Thursday, November 7, 2013

Keeping it Clean and Simple


The challenge for this week's Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge is to keep it clean and simple. {check!}
I bought this Rubbernecker tree stamp at a trade show a couple years ago and barely used it (tsk tsk). I pulled out some textured cream-colored linen cardstock and stamped both the image and Northwoods sentiment with Versamark, then embossed it all with gold embossing powder. I rounded the corners for a softer look. This card couldn't have been any easier to create, and it's a one-stamp mailer to boot! Win Win!!

I hope you're enjoying your Thursday!

Carol

10 comments:

Benzi said...

Carol, it is good to see you posting. That tree is fabulous and the gold embossing is terrific. It's a beautiful card!!!
Wishing you a great day.

jimlynn said...

WOW! Carol, can't believe you haven't used this stamp that much! It's gorgeous and that gold just makes it shine. Love that linen card stock too. So pretty.
Lynn

Donna Hanley said...

Carol, love the tree as well as the sentiment font. That linin paper is beautiful. Very classy card, Win,Win, Win. I added another win for you. LOL

Mary Anne / MA54K said...

That is one gorgeous stamp, Carol. Glad you got it out, and used it. It's a perfect CAS card.

Susan (rainy) said...

It's the perfect card.. Beautiful. Elegant. Easy to make. AND mailable! LOVE it!!

MaryH said...

Definitely a Win-Win, and definitely a Beauty as well. Love this stamp and you used the most perfect technique to make it stun! TFS & Hugs

Emily Leiphart said...

Perfect clean and simple card, Carol! I love it. Thanks so much for playing along with the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge!

Heather said...

A beautiful card Carol, a wonderful CAS design and your gold tree is stunning!!

Thanks so much for joining us a t Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
hugs
Heather xx

JD/ Jill said...

That stamp does make a really elegant card!

Shannon White said...

Simply Fabulous Miss Carole! Love the textured linen CS and the pretty gold embossing too!

Hugs
Shannon