Let's Set Sail CAS Birthday Card Pair PP605

by Joanne James21. August 2022 08:00

Today it's Sunday and time for this week's new challenge over at The Paper Players! It's the turn of the fabulous Laurie to host this week and she has a Clean and Simple challenge for us to work with:

 

I decided to whip up a quick card using the Let's Set Sail bundle for my project today - take a look:

 

Here's the low-down on today's card:

I went super simple and having masked a circle aperture, used the long 'seascape' stamp to create an ombre effect, by repeat stamping in various shades of blue. I inked the reflection stamp in the same way, then  added some birds and a sentiment, and a sailboat courtesy of the Sailboat Builder Punch with bright red sails popped up on dimensionals to finish:

I liked this card so much i created another one in shades of aqua green, this time using a sailboat that was completely white:

 

This is a great set for a clean and simple nautical card - the pattern detail in the stamps adds interest and 'texture' without adding anything else:

 

I also added a stamped sailboat with ombre detail to the envelope for added detail. So which of these cards do you prefer? Here's a shot of both side by side to compare:

 

I think I'm still partial to the first one - I love the pop of red from the sails! - but the all-white of the second one definitely makes for a super clean and simple card. I'd love to know what you think - do leave me a comment below and share your thoughts.

Here is the visual summary of the key products used on today's project for you to pin for easy reference:

 

You can see all of my Product and 'How To' summaries on my 'How To - Tips and Techniques' Pinterest board in case you've missed any. 

Before you reach for your ink and papers, check out what our amazing team has created to inspire you this week:

  
 
Here's a quick recap of our challenge rules:
 
1.  Create a new paper project
2.  Upload your creation to your blog with a link back to us and provide a direct link to the post featuring your challenge submission.
3.  Please link your card to no more than four challenges, TOTAL.
4.  Have FUN!

Enjoy your day; I'll be back on Tuesday with my card for a new CAS Colours & Sketches challenge. Until then, happy stampin'!

 

Stampin' Up! Supplies Used: 

Table built using Product Table Builder by The Crafty Owl - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.
 
 

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Jennie Maier
Jennie MaierUnited States
8/21/2022 2:18:56 PM #

Joanne, I LOVE your ombre circle behind the cute sailboat! Your cards are just perfect for the nautical clean and simple challenge! Have a great week!

Ann Schach
Ann SchachUnited States
8/23/2022 2:34:47 PM #

Absolutely clean and simple perfection, Joanne! The ombre circles behind the boats truly make these cards stand out in a sea filled with other nautical creations. LOVE them both!

Cindy Beach
Cindy BeachUnited States
8/25/2022 6:25:22 PM #

What gorgeous-ness, Joanne! I love them both but the pop of red is my fav. Delightful to look at with your crisp clean details.

Christy Stanford
Christy StanfordUnited States
8/26/2022 9:44:35 AM #

Love how you stamped the background behind your sailboat on both cards--adds so much detail while staying CAS.  Beautiful!

Anne Marie Hile
Anne Marie HileUnited States
8/27/2022 4:41:26 AM #

Beautiful cards, Joanne! I do love the pop of red on the first card but there is something so soft and serene about the colors on the second card. Both are SO pretty!

Jan Clothier
Jan ClothierNew Zealand
9/15/2022 10:29:01 PM #

I can't say much about this except that it is simply perfect!

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