I was looking for some inspiration the other day...was in one of my many creative fogs...so I did what I often do when that happens...go to my favorite challenges!! Less is More's challenge for the week is MOSTLY WORDS..."Often a sentiment seems unnecessary and at other times the words are all you need!"
I chose the Merry Christmas background die from Memory Box/Poppy Stamps for 3 cards that...well...words are all you need:)!! (the second one is my entry into the challenge!). The cool thing about this die, but yet the challenging thing for me is that there are SO MANY things you can do with this die, but being that I have used the similar "THANKS" AND "BIRTHDAY" dies in the past, I wanted to show you yet different things you can do with these amazing dies...
The second one(the challenge entry card for Less is More), I used the biggest "MERRY" on the die cut...using all the leftovers from my other ideas and the first card, to make 3 MERRYS 3 layers deep. I stamped with polka dots and die cut the single word twice with red, once with green and topped the layered white MERRYS...
The third card was simply made by layering a different "merry", and die cutting the "merry"on the opposite colored lines than the card paper...
Here's a close up of the shimmer of this paper from Michael's...
Thanks for visiting me today!!
Hugs!! Lisa
Wait, is this stuff that big vinyl sheet from michaels? I could NOT get to cut properly for me. Glad you had better luck.
ReplyDeleteHey, Richard! Not sure about a vinyl sheet, but the red and white striped paper is paper...I DID purchase this last Christmas season, so Michael's may have a different sheet this year...so sorry...I get the vinyl and cutting...it doesn't.
ReplyDeletebeautiful. particularly LOVE the 3rd card, but they are all gorgeous
ReplyDeleteAll three are just amazing Lisa, your work is immaculate and always so CAS xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Gorgeous and more gorgeous Lisa. So thrilled you've taken part in our challenge this week. Each card is so unique and stunning I simply can't pick between them.
ReplyDeleteSarah
Less is More
Wow,love the many ways you used this die from memory box! Love all three! TFS
ReplyDeleteEvery time I visit here lately, I'm amazed even further! These are all fantastically CASE-worthy!
ReplyDeleteOh my Lisa, every single time I visit your blog I get stash envy... not that I could do such beautiful things with it mind you.
ReplyDeleteThese cards are ALL stunning!I really think that these dies will be on my list of future purchases!
Simply wonderful!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI love all your very creative cards, but I must admit it feels like these latest 3 are made just for me!
No, I was not born on Christmas, :)
Merry
How very merry is your card creation !! Loving your card and I have also become your latest blog follower !
ReplyDeleteLisa what a terrific trio and love the way you created them from one die, really giving it a workout
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining us at Less is More
Anne
LIM Designer
you heve made 3 beautiful cards Lisa
ReplyDeleteLisa, I love the red and white, it make me think of the peppermint candies, lol!
ReplyDeleteOh my! These are fabulous!! I have this die and now I want to pull it out and try everything you've done here! Really creative and fun cards Lisa!!
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous .... love how you've made use of the die.
ReplyDeleteI love your style of card making. Sometimes I see a card and without looking or reading about it I can tell it's yours. I wish you would do a tutorial or video on how you did the lettering on your 3rd card. I can't figure out how you lined the letters perfectly with opposite colored paper.
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa. These are all fabulous. You are so creative in your thinking, you are amazing. Thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteWow! Fabulous Christmas cards. Love the crisp clean feel with a burst of colour.
ReplyDeleteCaroline xxx
Lisa... one word is just enough! This is perfection...
ReplyDelete=] Michele