What a classic combination! I needed to stamp something quickly and I found a fabulous sketch to start with through SUDSOL. I have two weddings that I'm aware of already this year and I've decided that I wanted to do simple, yet classy. So, here's one of the designs I'll be using.
I realize that this is one of those SIMPLE cards and that it didn't take long to make. However, I injured myself in the making of this card and I'm still bleeding! I was cutting the legs off the Real Red Corduroy brads to put in the upper left corner and instead cut into myself in a deep V fashion in the upper palm of my left hand. Man does it hurt! I've bled through two band-aids and I have to tell you that you don't make cards while you are bleeding. I don't want to send my DNA on a wedding card...and then I didn't even like how the brads looked, so I didn't use them. I tried bling brads too -- decided I like the card plain as it is.
I've got a Basic Black card base to start. I added a 2" x 4 1/4" piece of the striped Bridal Designer Series Paper to the bottom of the front of the card and scalloped a piece of Real Red cardstock that measured 1" x 4 1/4". I also pierced this piece top and bottom and added a strip of the Black and White Gingham ribbon for some interest. I punched two of the hearts from the 3 Heart Punch from the patterned paper from the Bridal Designer Series Papers and then added a punched small Real Red Heart where the two join. Ahhhhhh....I like it!
The Congratuations sentiment is stamped in Black Staz-On Ink and is from the Well Scripted set. I've used the definition of "together" on the inside from the Define Your LIfe set and have included two smaller red hearts. I didn't photo this -- my darned hand HURTS! It is just throbbing and I feel like an idiot -- I was using my rubber scissons and since I don't ever have to trim my stamps anymore, I didn't think they were sharp enough to hurt me. WRONG AGAIN!
I love the simplicity of the Bridal Designer Series papers and I love how I can take them really upscale and gorgeous when I add ink. These papers are fabulous and I hope Stampin' Up! keeps them in the next catty go round.
We're to get a bunch of snow today so we'll see what happens. I'm ready for a weekend. I need to stamp like a mad-woman to have samples to post next week and we'll see how that goes.....
Enjoy your weekend! God Bless You!
Ooh...very sophisticated! Love the bridal dsp!
Posted by: Marsha | 02/05/2010 at 06:55 AM
I love simple cards! They are classy! Very nice!
Posted by: Lisa M | 02/05/2010 at 07:02 AM
Very classy CAS card!
Posted by: Lisa Somerville | 02/05/2010 at 08:32 AM
Oh Tammy ~ This is stunning!! You have just the right touch with embellishments on this. I love the trio of hearts. You rocked this out!!
Posted by: Selene Kempton | 02/05/2010 at 09:56 AM
Wow this is lovely. CAS works great here. So sorry you cut your hand. I hope it feels better today.
Posted by: Ida | 02/05/2010 at 12:07 PM
Oh, I'm sorry about your hand, hope it heals quickly!!! Love the card and that sentiment font is making me want the set!
Posted by: Kim Howard | 02/05/2010 at 12:11 PM
Your card is simply smashing! Great use of embellishments. Hope your hand heals fast!
Posted by: Margaret Raburn | 02/05/2010 at 01:24 PM
I like how you used the Bridal DSP! Beautifully done card!
Posted by: Lisa Bohler | 02/05/2010 at 04:03 PM
Yep, those scissors are sharp! So sorry you cut yourself, hope it heals soon.
Next time just bend the brad legs back and forth a few times, they will break off on their own. It works for me!
Your card is great, very elegant and classy - love the punched hearts in the Bride paper!
Posted by: Robin Merriman | 02/05/2010 at 04:08 PM
Very pretty! Simple, yet classy!
Posted by: Sheryl Dickinson | 02/05/2010 at 06:49 PM
Lovely card- I just ordered that punch and that heart punch too! I love the idea of punching 2 white and one red heart. TFS
Posted by: Shelly Schmidt | 02/05/2010 at 08:31 PM
Very nice, it stands out as being hmmm, shall I say sophisticated, upper class!
Posted by: Gerrie | 02/05/2010 at 08:31 PM
This is gorgeous Tami! I love the design! It's just so elegant! Well done! :D
Posted by: Kimberly Gajewski | 02/05/2010 at 10:34 PM
WOW, Tami! I love your card! Very clean and special looking! Awesome! (I know those darn scissors HURT when you cut yourself! Been there, done that!)
Posted by: Connie Babbert | 02/05/2010 at 10:52 PM
Sorry about your boo boo, but the card is stunning!!!!! Hope you heal quickly!!!
Posted by: Patti Chesky | 02/05/2010 at 11:04 PM
Gorgeous clean and simple card, Tami! Hope your hand is feeling better.
Posted by: Lori | 02/05/2010 at 11:37 PM
This is beautiful Tami!!! I love this card and will be CASing it!! TFS!
Posted by: tiffany bauer | 02/06/2010 at 09:28 AM
Elegance redefind and your card is so rich looking with the black BG
connie paxman
Posted by: Connie Paxman | 02/06/2010 at 11:35 AM
I always look forward to your comments because you are so kind! And because I love all your stuff -- its the best when you like something Ive done! I kind of have a stampers crush on you.....
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Posted by: Tami | 02/06/2010 at 11:38 AM
Very classy and lovely. Great card!
Posted by: kristen | 02/06/2010 at 12:55 PM
Those bridal papers make this so elegant. Very nice!
Posted by: Toni | 02/06/2010 at 02:10 PM
Very pretty...love the simplicty..gorgeous! {SMILES}
Posted by: Nikki | 02/06/2010 at 06:39 PM
Isn't that just the best script for that set?! And now we can get it in 3 sets!!! Love it! Your card is lovely. Glad you got to play.
Posted by: Nola | 02/08/2010 at 08:25 PM