Monday 3 January 2011

Shades of white

Hello everyone, we have a new challenge for you at Stamptacular Sunday so please do pop over and check it out.

The theme is photo inspiration and I confess I tend to struggle a bit with these themes as I am never sure if I should follow the colours or the picture. Anyhow, I decided to go with the colours which to me pop out as being cream with a hint of blue round the edge.

My main image is Penny Black 4031J Purple Folds which I simply stamped and embossed and coloured with Aquamarkers. I stamped Hero Arts K5058 Friendship Writing over the background with Tim Holtz pumice stone, then decoupages the flower head. I stamped and embossed the flower hear again, coloured in the same way then inked all over with Versamark frost and spritzed with Glimmer Mist marshmallow and shaped the flower whilst still wet.

The DP is Magnolia distressed round the edges with TH stormy sky which I also used to add a little colour to the edges of the lace, flower and Martha Stewart punched leaves. This card is also for the following challenges:

Lots to do - New (pearl swirly embellies)
Paper Sundaes - As above
Charizma Cardz - Pearls and lace
Incy Wincy - Distressing
Cupcake - White is White

I would also like to say a huge thank you to Wedgie for passing me on this lovely award, what a fabulous start to the New Year. Do pop over and visit her, as well as making great cards, she's an ace cook.

29 comments:

Claire said...

What a gorgeous card Brenda, that flower is a real work of art
Claire xx

Teresa said...

I love white on white cards Brenda and yours is a lovely example.
Teresa x

crafty creations said...

Oh Brends this card is stunning - I love white on white so elegant

Thanks for sharing with the Lotstodo Challenge x Hilda

Zoechaos said...

As you know white on white is one of my favs and you have created something quite beautiful here. Nice use of the pearl swirl fun finding new things to play with. Happy New Year and thank you for sharing with us at Lots to do XOXO Zoe

Sadilla said...

This card is simply stunning! I love card on white shade!! It i so smart and fine...
big hugs
sadia

Anonymous said...

The card is very feminine!Perfect for spring.

Ally

eiyiyi said...

Stunning, simply stunning! hugs, eileen

Anonymous said...

Looks awesome Brenda, really love the Iris stamp, and the pearls with the icy blue colour, looks so nice!!

Tracy said...

What a gorgeous serene creation, Love the iris (i think), gorgeous colours too.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

iReneM said...

Ooo, gorgeous, Branda. I do admire 'mostly white' cards and this is so lovely. The flower is wonderful and I adore lace and pearls so this ticks all the boxes for me :-)

x

Anonymous said...

fantastic card
Elma

chris said...

HI B this is GORGEOUS. its so beautiful. hugs chris xx

Lisa Jane said...

HI brenda - i love the softness of the card .. the flower looks just beautiful.
Lisa ;)

Unknown said...

Hi Brenda, love this stylish card!! Hugs, Frea

Linda . J said...

Beautiful card love the distressing
and the gorgeous design.
Thank you for joining us over at Incy Wincy.
A very Happy New Year to you.

Hugs Linda

PinksyDoodles said...

Such a beautiful and elegant card Brenda.
Hugs, Clare x

Kirsty said...

Hi
Your flower is stunning great artwork ! Kitty :)

Juls said...

Just so beautiful and elegant! Hugs Juls

MagsB said...

This is so pretty and chic!

luv, Mags x

Nikbee said...

A gorgeous card, Brenda. I love the image and your distressing is fab. Thank you for joining us at Incy Wincy.

Nikki F x

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Catherine said...

Thank you for joining us at Cupcake Craft this week with such a beautiful and elegant card ! Good luck ! Smiles from Catherine

Beryl said...

A gorgeous card - great image beautifully coloured, lovely design and fab embellishments.
Beryl xx

Kat said...

Your shades of white card is stunning Brenda. And the little touches of blue are just perfect. I love the idea of white and just a little colour it makes a really elegant card.

Kat xx

PatR said...

Stunning card Brenda, so elegant. xx

Merry said...

Hi Brenda......wishing you a very very wonderful 2011. We have just returned from our fantastic holiday and I am trying to catch up in blogland. I am up to 'F' in my list a long way too go. This card is beautiful as always.

Hannapanna said...

Wow, Brenda, that is such a lovely card. Absolutely stunning! Hugs, Hanna

Unknown said...

YOu haven't lost your Mojo have you ;0) these are all wonderful Bren, I hope your feeling well. Looks like you have a very busy new year ahead with all the DT work you have. As long as it's fun and your happy that's all that matters

Love Dawn xx

Tracy Valure said...

Beautiful card! Thanks for playing along with us at Paper SUndaes
Tracy