Hi All,
I think the most important component of this type of card is color. Color is somewhat subjective, but there are definitely colors that are more appealing together than others. In the recent survey, some of you asked if I could explain how I choose my colors, so here it is. In today’s video, I explain why I picked these colors and not others. I’m not sure if this is unfortunate or fortunate, but my explanation is not very scientific but more “feeling”. So, rather than a color wheel explanation, I say “too bright together” or “too Halloweenish”, lol. Hopefully you will recognize the same types of feelings you might be having but can’t articulate. I think the eye is good at figuring things out, whether the brain can explain it to you or not. I hope you can make some sense out of it.
The rest is pretty easy stamping. 🙂
Enjoy the video!
Supplies:
To purchase at Ellen Hutson, click the EH link. To purchase at Simon Says Stamp, click the SSS link.
 Botanical Blooms |
 Oriental Orchid EH|SSS |
 Rich Razzleberry Ink |
 Pool Party Ink |
 So Saffron Ink |
 Copic Multiliner Pen |
 Versamark Ink EH|SU |
 Hero Arts EH|SSS |
 Stampin’ Up! Thick White |
 Fog Cardstock |
 Memento Black Ink EH|SSS |
 Heat Tool |
 Fiskars Trimmer S.COM|JA |
 Mini Scoreboard EH|SSS |
 MISTI MSP|SSS |
 Thin Paper Tape |
 Scotch Foam Tape |
Connie
Hi Darlene, Luscious is the word I’d use to describe your card. I wasn’t particularly impressed with this Stampin Up stamp set until I saw it used in this way. Now I can see a lot of possibilities. I also was wondering what has happened to the early time slot for releasing your tutorial videos? It really helps us keen ones Down Under (smile).
Darlene DeVries
Sorry about that Connie – my auto-brain took over and I forgot this time. 🙂
Connie
No problem Darlene. I just love your videos so much and always learn heaps from them!
swimbikerunat60
Love the vibrancy of the Rich Razzleberry flowers against the softer Pool Party and So Saffron inks, beautiful contrast Darlene, so glad you added the detail of the black lines on the flowers, that is a really fantastic detail.
Hugs,
Maria.
SandraMaria
This is a beautiful card. I look forward to getting this stamp and die bundle. I love the way a couple of the dies cut the flowers so they can be popped out. You always do something unique with stamp sets like this and keep us thinking outside the box!! =) Thanks for sharing another great card and I think I am caught up now! YAY!!!!
dvcote
Thank you, I am not nuts. I could not get a correctly cut line with that trimmer. I bought 3 just a little different in size thinking it was the trimmer. Then I went to Amazon and they had Wescott ones for $5. really! So I got two. They are behaving! I really thought it was me and that I was doing something wrong. Alternatively, I use a quilter’s tool or a blade to cut on a cutting mat with a metal ruler as my guide.
Carol B
Beautiful canard, love the popped up Fog CS, this really adds a nice touch and the colors are fantastic. I have a Fiskers cutter, bit larger than yours, I love it and it doesn’t seem to have your problem. I have had this cutter for a long time and have been eyeing the newer bit bigger version. Your problem makes me hesitate to purchase it. What cutter do you really love?
Darlene DeVries
Carol, my absolute favorite has always been ekTools Trimmer. The problem is that I keep leaving the arm open and hanging off the end of my table. I run into it, it falls on the floor, and then I have to buy a new one. I’ve been wanting to buy a more professional trimmer, so I’m just in the research stage right now. If you’re looking for something economical, get the ekTools and be careful with it. 🙂
Carol B
Thanks Darlene will think about the EK Trimmer. Have you tried the SU one and if so what do you think? My one gripe on the Fiskers is the blades don’t last long.
Darlene DeVries
Hi Carol. I haven’t tried the SU one. It looks a lot like the Fiskars.
Carol B
Thanks Darlene, still pondering what’s best for me.
Carol B
Oh my eyes are getting so bad and auto correct is a pain. I meant card , so sorry. I get a Cataract surgery on left eye in 2 weeks hope this helps, probably not, LOL.
Mary Jane
Great card Darlene and thanks for mentioning about the trimmer. I have that exact trimmer and have the same issue. I thought it was just me but glad to see its not. I am definitely straight edged challenged so I need something that trims straight!
Thanks again for sharing.
jebo739
Thank you Darlene. Very pretty card. I have a fiskers rotory trimmer. I have had it for a pretty good while now. I kept wondering why my papers were not cutting streight. It took me a while to realize that the plastic guide was bowing out and causing me to get an uneven cut. It was soo frustrating. I kept thinking it was me. Never occured to me that it was the trimmer.
Laura Norris
Hi Darlene,
What a beautiful card today! I have that same trimmer, and when I first got it, it did not cut straight either. I contacted Fiskars, and they sent me a replacement arm for it. ( the part that you lift and lower when you put your cardstock in) The new one cuts straight, and I haven’t had any problems since. They were very nice about it – they seem to have great customer service! It might be worth a try, since you have already purchased the trimmer!
Thanks for explaining the color choices too! I often can’t explain why I think some colors work together better than others!
Sisaleegirl
Hi Darlene,
That card is adorable! I have this stamp set so I will certainly be making this card, Thank you for sharing, I hope you are having a wonderful week.
suzierubberstamp
You always make ugly stamp sets appealing! I looked at the stamp set and asked myself “What in the world would I do with it?” The card it wonderful!!!
Andrea
Love the colors you used!!! Sorry about your trimmer issues. Have you see the newest Fiskars trimmer? You can read about it here: http://www2.fiskars.com/Products/Crafting-and-Sewing/Paper-Trimmers/Deluxe-Paper-Trimmer-with-Aluminum-Cut-Rail-12. I saw it at Hobby Lobby last night. It’s a bit pricey ($39.99), but you could use a coupon there, so that would knock off quite a bit. It has an aluminum rail instead of a wire guide, so it’s supposed to do a better job at making straight cuts. Just a thought. The only downside I can see right now is there don’t seem to be replacement blades on the market yet. Hopefully those will be out soon, too. I’m hoping my mom will get it for my birthday next month! 🙂 ~ Andrea
Fieldem
Love the card. The Stampin Up paper trimmer is my favorite of all the ones I’ve had.
Jules
What creative ideas you always have!! I just ordered this stamp set and was unsure but now I see lots of possibilities. I have a guillotine paper cutter and the Stampin Up paper trimmer. I like both. Thank you for another inspirational video!! So fun! Julie L
Lizzie
Great card Darlene, I love the colors and the entire design. I would never have bought a stamp set like that one but now I see I can do some really cool things with it. Thanks Darlene
mjs1033
How fun was that! Love that the flowers are in the background with the corner sentiment popped up. Great idea.
treen
hi there Darlene, i have the same trimmer. i was only having the problem off and on and somehow i figured out that when i pull the blade toward me, its not a problem. i thought it was just me. i love the trimmer so much. i had a problem with the wire breaking and fiskars was really great about it and sent me that same piece with the wire in it. as long as i pull the blade toward me i get great results. hope this helps. have fun! oh and i loved your card. love the colors. thanks, treen
Iliana
I loved hearing how you made your color choices. I agree with you on the trimmer. I ended up purchasing Fiskars 12 Inch ProCision Rotary Bypass Trimmer and have been happy with it. It is huge.
Darlene DeVries
Iliana, that’s exactly the one I was looking at buying! Does it cut seriously straight, all the way to the end? This Fiskars one just gets a little angled as I get to the top of the cardstock.
Iliana
It does cut straight. The only thing I don’t care for is that you have to measure tiny slivers on the opposite side (not the cut side). Hope that makes sense.
Patty Beers
It was good to hear about the Fiskars Trimmer. I have an older small one but I never seem to get really straight cuts and i am always trimming the base of my card. I have heard comments about the Ranger Tonic cutter and I see a lot of Tonic cutters on Amazon. I am trying to figure out which one to get. I am wondering if the Guillotine paper cutters are more accurate. I have had problems with all the paper cutters I have had. I wonder if after you use them for awhile they get off.
I have the 12 inch Fiskars Rotary one also but it is just too big for cards. Any information you have for another option would be great. I have enough problems getting things straight without them starting out that way.
shawne
Patty,
Same here! I’ve had the same Fiskars trimmer for years, and about the last year or so could never get a straight cut, my folded card never lined up. Thought it was me, or the package of card stock I had purchased. Just by chance I bought a new Fiskars non rotary trimmer, (impulse buy) at Joann’s. Low and behold, it’s working so much better. You’re so right, I have a hard enough time keeping things straight without the trimmer contributing to it.
Diana
Bravo!! Still recovering from a nasty illness and your posts re like good medicine!
Darlene DeVries
Hope you’re feeling better Diana. 🙂
Diana
I am – thanks. 8 weeks of going to the hospital each day for an IV antibiotic chews up my day and my energy. Watching your videos are a welcome respite. I like my SU! trimmer because I can score easily – but the blades don’t last very long. Hope you are having a good winter.
Kim Bears
Thanks for validating what I have thought all along about my Fiskars trimmer!! I have purchased many of these trimmers over the years thinking maybe the next one will cut straight…I am curious to see what you do or if you are able to find another trimmer that actually cuts straight. One question…do you know if the Stampin’ Up! trimmer is a Fiskars? Thanks Darlene. 🙂
~Kim
Darlene DeVries
I’m not sure if SU is a Fiskars – they sure look similar.
Vteesa12@aol.com
I love this card! I’m going to try and make it and I only hope I can do as good a job as you. You make it look very easy, so I’m hoping….. I’m glad that I joined your site.