Monday, August 3, 2009

Odd size cards



First, let me say that I am tickled pink to be part of the new Stamp Sistahs Design Team! It's going to be lots of fun and I can't wait to share it with you!

Now, on to the cards...

These cards are 3 x 5.5 and are easily made without much waste by cutting your standard 4.25 x 5.5 card down to 3 x 5.5. You are left with a 1.25 x 5.5 piece that could be used for a scrapling card or added to your scrap pile and used with punches.


This first card is a case of myself. I made a card like this before using a cupcake as the image and I used fresher colors. This sentiment single stamp, Sending Love, from Creative Clear Stamps is perfect for me to use when I need a sympathy card. I went with a subdued color scheme of SU's Basic Gray and some October Afternoon paper. I added a pop of color using PTI's Berry Sorbet. The flourish comes from a set by Inkadinkadoo.


The next card is what I call Rustic Life. I have a small obsession with twine and Kraft cardstock. I stamped the polka dots with SU's Basic Gray. The gray ink did not like the polka dot stamp and it beaded up. I went with it because I wanted a rustic look. I normally have no problem with SU ink and my PTI stamps.

Thanks for stopping by!

13 comments:

  1. congrats on a new DT, you are so uber talented, girl!! cute cards...love your style!

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  2. Congrats on being a SIStah!! It will be great getting to know you!Cute cards too! :)

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  3. Congrats Lady! Love the cards - smaller cards are so fun. I just need to learn how to make the envelopes cuz all that space in the regular envies drives me bonkers...well, more bonkers that is! ;o)

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  4. Congrats to you! You will just LOVE Tonya- she is super sweet!
    These cards are perfect- love them!

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  5. Congrats chickie! Cant wait to work with you! Your cards are amazing. Seriously!
    Hugs
    Deb (from Australia)
    x
    P.s. Ive added you to my blog sidebar.

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  6. Wow Leigh Ann...Aren't you a wonderfully talented lady...This is so cool! Congrats on becoming a Sistah...Can't wait to get to know you better.Xx

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  7. Thank you for accepting!! I'm so excited to start working with you!

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  8. I love odd shaped cards. :)

    You have a little something over at my blog found here!

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  9. Congrats on the new DT spot!!! :o) Your cards rock. Love both of these and their unique shape...nice designs.

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  10. Congratulations.. Your cards are goregous, I am loving this grey, may have to whip some out.

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  11. Congrats Annie - these cards are great - love the size and the rounded corners!

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  12. Congratulations. You do great work, I can see why they would pick you.

    I love the way that this size of card looks. Just a little different than the regular size. I may have to be bold and give this a try!

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  13. Great cards! Love the twine and polka dot background, such a fun card!

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