A week or so ago Ellen Hutson posted an Instagram reel using her “Stay Cool” stamp set. Since I had yet to use mine, I pulled it out and created three abstract cards intended for guys on my January birthday card list. (They’re all in the mail now.) This is a bit of a departure for me, but I quite like them.
I used the same color combination on all three cards, varying the designs and the sentiments. All three were matted in Dark Indigo (Papertrey Ink) cardstock. The first card is a standard A2 card created with Concord and 9th’s Marmalade cardstock. The sentiment is from The Greetery’s “Sentiment Suite: Birthday,” a set I use over and over again.
The other two designs looked better in a square format and I used the same cardstock as the base for them as well. The sentiment for this one is from Simon Says Stamp’s “Tiny Words.”
I think this one is my favorite, and it’s sentiment is one from Pink and Main’s “Special Day.” I’m throwing this in the ring at Addicted to Stamps and More where the challenge is “Make Your Mark.”
My card making these last few days has been derailed by a massive overhaul of my craft closet. I didn’t take before photos, but there’s been a major transformation. I have half an empty shelf, everything has been moved to clear containers that I can see into, and all the containers are labeled. I had so much! ribbon and much of it is in bags to take to the charity craft shop. I did take a basket filled with ribbon to the basement where I wrap gifts because I’m much more apt to use it on a present. Nonetheless, I did keep all my Papertrey Ink ribbon which coordinates with their cardstock and their inks. Aside from a fresh, new look, the best part of the project is knowing exactly what I do have and what ought to be used. Next up are the drawers in the two units under the shelves. Those I can tackle at a slower pace, one drawer at a time. But it’s good to have one of my 2022 intentions well on its way to being completed.
I see what you mean about the departure but these still have your clean and elegant hallmark. They also remind me of Kandinsky, a bit.
Anyway I think they are wonderful- not only for a man, either!
These cards remind me of retro patterns, which is all the buzz right now. I think the recipient’s will appreciate the fun of these cards.
Sounds like the craft closet clean out is a good start to creating a balance of what you have, what you want to use & what can be given a new life somewhere else.
These are wonderful, Karen! I love collage cards and you showed the fun variety in the set. I’m trying not to buy any floral sets for a while so this set qualifies for my wishlist.
Love these graphic inspired cards. They are perfect as masculine birthday cards. I like how similar yet different these three cards are. Great job! Thanks for joining us at Addicted to Stamps and More!
sue n.
I absolutely love these! So very crisp and stylish and despite the retro feel, they also look very modern … Your closet clearing sounds as if it takes lots of energy – but it’s always so rewarding when we’re done :).
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