Yes, I know…Day #3 is late. My day completely got away from me and since there was the Control Freaks tour yesterday…I gave myself permission to let it slide. Wow, that is so unlike me. But it's good for me to let go sometimes. Ok – that's too much information for you :). Let's get on with the celebrating!
On to day #3 of our DOcelebration! Today's card took another cue from YOU my readers. Remember DOcelebration Day#1? I asked you, "What is your favorite new Stampin' Up! In-Color?" Well, over 100 people shared their favorite (yes, I read them all. I always read all my comments). It sounds like for many of you, your favorite new color is the same as mine…Wisteria Wonder. However, I was suprised at the number of people who said Calypso Coral was their favorite. I have to admit, that it is my least favorite. In fact, I hadn't even opened my inkpad yet. The horrors!! So, what do you think I did? Yes – I opened up my pad and got stamping! Take a look…
Love & Care Hand Drawn Framed Notecard
I needed to make a large number of Thank You cards for customer orders and product share customers this month. I really wanted to use my favorite Stampin' Up! hostess stamp set "Love & Care" (from the Stampin' Up! Summer Mini Catalog ending August 31st). So I combined it with Calypso Coral (and Lucky Limeade) and it didn't turn out half bad.
Most times my stamping style is what I call "middle of the road". But I also like clean and simple stamping too. And this simple one-layer notecard fits the bill. What I like best about this card is the hand-drawn frame that was done with a Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker. I was inspired by a few other cards I had seen that had a hand-drawn frame. For mine, I created my own template and I did a "quick tip" video to show you how I did it (includes tips for the frame, clear block positioning and huffing).
To watch a how-to demonstration…
Video: LOVE & CARE FRAMED LINED NOTECARD VIDEO
Dawns Stamping Supplies
(From 2011 Stampin' Up! Summer Mini Catalog )
Stamps: Love & Care Hostess stamp set
Ink: Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, Basic Black
Paper: Whisper White Notecards and Envelopes (#107311)
Accessories: Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker, 4-1/4" x 2-3/4" tracing template
Purchase the Stampin' Up! supplies to make this project at my ONLINE STORE
Enjoy~Dawn O
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Today's prize is more of my favorites…
Love & Care Hostess stamp set, Notecard & Envelopes
AND yes, today's project too!
How to Enter: Leave a comment on this blog post. Share what is your stamping style. Are you clean and simple, over the top or middle of the road (like me)?
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ALL drawings will take place end of day on Wednesday, August 24th.
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Dawn's Reminders
I am definitely middle of the road to over the top. I love this set and have not had the chance to order it(not enough orders yet). Would love to win it so I can make your card! Make my day & pick me!
Joan!!!
Me? Middle of the road but on occasion, I do like to go Over The Top!
LOVE your card! Definately gonna have to CASE it (first, gotta get that stamp set). Thanks for the inspiration!!
Mostly CAS for me. Love how you did the frame — thank you for the tutorial.
I would say I’m also middle of the road. I would love to learn to do over the top but am a little leary of being TOO over the top! Being overly over the top is not always a good thing! Anyways, I love your style and appreciate all the time you put into creating sayyid il, reproduceable cards! Thank you 🙂
Clean and simple with your creative touch – perfect. I LOVE that stamp set, wish I had it. Great video as usual and your voice is always so clear. Thanks.
This is absolutely gorgeous! I love the outline on this! My stampin’ style definitely ranges from middle to over the top. My issue is that I LOVE layers. I love the look of CAS cards like this, I just can never seem to actually do it!
such an eye catching card! love the CAS look!
I was one of the Calypso Coral lovers! This is such a stunning simple card – love the color and the black outline just grounds it all! great job
I am a middle of the road kindy style gal.. I am alwasys conscience the ability of the card to be mailed
Very elegant card!
Dawn…I love the simpleness of this card! And thanks for the video!
oh..forgot…I think I used to try to be over the top. Now I’m leaning more towards CAS…but still middle of the road. Guess I’m just “indecisive”. 😉
I would say I’m middle of the road too. This is a beautiful card and love how you share all your wonderful tips with us.
It’s totally depend of my mood! I can do either style! I think that most of the time I’m in the middle of it all!
Absolutely stunning card! Thank you for sharing this technique with all of us. I love the colors, stamp set and especially the stamping technique, and how you did the border. This can easily be reproduced at my monthly craft meeting and I am SO excited about using this! Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Jeanne
I think I am middle of the road? I love the clean and simple style! Thanks for the tips & tricks video… 🙂 Becky
I am definately clean and simple. Love what you did with this stamp set.
I love looking at your posts and your creative ideas. I am a clean and simple card maker. I will try a new technique every now and then.
I guess my “style” is always evolving — I tend to really like the over the top stuff, but make more middle of the road stuff whwen it comes down to it — occassionally ya just gotta do a Clean and Simple, too!! Love your blog!
I totally have forgotten about this stamp set. It’s very simple yet you have provided such stunning outcome. Love the border treatment. Now you made me gotta have this set!!! Thanks for the inspiration. I like clean and simple cards with embellishment.
I am a middle of the road stamper. I do like clean and simple, especially, if I need a card in a hurry. Thanks for the chance to win that cute stamp set.
Clean & simply beautiful sample Dawn! I’m a middle-aged middle of the roader myself 😀
Mary in Wausau WI
Dawn,
thanks so much for another great tutorial. I love your cards and have just been linking back to your blog re the folded card you made using Love and Care.
I think my style changes on a daily basis but I do love layers. I like the look of clean and simple but then I keep adding and adding.
Not sure if your candy is open to all, but here’s hoping it is.
Mary
Great tutorial! I love the clean and simple lines of this card. This stamp set is so beautiful and the new In Colors are so pretty. Thanks for sharing with us.
I am middle of the road but I like to try vintage, layered, complicated, etc. Your card is beautiful, clean and simple at its best. Love your work and check out your blog daily for inspiration. Keep up the good work. Thanks for the chance to win this set, its great.
Dawn – I love todays card! I am definitely a middle of the road gal.
Dawn, I’m a newbie to stamping, so I’m probably considered middle of the road, as all the designs, stamps, and inks help me plan ideas. Sometimes it takes me longer to plan the design than it does to make it! Thanks for the chance to win a great stamp set; really like the idea of the separated flowers and stems to be able to stamp and color wildly.
What a great card! I love the outline technique! I’m probably a middle of the road stamper, but just barely. I frequently just do something simple, but think that I should do more.
I think I’m all over the board. Mostly I guess I’m somewhere between middle of the road and over the top, though. Today’s my birthday, and I’d love to win. Thanks for the chance. 🙂
I like to think I’m a middle of the road Stamper but it really depends on what message I’m trying to convey. I am definitely not a clean and simple Stamper. I think that takes more skill actually.
I am definately middle of the road…Oh I love that stampset and the card you made is absolutely beautiful. I have always wanted to learn to handdraw the frame. Thank you so much for the tutorial.
My stamping style is the middle of the road. Although I admire over the top, I just don’t ever put that much into a card. I love clean and simple designs but I struggle to put them together. I do love the simplistic design of your thank you cards. I may have to try my hand at a hand drawn frame. It really does add something.
I’m probably middle of the road as well. I do find clean and simple more difficult to do, but I love the look of it. I always try to learn new techniques and add more to my cards, so maybe one day I’ll get into making elaborate ones. 🙂
Most of my cards are CAS but sometimes I get a little crazy and add layers and bling. I love the card you made with Love & Care with the border. Thanks for the video too. It would be fun to win this set.
Guess I’m a combination of clean and simple and middle of the road. Clean and simple cards can be so classy especially when its muted flowers (almost a watercolor style). Of course I like middle of the road when I do layers and punch art. Tks for sharing your tip I will definitely try this the next time.
I prefer the middle of the road but once in a while find myself tending toward the clean and simple. But sometimes the clean and simple requires more thinking and planning. Go figure!
Dawn,
I think my style depends on my mood. Sometimes I’m over the top and sometimes I’m clean and simple. Kinda sounds like a stamping mood swing(HA HA). I love your tutorial, makes getting straight lines easy. Thanks so much for sharing!
love your blog and your ideas, love the simplicity of this card but it still is a wow!!I am middle of the road and thanks be to God for stampers like you who share so many ideas ,have a wonderful day ,congrats and thanks for the opportunity to win this set which i don’t have.
Eileen
I really love the clean and neat but feel that is isn’t enough. I think I do alittle of all the styles. It depends on what the occassion is and who it is for.
My style is Clean and Simple I loved your Take Care Card, smart elegant and extremely appealing. TFS and giving us an opportunity to win.
Zaheer
Dawn, another great card and tutorial. It’s clean, simple, and super cute. Love the colors you picked out for this. Also, thank-you for another great tutorial video. As far as my stamping style, I would say middle of the road. Everytime I try simple and clean, I feel I need to add just a little more, but you have inspired me with this card.
Thank you for the tips on how to make the line frame. I’ve seen several cards like this recently and wondered how they got such perfect lines. 🙂
I’m a middle of the road stamper. I typically like lots of layers on my cards, but it is nice to have a Clean look once in awhile too.
Thanks again for offering blog candy. <3
Guess I’m middle of the road also but tend to favor CAS. This line-framed card is gorgeous and really showcases the Calypso Coral flowers & limeade stems. Thanks for another chance to win a prize!
Oh my, that is SO beautiful! I love C&S and prefer to stick wtih it most of the time but find it more chalenging to come up with something cute and simple than throwing on more and more layers and “stuff”. Somehow I always feel that I “need” to take it over the top. After seeing this card, I am in love! Thanks for sharing, I love it!
I think of myself as a middle of the road stamper, but have been known to go over the top pretty often. Lately, I’ve discovered the joy of clean and simple cards and have been doing more of those. I love the look of this pretty lined notecard you have created and thank you so much for the tutorial!
This card is beautiful with it’s clean and simple lines. You always have such great ideas. I would have to say I’m middle of the road. I don’t care to overdue it, but Stampin Up! has such great embellishments, it’s hard not to want to use them. Thanks you for all the tips you share with us.
What a way to make a quick card!!!like the single layer…..line makes it look like two….will definitely try
forgot to say CAS style
I am a clean and simple girl. SIMPLE being the key word. I have CASEd elaborate cards, but if I try one of those on my own, it ends up being used for parts! Thanks for the tips on this one!
Probably somewhere in the middle, too. Love clean and simple, but always looking to throw on some bling or a ribbon. Is that considered the middle?!
Hi- Love today’s project! What a neat idea!! I am a middle of the road like you in my stamping style. For the most part-simple but I do like to add more sometimes… Thanks again for a chance at your blog candy!!
Beautiful card!!! Thanks for sharing!
I think I am sort of a middle of the road stamper. I like lots of layers,some bling and embellishments,but I’m not into lots of distressing,etc.
Inky hugs,
Janet
Hi Dawn!
Love your blog and your videos so much! Thank you for all the information you provide.
My stamping style is middle of the road. I can NOT pull off over the top and I’m really, REALLY trying to accomplish the cas style. Speaking of which, this card is BEAUTIFUL. Love it! Thanks for the chance to win and your inspiration too.
My style is a middle of the road. I love the vintage/shabby chic look, but I can never seem to achieve it. Then I always seem to make clean and simple look too complicated. That is why I really like your creation. Gonna go try it right now! Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy : )
Love the card and your easy to follow
directions…I have been stamping
for well over 20years first with my
mother (now 93 and unable to stamp)
and now with 4 super grand daughters
and their friends.. Also belong
to 4 groups of stampers… Guess I
am middle of the road who loves to see
yet one more neat idea… Hence I
subscribe here!!!
I like to do clean and simple when appropriate, but I’ll also do blingy and “in your face” when the card calls for it. Thank you offering the blog candfy. Aloha!
I’m a clean and simple stamper, but I do venture towards the middle of the road at times. Thanks for your wonderful blog. Love your ideas
Hi Dawn,
Usually, I am a middle of the roader but love the clean and simple sample tutorial. Thanks for the opportunity to win some blog candy…and thanks for sharing the tutorials on your blog!
I’m definately a layers gal, so I am probably somewhere between middle of the road and over the top. Any bling is right up my alley too. I would love to win the Love and Care stamp set. I’ve admired it, but never was able to get it. Thanks for the opportunity!
I’m a middle of the road gal, but I do like to try other styles. I like your simple card: thanks for the tips!
Even tho I tend to design with lots of layers, I am drawn to the clean and simple look – and I love this card! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Fabulous tip Dawn…using the chipboard backing from dsp. You card is so simple and pretty…I LOVE it!
Thanks for sharing with us!
I love this card, this is one of my favorite stamp sets (but– I don’t have it).
I like to add layers to my cards. Thank you for your videos.
THANKS DAWN , I VE BEEN WONDERING HOW THAT WAS DONE FOR A WHILE NOW .. IVE GOT TO TRY IT TODAY .. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR GREAT IDEAS ..YOU HELP ALL DEMONSTRATORS SELL .. YOUR SIMPLY AMAZING..PLUS YOU HELP IMPROVE OUR WONDERFUL CRAFT .. YOURS IN INK ANNE
My style is down the middle, I like to use pearls, ribbon, etc., not too much, but not simple either.
I want soooo badly to do more clean and simple cards but I find there aren’t very many examples out there, so i am grateful for this gorgeous one. I am a middle of the road gal who aspires to be clean & simple.
I am definitely a clean and simple stamper but have been known to add a little bling for special occasions! Love the narrow framing around your card! Thanks for the tutorial on how to do that.
I absolutely love this tutorial video. You always have great ideas! Thank you so much. Love following you!
I love the clean and simple lines. BTW – I just love to use the Wisteria Wonder and the Calypso Coral on the same card and they complement each other. I am definately going to try your framing technique, it adds a new dimension to the card. Love it!
Love the card. I tend to go with simple cards and solid papers. But I just love the textures you can add with a big shot.
My style is definitly middle-of-the-road. Often when I attempt the CAS look, I feel the need to ADD a little something. But I’m not a ribbon AND brad AND button AND stitching AND what else can I get on this card girl.
I TRY to be clean and simple, but usually end up middle of the road, but even sometimes blow right past that!
I think of myself as a moody stamper. Some days I want all the bling and lace ,other days it plain and simple or maybe in between. I am just all over the spectrum!
Thanks for the chance to win. I really enjoy popping in on your blog!
Hi Dawn!
Thank you for the chance to win such a fabulous prize! I think I would categorize my stamping style as middle-of-the-road. I love the look of the fancy cards with lots of layers and embellishments, but when I sit down to stamp, chances are the card will come out more of a clean and simple style! I love your blog and all your wonderful project ideas….keep up the good work!
June in KS
I love to do vintage style cards and projects when I can. Sometimes vintage does not lend itself to everything, so then I like to do something really elegant. Thanks for the chance to win your special note cards and stamp set–love them both.
Dawn – I look at your blog every day; love your ideas and the videos. I’m a plain and simple stamper, but like to “WOW” my friends and customers and by viewing your videos I can glean ideas to make beautiful cards, as you do. The simple technique of adding the hand drawn frame takes that simple note card to an over-the-top beauty; and I love the colors you’ve chosen, often that makes the difference to help a card really stand out. Thank you so much for your gift of sharing beautiful cards and ideas to help us all out!
OMG!!!! I love this card and stamp set. Thanks for the opportunity at blog candy…
I am a middle of the road girl! I can go simple or elaborate if either speaks to me. Love the line frame and cannot wait to try it on my next swap!
Dawn, I would have to say that I am “middle of the road” stamper like you. My husband, who is now retired from the USPS, really discouraged me from mailing my “overly embellished”, “over the top” cards through the mail because he knew that they would probably not make it to the receipient in one piece! So I am always looking at my cards to make sure they are “mailable”!
WoW! That is a super neat card! Definitely have to have a party to get that set! 🙂 I have to say that I like being over the top with my style but prefer making clean and simple, it’s a battle. lol I usually end up with something in the middle. 🙂
I don’t know if I really have a style. I seem to like everything I see.
Hi Dawn, I love what you have done with this card, I’m pretty much a middle of the road girl, but really like simple as well. I love the colours that you have used, and can’t wait to get my hands on the new colours as here in NZ don’t come out until Sept 1st, only now a few days away.
I like middle of the road not to plain and not to fancy just classic cards is what I am into
rls
I think i am a middle of the road type of gal. Clean and simple is a very nice style but I usually add extra stuff to it. I do however love this card!! When you put the frame line around the flowers it made it speak to me!!
I look forward to your daily videos. They are so easy to copy!!
Debbie B
This is beautiful, Dawn. Thank you for sharing that tip on making a template to create the lined border. I love it! My stamping style is CAS but I’m learning to try other styles and not be married to my CAS style 100%.
I love your card. I consider myself to be middle of the road. Sometimes I like to do a lot on my cards with layers and embellishments, but often I like the simple, uncluttered the best. Thanks for sharing.
I love your card! I never seem to make enough time for over the top and sometimes have a hard time with clean & simple! Thanks for a chance to win and for sharing your time & talents.
Thanks for sharing this beautiful card and the great video on making the frame. I will be trying your stamping tecniques and the frame on some thank you cards I need to make today! Thanks for all you share
Oh, I love your card, especially your hand drawn frame. It is just pefect. My style is kind of in the middle. I like them all and what appeals to me is how I go. TFS
Hi Dawn…first thanks for sharing the video on drawing the border and the card is very pretty. I my style is cute and elegant as my daughter described it or how I’m feeling at the time. Thank you for the chance to win the blog candy.
Sharon King
Dawn,
Thank you so much for sharing your technique! I love your cards; you have given me some great ideas for gifting this coming Christmas season. Thanks for all of your ideas, I check your site every day.
HI Dawn,
love your cards. I think I am probably middle of the road. I do like the look of clean and simple, but sometimes I like to add a little bling!
Thank you so much for sharing all your projects. I particularly like this beautiful card with the homemade lines. Now that you showed us how to do it, I am looking forward to trying it.
i seem to be more of a simple cardmaker, sometimes i can get a little more involved!
thanks for a chance to win the great candy!
I am most definetly a clean and simple girl. I think less is best. I love your punch art. I’m getting more & more involved with it.
Dawn… I consider myself a middle of the road stamper. Clean & Simple is ok but I then start to see what I can do to make it pop more. Love your ideas! Thanks for a chance at blog candy…
Hi Dawn – I tend to be middle of the road, one of the reasons I love your blog! But every now and then I strayed in either direction. This card is beautiful. Thanks for sharing the video!
Hey, Dawn. Love the card and especially making the lines in the corners. Very clever. Love this stamp set and hope I win.
Dawn, thanks for the inspiration and video. I enjoy visiting your blog regularly. I would have to say I’m a middle of the road sort of stamper, and while I don’t think I have a particular ‘style’, my friends can usually pick my cards out of a stack! Thanks for a chance at some YUMMY candy!
My style is definatley clean and simple…nothing too fussy. But once in a while I will go over the top! I love your blog and I find alot of inspiration from your ideas and videos! I visit you daily to see what you have created. Thanks for sharing and for the blog candy
Kathy C.
I really like the simplicity of this card. I have not ever tried to create a border by drawing it on. Another technique to try!
I absolutely LOVE this set and the cards you made with it! So simple, yet so elegant and gorgeous!!! Thank you for sharing your time and talents with us. I’m such a fan! 🙂
I am pretty much like you, Dawn… I call myself middle of the road. I love clean and simple, but I also really love an over the top cards at times, too. Thanks for all your great ideas. I love, love, love your work!
I am a clean and simple card maker. Most of my cards are sent so I don’t want to get in trouble with the post office. Once in awhile I do add some bling. Thank you for the video, I always learn something new from them. Thank you for sharing your talents with us.
Oh, are we to have a “style”????? I guess I am a “whatever” person as I just really do whatever! Love your card. I gotta watch your video – I tried thatframing technique and on the last part – something slipped. Talk about mad! Maybe your tips will help. Love this card and this set. Thanks for sharing your stuff with us!
I’ve never seen a card done like that before. It really makes a beautiful statement. I’m not for sure whaat my style is but guess it would be middle of the road. Thanks for a wonderful website.
Lovely card! I think I’d go with middle of the road type of style. Over the top ones are usually gorgeous and I love seeing them, but don’t have the time/patience/money to do them. Clean and simple is nice, as long as it’s not “too simple”. I always enjoy your creations. Thanks for sharing!
I would say I’m middle of the road. I’m not exactly CAS although I tend to use the same layouts a lot. I think having the Big Shot has helped me “step up my game” as has following blogs and seeing what folks do on SCS.
I like layers with a clean look. Occasionally I try other styles but those cards never seem right to me. Thanks for the chance at your giveaway.
What a great tip you just gave us! I love how the line turned out on the card! I guess my style – if I have one – is middle of the road. I think my mood definitely plays a part as well! Thanks so much!
I really prefer clean & simple. Thanks for a chance to win!!
I so enjoy the videos you do, and appreciate the time and effort it takes to do them for us. You provide such wonderful ideas, and the hand drawn frame adds so much. I think I’m somewhere in between – not clean and simple but not quiet over the top. Thank you for an opportunity to win.
I love vintage/distressed, but when I’m in a hurry, clean and simple is the way to go! Thanks for the chance to win some great blog candy!
I love what you have done with this set and I know it will be a case if I am lucky enough to get the prize. Thanks for the offer.
Dawn…..love this set and “LOVE” this method. Who knew you could get that many impressions with one inking? I’ve done it with 2 but this method was great. Can’t wait to try it. I didn’t think I liked this stamp set until watching what you did….now it’s too late for me (unless I happen to win this. I love your videos. I hate to tell you what my style is…..but I will! Mostly mimic (being honest here)…I find inspiration in so many of you talented ladies, I can’t help myself. Beautiful card.
I like to mix it up and try a little of everything, but lately I am leaning toward clean and simple. Love this card, so classic and fresh, I’ll be trying this one soon!
I think I’m middle of the road. Mostly I’m simple cuz I don’t have the time, but sometimes I have a little more time and can think longer and try different colors, embellishments, etc to see what works. Thanks for always sharing YOUR style because I am so inspired!!
This is a great card. Love the simplicity of it. Especially since my style is clean & simple. Thanks for sharing. I always look forward to seeing your creations.
My stamping style is more “middle of the road” also, and also like you I like a simple but cute card now & then too. I loved the look of this card – thought it was so pretty and easy to do – can’t wait to try my hand at it. Just love all of your ideas. Thank you so much!
I’m middle of the road, but also LOVE clean and simple.. I think it’s hard to ‘let go’ and do clean and simple 😉 love your card…
Ooh I love this style! Beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win blog candy!
Cute card and looks good in Calypso Coral!! I am a middle of the roader!!
Beautiful! Thanks for the chance at some sweet blog candy 🙂 I like clean lines and fairly simple designs, but some of my favorite cards I’ve made are those intricate, detailed 3 hour long cards!!
I guess my style would be delicate and heritage. I love both and try to do both kinds of projects. I do sometimes to the simple. Love this one, a great idea making the template. Would also work for larger cards and even a scrapbook page. Thanks for the chance.
angel hugs
Debby
Wow, gorgeous CAS card! I am definitely middle of the road, and probably eclectic would best describe me. I love techniques, so I end up with a wide range of styles. Thanks for the chance to win this set since I’m not going to get to earn it.
Another gorgeous card, Dawn. Love the clean look of this one. It’s simple but really has a WOW factor. TFS and thanks for the opportunity for some candy.
great card, nice and simple. I think I am middle of the road. I like a little extra on my cards, but not too much! thanks for the chance to win some awesome candy!
Hi Dawn,
Thank you for sharing your gorgeous card. I love that it is clean and simple. Sometimes I put so much onto my cards that the stamped image gets lost in the embellishments, and I remember that it’s the clean and simple cards that really show off the stamp. I guess I’m a bit of a mixture.
Hugs, Anne.
I’m most definitely a clean and simple, but I always have to have something to pop off the card…and always a ribbon/bow. I rarely make just “flat” cards. I love your thank you cards…If my flat cards looked that stunning, I’d be okay with that! LOL TFS
I love clean & simple (and cringe when trying to make a vintage style card), so this card is just for me! Thanks for sharing all your ideas & especially the videos – nothing better than a ‘live’ person.
Dawn, thanks for the video. I’ve always admired cards with the lines but never ventured to try them. You make it look so easy – I like the template vs ruler idea. The line makes your flowers really POP.
Good Morning Dawn ~ I’m Clean and Simple all the way!!! And this card you posted fits my style to a T… Nancy P…
I love to do techniques but I also love the simple, just a few steps, cards. Quick and easy I guess would be my technique
Hi! I want to thank you for all your sharing that you do…Your videos have helped me many times on how to do a certain technique…really like the Calypso Coral…will me trying this Note card today..Thanks again for all sharing, they are an inspirtion to me…and today I learned how to leave a comment….thanks
My style is middle of the road – sometimes I surprise myself adding bling and more layers! Thanks for all of your ideas and inspiration – luv this set and the Calypso Coral looks pretty. Still sticking with the Wisteria Wonder.
I think I’m middle of the road. I love CAS cards, but don’t necessarily do well at their designing. I do definitely know that I’m not at the other end of the spectrum. I don’t ever do cards with the huge bows, tons of embellies, etc. Makes the cards top heavy. I can enjoy looking at them, but I stick more with the less is more philosophy. Thank you for entering me in the contest.
My stamping style is very middle of the road–I love CAS, but sometimes need to have something over the top. I visit your blog daily, and love everything you share.
Hi Dawn, I would have to say..that my style is your style because I copy alot of your ideas because they are so great, but I do like easy..
Dawn,
I like clean and simple designs, but like middle of the road and the challenge of over the top cards, too. Love your ideas!
Sandi
I like everything and will try most anything! But I guess my style is middle of the road. I really enjoy your blog. Thanks for the chance to win!
Dawn, what a beautiful card. It depends on the mood I’m in – sometimes I do quick and dirty others I take time and do lots of layers and cutting. Thanks for the chance to win. I love this set and it would be so fun to use.
Another beautiful card! My style is stuck between clean & simple and middle of the road, but I guess the CAS really catches my attention
the most.
I’m usually middle of the road, but if I could make simple, one layer cards looks as beautiful as this one, I might change my mine..lol! thanks for a great idea!
I like the clean and simple style. It is also easier for some of my older customers. Thanks for sharing this beautiful card!
I love your work!!! I tend to my a Clean and Simple kind of cardmaker. I guess it’s just the way my brain sees things.
Thank you for your inspiration and for the chance to win!
My style is definitely clean and simple. I lean toward a more elegant CAS style. What an amazing chance to win. Thanks. I love your style!
I just love your note card with the hand drawn frame around it!!! I get my card ideas from SCS and the members blogs. Thanks for the chance to win such a great prize!!!
I just love your note card with the hand drawn frame around it!!! I am a middle of the road stamper, but also like to do clean and simple when I need to make a gift package, which is great for mass production. Thanks for the great tutorial on the frame.
This is such a cool card. I love the simplicity of it but yet it has such a wow factor. Thank you for sharing!
I love the look of cards with techniques and bling, but I can’t pull them off well. My style is definitely clean and simple. This clean and simple card is beautiful. I love the colors and the lines. I may have to break down and buy Calypso Coral!
Love this card! It is simple, yet elegant!
I try to go simple, but lots of times, end up being fancy!!! For me it’s hard to do simple.
Thanks for sharing!
Wanted to comment before I watch your video! Love the Love & Care stamp set! I’ve used it quite a few times already! 🙂 I also love the color combination! Very pretty! TFS!
I’ve always wondered how to do that! Thanks for teaching us Dawn 🙂 Your card is awesome by the way!!!
I am a middle of the road stamper but tend to do more clean and simple cards.
easy peasy lemon squeezy! immediately went to my craft room and made a similar one for my son’s best friendgirl (his best friend who happens to be a girl, but not his girlfriend) and it turned out perfectly. thanks!
I am definitely clean and simple. I think you can still get a “wow” effect with this style. That is why I love this card! Great workshop card! Thanks!
Love how the framing makes the card pop. And, unfortuntaely, my style of cards is “late.”
Love this creation!! I think I’ve become more of a clean and simple card person…but maybe middle of the road. 🙂
I’ve often wondered how people did this. Thanks so much for enlightening me!! I love this and can’t wait to use it.
I LOVE this card! I am an over the top card maker and find it very difficult to do clean and simple. But your card has inspired me to try again, thanks!
I am middle of the road, but I wouldn’t say you are!
calypso coral is much prettier than I thought it would be. I’m usually plain and simple with my cards.
I would definitely say I am middle of the road. I have to know when to stop and say it’s perfect! Your card is beautiful!
Dawn, what a great teacher you are! Not only do you show us the technique but you also show us variations of the same technique so that we can choose which one we want to use. How great is that! I am with you when it comes to style, I am middle of the road, I like clean and simple with that extra little punch… so that would make me middle of the road. Thanks for the wonderful videos.
My style is very simple, but I am working toward getting more creative. I love what looking at what other people are doing.
I’m so glad I tripped across your blog! I love your ideas, the video was helpful and I now think I have to order Calypso coral cause you made it look so yummy! Thanks for sharing!
My style varies. At times I like creating an elaborate card and other times I prefer clean and simple. By the way thanks so much for the creations you share on your blog. You rock!
I think I’m more of a clean and simple card maker, but I’m learning to add more layers and bling. Love this technique Dawn. Thanks for sharing the video….
I think I’m usually a middle of the road stamper. I usually do clean and simple stepped up a notch or two, but nothing too over the top. I’m a slow card creator, so they can’t be too complex. Thanks for sharing all your quick tip videos. Since I’ve been following your blog, I’ve had many ahh-haa moments watching them.
I would like to be clean & simple, but I’m more middle of the road. I like several layers of paper though. I LOOOVE what you did with this card!! This is such a cute set….I would LOVE to try to make some clean & simple cards with this set. Or some pretty background paper…hmmm….so many possibilities!
Kimberly S.
I love this stamp set, but I especially love the way you made it stand out with the little box you put around it. I agree that the box that does not go through the stamped image is the best. Thanks for another wonderful tip and for giving me a chance to win this great stamp set!
i love doing vintage..but am really getting into and loving cas..tfs..i love the stamp set and the card..loves ya
I like all styles for cards. It is fun to make a over the top card also. Just depends on how much time I have.
I am generally a middle of the road stamper, although (if I’m CASEing!), I can definitely be an over the top stamper. I admire the clean & simple style, but I just can’t ever seem to DO it myself without it looking too blah. I LOVE this card though! Thanks for the chance to win the set!
Kelly
I tend to be more clean and simple. While I love the look of over the top – I don’t have the patience for it. I usually start with an idea with lots on it – then when I’m finished…it is a much scaled down version to just get it finished.
BTW – love this card! I really love the framed look.
I do whatever feels right… sometimes CAS and sometimes I’ve got everything out all over the place just for one card!
WELL I DONT KNOW WISH ONE , THE ONLY I KNOW IS I LOVE TO PUT A LOT OF GOODIES TO ALL MY PROYECTS.
AND I LOVE VINTAGE.
ANGELLOVE7
I’m middle of the road, but would love to get better with clean and simple cards..just love the look!
Thanks for the opportunity!
Michelle
I think I’m mostly clean and simple. But I do like a couple layers here and there and ribbon makes everything more luscious! Can I still be clean and simple or does that bump me over to middle of the road 😉
I started out as more shabby chic, but have really been liking the clean and simple. I can’t decide which I like better!! Thanks for the chance to win!! Love your blog!!
Hi, Dawn –
I am middle of the road just like you! I do some clean and simple to have on hand, but do more “middle of the road” for special cards for family and friends. I just love your style and your willingness to share your creativity with us! Thanks for sharing and offering the chance to win!
I tend to go more middle of the road, but this clean and simple card is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing Dawn. Love your site!
There are times that I like a busy style but I must say I tend go with clean and simple.
My style would be clean and simple. I really appreciate the look of this card. Thank you for sharing your talent!
My style would be clean & simple. I adore this card and the simplicity of it. It would be a great card for my youth group to make for the shut ins in our church. Thanks!
LOVE this clean and simple w/ the border. Great inspiration- thanks Dawn! Yes- clean and simple ( or not so simple ) is definately my style…
I think I’m pretty clean. I would love to be over the top, but when I try I think it looks like a tornado threw everything on my card. It never really seems tied together.
I guess I tend to clean and simple…though some don’t think it’s that simple but it really is! Love your card. Great video. I appreciate your sharing.
The Love and Care Framed Card is a beautiful design …. I’m always drawn to that style where the frame skips over the images. I’m always afraid my hand-drawn frame won’t look very nice … I’ll have to give it a try with your template idea. My style is “middle of the road”. Thanks for the chance to win the blog candy bundle!
LOVE IT! I always wanted to try this…I love the simplicity of your card but the bold colors add so much and make it WOW…GREAT Blog Candy…Looking forward to seeing MORE
Marisol Gutierrez
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Love this card! Can’t wait to try it! I guess I’m middle of the road in my style. I like layers, but they’re all very predictable. No distressing … distresses me! I don’t tend to do 1 layer cards, although the last time I tried it (yep, many moons ago!!) was with the 2 way blossoms hostess set which was done in a very similar style to your card here. TFS your video!
I’m the clean and simple style, but I’d like to be over the top. That’s why I watch your videos!
I’m in the middle and move from the CAS to the busy, just depends on my mood. I love this simple application of the Love & Care set, one of my favorites ever! Can’t wait to give the frame a try!
Thank you for the wonderful videos!
I am a middle of the road stamper! with Over the top tendencies! 🙂
I love that card!! Love the black line – I’m definitely middle of the road, but I’m totally drawn to simple cards – I love their simplicity and clean lines. Thanks for sharing your stuff – it’s always so motivating and inspiring!
I love this stamp set & what you did to make such a pretty “clean” card. Enjoy your style…wish I had a tad of your talent!
I am fairly new to card making and so far my style is clean and simple. Thanks for all the great videos and tips!
I’m a clean and simple gal. I love vintage but I struggle with creating it but I won’t give up!! Love what you did with this card especially the outline.
Dawn, I love your cards. An this border is great. Such a nice clean sharp card. I am going to make some of them also. I hope they look as good as yours.
Your card is FABULOUS! I love everything about it! I’m going to say that I’m a middle of the road stamper, although I do love the clean and simple look!
This is a wonderful card! I can see making some of these as note cards to give as Christmas gifts this year, tfs!
This is a Beautiful card, “Clean & Simple” Love the hand drawn frame.. I need to try this next time I make a card.. Thanks for sharing you idea… Love to have the “Love & Care” stamp set.
love this set. great card
Usually middle of the road. Sometimes clean and simple.
I start clean and simple, then most times, it is not quite right, so I add, then before I know it…Embellishments and layers galore! Love this card.
I’m definitely middle of the road. Never over the top. I love clean and simple though and the card you made and the story behind it is great! I’m inspired! I’m going to give this a try. Thank you!
I am definitely clean and simple…the kind I like to receive. Love this stamp set and would love to be picked. I appreciate all of the ideas you convey through you blog. Thanks.
I love simple cards and this one is rally pretty. I don’t have this set and ould love to have it. Thanks for the chance.
Sherry
i LOVE this border – it really makes the images POP!! i will have to try it! i would say i am a middle of the road stamper – i luv to create over the top stuff but dont’ have the time to always do it…..i really want to be a clean and simple kind of girl but mine never looks “done” – but i think i just might be able to pull off the border and give it a try – thank you!
I lean towards clean and simple though some color combinations just catch my eye and I’m finding I like interesting folds in my cards as well.
I love the colors, I love the simplicity and I love the black hand drawn line! Thanks for sharing!
It’s so funny, very often when I see acard that I REALLY like-I end up here!!
I LOVE this card & think it is perfect for the kind of note you mention; Thank you, Thinking of you or miss you….I am a “middle-of-the-roadie” type stamper, but clean lines & simple templates with a splash of color totally appeal to me. I often find they appeal more to my customers too; even better than my more complicated cards. Thanks so much for taking the time to share with us!