I'm continuing to give some attention to a few of the under-utilized stamps in my Unity stash. My first card is a less-than-typical wedding card... for a less-than-typical wedding.
A while back, I felt the need to add a compass image to my collection, and really liked the classic lines of this Direction of Your Heart itty bitty. While I used the sentiment here, I hadn't used the compass yet. But when I wanted to make a card for my nephew's upcoming destination wedding (in Hawaii!), I thought this might be a great way to commemorate it. In my fevered imagination, I thought using a tag element would be a little reminiscent of a luggage tag. (I know, not really, but I can pretend.) And note the subtle, arrow-like shape of the sentiment? Pointing sorta kinda to Hawaii? It all works for me. :D
My second card uses another itty bitty, the co-branded Webster's Pages Celebrate. While I had used this set once before, it was definitely time to play with it again.
Several weeks ago, I pinned this image to one of my Pinterest boards. Mine of course looks quite different from the original, but that's the great thing about an inspiration picture, isn't it? I toyed briefly with the idea of reverse-stamping a reflection, but didn't want to wreck what I'd already done, and the image seemed a bit large for that, anyway. I am so pleased with the sponged water effect! Although I suppose to a sailor that's mighty calm water. :D
I'll just take this opportunity to encourage you to leave a comment -- since one lucky commenter this week will win two itty bitty sets courtesy of Unity! There are close to 400 to choose from. Or maybe you've even seen one you like here today!
I'm going to stretch a theme a bit here... this week at CASology, the cue word is POND. So I'm thinking of those people that make model boats and sail them around their neighbourhood pond... (Nice little connection here: I built a model wooden boat for my nephew to play with back when we were both much younger!)
Love these cards! Really CAS and and great design!
ReplyDeleteI like how you used the compass stamp on your card for a wedding away from home. I'm new to your blog, but see lots of things already to inspire me.
ReplyDeleteGreat way of using the compass stamp! I will never think of doing a wedding card using a compass! Such a brilliant idea!
ReplyDeletereally nice cards...like the wedding one great for a destination wedding.
ReplyDeleteOooh, I love these. The map and arrow are fab on the first one and I love the water you created on the next one.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great idea for a destination wedding card - and having the right destination on the map? Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteLove the sailboat, too - the sponged pond is really neat & looks like the light is shining right on it :)
I like both cards. The water effect on the second one is outstanding. Thanks
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous! I totally get the arrow-to-Hawaii and the sponged water on your sailboat card is freaking amazing!!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are great. I love the flower, but that water color water is awesome!
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL cards--love the map paper and I LOOOOOOOOOOOVE how you created that water!! FAB!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty sailboat. Thank you so much for joining us this week at CASology!
ReplyDeleteHoly moly, Linds! These are two amazing cards. That sponged water is incredible!! LOVE. I must try that!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are superb Lindsey. I have been seeing map cards on Pinterest and think they are a great idea. The elements you put into yours work beautifully.
ReplyDeleteI love the water in your pond too.
Heather
Wow, Lindsey, your creativity is wonderful. I love the thought you put into the card for your brother and adore the faded water on your second CAS card. Happy to be a new follower via the Unity Blog and congrats on your GIU feature this week!
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Jessica S
Fabulous cards! I REALLY like the fabulous simplicity of the sailboat and the water is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI'll bet your nephew loved you! :) I love this serene scene! Love that cute little boat and the way you colored your water is absolutely fabulous! Thanks so much for joining us at CASology this week!
ReplyDeleteWell ... you know how much I love travel stuff! Absolutely fabulous, LOVE! Ocean themed stuff is always a winner in my books too... great work!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your CAS card and the sponged water's brilliant
ReplyDeleteKathyk
Love the effect you achieved with the water - thanks so much for playing along with CASology this week, Lindsey!
ReplyDeleteLove the sponge effect, that is great, I never thought to do that. Cute wedding card, and I love that paper! Very clever for a destination wedding.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Love the water effect on the sailboat card!
ReplyDeleteDeniseB
I always love seeing masculine cards and these are terrific! Love the cool blue on white!
ReplyDeleteLove the water on the sailboat card. Great cards.
ReplyDeleteLove both of these, for the thought you put into them! That water technique is so cool, off to look at it some more!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. TFS.
ReplyDeleteDoesn't it feel great to use something from your stash to make something creative?
dmcardmaker (at AOL dot com)
I like the map in the background. VERY cool.
ReplyDeleteOk, my jaw is on the keyboard! This is CAS perfection :) I love this big time!
ReplyDeleteThese both rock! I love wedding cards that aren't frilly and lacy and this has such great personal touches for your nephew.
ReplyDeleteYour sponged water on the second card is stunning! I love it!
Totally eyecatching calm sea.
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