A friend of mine recently lost her mother and I needed a simple but pretty card to send to her. This simple design is quick and easy to put together and could be easily adapted for any occasion. Soft Suede, one of the six current In Colors, looks wonderful when combined with Old Olive, Perfect Plum, Elegant Eggplant, and Very Vanilla. The stamped and matted image and sentiment are highlighted with a tiny dotted print in Old Olive from The Write Stuff Specialty Designer Series Paper. A pretty ribbon in a coordinating shade of purple is tied in a simple knot, adding the perfect balance to the overall design.
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All supplies used are Stampin' Up!, unless otherwise noted:
Stamps: Kind and Caring Thoughts (Level 3 Hostess set)
Paper: Soft Suede, Perfect Plum, Elegant Eggplant, Very Vanilla, The Write Stuff Specialty Designer Series Paper
Ink: Old Olive, Perfect Plum
Tools: Stamp-a-ma-jig
Extras: Ribbon (my ribbon stash), Stampin' Dimensionals
Beautiful card as always. Love it, Margaret.
I am now wishing I had earned that hostess set.
Posted by: Kris Kilcoyne | 10/26/2009 at 09:09 AM
Such a elegant and beautiful card. I love it.
Posted by: Kalshelia | 10/26/2009 at 11:12 AM
Oo la la, what beautiful colors. Sure to bring a smile at a sad time.
Posted by: Patti MacLeith | 10/26/2009 at 11:34 AM
Love the color combo! Very pretty and refreshing!
Posted by: Melissa Young | 10/26/2009 at 12:52 PM
Ooooh, so pretty, Margaret. Love the stamp, the colors, and the design. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Gina Shaw | 10/26/2009 at 01:17 PM
Stunning. Perfect balance and the colors are lovely together. Hugs, Mary
Posted by: Mary Fish | 10/26/2009 at 03:55 PM
Beautiful, Margaret! I love these colors!
Posted by: Ann Schach | 10/26/2009 at 04:53 PM
Very pretty and sweet, I really like the double purple border-it really sets it off and is very crisp!
Posted by: Christina Vilmar | 10/26/2009 at 07:00 PM
Margaret, You always make the prettiest cards in such wonderful colors!
Posted by: Jill Gregory | 10/26/2009 at 08:38 PM
You pick the best color combos - this is so pretty!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | 10/26/2009 at 11:25 PM
Gorgeous card, love those colors together... Hugs,
Posted by: Carla Bazhenow | 10/27/2009 at 12:59 PM
Simple and SO pretty - love the colors too!
Posted by: Kim | 10/28/2009 at 09:34 AM