At Stampin' Up!s On Stage event last year a new #simplestamping campaign was announced. All Stampin' Up! demonstrators were challenged with showing more project ideas that were simple to create so that crafters all over the world would understand that they don't need to create cards that cost them $100+. I love this idea but have found, after all these years of crafting, that it is not as simple as you'd think.
So when I saw this week's Paper Craft Crew challenge, I first thought "oh-oh" followed by: I can do this!
My #simplestamping card was inspired by one I saw online. I loved how the base of the card was stamped so decided to "CASE" (copy and share everything) it, using my two favorite colors: Gorgeous Grape and Lemon Lime Twist. The card that inspired me used a layered die-cut phrase and that, to me, is not simple stamping.
So I decided on two simple layers: Whisper White and Lemon Lime Twist. I chose two stamp sets: Better Together (for the phrase) and Bloom by Bloom for the other images.
Just to be clear, I used a phrase that suited my needs for a card this week and I already owned the Better Together stamp set. You can choose a phrase to match your needs.
Tip: if you are a new stamper, purchase stamp sets that have both images AND phrases in them, preferably for a variety of occasions. You will keep costs down that way.
Here's my Bloom by Bloom #simplestamping card!
If you want to see what the other Paper Craft Crew design team members created for this challenge, click here to link over to that website.
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