Monday, August 10, 2009

Clean & Simple... Ten Minute Monday!

A couple Clean & Simple cards to share!! I seen the Ten Minute Monday post and just fell in love with this card... so I decided to give it a try with my DP's that are so unloved lately! Do you ever have that issue? I have a lot of single sheets that don't have coordinating paper, because I think I have to HAVE them! :)

The first card is for fall that's around the corner. I followed the double button idea and embossed a row of dots with my CuttleBug. Then embossed my sentiment.

My second card I used chipboard flowers, added a gold pearl next to my sentiment and LOVE the DP with the rich chocolate in the background. Very easy peassy cards!! :)

Tonight I have Julie's Card Club and she just got back from convention! Can't wait to see her swaps... FUN!

Enjoy and have a super Monday!
SMILES... Michelle :)

Card #1
Stamps: Studio G Paper: SU! Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Really Rust, DP (K&I Memories) Ink: SU! Whisper White Craft Other: Buttons, twine, CB With Love embossing folder, ribbon (Target Club Wed), SU! Detail White EP, glue dots, etc.

Card #2
Stamps: SU! Trendy Trees Paper: SU! Regal Rose, Marigold Morning, DP (DCWV) Ink: SU! Chocolate Chip Other: SU! white ribbon, K & Company Chip board flowers, glue dots, gold pearl (Michael's), etc.

17 comments:

Anonymous said...

WOW! How fun Michelle!! Love these ten minute cards that don't look ten minutes at ALL!! :) Love the papers on the top card and the colors on the second are so fresh and fun!! TFS!! HUGS

dolcreations said...

Michelle you really added alot of little things that are just really nice touches to your card. I love the idea of the double buttons, I love the row of little dots and I just love how you embossed your sentiment! Lots of work...but the results are awesome!
Christine

jacque4u2c said...

I love these!!! So colorful!

Emily said...

I have that tree paper too Michelle! Love how you used yours. That button is a perfect embellishment, as is the cute row of dots you added. Love those colors and the great flower on your second card! Stay cool:)))

Debbie Pamment said...

Love how you've used your DPs - it's great to see them given centre stage!
Hope you had fun catching up with all the convention news!
xXx

Riet said...

What a gorgeous cards Michelle,i love the papers and colours.

Hugs Riet.x

laos348 said...

Great way to use those types of papers - I really like the trees!

LeAnne said...

I love these--just made a bunch of these using up some DP for my church birthday cards---clean & simple is GOOD!

Rachel B said...

Oh I love these. The fall colors of the first with the simple texture border and the great font and the second with the bright colors on the dark brown and the flower with the thread. LOVE EM!

Lisa Hjulberg said...

A great way to use DP Michelle! Don't you just love quick and easy with a lot of pop? I do!

So how are you doing my friend? It's time for an email update...

Hugs and smiles across the miles,
Lisa

Laura (scrapnextras) said...

These are both beautiful! Love the papers you chose the embossed sentiment and double button are both striking embellies!

Dawn Easton said...

Michelle, your CAS cards are awesome! Love the designer papers you chose to use in both! TFS!

Joan Ervin said...

You did a fabulous job on these adorable CAS cards, Michelle...love the colors, papers, and the great use of the embellies!!!

Andrea L - EnchantINK said...

Such "Michelle" cards!!! Fun, fresh & funky!!! You're really in the groove!!! :D Love it!!! Hugs, Andrea xxx

Emily Leiphart said...

These are superb CAS cards, Michelle! Love all the dp and colours. I wish I could stamp as perfectly with white ink! :D

Susan (peebsmama) said...

Two great versions with fun patterned paper.

Ruby said...

Lovely cards Michelle. Finally I get time to write a bit more about your gorgeous cards, usually I only get a minute!

I love the colours on both cards, so very different. I really like the tree paper and the way you've done your double button. I must try that, it's really effective. I also like the way you've just embossed one row using your CB folder. Luverly!

In the second card I really like the way you've doubled up the flowers and the way you've tied the centre, it's lovely. I also like the yellow polka dot ribbon behind, cute!! I always buy paper with words on but generally tend to cover most of it up with something. This is a great way to show them off, great job! :o)