If you didn't check out the SplitCoastStampers Whipper Snapper Featured Designer gallery, or the blogs of this month's featured designers, you might want to! Great inspiration for any stamper, not just Whipper Snapper fans!
Here's another card I made using the flower image and a sentiment from Think Happy Thoughts. I kept this card clean and simple, and used clear fresh colors.
I also added lots of sparkly glitter to the flower vase, for LOTS of shimmer and shine!
I received a few questions recently that I thought I would take time to answer with photos. Sometimes, it's just easier that way! Click on the photos to see them larger...
On this post, Michele wanted to know what I did to the center of the girl's flowers...
They are quite simple, actually! I colored them with markers, adding a bit more shading to the left side, and then added a touch of glitter to the right side for sparkle. I like to use a Zig 2 Way Glue pen (I've had the same glue pen for YEARS!) to apply a bit of adhesive, and then add an ultra fine translucent glitter. It allows the color on the paper to show through the glitter, giving the kind of sparkle I really like!
I was also recently asked by Bev on this post to share info on how I photograph my cards. I keep this process simple, because it works for me. Being someone who loves photography, you might think that I would use my BIG camera, a photo tent, fancy lights, and maybe even a tripod. I have those things for other photography, but for the sake of time and space, I choose to do things very simply for my paper craft projects. The photos aren't perfect, but it's what works for me.
I use two (sometimes three) lamps on my work space. I set the card on either a coordinating sheet of 12x12 paper, or a 12x12 piece of white chipboard. Depending on how distracting (cluttered) my desk is, I sometimes prop up a second piece of white chipboard behind the project as well. But, not always.
In the photo above, you can see the lamps on either side of the photo. Usually there are three lamps on my table, but one is currently over baby chickens and ducks. *grin* I use a 100 watt Reveal bulb in each lamp, and set my point-and-shoot camera (Canon G9) to the "indoor" setting.
See...nothing fancy! Hope that's helpful, Bev!
Love your sweet, springy card. Your glitter always looks so nice . . . never thick and globby like mine looks. Thanks for the info and tips.
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | March 27, 2010 at 10:14 PM
Love the card! And the sneak peak of your photo booth. :)
Posted by: Beth M | March 25, 2010 at 08:28 AM
Thanks for sharing your photo tips......lots of lamps and no fancy stuff- great!
Posted by: Anne B. | March 25, 2010 at 07:52 AM
Lovely cards! Your work reminds me that I should pull out my sewing machine more often. I need to do more actual stitching on my cards.
Thanks for showing how you photograph your work.
Posted by: Anthonette | March 23, 2010 at 10:18 PM
Amazing cards!!!
Posted by: stephanie muzzulin | March 23, 2010 at 05:05 PM
Beautiful, happy card!!! I love it. Thanks for brightening my day! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | March 23, 2010 at 03:25 PM
Thanks for answering my photo question and for the photo tips! I appreciate you taking the time.
Love the sparkle on the vase-sounds simple enough and I have one of those glue pens I seem to never use!
Posted by: Bev | March 23, 2010 at 01:00 PM
Simply sweet card. Love the bit of sparkle and popped up vase. Thanks for the card photo tips. Have a terrific Tuesday, hugs...
Posted by: Carol Dee | March 23, 2010 at 12:27 PM
Okay, I saw this grouping of cards and thought for sure you must have posted them as a set for sale on Etsy (hint, hint). But, alas you have not. I'll keep refreshing (hint, hint). :0)
The images and coloring are beautiful!
Posted by: Jacque | March 23, 2010 at 05:42 AM