Sometimes, simple is better…

I can’t say enough about how much I love clean and simple cards. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I love making detailed, complicated cards (like the last one I posted!), but sometimes, simple is better!

I achieved the mottled effect on the flower image by first stamping the flower head itself in Melon Mambo ink, then taking my Rich Razzleberry In Color Marker (helllloooo! In color markers!!!) and “thumping” it over top. I finished the flower off by inking the stem of the flower with the Old Olive Marker.

I started to use ribbon on this card, but I just wasn’t feeling the way it was looking. So I took out the new Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series paper, and from the one striped sheet, I cut out the pink and white flowery stripe and applied it. I really like the effect is has as “faux ribbon”!

All Supplies Stampin’ Up unless otherwise noted:
Stamps – Kind and Caring Thoughts, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Colors – Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White
Paper – Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series paper
Accessories – Paper Piecing tool, Scalloped Oval punch, Small Oval punch, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Markers