Monday, May 6, 2013

Inspired by Maile



Happy Monday my friends!  We had a rainy afternoon yesterday so it was the perfect day to pop into the craft room.  I think my craft room was taken over by my die cuts.  I think I need to reorganize how I'm storing them because clearly they weren't making it back into where they should be stored!  But enough of that...you might have come by to see a card!  I have two to share with you both inspired by Maile's gorgeous card over at CASE Study.  To say that I love Maile's style would be an understatement!  Both cards use the inspiration to have a die slightly over the edge and lots of white space.  

My second card below also using one of Maile's signature elements...silk ribbon bows.  This entire card was inspired by the My Mind's Eye chipboard Dream Big banner that I had.  I used the colors on the plaid to determine the colors of my stamped image.  Have a favorite?  I'd love to hear what you think!

PS A big huge thanks for all of your comments on my post from yesterday.  I appreciate you all so very much!

21 comments:

Maureen Merritt said...

Both cards are fabulous Lynn! Who doesn't love Maile's style? She's an inspiration!! I didn't think I needed her new set but it is popping up everywhere and everything I see I love! Your card included!! Have a great day.

Karen B. said...

Wow Lynn. Love these both. Fantastic takes!

Aimes said...

Wowzers! Seems like you turned a rainy afternoon into a super productive one! I love both cards, but that first one is especially fantastic!
Thanks for studying with us on CASE Study!
Hugs!
x

Ardyth said...

Well done - I see Maile, but you're there too!

Cindy C. said...

Wow fabby takes from the inspiration card!!

Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said...

Grin, I will send you a pictures of my dies, help is definitely needed

Marisa said...

Love them both, Lynn :) Great mix of colours and well done with the dies. I use a CD case holder for mine so they are all in one zip lock container -- well, two zip lock containers LOL.

Maureen said...

Like 2 children, I can't pick a favourite. I love the masculine feel of the first with that hard graphic paper and then I love the soft feel of the others. It was so fun to CASE Maile this week! Had hot and sunny weather for the garage sale yesterday...lot of fun :)

Barb said...

I can't pick a favorite either - they are both so fun! Love that adorable hammer and your hexies are fabulous! :)

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

OHHHHH! I just love love love your cased creation-- beautiful design and colors...and I LOOOOOOOVE those little bows! FAB:)

Arlene said...

Amazing takes on this CASE Lynn, love them both. I think I'll have to CASE the first one..really love that one the best.

Jinny Newlin said...

Great cards, my dear! LOVE the primary palette of the second, and you're totally rocking those guys cards with the first!

Kara said...

great cards!! love the hammer!

Kara said...

great cards!! love the hammer!

Tracey McNeely said...

Love your cards Lynn! I haven't inked up Handy Hardware yet and I love the bold colours on your second card.

~amy~ said...

Oh these are wonderful!


Unknown said...

Adorable, Lynn! Love that second one, the colors are so fab! :)

Jenny said...

Yup.... tidying up as you go is something I'm not hot at and it can really affect my creativity because I forget to look through your stash when I have an untidy desk!!
Love your masculine take on Maile's card and the colours are spot on on the second... love the layout too :0)
Jenny x

sandie said...

I love your first card Lynn-can I have it and send it to Dad as he is coming up to do DIY for me!!

Sue Lelli said...

LOVE both but the hammer one is so FAB!

Cristina said...

So awesome, and I love how these aren't just reproductions. Any time I try to CASE Maile, I just straight-out copy her. :) And I just reorganized my dies! I feel so much better having a system now.