Sunday, March 14, 2010

FTL #82 — Clean & Simple Sketch Challenge

I loved the sketch on the Clean & Simple blog this week, so I decided to have a play with it. This was the result!
I chose this leafy image from the Embrace Life stamp set, and filled the leaves in using a blender pen and black ink so that it was more like a silhouette. I felt that a bit of twine and some tearing would work well with the image, and I was pleased with the way the 'h' in the word 'much' worked so well with the torn edge!

I also tried another card using the same stamp, it is such an elegant image. I kept it very simple and have only used white and olive. The simple style is inspired by Susan Raihala, check out her blog — Simplicity. I think I've taken elements of some of her cards and created this one (it is her designs that have inspired my recent use of twine!).

I had the chance to make four cards today. These are the other two. I have chosen the simple approach again (white space is good!!), also inspired by Susan.

I have had fun this afternoon experimenting with 'simple'. I can't wait to get my Autumn/Winter Mini Catty pre-order so I can play some more, although I might have to be more controlled because this afternoons fun was at the expense of the housework — but you need to have some time to express your creativity sometimes, don't you? :)

6 comments:

  1. Hi Shelley, I really like your card, especially the torn and rolled edge.

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  2. They're all so pretty. I especially love the last one.

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  3. Wow these are beautiful! I love the first one - it is so striking!

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  4. Yes but a bit of dust never hurt anyone whereas stifled creativity could be very dangerous! Absolutely love all your cards but the last one is just perfect!

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  5. All very pretty, but especially the first one! Love how you've done the tearing :o)

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  6. Wow. These are all stunning. Thanks for the great inspiration!

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