embellished elegance...

Hello and Happy Early Autumn :)!  My cards today were created for Papertrey Ink for their Simple to Spectacular feature.  We were assigned the Embellished Elegance stamp set and challenged to take it from Simple to Spectacular.

Since I have a very hard time with Simple, let's go backwards and start with my final card.  I used the Embellished Elegance stamp set and dies on this card, layering my images and die cut/stamped images over a die cut Autumn Pumpkin.  I love the depth and dimension that stamped and die cut images give.  Notice that on each card, there may be different images used from the Embellished Elegance stamp set, only because I wanted to show you all of the beautiful options available.

My intermediate card uses the stamped and die cut Autumn Pumpkin once again, but I skipped the die cut and stamped Embellished Elegance images and stamped these images directly on my cardstock base, which was created using the Scallop Stackers:  Medium dies combined.   I love the tiny bit of Bitty Big Honey Nut paper peeking through the scallops.

I used a different "Happy" font from the Embellished Elegance, once again just to show the beautiful, versatile images included.  My fun "Autumn" sentiment at the bottom is one of my favorite stamps and is from the Monthly Moments:  September collection.  

My Simple card doesn't use any die cuts at all, it's just a one layer card, letting the gorgeous images in Embellished Elegance enhance the Autumn Pumpkin.  Since I wasn't using any die cuts on this card, I used the larger of the pumpkins from the Autumn Pumpkins stamp set, knowing it would take up a bit more of the empty space between my sentiments.

You'll notice that I only used one of the dies from the Scalloped Stackers: Medium die collection.  I thought I'd never be able to create a one layer card, but I kind of like this :).  Simple is very hard for me, but certainly a fun challenge with the Embellished Elegance stamp set!

Be sure to visit the Papertrey Ink blog to see what the other designers have created.  My supplies used are linked for you below.

Have a beautiful day!

Melis

 

Comments

[Cynthia D]

You had me with: Bitty Big Honey Nut paper !

[Donna K]

I have that lovely set and use elements from it occasionally but you've put so much of it to use. My cards aren't CAS and I often struggle to add just a little more interest and always try to think of what Melissa would add. I love your style and all 3 cards are winners.

[Sherri Nowak]

As always, beautiful cards! You and I both have a tough time with simple. I try once in awhile but I always have to keep adding. :-) What stamp set did you use for the word Autumn?

[Susan from Colorado]

Melissa you have such an amazing talent to know just how to place each stamp to make a work of art. I'm in awe! Thank you for sharing your lovely work with us!

[Becky Green]

WONDERFUL!!!! You know just what to use together to get GORGEOUS CARDS! ALL of your cards are STUNNING, Melissa!!! ;) WOW!!! I too have trouble with going simple, but I'm getting there! LOL I just LOVE ALL of your cards! ;)

[Pat]

Love your cards! Every one! But where are the groupings of berries coming from? I’ve looked at all three stamp sets you referenced and can’t find them. Help! 😅

[Pat]

Duh! I found them! It’s rough getting old!