Sunday, 8 May 2011

Less is More, CAS-ual Fridays.

Hi all today I have a card for two CAS challenges- Less is More and the new CAS-ual Fridays challenge.

Less is More want white on white, and CAS Fridays want text.

So with this in mind, I decided to make a card for a wedding we have been invited to at the end of May.

Here's my take:



I have used whire pearlescent cardstock, and run it through the Cuttlebug with a text folder.
Then cut a circular window using Nestabilities circles sml.


Cut a sentiment label using Spellbinders fancy labels, but shortened the tag by following Chrissie's tutorial from the other week - it worked like a dream! Stamp the Mr & Mrs with a Papermania stamp from their Anniversary set in silver ink and threaded it onto some white chiffon and added some tiny white pearls.


The rose is a Sissix die cut which was one of my first purchases 18 months ago when I got my Cuttlebug, and I have hardly used it! I decoupaged the rose 3 times for some depth, and added a little white pearl to the centre.

This is clean and simple for me, and it's my first time making a white on white card - I like the effect and it's perfect for weddings!

Thanks for stopping by,

Pauline xx

71 comments:

Karen B. said...

This is so pretty, the embossed text is such a great element to your design, as is the pearls. Thanks for playing at CAS-ual Fridays!

Chrissie said...

I'm so pleased you enjoyed making this card, it has turned out beautifully!
I'm glad the shortening technique worked well on the tag, I think it looks much better if it actually fits the sentiment(or the sentiment fits it).
It's a beautiful card!
Thanks so much!
Chrissie
Lady LIM
"Less is More"

Mandi said...

We are loving all the WoW textures this week
Yours is no exception Pauline
Love that rose
Super card, thank you
Diva LIM mandi
Less is More

Gibmiss said...

hi Pauline
Fbulous card ...
hugs
sylvie
xx

Deborah Frings said...

Pauline - this is absolutely gorgeous - love the script embossing and pretty rose! Perfect wedding card!

Beryl K said...

Beautiful card, I am sure the newlyweds will treasure it
Beryl x

Maja said...

Beautiful card!

Ang C said...

A really beautiful card

Rita said...

Pauline ,your card is stunning, I just love what you have done and I think I need that die too. Hugs Rita xxx

Carole Campanile said...

So beautiful. I love how you've placed the flower over the cut out, and the font on the Mr & Mrs is really nice.

Liz's creative corner said...

This is beautiful love the effect and the gorgeous rose looks perfect in the circle,hugs Liz xx

Isabelle Norris said...

Perfect! Beautiful card
isa

Ann said...

Perfect wedding card - the white on white is so effective.

Zoechaos said...

White on White is so perfect for wedding cards yours is lovely. XOXO Zoe

Tara Cardwell said...

This is just brilliant. So classy and elegant - all the elements are perfectly balanced.
Craftilicious x

Jenny said...

Stunning card Pauline, I love the rose in the window.
Jenny x

Vicky Hayes said...

This is beautiful - I love the script and the way the rose fits over the recessed window.

Carol said...

A gorgeous card, the lucky couple will love it. Carol x

Susan said...

Pauline, the card is beautiful! I have that folder but don't think I've ever used it! Thanks for the inspiration!

Chris Arlington said...

Superb! would make lovely wedding invitations.

Julie Ranae said...

What a lovely design and I love the way you incorporated the text...simply beautiful...so glad you could join us for our first challenge at CAS-ual Fridays.

Stella said...

First time you created a white-on-white card and it's a jaw-dropper...... This is absolutely fabulous; wow!!!
XX

Aileen said...

Very pretty and perfect as a wedding card. x

Kryssi said...

beautiful mono card! Thanks for playing along with us at CAS-ual Fridays!

Kathleen said...

Beautiful card and perfect for a Wedding.
Thanks for your comments.

Kath x

~ Ali Robertson ~ said...

Lovely card the added pearl just finished it off. Enjoy your wedding when it comes.

Ali x

Marlena M. said...

This is stunning...very nice!

Karen Aicken said...

Beautiful card for the LIM challenge. I love how you used that script embossing folder. TFS!
Cheers, Karen
alteredscrapbookingdotcom

Loli said...

Hello Pauline, thank you for your comment, i'm happy to see you in my blog.
Beautiful card, so romantic...good idea.
a hug from palma de Mallorca

Karolyn at Paper Therapy said...

Wow! This is STUNNING!! Love the white on white as well as that beautiful embossed background - gorgeous!! Thanks so much for playing with us at CAS-ual Fridays Challenge!! Hope you'll share more of your beautiful work with us again!!

Sarah's Little Snippets said...

Hi Pauline, beautiful card! I love the decoupaged rose and pearl. Sarah x

kelly said...

your card is stunning, I love the text-tured background hee hee i made afunny!
kelly x

G Peplow said...

Hi there Pauline, your card is so beautiful, love all the different textures and details. So So pretty too:0) xxx

Kathyk said...

A super card which anyone would be happy to receive

Kathyk

Suze Bain said...

A beautiful elegant wedding card, love the script embossing and the tag. x

Carol Wilde said...

lovely wedding card !!

Carol

Maureen said...

A lovely card.

Linny said...

Fab card and great idea for a wedding. Linda

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Such a pretty and elegant creation!!!

Sara I. said...

I absolutely think you rocked this gf!!! Gorgeous presentation with the all white and I just love the tag with that stamp!! Beautiful emobssing and your center pearl is divine! Thanks for the visit to my blog and your awesome comments on my gdt card!

Babs said...

Beautiful card pauline love the text and rose
fab...

Babs x

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card, love the rose die!
Helen x

fatmonica said...

Stunning card,just gorgeous!

Sonia said...

Just beautiful as a wedding card.
Hugs Sonia xx

Alice said...

so very pretty and elegant. love the white on white look! fab work, Pauline!

Lorie a.k.a.The Peddler said...

Oooh, I love your card Pauline. I love the white on white. I just love everything about it!

Emily Leiphart said...

This is incredible, Pauline! I love the layers and texty-texture. LOL I'm going to have to check out the LIM challenge since you're the third blog I've been to that's linked up to it!

Marlou McAlees said...

Pauline this card is absolutely beautiful and so elegant, what perfect wedding invites these would make, stunning!!!!! xx

Stef H said...

this is absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!


hugs, stef (Glitterbabe)

do check me out, my store and
Glitterbabe@Stitchy Bear

Caroline Hallett said...

beautiful card, and you are right white on white really lends itself to wedding cards

Monica said...

Awesome card... so divine. Love that 3D flower. Thanks for popping over.

xxx Monica

Valerie-Jael said...

Great card, very elegant! Love that little rose, die, too! Thanks for visiting my blog! Hugs from germany, Valerie

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Such a beautiful card, love the rose

Kasey ~ in Oz said...

Oh WOW!

Cheers, Kasey ~ in Oz

Sallie's Place said...

Beautiful wedding card, I'm sure the recipients will love it.

Romaine said...

Thanks for stopping by and leaving a commnet! I love the embossing folder and the cut out flower! Lovely card!

Sue Lelli said...

Oh Pauline, this is just BRILLIANT! LOVE the white on white on white and the embossed text!

Laurie said...

This is gorgeous! So elegant! Thanks so much for playing along at CAS-ual Fridays!

Laura Davis said...

Very pretty!
Thanks for playing at CAS!
Laura

Unknown said...

So very elegant and detailed, gorgeous card. I am sure the happy couple will love it! Sarah

Stamps and Paper said...

Pauline what a stunning card...I am sure your wedding card will be greatly admired..

Anne

Mona Pendleton said...

EEEKS Pauline! What a striking elegant card!

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

Wow Pauline, this is a fabulous wedding card - love the central aperture and the way you've placed the gorgeous Rose.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog and leaving a lovely comment - Hugs, Sylvia xx

Davi said...

Pauline what a beautiful elegant wedding card!! The embossing and the cut out with the rose is fabulous!

Monique said...

Oh my this is just gorgeous Pauline..Love the white on white and the rose is beautiful!!! Great work!!

MSTEELADY said...

Lovely card Pauline. I luv the white on white it is so delicate.

~Tammy~ said...

Pauline this is so elegant and a perfect for a wedding card!

kingstonmama said...

Wow! What a beautiful card. I love the rose and how it fits over the window.

Jaclyn Miller said...

Stunning white toned card - great for a wedding. This is so soft and pretty. Thanks so much for playing along with the first ever CAS-ual Fridays challenge.

Clare said...

Gorgeous wedding card, love the embossed background!

Andrea M said...

WOW!!!! STUNNING girl! Absolutely breathtaking!