Who said that bigger was better? … Well they also say that good things come in small packages … so which is better? Well we’ll let you make the decision there. This month we are working the small stamps to create some inspiration for you.
The moment I saw the theme for this hop, I immediately thought of a challenge I was set by my Stampin’ Up! Upline many years ago to create a card using up scraps on my desk. Tiny Tags Stamps was something I turned to then and I created this card, which I still love to this day (and if the truth be known, I still own the original).
I decided to use this card as inspiration for what I’d be creating and sharing with you today. I liked the simple clean look and believe that often, less is actually more, so prepare yourself for more simplicity.
I am sharing a couple of sneak peek products from the up coming Spring/Summer Catalogue here with you today. This gorgeous little gift box that would be perfect for a piece of jewellery or a special bar of chocolate and a cute stamp set called, Friendship’s Sweetest Thoughts.
New Dies used for Small Stamps
Instead of using gift tags, I decided to switch them for die cut Heart shapes from the Lots of Love Box Framelits Die set that I used to create this cute little box. There are several shapes and sizes of hearts in this set, but this one fitted the small stamps perfectly from the Stamp set. I’m not sure that these photo’s pick up the subtle versamark detailing sat just behind the three hearts. I’ve used this same image inside the card too.
Tone on tone, I added some simple detail using the Ticket Tear Border Punch. The colour on this card, came from using our new Alcohol based pens, Blends.
A very simple card that really isn’t very taxing, but one that shows just how quickly you could use the small stamps within your sets to create a cute little card or gift box.
I do hope you’ll find inspiration in what I’ve shared with you today and that you’ll now head over and see what Jennifer Olea has to share with us.
Happy stampin’
Supplies are available through my online store. Just remember to use my current Gift Code at check out to receive a Thank you gift from me the following month. December’s code is K9UK4U6E
Mikaela I’m so glad that you could join our let’s get hopping group today. What a beautiful debut!! These cards are just beautiful. I love the way you’ve featured those smallest images in little love hearts. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you Jennifer. I had every intention of using a traditional tag shape, but when I couldn’t quite find what I wanted, I turned to shapes and this just seemed so perfectly fitting x
Love the simplicity! Beautiful projects!
Thank you so much Nina x
OH so gorgeous. Less definitely is more in this case. I just LOve them both Mikaela
aww Thank you Tanya. I’m so pleased you like x
I CAN ONLY agree… less is better. I really like your card and the box. and i love the old challenge – use your desk scraps… these days I’d be able to make a mural!
I loved that challenge way back then and I sometimes revert to trying it now … but as you say, there are times when I could create a mural too. I’m so pleased you like x
Such beautiful projects. Love the box!
Thank you Verity. Isn’t it cute?! x
What an adorable gift box and matching card! so soft and sweet… and versatile – one card can be used for a birthday, wedding, or baby. TFS!
Thank you Diana. Simple little set, but cute and I’m pleased you like it x
I absoulty love this card, the design is so versitle
Thank you Jennifer. I’m so pleased that you like it x
your card and gift box are Just precious Mikaela
awww Thank you Eimear x