- Use up my accumulated stash. I have way too much stash and yes I have given lots away, to the Guides/Brownies/Rainbows, other children's groups & to friends children. I still have way too much.
- Only buy essential items without which I couldn't otherwise craft. My plan is to only buy sticky stuff, blank cards/envelopes & colouring card when I need them. Truly there is no need for anything else.
- Learn to make one layer cards. With so many people worrying about postage costs for dimensional cards, being able to make pretty one layer cards will be a big plus for me. I will be inspired in this quest by Susan from Simplicity. I've been a long term stalker of Susan's blog, her cards blow me away!
- Comment more on the blogs/posts that inspire me. Difficult because life gets in the way but I know how much comments mean to me & I like to feel I'm sending a little bit of happy someone else's way.
I've already started work on #3. I made the following card for the One-Layer Simplicity Challenge of opposites. For me it was a very tough one to start the year with. I struggled thinking of my own but loved the colour combo Ardyth used. It made me smile. So I too used the opposite colours of blue & orange along with big & small text.
That's all the opposites I could muster up. I am usually quite a harsh critic of my own work and can see a couple of things I wish I'd done differently. Lighter masking for one. However being realistic, for a first one layer card, it's not bad. Hopefully I can learn & improve over the coming year so please do give any feedback or constructive criticism.
I plan to write a monthly update post on what I've managed to use up & any purchases. I know there will be one or two of you keeping an eye on me!
11 comments:
Wow - this is really striking! Love the colours and the grid background is really effective. Glad you're getting the one-layer bug! Hugs xxxx
Well, I could certainly go for some of your crafty resolutions too ;)
Great OLC you've made Aby, striking colours.
One Layer cards are so difficult to get right but you've made a great job of this one! It has real impact!
So impressed with your resolutions Abi! Good luck!!!!
Chris
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I think it's perfect! I love the depth that the sponged background gives, and the fun of the colour choices. I think you've also got curves and straight lines that you can include! Great to see you playing along at OLS and given your resolutions, I hope to see more of your work! Thanks for joining us!
I could do with following your resolutions! Fab one layer card, what a great colour palette x
Great one layer card and I like your resolutions. I like them because I know I should do the same but then it's like the diet... my intentions are good but my follow-through stinks.
Brilliant one layer card Abi! Oh and Happy New Year to you too whilst I remember. thanks for your lovely comment on my Blog and oh yes please I will look forward to hearing from you - soon? lol Judy x
love it! my kinda card. i like your resolutions too. right up there with mine.
wishing you a fabulous 2015.
hugs :)
It's a super first OLC Abi! Be gentle with yourself sweetie. I could also follow your resolutions about craft stash, suddenly there's a mountain of it.
Love and hugs
Maarit
I'm with you on numbers 1 and 2, Abi!
Love your one layer card, great use of the white space!
Hello Abi- Hope your well and sorry for not having been around very much!!!
Great resolutions and a great one layer card- love the colours. Must e-mail and have a good catch up!
x catherine
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