Today’s “You Are Meant To Soar” card was created for someone who is going through some rough times right now. Knowing that she has someone in her corner will hopefully help her spirits soar. It’s Sunday and time to play with The Paper Players!
This week it is my pleasure to host our Clean and Simple challenge. The theme I selected for you is “Back to Nature”. You may feature any plant or animal on your clean and simple card. While two swallows grace the front of my card, I can’t wait to see what YOU create. But remember, this is a CLEAN and SIMPLE challenge. Before you run off to gather your stamps, papers, and inks, keep in mind that when The Paper Players use the term “clean and simple”, we mean cards that:
Have minimal layers and embellishments
Have plenty of open space
Are simple and uncluttered
Colors Of The Day
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips
I love using embossing folders for adding texture and interest, especially when creating Clean and Simple cards. The Distressed Tile 3D embossing folder is one of my favorites. This lovely pattern is both feminine and vintage. It was the perfect choice for this card, adding to the vintage feel of the swallows. Pretty in Pink blossoms on a Crumb Cake branch unify the design and are in keeping with the feminine look I wanted to achieve. Although the Soaring Swallows stamp set and dies are retired, sometimes a sentiment is timeless. It is the reason I will never part with this set.
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Ann, what a wonderful card of encouragement. I love the soft, pastel colors and all of that fabulous texture in the background.
hugs
jaydee
This is such a fabulous sentiment Ann – it almost steals the scene from your beautiful pair of swallows! A lovely uplifting card.
Ann, what a beautifully uplifting card! The swallows are beautiful, as is the embossing in the background. No doubt this will give your friend much needed encouragement!
Beautiful and gorgeous card 💐😊 congrats
Elisa
What a lovely uplifting card! I am sure it will make your friend feel the love! Those birds are just beautiful!
Ann, now you’re using my favourite embossing folder, not my second favourite. We must be on the same embossing folder wavelength! 🙂 This is such a lovely colour combination – soft and elegant.
Very Pretty card! I’m sure it will lift your friend’s spirits!!! I’m a big fan of clean and simple!
Ann… I had to do a double take. I am in Christmas mode and your screams Christmas. Love the embossed background with the doves… add in holly and wow. Such a wonderful card design!
Ann, this is so lovely! I love the embossed background and the swallows are beautiful! I agree, this sentiment is a keeper. This card will bring such joy to someone! Have a great week, My Friend!
Such a lovely card Ann. Love that stamp / die set; something I missed out on.
That is gorgeous!! Nice to have folks in your corner ; )