{"id":10030,"date":"2024-09-20T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rubberdance.com\/blog\/?p=10030"},"modified":"2024-09-18T15:26:07","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T13:26:07","slug":"clean-and-simple-greeting-cards-200924","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rubberdance.com\/blog\/papercrafting-cardmaking\/clean-and-simple-greeting-cards-200924\/","title":{"rendered":"Clean and Simple Greeting Cards with Sketchy Leaves"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hi from \u00c5shild! How are you all doing? Ready for a new season? I hope you all have had beautiful summer months. Today I am sharing a set of clean and simple greeting cards with the Sketchy Leaves<\/a> stamps. The clear version<\/a> of this stamp set is almost sold out! But there is still an unmounted rubber sheet available!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Here in Norway the autumn is on it’s way, and all the changes in the nature and all the stuff that is going on in the world right now kind of overwhelmes me. And some days all the mixed media tons of options may feel too overwhelming too and create a creative block. I’ve had that feeling for some weeks now. Luckily I have a strategy that use to help me – I simply go to the opposite end of the scale: the CAS style (C=clean A=and S=simple). I decide to limit my color palett, my use of stuff and techniques and instead embrace white space. The stamps and stencils of Rubber Dance are sooooo perfect for playful mixed media – for layers upon layers, different techniques and embellishment. But they are just as perfect for the CAS style. I’ll show you! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This stencil is perfect for a set of cards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Use a blending tool together with Distress Ink.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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4 different motifs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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By using more than one color you give the leaf some “life”.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Then add contrast by stamping a leaf in crisp black on top of the stenciled leaf.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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So – here you have a beautiful set.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Use black ink or a Posca pen to splatter over the motif.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Sew the panels to black cardboard to create a frame.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Use 3D tape to add dimention to the card.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Add a text and the card is ready.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Enjoy simplicity and create some CAS cards – I can assure you it will make your breath calm down.
Hugs from \u00c5shild<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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