First up, a baby card using the intersections of the links for the sentiment. After stressing about what alpha set to use that would fit the blocks well, it dawned on me to just use my pen and write it. Sometimes, the best solutions are the most simple, right?!
I picked light primary colors so the color mixing for green/orange/purple would be more noticeable. Then just used an exacto to cut out the cross they made.
Here's a one-layer card that uses two more of the link borders. The larger square border was the perfect size to house the square keys from Tech Talk, so I split up the letters by selectively inking them (I still can't cut my stamps. I'm getting closer to doing it though!) and stamping "sorry" in the spaces.
Then I made a mask of the large square links and sponged purple below, and stamped the tiny oval links above. To get the striped look I carefully stamped a second time over every other row. Not gonna lie, that was a little stressful for me! Next time I'll just use generational stamping I think.
This card uses all three sizes of the oval links border. Since they are separate, you can mix and match the sizes and colors to your heart's content. I went with the appearance of thick stripes by stamping several together in the same color.
The numeric 8 in the focal point was made by selectively inking the end of the oval link and stamping it as the top and bottom of the 8. The word "eight" comes from the Countdown set.
These are so cool! Love how you've showed the versatility of this set. Great way to use the grid for a congratulatory sentiment!
ReplyDeleteKelly all three are so fantastic! You have cool perfected. Amazing tht you wrote the alpha's inside the tiny squares, that is a steady hand my dear. The oval links are amazing too.
ReplyDeleteYour are so creative (and steady) with those border stamps! I love how you decided to use a pen for your congrats - heehee.
ReplyDeleteLoving these! Your stamping is perfection, I love them all, but the last one is my favorite. Love the 8!
ReplyDeleteAnother fabulous trio today Kelly! The teeny tiny letters in the pattern on the first look SUPER. Love the last card with the oval 8, very creative!
ReplyDeleteSuch cool cards today Kelly! I'm loving all your LINKS:) You definitely made some beautiful backgrounds, but I'm with Miriam. The last one is my fave too:) Hope you're having a great week!
ReplyDeleteWow! I struggle with using border stamps like you've done on these wonderful cards. These are all so cool. I'll join Miriam and JJ; the last one is my fav. Can't wait to see the full release! Great cards. Bev
ReplyDeleteI think this stamp set was made for you! Love the embossed and stamped card on top and the last one is just gorgeous with that stamped background you made. Wonderful work and inspiration!
ReplyDeleteSo clever and creative. Your cards are wonderful. You are making me want this set, too.
ReplyDeleteWow, your hand is much steadier than mine! I would NEVER be able to do those things! Beautiful job, Kelly!
ReplyDeleteAll of your designs are AWESOME!! I just love to pick your brain some time!! This is quite fun to see how you stamped these designs!! My favorite is the 3rd one! It's lovely and oh.so genius/Kelly!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done, can't choose one, I love them all. It made me want this stamp set, but I know it's not the stamp, it your creative mind. TFS
ReplyDeleteSuch amazing stamping skills! When I read that you stamped twice on the alternative link borders, I just had to stare at the card for some time :) I love the mix of colors and stamps in the last card, it is beautiful and so well balanced! I also like how you wrote the sentiment inside the links, so neat, I thought they were stamps!
ReplyDeleteYou have such a steady hand to stamp such amazing creations, Kelly, they're awesome! Anita :)
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful display Kelly!
ReplyDeleteI marvel at each and everyone of your cards!
Thank You for the inspiration!!
Hugs~
Beautiful cards. All of them! Each one lovely.
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