Thursday, 25 August 2011

Less is More

Hi all, I have a quick post today for the Less is More Challenge, which I have been meaning to get round to all week, but time just ran away from me!

I have used the colours from this week's challenge at The Ribbon Reel - once I start using purple, I just can't stop lol!



I have used a little white hammered card base, and stamped the outside edge of a frame from Waltzingmouse Stamps Very Vintage Labels No.1, in Dewdrop Purple Hydrangea.



The sentiment is from WMS Say it With Style set, stamped in Versamark and silver embossed.



Then simply took some co-ordinating paper roses, twirled the stems and attached to the card, added some Martha Stewart punched out butterflies and finally some gems.


I'm really hoping the rain stays off this afternoon, as I am taking the kids to Highclere Castle, so I may be back later with some pics!

Thanks for stopping by,

Pauline

39 comments:

Davi said...

I love this one Pauline :) Love that frame and flowers in my favorite color! Very pretty C&S~~

Jan said...

WOW, I love this, it's absolutely stunning xx Jan

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

Oh, this is fabulous, love it Pauline!

Enjoy your day out,

warm hugs
Maarit

Deborah Frings said...

This is really pretty, the colours are just gorgeous and it's so feminine too. Hope the weather has stayed nice for you!

Loli said...

hola Pauline, i'm so glad to see you:D.
Ooooooh Pauline, what elegant and beautiful card, i love your roses, your frame, your butterflies...well ithink a i love all :D,well done Pauline.
a hug from Palma

Chrissie said...

This is really pretty with a super colour combo!
Thanks so much for joining us, see you next time.
Chrissie
"Less is More"

G Peplow said...

HI Pauline, This is just so pretty, I love the colour, purple is just gorgeous against white! the flowers fit perfectly, Gay xxx

Aileen said...

I just love purple and green together. Beautiful frame and love the little flowers. x

Ruth said...

Such a pretty, delicate card. I love the colours, Ruth x

Willy said...

Fabulous card in beautiful colours!

Elizabeth said...

Gorgeous card!! Very beautiful frame.

Anne said...

Ooh fab colours and love those little twirly stems
Anne
x

Sasha said...

Super card, Pauline! I love those colours! Your stamped frame and sentiment are fab! As are the sweet flower spray and butterflies x

Jean said...

Beautiful stylish looking card.I love the colours. Jean x

Handmade with Love said...

Very pretty card and I love the colours you have used. Hope you had fun today! Tracey x

Patrice said...

Love that purple!

Anonymous said...

I love the colours, and the silver embossing looks great. hugs, Gill x

Diane Louise J said...

So girly and pretty, I really like it
Diane x

massofhair said...

I know what you mean about purple and this applies to blues and turquoises too for me lol...

Wonderful card, so very pretty and elegant. Glad you made the challenge and hope the weather stayed good for your trip :-)

Sara I. said...

Beautiful - really adore those roses in those colors!! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving me some love - your visits always make me smile!

Carol said...

Beautiful card Pauline, so delicate and pretty. Love the colours too. Carol x

Bonnie said...

That's a beautiful purple frame and the embossed sentiment and paper roses add additional elegance!

Kathleen said...

beautiful card!

i can't remember if we've 'spoken' before but i live just up the road in hermitage!!!
bet the kids enjoyed Highclere with all those Egyptian relics!

Kathleen Mc x

laurie said...

Thats just beautiful..love the butterflies!

Sarina said...

What a great card!.I love the colour and the little flowers are so cute.
Have a nice weekend,

grts,
Sarina

cheryl said...

oh just love this hun those colors are just gorgeous,really beautiful hugs cherylxxx

Ang C said...

A beautiful card - lovely colour combination

Lenet said...

Beautiful!! Indeed less is more.

Wendy ten Hove said...

Oh, wauw, the colors are gorgeous! It's just perfect this way!
Love it!
Hugs, Wendy

Erika said...

Love your "artistic purposes only pic!" Mwah!
Beautiful card Pauline and great colour combo, green and purples work so well together.
Happy crafting,
Erika.

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

Oh Pauline! This is absolutely gorgeous. I love it!

hazel said...

A stunning card, I love it.
xxx Hazel.

fatmonica said...

It's a beautiful card.I love that purple and green together and those flowers are gorgeous!

Susan said...

I rarely use purple, but I love how this turned out!

Mandi said...

Beautiful card Pauline
Great positioning
Thanks so much
Diva LIM Mandi
"Less is More"

Jenny said...

Beautiful card Pauline, love the elegant frame and roses, what a clever idea to spiral the stem and make a tendril :)
Jenny x

Linby said...

sooo beautiful! I love purple so you were off to a good start with me LOL!
Linbyx

Sue Lelli said...

LOVE that frame and those flowers! Such a PRETTY card, Pauline!

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

What a beautiful card, love it.