fabulous, oh yes you are!

I'm nearing the end of my one-month visit in California, feeling sad about family time coming to an end, mixed with excitement about returning to NYC.  As great as being home has been, I only wish I could have spent more time with my sister.  She works really hard and is always busy or too tired to craft with me:(  She's been so busy that she's behind on making thank you cards for her son to send out to family and friends who came to his graduation party a couple weekends ago.  So, I took it upon myself to use the techniques and tips I've learned from Summer Card Camp 2 and work on some cards for her.  What are little sisters for? :)

In one class, we were challenged to "try something new", or make a card using a different style than we're used to.  I'm still pretty new at this, so I'm not sure if I've developed a style, but I do know I'm not skilled with backgrounds, patterns, and graphics.  So, I got out of my comfort zone a bit and made this.



The faded parts of the blocks are unintentional, but I can dig it.  Reminds me of bricks in a way.

After building up my confidence a bit, I decided to stamp an entire background using just a little square.  You better believe I was holding my breath after my card base was halfway stamped.  There was no turning back!  Luckily, my mess ups weren't that bad, and I kind of like how it looks classy/expensive:)



And lastly, I used the technique of coloring on die cuts to make this simple card.  The splotches look a lot like a blouse I used to rock back in the day.



And, would you look at that?!?!  All three cards make a nice little set.

 Supplies:

You're Amazing
Stamps: Simon Says Stamp Talk Bubbles 2
Inks: Stampin' Up (pool party, baked brown sugar, wisteria wonder, concord crush); Memento (tuxedo black)

Fabulous, oh yes you are!
Stamps: Simon Says Stamp Talk Bubbles 2; Mama Elephant Hello
Inks: Stampin' Up (pool party, baked brown sugar, wisteria wonder, concord crush); Memento (tuxedo black)

Thanks
Inks: Copic markers; Ranger Distress Ink (dusty concord, broken china)
Dies: Paper Smooches Thanks Word