The red card is festive -- black and white twine and some gold spatters add to the pop of color. Hard to see, but the right and bottom edge of the white panel has a bit of the Hero Arts Neon green ink that I used to stamp the leaves.
And, then, I went softer:
The pink is nontraditional for Christmas, but close enough to red to be "in the zone." Again, the right and bottom edges are inked with a dark green ink.
Both cards use a holly and berry images from a Clear and Simple set and a sentiment from Simon Says Stamp Peace on Earth, which I believe will be sold starting in September.
Color makes such a difference! I like them both, although they evoke very different feelings.
MOOD WHEN DONE = Joyful
I like both, too, but the soft pink one really is speaking to me.
ReplyDeleteMike just read your comment and says he votes for the red! He loves bright.
DeleteI think I'm with Mike - I love red on a Christmas card - I may case this for my Church Christmas card project!
ReplyDeleteI love them both...red for the traditional side and pink for the fun side:)
ReplyDeleteBoth are utterly beautiful, but the red grabs me with its splatter and twine. The pink really creates such an impact for something so soft. Seriously love them both. <3
ReplyDeleteI love the pink one!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this... Love your CAS style, if you have the most recent July SSS Kit, it is perfect for CASology...
ReplyDeleteHope you get inspired to use the kit and also join CASology!!!
I do not have the July kit, but love it!!
DeleteLove them both but I was very drawn to the red card. But the pink is very soft and pretty. I can see why you felt joyful after making these two cards. :)
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WOW! You have been on a creative roll!! GREAT cards and an excellent showcase of how to use the sets a bit differently!
ReplyDeleteLove this first x-mas card and if (hahahahaa!!) I am on top of things this year, might just have to CASE it for holiday cards!! (of course, I really liked the embossed Peace card too.....like either will ever happen, bwhahaaa!!)
ACK! I can't pick a favorite. Love the gold spattered one and love the untraditional pink one.
ReplyDeleteDang, love both of these. The pink is indisputably Christmas. Depends on my mood which I would like best, but thank goodness I don't have to choose. Wonderful simplicity! You're so good at that!
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