Guest Designer Krystie Hersch, Article 3

Krystie's got more simply WOW! designs for us to showcase for you today, and before I get to that, I thought I'd share just a little more about her:

• Biggest challenge -  Achieving balance in life
• First stamp -  Nice and Narrow by SU!
• Can’t live without -  Embellishments that add a little dimension, like Twinkle or Clear Bubble stickers
• Favorite product -  Twinkle stickers, black and white gingham
• Climate –  I love the cool weather of the Pacific Northwest
• Last purchase -  A Muse note cards
• Proudest moment -  Being invited to join the Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Design Team
• Passion -  Clean and simple card making
• Food -  Seafood, vegetarian stuff
• The future – Continuing my stamping hobby, preparing for a new baby next year
• Time of day –  The morning, when anything is still possible!

I love that Krystie mentioned balance as her biggest challenge--I think that's probably mine, too.

Now, here come the cards--yippeeeeeee!!!

HO! HO! HO!

Santa’s Suit takes center stage on this charming holiday design--The camera really doesn’t pick up as much of the details as I wish you could see in real life--the cut out suit was embossed with clear embossing powder over black ink, and the collar and trim have been embellished with white flock.

WHAT'S BREWING?

I love this a latté!  *chuckle*  How could you not?  The To-Go Cup is one of my absolute favorites, and coffee themed cards are always so much fun to make and give! 

She set each cup atop the micro oval background, to "ground" them.  She also outlined the images with a warm gray marker, creating an awesome sense of depth!

TO THE MOON AND BACK

For added dimension, Krystie stamped and cut out the rocket ship, to mount over the starry sky--notice now she kept the ink color of the stars soft and understated so that the sentiment would not have to compete for the eye’s attention.

A little epoxy sticker gives the window added dimension and high gloss, making for a fun card to give to a much loved little boy!

WAGON FULL O' POSIES

Krystie black embossed the wagon, and then piled it high with happy little daisies, each one with some sparkly glitter in the center. She then used the mortise (reverse) mask technique to create a nice background of sponged color that draws the eye in towards the focal image, highlighting it beautifully!  I think it makes for one of the happiest little designs ever!

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The care and attention to even the smallest of details, in each of these simple, yet WOW! creations inspire me to wanna run to my studio and stamp like a mad woman!

Thanks so much for stopping by, and please leave a comment for Krystie so your name can be entered into the drawing!

See you next week for the Final 4 of Krystie's fabulous cards!

Comments

[Katie]

These are all beautiful! My fave is wagon full of flowers - so cute and clever!

[bunny]

Those are all so cute! Especially the rocket! :)

[Dawn]

Love them!!

[Lori Barnett]

All the cards are totally fantastic! :)

[Suzy]

Super cute!

[Karen Van De Walle]

Oh I love the clean lines and polished professional look of your cards! great job!

[evette]

Now I have finally found someone who agrees with me....simple card are so sleek and say so much. Thank you Krystie for showing us a simple, cute and safisticated way of stamping fab cards!!! evette

[Melissa]

Simple & Clean - I love the look of these cards! Thanks!

[Anita Young]

Great cards, but my favorite is the Santa suit-so cute!!!

[Jen]

All so cute!!! *LOVE* the "To Go" card!!!

[StampinCathy]

I just love clean and simple cards. I just need to learn how to stop adding this and that to cards. Your cards are so pretty and fun.

[Sarah C. (WAstamper on SCS)]

These are all wonderful, but I especially love the wagon full of flowers. So elegant - and the reverse masking adds a beautiful touch.

[Jen]

So cute! I love your simple style!!

[Nancy Landauer]

Love your classy style! The wagon with little flowers is just so perfect for so many different occasions! Thank You

[JenMarie]

Oh, this are totally fabulous!!!

[Sharene]

I love them all, however the Ho Ho Ho one is my Faverite. You are so creative. Congrats on haveing your baby boy soon :)

[june gibbons]

your wagon full o' flowers is so cute! can't for the next batch.

[Doreen Schostek]

Love your color choices.....all so easy on the eyes!!!

[Sarah Finn]

Love your simple, clean style and enjoy your blog too. Thanks for sharing.

[Becky]

You just keep doing it, Krystie, making these fabulous little cards!

[mudmaven]

These are such wonderful cards. Beautifully done! ~chris

[Angie from Oz]

I just love the simplicity, the beauty. The cards speak emotion, even without sentiments. Wow, well done!

[mona]

Krystie, you make clean and simple so chic! Each one is a delight! I am especially drawn to the rocket card because I always said those words to my daughter (who is now 25!) I get your blog in my email and it is always so enjoyable and inspiring to read.

[karen]

Congratulations on your baby boy !!
I love the Santa Suit - so simple and fresh. Less really is more !

[karen]

Congratulations on your baby boy !!
I love the Santa Suit - so simple and fresh. Less really is more !

[cindyb]

Love your "simple" cards Krystie!

[Puddentane]

Wonderful cards! I love the simple and clean designs.

[Erika M]

What wonderful cards - so simple and quick and easy!

[Drea]

I really love the Santa Suit card but they're all lovely. Great job!

[NancyL2648]

Congrats on your baby boy!
Love you clean, simple designs.

[Cass M]

Oh my .... love the "What's brewing?" design so much!
What talent!

[Jo Ann F.]

Thank you for the simple designs - I love the daisy wagon card!

[Kelly Braund]

So cute, thanks for sharing!

[Dotty]

Love them ALL!! Simply cute!! Can't wait for the next ones. :)

[Suzanne Lameraux]

This cards are great. I love the clean crisp lines of them all. Very, very, very nice.

Suz

[Suzanne Lameraux]

That was supposed to say "These cards are great!" jeez...I must need more coffee.

[AJ/Willosmama]

fab stuff as always!! love the coffee one~ very cute!!

[Linda SS]

It's all about the detail & Krystie nails it every time. These are all fabulous!

[Ann]

Love the masked background technique on the wagon. A great idea I'll have to try!

[Ingrid]

Absolutely fabulous!

[rdefnet]

I love the rocket card. It looks like light blue is one of your favorite colors - mine too. Good thing if you're having a BOY soon!

[Tina W]

I love all the little details that go into each of the cards. That makes all the difference! Thanks so much! :o)

[Rhonda]

Krystie's creations are all so cute and simple!! Thanks for the inspiration!!!

[riza almanza]

Great cards, again!

[Dana Klinkner]

Great cards - you have such a good eye for keeping it simple but absolutely adorable!

[tammy g]

Love the rocket one! So perfect for one of my little boys!

[Rachel Stern]

Love these cards. They are crisp and fresh!!
They inspire me to stamp and create!!

[MichelleH]

They are all wonderful. To the Moon is my favorite. Big Nutbrown Hare says that to all 3 Little Nutbrown Hares in this house. He would love this card. Thanks for sharing the great idea.

[Trina]

Congrats on the baby boy!
Love your cards Krystie - my favorite style is clean and simple! They're quick and easy and fresh!

[Karen]

Gee Whiz! I've been at this 12 years and I still need to learn to simplify! I LOVE your cards! Thanks for the inspiration!

[Dee Gallick]

Beautiful! Simple! Thanks for the inspiration!

[Quinnie]

Cute and simple card! I love the way all A muse cards are so clean yet wonderful!!!

[Laura Z.]

Love your santa suit card. Like how you use it on a blue background.

[Carol B]

Wonderful cards! Just so simple and clean!

[Rhondooni]

Your cards are always terrific, having great stamps helps too! I especially LOVE the Wagon Full O' Posies! Love how you did the background, I will definitely try that technique. Cheers!

[Kari C]

I think I am going to reconsider my Christmas card design this year! These are wonderful inspirations!

[Gail Hermann]

I LOVE the card with the coffee to-go cup. I am going to have to get one of them. ;-)

[Angie]

I love your clean and simple style! The rocket card is adorable!

[Lara]

Simply beautiful. Thanks.

[HeathreP]

I love the wagon full of posies! Too cute. Thanks for sharing!

[Elyss jennings]

Great cards! My fav is the wagon with the flowers though!

Elyss

[Annie Fitzgerald]

Christmas is peeking around the corner, thanks for the reminder, love that stamp.

[Janet Sisk]

Love your cards. Very cute!

[Mary (Happy Now)]

REALLY cute cards!