANDING. You do CAS sooooo beautifully. I love every single one of these cards and of course the box they come in too! Hugs, Lesley

coldwaters2 said...

WOW Debby this is absolutely stunning the stamps, colours and project itself looks truly wonderful.
hugs
Lorraine x

Caroline Hallett said...

Gosh these are all AMAZING - love what you do - a friend recommended your site to me, and wow xxxx

Kirsty said...

Hi i hust entered the SSS challenge and saw your box and cards had to visit your blog. I love your projects especially this one. Thanks for the inspiration . Kitty :)

Basslady said...

wow, this collection is a masterpiece!

how beautiful and noble you made your cards!

a real eye-candy!

hugs and kisses from germany,
silvi xoxo