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Tuesday 24 June 2014

Simple Cards...

Simple?  Cards??  Can this possibly be Words and Pictures?!

Yes, I know... it's very strange altogether.  If you don't believe me, you're just going to have to hop over to The Artistic Stamper Creative Team Blog to see them with your own eyes.


Clearly the celebrations have caused me to have a funny turn - too much Butterfly Blogaversary Candy, that's the trouble.  (Do make sure you leave a comment on the candy post if you'd like to be in with a chance to win.)

Hope you like what you find when you get to The Artistic Stamper - I think it's still recognisably "me"!  Happy Crafting all!

The more simple we are, the more complete we become.
Auguste Rodin

33 comments:

Rita said...

Love this Alison. What a great e st response to your Blogaversaty Candy. Hugs Rita xxx

Marci said...

They are beautiful! Sometimes simple is best. Your skill is evident, even though you call them simple.

Anke said...

WOW WOW WOW Alison your cards are amazing.

Hugs
Anke

Brenda Brown said...

Beautiful cards Alison, whether you call them simple or not they are still full of fabulous techniques and the watercolour effects are simply gorgeous xx

chrissie said...

Such beautiful cards Alison and still 'you' shining through the work on them. Simple by your standards maybe but lots of thought has gone into them

Love Chrissie x

Unknown said...

BLC - Both are gorgeous! Chris xxx

Cocofolies said...

I love them both Alison, they are simply gorgeous...! The stamps and colours are very beautiful, and you have made a very clever use of different watercolouring techniques combined to a perfect stamped image inside. You can continue to do simply things like that haha :))) Hugs, Coco xxx

Alie Hoogenboezem-de Vries said...

Love how you've added the colours, like the torn paper, the stamps...again these are gorgeous!

greetings, Alie :-)

May said...

Off for a closer look Alison...Hugs May x x

pearshapedcrafting said...

Well, hoodathortit!! They are still very you! Hope we do see more! Chrisx

Dianne said...

AWH Miss butterfly, I'm not a card maker either but when you do they are soooooo gorgeous, going over to see right now...

Dianne said...

OMG, how heavy is that paper it looks stunning torn up, the flowers are gorgeous I looooooooove yhem thanks for sharing have a wonderful day my Mentor, ((( BIG HUGS )))

Lys said...

When simplicity reaches perfection! Both cards are beautiful, the work on watercolours (thanks for the technique tips!)just great, and I love the inside stamp in echo. Lovely!

Lisa Minckler said...

I "oohed" and "awed" as usual. They are BOTH stunning. It's a very nice surprise to see this on your blog. :)

Netty said...

Love the techniques you've used on these lovely cards and adore those flower stamps. Hugs Annette xx

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Meggymay said...

This has got my attention, off for a proper look. The snippet looks great.
Yvonne

Mrs.B said...

Beautiful cards Alison, and although 'simple' still very you! Gorgeous images and colours and perfect finishing inside.
Avril xx

Anonymous said...

Today is the first of me really trying to catch-up with my favourite blogs only to have blogger dashboard playing all sorts of tricks on me - not allowing my favourite blogs to be displayed :(
I am heading over there right this minute.
Wishes
Lynne

Unknown said...

Simple...you...never lol. Can't wait to see your simple cards Alison.

Nikki Acton said...

Not simple, lots of clever technique here! Gorgeous and effective though. Nikki xx

Neet said...

Beautiful simply beautiful.
Hugs, Neet xx

Almo said...

Just been over for a closer look Alison, both cards are beautiful I love the soft watercolour look against the kraft card. Mo x

Silvia(Barnie) said...

Two great quotes for two wonderful cards. Love the torn edges and the soft colors.

Amanda said...

Simplicity at its best!
Love
Amanda x

catherine said...

Just looks fabulous Alison and suit the cards so well
x catherine

Kezzy said...

Wow wow you do super cards Alison, I really love the water colour effect of the stamping and the flower stamp is awesome. The kraft card goes so well with the nature of the card. Wow I have caught up at last, I so love chilling while reading your blog and each post inspires me and each onebis as unique as the rest of them. Just got to share your blog candy and comment in a bit. Hugs Kezzy xxx

Terry said...

Lovely cards, Alison! The techniques you used all equal anything but simple! I have commented and shared your blog candy, but mostly am so happy to know you! Hugs!

JansArtyJunk said...

Love your cards Alison. Beautiful stamps and technique...Maybe simple, but so very effective :) Jan x

Dorthe said...

So gorgeous in their simplisity ,and so beautiful in colour choice, and qoutes, dear Alison.
Dorthe, xo

mark gould said...

What a beautiful colour fade. Lovely tag Alison x

Evelyn Walter said...

Wow, stunning cards, dear Alison - and anything else but simple!
xx Evelyn

Princess Judy Palmer said...

But don't pause too long, or else the zombies will catch up... they aren't so worthwhile. Off to see if there really is a simple card on the other side of that link.

Margaret said...

Both of your 'simple' cards are absolutely beautiful! The splatters and edges really take this from simple to stunning!