Saturday, March 12, 2011

Introducing Modern Basics Day Four

It's day four of the Papertrey Ink Countdown and today I bring you a few more samples of Modern Basics (available March 15th). This time around I'd like to focus on one of the borders included in the set. Nichole did an amazing job featuring Modern Basics yesterday and she showcased this same border images perfectly. Be sure to visit here to check it out, in case you missed it.

This open leaf border is featured below...
This is a sample of how this border stamp works and can be used. The image on the left is the actual stamp it's self. I've purposely designed this image with open spaces, so other colors or designs can be tucked inside to create a unique look that can suite any project.

The second images is the boarder image stamped twice. This is an easy way to incorporate a second color. Just stamp once, ink again in desired color and stamp again slightly higher than the first impression. Again, Nichole Heady did an amazing job of featuring this technique.

The third image incorporates a few other options for the open spaces, using images from Modern Basics and from other sets. The flower bud is from With Sympathy and the other three are from Postmarked.

How about a few projects to show you just what I'm talking about...
This Miss You card started with the border image stamped in Spring Moss onto Rustic Cream cardstock. Within the open spaces I stamped each tiny square (also from Modern Basics) in Ripe Avocado.
I then stamped the rectangle in Spring Moss and layered a sentiment (from Communique Curves Sentiments) in Dark Chocolate. Embellished with a few Sweet Blush and Dark Chocolate buttons and rounded the bottom corner.
For this simple card I used a bud images from With Sympathy. Stamped the border in Ripe Avocado and the buds in Raspberry Fizz onto Rustic Cream cardstock.
Above the border I stamped a sentiment from the new Think Big Favorites #2 in Dark Chocolate. Finished the card off with tiny rhinestones and a rounded corner.
Finally, this card incorporates a couple other images (from Modern Basics) within the border. Started by stamping the border images in Fresh Snow onto a Fine Linen card base. Into the open spaces, I stamped the polka dot squares in Dark Chocolate. Then, once the Fresh Snow ink was dry, I went over the border image and stamped small squares in Raspberry Fizz.
Topped the card off with three Dark Chocolate buttons, a white silk ribbon bow tied through the large button and an adorable tag stamped with a flower and a sentiment from Tag-it's #2. Finished by rounding the bottom corner.

I hope you've enjoyed everything I've shared with you today! Again, I'd love to know what you think, so please let me know.

Don't forget to check out the rest of the happenings for today. These ladies have much more to share with you too...

Thanks for dropping by today, have a super one!

Maile



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21 comments:

  1. Love your Modern Basics stamp set and all your wonderful creations. You gals always make it look so simple. Perfect set for clean and simple!

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  2. This is such a fun set! My favorite image is the polka dotted one... LOVE what you've designed, Maile!

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  3. You have so many ways to use that design. I like the simplicity of your cards.

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  4. Hi Maile,

    Sooo pretty cards AGAIN! Wow, I admire the many, many ways you know how to use this set and I love, love, love them all!! Today the second card is my fave, combining those leaves with the cute warm pink flowers looks amazing! Love it!

    Hugs, Wendy

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  5. Your cards are so lovely. Thanks for showcasing the simple designs that can be done with your new set.

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  6. Always cute, always perfectly designed, Maile. Love your cards!

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  7. Oh my!!! Today's cards are amazing!!! Everything about all of them! I am drooling over the little tag on your last card! How did you make it?

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  8. These are AMAZING Maile!!! WOW!!! A must-have! Your first set is fantastic and I'm positive will be a HUGE hit!!!!

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  9. WOW, WOW, WOW, these cards are all simply amazing! I love this set and will definitely be buying it! I think it's going to sell out. ;)

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  10. SUCH pretty samples! This is an incredibly versatile set!

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  11. What a creative technique! Your brown and pink thank you card especially makes me smile :-)

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  12. What a versatile set - can't wait to play with it myself! Thanks! Pamela~

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  13. absolutely love this set and intend to buy it. i knew i would love your sets!!

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  14. Maile I just love this set and you are showcasing it beautifully!

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  15. Amazingand wonderful to use one stamp set and have so many variations!

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  16. this is such a versatile set and the designs today are so creative - once again. My favorite is the second card - love those colors together and the buttons tie it all together. Thanks for sharing your creative talents!

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  17. I think you are doing a great job of showing the versatility of this set. Great job!!! I love everything you have shown. TFS!!!

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  18. Maile, absolutely loving every bit of your set and cant wait to see the whole thing! Cant wait to see what you come up with next, you are always thinking out of the box!

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  19. Maile this is such an amazing set! And the cards you make are so gorgeous! Can't wait to see future set from you too!

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  20. More adorableness from you Maile!!! I just love your fresh style ;)
    Hugs, Ruth S

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