Monday, May 3, 2010

I Inspire Him

You'll have to bear with me as I am completely enamored with bright colors at the moment, especially after creating so many baby cards. LOL But I wanted to share another card with you that just makes me smile.



What do you think? I used a mix of my favorite stamps, Papertrey Ink (Faux Ribbon), Stampin' Up! (Animal Stories) and Practicing Creativity Designs (You're Dandy). For me, the key to using many bright colors together is simplicity. If I am using bright bold colors I choose a CAS design. When I attempt a more ornate or fussy card, I use more subdued colors. Again, this is not a rule...just what works for me.

I've also opted to "guide the eye" vs. the "visual triangle". You'll notice you're eye naturally starts either at the stripes on the bottom and moves in a straight line to the top of the owl, or at the top of the owl and vertically down to the sentiment and then stripes. This is a good alternative to the visual triangle and works very well for CAS designs. When designing your card, think about the order you want the artwork to be observed and place your elements or embellishments in a way that guides the eye.

Quick story I wanted to share with you that absolutely made my night. My oldest told me he was supposed to read me a series of "Mother" poems and I was supposed to tell him which was my favorite. When he finished reading them, I asked him "Which one most captures how you feel about me?". The one he chose happened to have a verse in it about me inspiring him. So to see if he really understood it, I asked him "How do I inspired you?". His reply was, "Duh, your designs and art. How you've started your own business and kept your career. Seeing people buy your stuff and all of the cool things they make with it. Plus you're in magazines, and that's really cool!".

Ahh...no matter what happens with Wplus9, nothing can ever take that away. It makes it so worth it.

25 comments:

  1. Love the card. Thanks for the tip. You've got a wonderful son.

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  2. so wonderful. thks for sharing. That right there is what makes our lives so meaningful.. xo loved reading what you wrote!

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  3. Children are the best! They always help keep things in perspective for us; don't they?! Great card too!

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  4. That's so sweet! Your card is perfection!

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  5. Aw! Too sweet... your son AND your card!

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  6. What a blessing children are. They certainly keep us grounded don't they? Sweet card today Dawn. :)

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  7. Love it all! The card, your story...I think you got your mom's day gift early! :) It doesn't get any better than that!

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  8. what do i think......omg its fantastic

    swoon...your son is so sweet...kids are so much smarter than we give them credit for...

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  9. So fun and cute and appreciate your explanation (being a graphic designer I completely relate!)-wonderful!

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  10. how sweet is your son?! what mom's day gift could beat this?!

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  11. Great card! Thanks for the info about guiding the eye - makes sense when it's all laid out for me like that! lol
    Sweet story...that's definitely one to keep close to your heart! Thanks for sharing!

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  12. Your card is simply perfect! What a sweet boy, children are such blessing!

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  13. You seriously just brought a tear to my eye! SOOOO SWEET! You are so blessed with such beautiful and sweet boys! Love the card too btw! SUPER CUTE!!! <3

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  14. Oh your little guy sounds adorable! That is priceless stuff.

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  15. I forgot to mention what a wonderful comment your boy made, its got to be the best ever, eh? I agree with him though.

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  16. What an adorable card!
    I love the mix of colors and stamps!
    And your son is so cute!

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  17. What an awesome story, Dawn. He did sum it up quite nicely, actually. Think of how you've inspire all of us. You've made your mark, girl! ;)

    Oh, and I do love your CAS design, BTW ;) No fuss..shows that elegance and simplicity can coexist.

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  18. Dawn that is so adorable! What a great guy :)

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  19. What a sweet story! Of course I love the card, but aren't kids fantastic?

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  20. Sweet story, Dawn!!! What a treat to know that your son is watching you and that you can feel confident that he can watch on because you are setting a standard and an example that no one will ever take away from him :) Many blessings and success in everything you pursue.

    As for the tips I couldn't agree more with you. Strong colors keep em CAS and "guide the eye" is what I'm all about :)

    And the card... I love it. You faux ribbon looks amazing. TFS

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  21. Love your fun & cheery card but really LOVED reading about what your boy said to you...about you....how absolutely fabulous...a true momma moment to remember:) LOVE it.

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  22. As IFFFFF! Your card wasn't adorable ENOUGH, then there's that sweet story and share about your adorable boy! THOSE are the moments. Indeed. They make this whole crazy ride worth every moment! You, my friend, are truly blessed!

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  23. Thanks for the tips, Dawn! This is definitely useful for me! Love your card, as always!

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