The CR84FN want these fabulous spring colours:
And this weeks Less is More wants Spring themed - so technically there are no Spring type images or sentiment on my card, but I'm hoping the spring like colours will qualify.
And here is my take:
I have used a white linen card base, and cut a small square using my Nestabilities Small Squares.
Then using the same die, cut two more squares and stamped them with a little block from Waltzingmouse Stamps Say it With Style set in Memento London Fog and Angel Pink.
The pink square looks wonky in this pic, but it must be a trick of the light or something, it's not in real life!
Then under the aperture on the inside of the card I stamped the same block in a purple/lilac ink.
Added the sentiment to the front, and married it up with another sentiment inside, both from Waltzingmouse Stamps Frame-it set.
Finally added some glossy accents to parts of the blocks and covered with glamour dust.
I felt it looked a bit too CAS on the front, and added some gems to the top left hand corner. Not sure why it didn't look right to me - I think it could be (looking at it in hindsight) the focal point is in the bottom quarter of the card rather than a third, thereby making it a bit too top heavy with the white space. What do you think?
I may try this card again but with different dimensions, and possibly the sentiment on the front should be a bit closer to the blocks.
Thanks for stopping by, and I appreciate all your comments!
Pauline xx
36 comments:
This is beautiful Pauline.
I love the effect of the one cut-out section... and the colours are so gentle.
Despite the focus being in the bottom corner, it is a large enough feature to stand alone perfectly well and personally I think I would have preferred it without the gems.
However, with or without... it's gorgeous.
See you next week!
Chrissie
"Less is More"
This is a beautiful CAS card Pauline. (don't think you need the gems - they take your eye away from the squares.) Still a lovely card though. x
good idea and a very nice card!
Gorgeous!
Hi Pauline
I think this is absolutely gorgeous. The CR84FN colours work wonderfully on this CAS design. I do like the addition of the gems - but I think that's a matter of choice. Thanks so much for playing along with CR84FN this week!
Another beaut!! I'd have liked it with or wihout the gems
Kerry x
Love that CAS look Pauline, and the sentiment is beautiful!
Fabulous design...worth remembering!
Stunning! love those colours, you have used them so well. I think you have fulfilled both challenges brilliantly.
Diane x
Pauline, Personally I LOVE the bling at the top corner. It offsets the three squares that are the focal point. LOVE how the third square is a peek a boo to the inside of the card! LOVE how you're trying something new! THX for playing with us at CR84FN! Glad you're back!
It's a great card, love the soft subtle colours used too :O) Viv xx
Brilliant card - loving this layout
Pauline I think you did a marvelous job with this CAS design. A gorgeous use of this weeks' colors and I love the elegant look. That white linen card base gives this card an elegant look together with the stamps you used. I love it! Thanks so much for playing along at CR84FN!
It's good to have you here!
Absolutely beautiful...love the cut-out and fab sentiments x
Jenny x
Very stylish card. The little squares are fab and love the third one in the inside with the continuation of the sentiment. x
Stunning card Pauline
I love the colours and the cut out detail, it looks fabulous
Thanks for joining us again
mandi
"Less is More"
Pauline this is beautifully made, I just looove it, perfection :) x
Simply Beautiful. I love a CAS card. It's another winner, if you ask me.
Pauline this is perfect just the way it is! What a beautiful CAS card. The window is pretty cool too!
I really love your design on this card x
This is gorgeous and I love how the images and sentiments carry through to the inside - beautiful colours too.
Carol x
K, I have never even peeled that stamp off the base, because I was never really inclined to do anything with it, but I LOVE this. I know you're not usually CAS, but you did a wonderful job!! Thanks for playing with us at CR84FN again - good to see you back in the swing of things!
Cute CAS card Pauline! Thanks so much for joining along with CR84FN :)
Lovely delicate colour choice, Pauline. Love your layout too.
how clever is that - good idea - really like how you have done that
What a beautiful clean and simple card Pauline. The light touches of color is just right!!
A wonderful CAS design Pauline! I like how you punched out one of the squares - and the colors are lovely!
Lovely CAS card, Pauline! Thanks for playing along with CR84FN!
Absolutely fabulous!
Lynne xxx
What a classy card, and the fact you have cut the opening and stamped in it, pure genius :)
Loving your CAS card Pauline! so beautiful! Wonderful take on the color challenge. Thanks so much for playing along with CR84FN!
Neat card, for week 3 Less is More challenge. Could even do for week 4 Less is More challenge! love the card.
Jose
Wooowee Pauline loving your cars. Your LIM card is a stunner. I love it. Happy Saturday
ali x
WOW this is stunning, I love the soft colours you have used they set it off brilliantly. Thanks for dropping by my blog Hazelxox
Gorgeous, gorgeous gorgeous! Love the bling,the colours, the stamps, the positioning and designs... EVERYTHING!
Lovely card.Really like the cut out square and i think the gems finish it off beautifully. x
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