Wednesday, 22 September 2010

An Elegant and Simple Card

Whilst wandering around 'blogland' last week I noticed a card that was elegant and simple, but I thought was also really stunning. Trouble is I can't remember whose blog it was on :(. The idea was to use the backing paper as the main part of the card, and just add a few flat backed jems to add a bit of sparkle.

The card that I saw stuck in my mind as one that was really effective. I know I had some pretty papers in my stash, but wasn't sure how to use them until I realised that they would look fab with some flat back gems added to the middle of the flowers. So this is my take on the the effect of adding gems to flowers, and of course a bit of ribbon and a butterfly.

The papers are from the Henbury Lane pack that I have, and I think they are really pretty. I'll be looking through the rest of my backing papers, to see if I can use any more like this.



I'd like to enter these cards into the following challenge:

I Did it Creations Challenge - Keep it Simple
Flutter By Wednesdays Challenge - All Winged Things
Darling Cardmakers - There's Something in the Air
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24 comments:

  1. Susan (aka TomsMom)22 September, 2010 22:47

    These are so pretty Caroline. I love the purple colour. That paper is gorgeous.

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  2. Jeanette23 September, 2010 00:43

    You are definitely right on, simple but very elegant cards. I love the bit of sparkle that you've added. Thanks for joining us at I Did It Creations.

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  3. Angie - Bumble Bee's Craft Den23 September, 2010 04:07

    Lovely cards - both very pretty but my fav is the pink one - your ribbons match exactly!

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  4. Gem23 September, 2010 08:49

    so very pretty and they look dead easy to make too :) fab job x

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  5. Creative Heart Designs23 September, 2010 08:52

    Wow...what a lovely card. I love the layout and the butterfly. Great card!

    Deb in Texas

    My Blog: Creative Heart Designs

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  6. Addams23 September, 2010 08:53

    Great cards, love those papers and colours

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  7. theboelemas@aol.com23 September, 2010 09:13

    Really beautiful cards. Very elegant. x

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  8. Highland Handmade23 September, 2010 11:21

    Beautiful cards Caroline, love the purple one x

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  9. Jennie23 September, 2010 12:37

    These are adorable! I love love love the butterflies.

    Thanks for joining us at IDIC xx

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  10. Katja23 September, 2010 14:33

    I love this simple but very pretty card with butterflies... Great job! Thanks for joining our challenge at I Did It Creations!

    Greetings,
    Katja (IDIC-DT)

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  11. Uma23 September, 2010 18:31

    very pretty and elegant

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  12. Unknown23 September, 2010 19:18

    2 great elegant cards x

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  13. Fifi Folle23 September, 2010 19:32

    They are beautiful. x

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  14. Lynda23 September, 2010 22:53

    Beautifully designed cards - thanks for joining in with Daring Cardmakers.

    Lynda xxx

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  15. Jennie - The Crafty Wife24 September, 2010 16:33

    Now they are really lovely and such a super idea.

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  16. Danni24 September, 2010 17:22

    Very pretty! Thanks for playing along with my flutter by challenge!

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  17. Unknown25 September, 2010 13:52

    gorjuss cards, love the simpleness of it

    hugs
    judie xx

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  18. Debbie (Little Gingham Bear)25 September, 2010 20:49

    Simply beautiful like the purple one best :c)- thanks for joining us at IDIC this week - hugs Debbie x

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  19. Debbie (Little Gingham Bear)25 September, 2010 20:52

    Simply beautiful - thanks for joining us at IDIC this week - hugs Debbie x

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  20. Debbie (Little Gingham Bear)25 September, 2010 20:56

    Simply beautiful - thanks for joining us at IDIC this week - hugs Debbie x

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  21. Nancy26 September, 2010 04:13

    Gorgeous butterflies!! Thanks for fluttering with us this week at Flutter By Wednesday!!

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  22. Scrappy Scatty29 September, 2010 22:36

    Lovely cards xx

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  23. Donnas Den30 September, 2010 14:22

    Great cards. Love the clean and simple style.

    Donna x

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  24. PepPop03 November, 2010 16:27

    These are gorgeous, they are so elegant.

    Sorry it's taken me so long to comment (blogger problems AARGH) Jaqui x

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