Expect the Unexpected.

Do you know what is so wonderful about creating? I think it is how sometimes you can surprise even yourself. For me, the most genuine and rewarding part about creating is the process. I think this is so true in every aspect of my creative life. Heck, maybe even life in general. I have been thinking about the process a lot recently. Do you enjoy the choices you make to get to a final product? Do you embrace the frustrations along the way? Those moments when we feel all human and not so heroic? I do. I think I have come to fully embrace and love the process, and to really slow down and enjoy it. This is sort of what happened while making this card. I found that something a little unexpected was really joyful! Here is the card from the front:

This was a fun one. The graphic cleanliness and pattern is exciting. The color palette striking, but maybe somewhat expected. But then…look from the side:

Small moments like this in the process that become big moments like this in design just make me smile. Isn’t that what it is all about?

Stamps: Garden of Life, Birds of a Feather

Paper: True Black, Black and White Basics Patterned Paper, Raspberry fizz, Stamper’s Select White

Other: Nestabilities

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13 Responses to Expect the Unexpected.

  1. Janelle says:

    Love it! Love that pop of color on the inside…you’re right — totally unexpected! Thanks for sharing your inspirations and discoveries!

  2. Deanna says:

    Gorgeous! I have a hand made purse that is black and white strips on the outside and hot pink on the inside and I never thought to make a card like that! Brilliant!

  3. Stef H says:

    GOR-GE-OUS! Love that touch of pink!

  4. OOOOhhhh scrumptious Becky!!!!

  5. Jen Caputo says:

    Ok yes, that is just a stroke of brilliance!!! Also you are a jerk. Because I didn’t think I needed Birds of a Feather but now I’m thinking I need it for that “Merci” alone. :P

  6. Julie Masse says:

    So delightful Becky!! What a neat thrill that will be the recipient!! :)

  7. Geny says:

    Beautiful and perfect Becky!!! I love it so much!

  8. Wow! Truly elegant! That pop of color is just genius!!! Great job!

  9. Janine says:

    This is quite lovely Becky!!

  10. Norine says:

    really nice
    Hugs
    Norine

  11. amber says:

    Love this, great job!

  12. Jeanne says:

    Wow! Could not agree with you more in the design process giving such pleasure. I happened to put a card together last night with the Black and White Patterned Papers. It truly felt like a WOW when it was finished. I guess in all of life, pleasures come in small ways.

  13. Katie W says:

    Love this card! I have been trying to come up with a Black and white card for my brother and his new wife to celebrate their wedding and I love yours. The pop of color inside is awesome. Thanks for the inspiration!

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