Thursday, April 10, 2014

A Great Big Hello

Hi there everyone! Joni here with another day of ideas featuring the April 2014 Release.

Don't you just love that big bold "hello" sentiment? I really love the versatility of the Hand Lettered Hello stamp set. Different sizes of "hello" is a staple in a crafter's collection. It is in my book, don't you agree?

For this card, I used the Ink Splats stamp set to create the background for my card base. I used the long brush stroke image from the same set to create the cool patterned panel on the left side of my card. To create a visual break between the two busier backgrounds and give the eye somewhere to rest, I tucked some patterned paper and fuchsia card stock behind the stamped panel. I am really enjoying playing with this set and seem can't stop using it.

For the sentiment, I used the largest "hello" from Hand Lettered Hello heat embossed in white. After embossing it, I inked the background with Wild Honey Distress Ink, fussy cut it, and adhered it with foam dots for dimension. I also stamped the "birthday girl" from the same set to tie in that black patterned paper. Finally, I added some enamel dots from My Minds Eye and a few sequins from Pretty Pink Posh to finish off my card.

For my next card, I went with less color. Even though there is less color, how gorgeous is that embossed background using the new wplus9.com exclusive Foliage Frame Die? I think the understated design highlights the foliage die-cut that I watercolored, the tiny chalk board casing and the Hand Lettered Hello die and allows them to shine.

I single watercolored and die cut bloom from Spring Blooms and an "I miss you" sentiment on top of the flower finish off my card. A very simple card, but still lots of character....don't you agree?

Thank you so much for stopping by again! See you tomorrow as I round out my debut week showcasing the April Release!

15 comments:

  1. LOVE all your card Joni! So inspiring!

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  2. Joni's creations are so fabulous, she can make me want any stamp set! Love these!

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  3. Absolutely stunning--all of them! Joni, you rock this DT!!!

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  4. WOW!! AMAZING Inspiration!! I LOVE them both!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)

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  5. I just KNEW you would be a perfect fit on this DT Joni!! Your work is beautiful and simply amazes me!!

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  6. Magnificent! I am really blown away by the artistry of your cards.

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  7. Thank you so much for your design explanations Joni - for a novice like me, that means such a lot! Your cards are fab!

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  8. Wow, both cards are absolutely stunning!! I love the colors and design!! Thanks for the inspiration!!

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  9. Awesome cards Joni!!!! I love the design of the 1st one and the CAS of the second

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  10. Absolutely stunning! Love the combination of bright colors and subtle textures!

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  11. So great to see you having FUN and playing with these stamps, Joni! Again, another awesome post showing off the potential of this set.

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  12. I love how you've used all those different stamps - especially the first one. So bright and cheery and what a great way to use the sentiment!

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  13. Totally mind blowing post, Joni! I'm so impressed with the gorgeous design and choice of colors on your first card, and your clean and layered design on the 2nd one! I think both cards show the versatility of these stamps and dies beautifully!

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