Elegant vs Cute

I tend to bounce around from cute cards to elegant cards, depending on my mood or stamps I decide to play with. For a while really cutesy cards (like those that feature Penny Black stamps or anything cartoon-like) were all the rage on eBay...I watched cards go for $20, $50 and even $150 each! Unbelievable, huh? The card artists who have been successful are very talented and have an extraordinary eye for detail, detail, DETAIL.

I don't know if it's the approaching holidays, but I've noticed a trend towards a more elegant design and the "not so ordinary" card like pop-ups, sliders, swings, etc. So what's a stamper to do? I've decided to offer both and see what's a hit and what's a miss. I just love stamping and can't think of a better way to spend my childless hours (sons at school from 8:30 am to 3:15pm) than in my craft room PLAYING.

So, these are just two cards that are on opposite ends...cute vs. elegant. Keep stamping your hearts out!