Hello and welcome to another One Stamp At A Time Blog Hop and this month is all about Clean and Simple projects. Who doesn’t love a Clean and Simple? I love clean and simple projects but sometimes find it hard to accomplish the look. There is a fine line between just enough and too much.

So, check out the May 2017 One Stamp At A Time Clean and Simple blog hop. Remember, on the 2nd Thursday of each month starting at 6:30 AM EST, we feature a new theme. I hope you are inspired.

Tranquil Tulips 2017 Hostess Stamp Set

Clean and Simple

I am featuring a new 2017 Stamping’ Up! hostess stamp set for this month OSAT Clean and Simple blog hop. When I saw the Tranquil Tulips stamp set I just knew I had to own it. Besides Peonies, Tulips are one of my favorite flowers. Tulips are so beautiful and colorful. They are just so cheerful!

Project #1 – Tranquil Tulips Clean and Simple Card

The idea for this card popped into my head a couple of days ago. A white-on-white angled layer creates interest with clean lines. Stamping a simple, single image sets the stage for a beautiful card. All the elements on the card are kept simple with a minimalist point of view.

As I planned the card, the goal was to keep the card clean, fresh and minimalistic. The card base is Whisper White layered with a Whisper White base layer. I played around with a few different angles until I had the angle I wanted. On the angled piece of Whisper White, I stamped the tulip stems using Lemon-Lime Twist then added the tulip using Flirty Flamingo and finished it off with Basic Gray for the center of the tulips.

A banner with the sentiment was the perfect final layer. I opted to use the Eastern Beauty Stamp Set for the sentiment to continue the minimalist theme. The single word “hello” is perfect for a clean and simple card. It is stamped again with the Flirty Flamingo on a thin strip of Whisper White then I created the banner with the Banner Triple Punch. The Glitter Enamel Dots are the finishing touch perfect for a little bit of glam and glitz. I’m in love with the Glitter Enamel Dots with the ombre style.

Project #2 – Tranquil Tulips Gift Bag

The second project again uses the Tranquil Tulips along with the Eastern Beauty Stamp Set and Gift Bag Punch Board. Whisper White is my canvas for this creation. I love the clean look with the contrast of the Basic Black Baker’s Twine.

So, I created the bag using Whisper White which sets the tone for a clean and simple project. The front panel is also Whisper White. On the front panel, I stamped the stems from the Tranquil Tulips Stamp Set using Lemon-Lime Twist then added the tulips which are stamped with Flirty Flamingo. Black Baker’s Twine is wrapped around the front panel four times, knotted, and tied in a nice little bow. The sentiment is stamped on Whisper White using Basic Grey Archival Ink and punched out with the 1″ Circle Punch. Again, I finished the gift bag by adding three Glitter Enamel Dots. To reinforce the clean and simple design I used the lighter colored Glitter Enamel Dots.

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