Hi Everyone. Happy Saturday night.
The Paper Players challenge this week is CLEAN AND SIMPLE. Well, I know that there are many of you who do that so well, so we hope that you will consider joining us this week. The design team really does enjoy looking at each of your wonderful creations.
For my card, using the beautiful JUST BELIEVE set, I decided to create a picture frame. I've been wanting to try this treatment, as it really adds great depth to your card, but still allows you to keep a clean and simple profile.
I chose colors that are highly unusual for me…. Pink and Green! Mmmm…. you don't see me doing many cards with those colors.
I also used one of my embossing plates, some Crystal Effects, ribbon, glitter and pearls. Yet, the overall effect is still clean and simple. I was really pleased with it once I had completed the card. It is also one of those rare occasions where I didn't add a sentiment. My dear friend Brenda convinced me that it was quite OK – and sometimes very appropriate, just to leave a card with a sentiment on the inside. She was right!
Isn't that pretty? It really is unusual for me to create cards that you can absolutely define as – pretty! But the soft colors, the glittered flowers, the beautiful satin ribbon and the gentle embossing, all lead up to a very pretty card.
It has an ethereal quality to it and I love the fact that the flowers are placed into an oval that I cut into the top card stock. I left a slight indentation around the oval to create an almost imperceptible frame, too.
Here's a closeup for you.
I will be back tomorrow morning to give you full deets on the card including…..sizing, how it was created, supplies, etc.
Right now, I'm off to go get the post ready on the Paper Players site, so that you can see the design team cards tomorrow, plus I need to go and get ready as Lou and I are going to dinner. He got back from Buenos Aires mid-afternoon. Right now, he is fast asleep on the couch in my stamping space…. oh yeah…. and Prince Charlie (aka Pipsqueak aka King Arthur) is fast asleep with him. I'll post a pic for you tomorrow of Pipsqueak in his favorite spot!
Prayers for: Trish, Germaine, John and Sue, Arthur, T, Pri, Cyrus… and Lesley.
As always, thank you for visiting my little area of the stamping blogosphere. Your visits are always greatly appreciated – as are your comments!
Hugs
Jayde
16 Responses
This pink and clean card is absolutely beautiful. Love it.
Hey, aren’t you glad we have some cool weather. Fall is here & snow coming! I enjoy your cards, cats and friendly chat. Happy Labor Day weekend.
~ Jeanne, in Excelsior, MN
Stunning, oh so Pretty! I love this card, and want to know how you did the ribbon tie, it is just gorgeous.
Thanks for all the Prayer…I really need them right now. I think of you all and Pray for you everyday. You all bring tears to my eyes. Take care.
Cyber hugs, Trish in Wisconsin
This card is absolutely gorgeous!!! That bow just took my eyes sraight to it! I would love to see how you did it!
Trish-glad to see commenting! I continue to think and pray for you everyday!
Prayers to all in need!
Oh, this is really beautiful. No sentiment needed for sure.
Very pretty card, the bow is perfect and love the pink and green combination. The “gentle” embossing really sets the scene too!
Jaydee,
This card is beautiful! I love it.
Love this card, and the color combo! The bow is beautiful. When I grow up, I want to be able to tie a bow like you do 😛 I hope you can find a decent video camera soon so that you can teach us all to tie your perfect bows!
Prayers to everyone in need of them, I love this little “cyber family” that I feel so close to!
So pretty Jaydee, I love the sparkle on the flowers and the frame you created for the image!
Smiles,
Lesley
Great card!!!
love your card! soooooooo pretty!
Just lovely, so classy. You are so creative and a blessing I look forward to each day. Thanks you!
Marge
Wow! Love the pink, and how the image peeks through the oval! Beautiful!
SUPER!!! Love everything about it.
Lynn
Gorgeous card, I LOVE pink & green!
Gorgeous card Jaydee! Love the colors you’ve used and the embossed oval frame is just perfect.
I love this card. So sweet