Welcome to Simple to Spectacular!
Who doesn’t love a simple, classic sugar cookie? But then you icing and it gets even sweeter and more decadent. And then you pop on some sprinkles and suddenly it’s a party! The idea of this feature will be to show how a single stamp set can be used to create a card from clean and simple to downright fabulous with a few extra layers and embellishments.
We have a few designers participating today and they each have three progressive card designs to share using the Embellished Elegance stamp set. Enjoy!
“The Embellished Elegance stamp set is such a classic, versatile set…one with so many images included that it can be used with many different styles and themes. I’ve combined it with the Autumn Pumpkins stamp set and used the wide variety of leaves and vines to embellish and dress up my simple punpkins.”
Supplies:
- STAMPS: Embellished Elegance, Autumn Pumpkins, Monthly Moments: September
- INK: Autumn Rose, Fine Linen, Classic Kraft, Ripe Avocado, Melon Berry, Summer Sunrise, Spring Moss, Honey Nut, Prairie Grass, Olive Twist
- PAPER: Vintage Cream
- DIES: Scallop Stackers: Medium
Supplies:
- STAMPS: Embellished Elegance, Autumn Pumpkins, Monthly Moments: September
- INK: Autumn Rose, Fine Linen, Classic Kraft, Ripe Avocado, Melon Berry, Summer Sunrise, Spring Moss, Honey Nut, Prairie Grass, Olive Twist
- PAPER: Vintage Cream, Bitty Big Honey Nut
- DIES: Scallop Stackers: Medium, Autumn Pumpkins
Supplies:
- STAMPS: Embellished Elegance, Autumn Pumpkins, Monthly Moments: September
- INK: Autumn Rose, Fine Linen, Classic Kraft, Ripe Avocado, Melon Berry, Summer Sunrise, Spring Moss, Honey Nut, Prairie Grass, Olive Twist, Ocean Tides
- PAPER: Vintage Cream, Bitty Big Honey Nut
- DIES: Scallop Stackers: Medium, Autumn Pumpkins
CLICK HERE to visit Melissa’s blog to see more!
“Embellished Elegance is one of those sets that can take on so many looks! I always envision this set used with fall colors for some reason, but it can go bright and pretty, too — perfect for birthdays when paired with the large “happy” sentiment!”
Supplies:
- STAMPS: Embellished Elegance
- INK: Aqua Mist, Green Parakeet, Berry Sorbet, Raspberry Fizz, Scarlet Jewel, Ocean Tides, Summer Sunrise, Canyon Clay
- PAPER: Stamper’s Select White
- DIES: Embellished Elegance, Tag Sale: Quilted
CLICK HERE to visit Betsy’s blog to see more!
“I love the Simple To Spectacular challenge because it shows just how different a design can look with even the subtlest of changes. Embellished Elegance is also one of those sets with so many options to build your images as boldly or as simply as you can imagine, which makes it a perfect set for this feature. It was such a fun set to pull out again and now I have a handful of birthday cards ready for the next few celebrations!”
Supplies:
- STAMPS: Embellished Elegance
- INK: Pale Peony, Sweet Blush, Summer Sunrise, Harvest Gold, Spring Moss, Simply Chartreuse, Dark Chocolate
- CARDSTOCK: Rustic White, Sweet Blush, Classic Kraft
- DIES: Embellished Elegance Die, Bold Borders: Flare, Round Off Edgers Die, Direct Messages Die
- OTHER: Rustic Jute Button Twine, Glue Pen, Fine Crystal Glitter, Foam Tape, Blending Sponge, Xyron
Cynthia D says
Lovely sets of cards today!
Greta H says
Makes me want this set! All these cards are gorgeous–just different!
Helen F. says
Love this fun feature! I don’t do CAS very well and every time I attempt it, there is always “one more detail or embellie” I need to add 😉 These samples are all so amazing!
Catherine Milne says
The Simple to Spectacular feature is one of my absolute favorites. I love seeing the evolution of all the cards.
Sharon D says
Wonderful work, everyone! I love Simple to Spectacular posts!