Have you ever considered what life would be like without "the little things"? Sharing a card with someone is a "little thing" that often means so much to the receiver! So with that in mind, I'd like to share with you the card I created for the K.I.S.S. challenge or PPA8, hosted this week at Pals Paper Arts. K.I.S.S. stands for "Keep It Simple, Sweetie" and the suggested guidelines for creating a KISS card are as follows:
- Clean with lots of 'white' space
- Simple Designs
- Minimum time to create
- Limited layers and embellishments
This quick and easy card meets all the KISS guidelines and more! I used my own sketch and one of my favorite stamp sets to create this clean and simple card in less than 15 minutes! I love the final results and hope you do too! If so, please leave a comment! I really enjoy hearing from all of you and hope you're inspired by my cards! Now...go get out your stamping supplies and get started on your own "little thing" to share with someone!
All supplies used are Stampin' Up!, unless otherwise noted:
Stamp set: Enjoy Every Moment
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Summer Sun, Lovely Lilac, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Green Galore, Only Orange
Ink: Jet Black StazOn, Only Orange
Tools: Boho Blossoms Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Corner Rounder Punch
Extras: Vintage Brads (black), yellow brad (from personal stash), Mini Glue Dots
Margaret - this is just great! The black and white combo allows the colors to pop. It is so crisp - love it!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | 09/17/2009 at 08:14 PM
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this card! The little colored flowers pop off the black. So simple yet awesome! This is definately case material! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Jennie Maier | 09/17/2009 at 08:24 PM
Absolutely stunning, Margaret! The colors are fantastic! I love your style!
Posted by: Ann Schach | 09/17/2009 at 10:06 PM
Great card as usual, Margaret! LOVE it! Too freaking cute, seriously! :D
Posted by: Jacqueline | 09/17/2009 at 11:41 PM
Margaret, it is always a joy to see your creations! Plus your photography is awesome. What a wonderful card this is--the colors just pop!
Posted by: LeAnne | 09/17/2009 at 11:41 PM
Love this Margaret! I've flicked passed this set in the catty and never really noticed it before, but after seeing this I might just have to add it to my wish list..would be great for cards and scrapbooking. Love the colours and the card. TFS!
Posted by: Kirsty | 09/18/2009 at 02:16 AM
Absolutely beautiful! On my way to make one today. Thanks for sharing your beautiful work.
Posted by: Karin Menghini | 09/18/2009 at 05:53 AM
Wow Margaret...I Love all of your cards and your design style!
Posted by: Pat | 09/18/2009 at 06:35 AM
This is fabulous Margaret! All those little pops of color are so modern and fresh. Absolutely love it. Great KISS card.
Posted by: Nance Leedy | 09/18/2009 at 06:38 AM
Very pretty! I love your Clean and Simple style!
Posted by: Melissa (The Saucy Stamper) | 09/18/2009 at 07:55 AM
Love the bold colors against the white and black!! Very clean and trendy!
Posted by: Rosemarie Diehl | 09/18/2009 at 09:12 AM
Margaret. Love it! Such strong colors with clean, modern lines. A perfect example of your fabulous work.
Jaydee
Posted by: jaydee | 09/18/2009 at 09:27 AM
Very modern! I like it. Very clean and crisp-fabulous!
Posted by: Christina Vilmar | 09/18/2009 at 12:38 PM
BEAUTIFUL! Love this, Margaret!!
Posted by: Britiney | 09/18/2009 at 12:51 PM
Another gorgeous card! TFS! You are such an inspiration!
Hugs!
Posted by: Elizabeth M. Harris | 09/18/2009 at 01:44 PM
I love this card! It's so clean and fresh!
Posted by: Liz Hughes | 09/18/2009 at 01:47 PM
I love all these colors! I also love this card! You struck gold!
Posted by: Melissa Young | 09/18/2009 at 03:25 PM
Absolutely AWESOME!
Posted by: Kris Kilcoyne | 09/18/2009 at 04:52 PM
Thank you for your comments Margaret. I always love seeing your cards. The colors you use are brilliant as are your details. I enjoy seeing the way you creatively use accessories and give them a new life. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Tara Bilbao | 09/18/2009 at 05:57 PM
Your card is beautiful Margaret! I love the way those colors pop!!! So rich! Hugs,
Posted by: Carla Bazhenow | 09/18/2009 at 07:52 PM
This card is so pretty! I just love those colors together! You do such beautiful work! I am always amazed at your creativity! You are such an inspiration! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Missy | 09/19/2009 at 09:06 PM
Oy! Your card is absolutely gorgeous!
Mary
Posted by: Mary C. Anderson | 09/20/2009 at 08:19 PM
On behalf of the Pals Paper Arts design team, thank you for playing @ PPA!
Be sure to join us for our next challenge on Thursday, September 24, 2009.
Posted by: Pals Paper Arts | 09/21/2009 at 08:46 AM
WOW, what a KISS card. Love the black and white with the pop of color. Awesome Margaret!!
Posted by: Kim | 09/21/2009 at 03:45 PM
I love, love, love your card! The bright colors and simplicity of it are fantastic! I always look forward to seeing what you do!
Posted by: Gina Shaw | 09/23/2009 at 08:40 AM