On August 24th, I shared this card that my Stampers With Art team had as one of the make-n-takes during our August online team event.

It's Amazing the Difference One or Two More Layers Make... #stampyourartout - Stampin’ Up!® - Stamp Your Art Out! www.stampyourartout.com

Shortly after that event, I needed a card for a swap group. I decided to use the above card, but forgot to replenish my cardstock and other supplies in time. So without any time to reorder or change my card idea, I had to make due with what I had on hand. And I ended up with this. 🙁

It's Amazing the Difference One or Two More Layers Make... #stampyourartout - Stampin’ Up!® - Stamp Your Art Out! www.stampyourartout.com

I was bummed because the card WASN'T my best work at all. It was lacking, but I didn't have time or supplies to fix it. After swapping, I put my sample away for a few weeks…

…and a few more weeks…

I finally pulled it out the other day and added a couple more cardstock layers behind the blue. And…

…Wow! I was happy with it. It's amazing the difference an embellishment or a layer or two can make. And sometimes crafters just have to walk away from projects that frustrate them and come back later (when the time is right) to try again.

It's Amazing the Difference One or Two More Layers Make... #stampyourartout - Stampin’ Up!® - Stamp Your Art Out! www.stampyourartout.com

It's Amazing the Difference One or Two More Layers Make... #stampyourartout - Stampin’ Up!® - Stamp Your Art Out! www.stampyourartout.com

I still like my original, darker version better. But at least I'm happy with this card now. To those of you who I swapped with, sorry. Now you know what I really wanted to give you. LOL