Sunday 8 May 2011

White on White

Good morning,

Well as many of you will know I love my challenges at the weekend, yesterday I headed on over to Less is More to see what the lovely ladies had in store for us this week, and my heart sank. The theme is 'white on white' instantly I thought to myself I can't do that, and came away feeling quite upset that I wouldn't have a challenge to join in with. However this morning I was doing the rounds of my favourite blogs when I saw that the super talented Ruth over at Flower Sparkle had joined in, making a stunning card. So I thought well I'll give it a go, if it doesn't work out then I haven't lost anything.

On Sundays I always hop over to check out this weeks sketch at  the Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge,


I always find inspiration there, and I thought I would combine the sketch with the 'white on white' brief so that I had a starting off point.


I must say that after all my worrying I'm quite pleased with how it turned out. Don't get me wrong I don't think I'll be making another all white card again in a hurry but I enjoyed the challenge of only being able to use white. I went rather heavy on the embellishments but I feel that because they are all one colour that it still feels like 'Less is more', I hope the girls agree!

The recipe
Stamps, Baroque motifs
Paper, Whisper white CS
Ink, Versamark
Accessories, Dazzling diamonds glitter, Heat & stick powder, Square lattice embossing folder, Vintage wallpaper embossing folder, Daisies die cut, Bitty buttons, rhinestones, dimensionsals.

I hope that I might inspire some else to give it a try as Ruth inspired me.
I'm also entering this card into the Crazy 4 challenges blog.

39 comments:

Chrissie said...

This is beautiful and looks very like Mandi's style of card... she does love her bling and it looks fab here!
I love all the textures and the twinkly flourish!
Thanks so much!
Chrissie
Lady LIM
"Less is More"

Sue said...

I love it. It is very effective with the glitter image underneath. A lovely card. Sue x

Lorraine A said...

Gorgeous card Kelly :-) I love the flower and the stamped swirl is fab ,, lovely simple sketch to follow too :)
Luv
Lols x x x

Kathyk said...

Fabulous card

Kathyk

Dolly Daydreams said...

OMG I love your daisy who makes this die cut I want it. Glad you decided to enter this is beautiful I love it,

Marie

Ang C said...

A beautiful card

Lisa said...

This is yummy :) Love this gorgeous flower and all the layers and textures!

Mandi said...

LOVE your card Kelly it's right up my street!
Thank you!
Diva LIM mandi
Less is More

Anonymous said...

Kelly, this is stunning! xx

Beryl K said...

This is just beautiful
Beryl x

Sheila in Cyprus said...

This is absolutely stunning. I love the daisy/dahlia die cut, it really makes a statement on WOW cards. Love Sheila x

Katalytic said...

Love the layout, the flower is amazing and just the right amount of bling. Great card

Katalytic said...

Love the layout, the flower is amazing and just the right amount of bling. Great card

Deborah Frings said...

I think your layout is fabulous and that wonderful die cut flower is magnificent. I like the subtle sparkle too! Great card!

~ Ali Robertson ~ said...

I saw this over on the DC gallery and knew it was a LIM card LOL. Love it

Ali x

Gibmiss said...

Hello
Beautiful Card ....love it ....
Hugs
sylvie
xxx

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

A real stunner love that flower and the embosssing

Isabelle Norris said...

OMG, this is stunning. LOVE that flower
isa

Zoechaos said...

Your inspiration has served you well the design of this card with things kept tight and right is delightful. but then I love white on white LOL XOXO Zoe

fatmonica said...

Beautiful card.Love it!

Kathleen said...

Never say never, this is fabulous I think you have made a great card.
I would have been really proud if it had been my entry.

Thanks for you comments

Kath x

kelly d said...

Very classy ! Love all the White interesting but yet works great for a wedding card or some sort !

Aileen said...

This is fab. I love all the layers and your daisy looks so different from mine. I love all your mixtures of texture and bling. x

Susan said...

What a beautiful design...love the bling!! Lovely embossing too!

Jackie said...

What a beautiful card, perfect for the challenge :o)
Jackie xx

Ruth M said...

Awwww, bless you for the mention! Kelly, this card is absolutely gorgeous! Pretty, feminine and elegant. You should be chuffed to bits at how this turned out!

I love the sparkly Baroque swirl and how you've used the narrow embossed strips. A fabulous card that is perfect for both challenges.

Regina said...

All I can say is WOW!!! & that isn't because of it being "White on White", I think this is SO dainty... Thank you for sharing!!!!
Reggie

Pauline said...

Absolutely beautiful! That big bloom is beautiful!

Suze Bain said...

A beautiful WoW card, super mix of textures and great focal point. x

G Peplow said...

Hi there, I love the way you've grouped the elements on your card, it's just beautiful :0) xxx

cardsandacuppa said...

This si lovely, I am meaning to join in again this week but I am struggling tbh with time,
I love the them though so who knows,
Hugs xx

Sarah's Little Snippets said...

Beautiful! love your sparkly flourish :) Sarah x

Lynn said...

This is a beautiful card. You interpreted the sketch wonderfully well. I must pop over to that blog. Lynn x

Suzilou said...

WOW I love the flower, going to have to hunt down the die for that daisy and I love the bling! :)

nicky said...

WOW WOW your card is fantasitc
Nicky

Seafield Jo said...

This is beautiful, so elegant.

Seafield Jo said...

This is beautiful, so elegant.

Crafty Cat said...

OMG!!!!! This is such a beautiful card! It looks so delicate and elegant. well done!

Dr Sonia S V said...

It is a beautiful creation. I never thought white would look so good!
Cheers from Bangalore ,India
Dr Sonia S V
ENT Surgeon and Avid Crafter
http://cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com