Sunday 8 May 2011

White on White

White on white is something I've never tried before. I don't know why not, because I really like the look of it. Anyway, it's the theme for Week 14 of Less is More. Two days in to the challenge and there are already lots of stunning entries, so on with the thinking cap!

White on white is all about texture, so it could have been tempting to go a bit overboard with it, but bearing in mind the clean and simple nature of LIM, this is what I came up with.

I dry-embossed the iris (American Traditional Stencils) and created a frame for it from two Nesties. Part embossed the base card with the Cuttlebug Swiss Dots folder, scored two lines below that with my Scor-Pal, attached a Nestie label with sheer white ribbon, and added a peel-off greeting.

I was reasonably pleased with the result, and it's whetted my appetite for more WoW, so if I get time there may be another entry forthcoming!

I've gained a couple of new followers this weekend, so hello and welcome to them, and thanks to everyone who looks at my blog, and for all your lovely comments. I do appreciate them all.

23 comments:

craftimamma said...

WoW! is the perfect exclamation for this gorgeous card Lynn. The iris stencil is truly beautiful and the frame you have made from the two Nesties is the perfect compliment, An absolutely stunning entry to the challenge.

Hugs
Lesley Xx

Susan said...

Lynne, this is stunning!! I love it!!

Chrissie said...

This is beautiful Lynne, it really is WoW!
The iris looks beautiful, did you do this with a light box and a brass stencil?
Lovely frame and everything else, I can't wait to see what you come up with next!
Thanks so much for joining us yet again.
Chrissie
Lady LIM
"Less is More"

Stella said...

White on white is always gorgeous but it's very difficult to create something elegant and chic. And you did this so well. There is a classic touch in this card that I just love. This is breatthaking; the embossed iris almost looks fragile; such a fabulous job. And how cretive to use two nesties to create a frame!
XX

Deborah Frings said...

Lynne - this is stunning! I do like the simplicity of the iris and the very pretty frame. I think it's so elegant!

Lisa Jane said...

i love White on white card .. always so striking and yours is wonderful. I love that iris.
Lisa x

mamapez5 said...

This is a beautiful card Lynne. I love the flower image. I thought about trying but I think it would be really very difficult for me. But I may still have a go though probably not in time for this challenge.
Kate x

Jan said...

Love this it's beautiful xx Jan

Squirrel x said...

When I saw this week's challenge I ran away screaming! What an amazing job you've done hun, I love all the embossing, it's perfect. Sxx

Netty said...

Fabulous classy card Lynne, x

Zoechaos said...

this is your first WoW? WOW! it is perfect. XOXO Zoe

Pauline said...

Beautiful, that frame is so pretty.

Kathyk said...

Your card is lovely

Kathyk

Suze Bain said...

A beautiful card, great embossing. x

pinky said...

Its just gorgeous Lynne, especially that sentiment:)

Mandi said...

Lovely card Lynne
The LIMettes certainly started the week but taking small tentative steps, but, have now joined in, in drives! Seems it's more popular than first thought!
Your card is FAB, love the raised frame
Thank you!
Diva LIM mandi
Less is More

Ang C said...

A beautiful card - I love the iris

G Peplow said...

Hello there, love your card, great flower and the embossing looks perfect:0) xxx

Sally H said...

Stunning card, Lynne. Not got my head round this one yet. hope I will manage it before the end of the week!

Aileen said...

This is quietly elegant, Lynne. x

lisa said...

The white on white is a great look, Lynne and you've perfected it with this. What a classy card. I love the dry embossing. You don't see that much nowadays do you with all the machines out there. I love your Nestie frame too.
Hugs Lisax

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

an elegant beautiful card

Cali said...

so perfectly CAS!
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