I’m a creature of habit. When I like something, I use it until I’m sick and tired of it. For the last few weeks, I’ve been playing Diamonds by Rihanna over and over…and over. It’s pretty annoying actually. Luckily for those around me, I’m reaching the end of my love affair with this song, so I figured I should immortalize the lyrics with this simple card.
The motivation for my lyric themed card came from today’s Paper Crafts Magazine blog hop. Along with nine other crafty girls, I’m celebrating the latest issue of PC Mag: 75 Creative Card Challenges. I just had a chance to page through the issue and it’s really, really good, people. Really!
Here’s hoping my design for the blog hop would make Ri-ri proud!
I designed the card using Adobe Illustrator, then added a stamped diamond image from My Cute Stamps Celebrate Chandelier stamp set. Some Diamond Stickles added much needed sparkle to the card…and that’s it.
If you’re feeling lucky and would like to win your own issue of 75 Creative Card Challenges, you can enter to win by leaving a comment here. I’ll choose a winner on Tuesday, January 14.
Comments close on Sunday, January 13, midnight EST
Now, off you go to visit the rest of the designer joining in on today’s blog hop:
- Today, I’m traveling to the CHA Trade Show in Anaheim! I can’t wait to see all the awesome product! I’ll be sharing photos via Facebook, Twitter & Instagram! Join me!
- Drawn Together is still going strong. After my trip to Connecticut, I still have hundreds of art kits that will be assembled and distributed over the coming months. Yesterday, the Newtown Bee published a brief article about the Drawn Together program we held at the C.H. Booth Library. Check it out here! (There’s a misprint stating that donations came from Florida residents and I’m not sure how that made it in. Please know that every single one of your donations is appreciated!)
This is brilliant!
Have fun at CHA – I’m a bit jealous (-;
That font is brilliant and I love how it goes off the edge. My fave is the sparkle on the diamond. I think you should post this to Ri-ri.
Hi Amber,
Read the article. you have a good heart!
I like the clean but bold feel of this card. Its Great.
Bright and bold! Love the sparkle!
i am in LOVE with how the word goes off of the edge!!! it’s an AMAZING CARD!!!!!! wow!! stunning!!
love it! the font is fab. (ps, and no offense to ri-ri, but I like listening to my toddler sing this song better than the radio version!)
This card is so cute! I really like the sparkly diamond that you used! Have fun at CHA! 🙂
WOW! I love it!
LOVE this card!
I love this card. Simple but elegant. I use Stickles on most of my projects.
Yes, Ri-Ri would be ecstatic with this card; it’s gorgeous+++. Just found your blog through this hop, and once I’m done, I’ll be coming back for more exploring. You’ve caught my interest!! Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful card. I love the clean and elegant look.
Great song. Great card.
Love the song and your CAS bling card – just perfect!
Adorable! I love the shine font. What is it?
Wow! Gorgeous card! Love the little diamond!!
That’s an easy one to get stuck in your head. Great card!
nice font 🙂
Great card! Very simple and elegant, yet striking. TFS 😉
I like that song too – great choice. Your card is beautiful! I love the simple elegance…
Crazy cool card! I love your take on the challenge. Thanks for the chance to win 🙂
Love it! So striking! Thanks for sharing!
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Love the big, bold sentiment! Great focal point for this card.
Simple and perfect.
Briallint – that card. I love your style Amber! What font did you use – it is gorgeous!
ohhhh diamonds!
Beautiful, elegant card.
I like it! Is that computer generated? Or a stamp? Have fun at CHA, I can’t wait to see your pics.
Simply beautiful card, love the elegance!!
Well done! I love the sentiment stamps, especially the “shine”- what stamp co. is that?
Love how big the sentiment is. I forget to use my computer. lol Which is so weird after having made cards on the computer in “card” programs for years. But now that I’m stamping, I don’t go to the computer, unless I’m doing invitations. Have fun at CHA. 😉
your card is gorgeous. Love it!
Simple, elegant, powerful and amazing!!!
Love the card you created!
Just stunning, Amber! Love the font you chose and the way you placed it on your card. The bling adds the perfect final touch. Congrats to you on your Drawn Together project! Have a great time at CHA and appreciate the chance to win a much-needed copy of the 74 challenges issue.
Such a clever and beautiful card! How fun that this song inspired you to create something so lovely!
Simply stunning. Love the sentiment.
Beautiful font – just makes the card! Thanks for the chance for a fab giveaway, this book looks awesome.
Absolutely GORGEOUS card! Wow! Love this!
Beautiful card–love the pretty diamond!
Love the Simple yet beautiful design. Plus you have the Alpha Delta Pi tag line which is all over my house with a college age daughter in a sorority!!
How beautiful — simple and elegant. And I love what you are doing for those children. You do shine!
I’d love a copy. Looks like a really good issue.
Wow, this card kinda says it all, for almost any occasion. Very well designed. Thanks for the “Drawn Together” update.
wow this is stunning!!! LOVE the simplicity and the diamond popping off the page!
Cute card and a super font used.
love, love it!
What an elegant card! Love the bold statement and sparkly diamond!
What a stunning card! Love your font design and it’s placement on the card.
this is gorgeous!
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