White on White

Hi guys. I absolutely love the look of the White on White cards, but I've only ever succeeded at making ONE! Why? Mainly because I like contrast...and white on white cards don't exactly have a whole lot of that. :p  So even if I start out with a white on white card, I somehow always add a splash or a touch of color...

Today I decided to really challenge myself. Create a White on White card with absolutely NO other color (except the black used to stamp my sentiment). Amazingly it actually wasn't that difficult...and I used up a few scraps from my bin at the same time! Win - win! :)

Here's my card:

close up of the details:

So that's my card for the day. Thanks for stopping by...and have a great day! :)

supplies used:

White cardstock

Martha Stewart butterfly punch

Vintage Label Die

Victorian Cuttlebug folder 
Stamp from Michael's

white bling

challenges:

Simon Says -- Die Crazy

Metal-ology

Hi  guys. I love the cute little metal embellishments you can buy for cards and scrapbooking. As usual, I have quite a few in my stash...that get looked past all the time. Ever so often I challenge myself to use one or two on a card or project. Today was one of those days.

I love the look of a partial dry embossed card background. Using my Victorian Cuttlebug folder, I partially embossed some cream cardstock. To separate the two textures I added a strip of ribbon which I used to attach a metal butterfly embellishment from. Finally I stamped a sentiment...and added some black jewels.

Not a whole lot to it -- yet it looks elegant. I'm loving Clean & Simple!!!

A closer view:

products used:

Victorian cuttlebug folder

ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon 

Stampin Up "Happy Greetings" stamp

butterfly embellishment from stash

black bling

challenges:

Simon Says: Happy Mail
Whimsical Designs: Bling It Out
Inky Impressions: Spots and/or Stripes
Celebrate the Occasion: Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday: Anything Goes
Sisterhood of Crafters: Free for All
Creative Card Crew: Bling
 

You're in my Prayers

Hi guys. I'm trying to get some of my scraps cleaned up. But how to go about making nice looking cards with scraps? It's always a challenge for me! Where do you go to for ideas and inspiration? I head to Pinterest -- it's a limitless supply of inspiration! Perfect to get the mojo flowing...

I found this great card sketch...and set out to use a bit of everything...

• designer paper scraps
• Cuttlebug embossed cardstock scraps
• ribbon
• bling
• die cuts
• & of course stamps

 First, I stamped a butterfly image with light gold ink. Then I stamped my sentiment with black ink. I layered the circle onto a purple die cut from my stash.

Then I layered all the cardstock, designer paper and added a bright yellow ribbon between the two different papers to kind of create a separation. Finally, I adhered my die cut with some foam stickers so it has a bit of dimension.

 ...and finished off with some black bling. :)

Not bad for a cleaning-up-scraps card!!! Too bad I haven't even made a dent in my scraps pile though! :p

supplies used:
Scalloped Edge Circle Spellbinder die

"Fanciful Butterflies" by Sweet Stamps 

Clear Stamp Sentiment

"Victorian" Cuttlebug Folder

various sizes black bling

ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbons

challenges:

ABC challenges-- Anything Goes
Created with Love -- Anything Goes
House of Gilli -- Anything Goes +  Pastel
Lawnscaping Challenge -- Texture
Paper Playtime -- Anything Goes
Addicted to Stamping and More -- Must Stamp
Crafty Ribbon Challenge -- Anything Goes + Ribbon
Victorine Stamps -- Anything Goes