This week's One Layer Wednesday challenge is being hosted by Cheryl. The challenge is to make a holiday thank you.
This is actually the second card I made. I had an idea that looked something like this photo. My plan was to use a solid green triangle rather than the 'a', and so I went hunting through my Christmas tree stamps. I couldn't find exactly what I was looking for, but I did find a really fun Hero Arts stamp. I wondered if it was completely out of proportion, but tried it anyway - here's the result:
I'm linking this one up to this week's CAS(E) This Sketch challenge:
I love the pops of colour and the way the letters look like they're behind the tree, due to the masking, but I'm still not sure. So I went back to my original idea, but used the 'a', which, conveniently, looks something like a Christmas tree. I like them both, but definitely, each has its own feel.
It amazes me how one little decision can make such a big difference. And if you notice, I still haven't done the solid green triangle (my original idea) - I could probably make all my Christmas thank you cards using this basic idea, and still have no two the same! I love this hobby!
Love that first one! So clever!
ReplyDeleteTHey're both fab but my fave's the first one too
ReplyDeleteKathyk
Wouldn't want to have to choose! The first one is definitely clean & simple in a contemporary way; the second one is clean & simple with a whimsical, almost Dr. Seuss look.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are sporting some pretty awesome crisp stamping too :)
Love both of these clever and cute designs. I so admire how clean and precise you can stamp. Me, not so much. I try. :)
ReplyDeleteYou are such a genius! The first one is totally inspired :-D
ReplyDeleteLove both of these cards! Loving the bright, cheery ink colours - gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteCarla
Great cards! I think the first one is my fave - that A tree is so cool!
ReplyDeleteArdyth you are rockin' out the thank you cards. Excellent.
ReplyDeleteFantastic holiday thank you cards, Ardyth! Brilliant use of colors, as always!!
ReplyDeleteLove the first card and ho-ho-ho what a treat to scroll down and find the second one, too. Beautiful coloring.
ReplyDeleteI love this hobby, too, because I dislike making the same thing over and over, and with paper you can change one little thing and get a whole new look. For example: your fabulous cards.
ReplyDeleteHow clever Ardyth! I love the first one..... Just adorable!
ReplyDeleteBoth are terrific and very clever!!! Love them! So HAPPY you're playing along with us Ardyth!
ReplyDeleteYour card just shined in the gallery, I do love the first one, that was a fun surprise when I got to your blog!
ReplyDeleteSupa FUN take on the sketch! LOVE how you used the tree as the panel, it's so clever!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing with us at CAS(E) this Sketch!
Fantastic bold colours and so investive with the A as a tree on both ... brilliant! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteOops, that was meant to be inventive! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteLove how each card has such a completely different feel to it. They're both adorable but I love the crispness of the first one!
ReplyDeleteClever cards and what a fantastic idea for the green A. Love both cards Ardyth!
ReplyDeleteAck! A Christmas tree "A" ... of course! Why haven't I thought of this?!
ReplyDeleteyour entries for CTS#6 are great, but I must say that these two cards steal my heart! thank you for joining us at CTS ; )
ReplyDeleteArdyth, you are such a clever, clever girl! I adore your ability to look at a sketch and come up with the unexpected. This is absolutely darling! Thanks so much for playing with us at CAS(E) This Sketch - we're so glad you did!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards & CONGRATS on your CTS HM Ardyth :) :) :)
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