Simply Stunning Creative Challenge

This holiday I really made a concerted effort to keep things simple—our gifts were simple, our plans were simple, our entertaining was simple. That’s kind of been my mantra recently . . . I’ve realized that life is too short to stress out over making things complicated.

Moving forward into the new year, I’m committed to learning how to simplify my life in all areas—even the way I stamp! And for me, that will be difficult, because I do like textures and layers and bling. I’m sure that occasionally I’ll still have to give in and do something completely over the top, but I really am going to try to keep things simple this year.

So I thought we’d start with this month’s Creative Challenge—the Simply Stunning Card Creative Challenge. I know it’s possible to create cards that are simple yet stunning; I’ve seen several this holiday season . . . cards that are so simple yet eye-catching and amazing.

Making this change in my life isn’t going to be easy, but I’m very excited about it! And I know you’ll help inspire me with your creations!

Comments

[Donna]

Here is one of the esiest, quickest, and wowest cards I have done in awhile using the bleaching technique. http://www.butternutsagedesigns.blogspot.com/2012/01/bleached-blossoms.html

[Donna]

This card uses lots of stamp sets to tell a story but is done with a SIMPLE LAYOUT! Enjoy!

http://www.butternutsagedesigns.blogspot.com/2012/01/love-is-music-to-my-heart.html

[Kathleen]

Here is the link to 4 easy, easy cards I made for my beginners stamp class. I had four different products i want to showcase on simple cards for new stampers 1: Wood Mount 2: Big Shot 3:DSP and 4: Clear Mount. Enjoy! Thanks for the challenges!

http://www.dearlc.blogspot.com/2012/01/january-beginners-stamp-camp.html

[Lézards de Cilou]

http://lezardsdecilou.canalblog.com/archives/2011/12/05/22460543.html

[Sara Nell]

http://www.stampinup.net/blog/57716/entry/simply_stunning_card_creativity_challenge

Here's my card. After looking at your stunning Elegant Bird card, I'm not sure we agree on the definition of "simple'!

[Amanda Mertz]

Here is a Clean and Simple thank you card.

http://didyoustamptoday.blogspot.com/2012/01/fresh-vintage-clean-simple-thank-you.html

Thanks for these challenges Shelli!
Amanda

[Gayle Wheeler]

Simple and eye-catching? Well, I think so.
Simply Stunning? Well, I'm not sure it's stunning, LOL!
I did fiddle around with some additional elements, but in the end, I decided less was more for this card. Thanks for looking and for a great challenge!

http://stampingville.blogspot.com/2012/01/be-mine-valentine.html

[Lauri]

Here is another one of mine!

http://lauri-paperville.blogspot.com/2012/01/clean-and-simple-week-one.html

[Julz]

The multi=colored glimmering butterflies say it all: Simple yet Stunning! :)

http://ribbonsnjulz.blogspot.com/2012/01/happy-new-year.html

[Lydia Thompson]

Please see the card with Congrats saying. Thanks!

http://lydz-creations.blogspot.com/2012/01/razzle-me-dazzle.html

[Dörte Keßling]

I've made two cards last weekend and I think they are really simple and easy:

http://kessi75.blogspot.com/2012/01/gleich-und-doch-anders.html

http://kessi75.blogspot.com/2012/01/erkaltungen.html

be blessed
Dörte from Germany

[Paula Dobson]

I don't normally do simple, so this was a great challenge for me to do. This card can be made in under 10 minutes!
http://stampinantics.blogspot.com/2012/01/cas-my-friend.html

[Cindy Elam]

Here's my Simply Thanks: http://heartsdelightcards.blogspot.com/2012/01/simply-thanks.html
Don't know about stunning, but it is definitely simple!

[Yapha]

I love this challenge, because most of my cards are clean & simple! Here's a few I hope you'll like:

http://yaphamason.com/blog/2012/01/16/valentine-tree/
http://yaphamason.com/blog/2012/01/15/beary-nice-valentine/
http://yaphamason.com/blog/2012/01/09/moving-boxes/
http://yaphamason.com/blog/2012/01/07/love-beyond-measure/
http://yaphamason.com/blog/2012/01/05/three-lollipops/

Thanks for looking!

[Lézards de Cilou]

http://lezardsdecilou.canalblog.com/archives/2011/12/18/22460400.html

[Lauri]

I just had to share another card I made! http://www.stampinconnection.com/photo/paper-players-color-challenge-78-take-two

[Connie Collins]

Headed out the door for Leadership, but couldn't resist a challenge that had the words Simply and Stunning in the same sentence. See you in San Antonio.
http://www.constantlystamping.com/constantly_stamping/2012/01/so-shelli-creative-challenge-simply-stunning.html

[Lauri]

and another one.... ; )

http://www.stampinconnection.com/photo/clean-and-simple-paper-piecing

[Donna]

Here is my card using the new Doily Wmbosslit Die for my focal point. Enjoy!

http://www.butternutsagedesigns.blogspot.com/2012/01/doily-heart.html

[Margaret Raburn]

This card is simple with an elegant color scheme. Some of SU's new products make it easy!! Thanks for looking!
http://funstampin.blogspot.com/2012/01/fresh-vintage-doily.html

[Lézards de Cilou]

http://lezardsdecilou.canalblog.com/archives/2011/12/18/22460400.html

[Cindy Elam]

I think this one meets the criteria of simple AND stunning! Very simple faux tile technique, and the Poppy Parade/Basic Back/Very Vanilla combo is eye-catching!
http://heartsdelightcards.blogspot.com/2012/01/faux-tile-real-love.html

[Beth]

Happy New Year! Simple has been my mantra too. Thanks for another great challenge.

http://www.stamperbeth.blogspot.com/2012/01/simple-is-as-simple-does.html

[Steffi]

Hi! This cards are clean & simple http://stempelwiese.de/6036/clean-simple-4-streich

[Lézards de Cilou]

http://lezardsdecilou.canalblog.com/archives/2011/12/18/22460400.html