Tuesday, March 31, 2009

So Glad

I loved Kazan's sketch this week over at 2S4Y because it allowed me to keep things fairly clean and simple. I love the look of a few bold colors against all that white. I combined the sketch with today's 365 Cards challenge to use rounded edges.

Don't forget: Starting Wednesday, the Paper Blooms blog will be holding weekly challenges. Pay us a visit to see all the gorgeous DT creations.
Also be sure to stop by my blog on Friday. It's my birthday, so I'll be celebrating...

Stamps: Best Yet (SU)
Paper: PTI white & Aqua Mist

Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Cuttlebug Swiss Dots, corner rounder punch, Martha Stewart classic butterfly punch, flowers (Prima), buttons (BasicGrey Urban Prairie), ribbon (Hobby Lobby)

44 comments:

Cassie said...

Wow, Ann, you make CAS look so much better than I do ;) Love it, love it!

Denise said...

Very pretty card! Simple, yet elegant.

Susan (peebsmama) said...

I agree. The bold colors of the flowers and butterfly look more special against the white background. I like that you chose to emboss the top of the background.

Pam said...

Beautiful, Ann - you really know which colors work well together :)

Danni said...

Very nice!! Love the butterfly!

~dawne said...

Such a pretty card. I'm browsing your blog & your cards are so clean-lined, but each is so pretty. I love your style.

Michelle Forrest said...

Beautiful card! Absolutely love it!

BLJ Graves Studio said...

This is so pretty, Ann. I love the pop of color on the white. Beautiful card!

Anonymous said...

I love the swiss dot :)

Heather P. said...

This is gorgeous! Love the burst of color from the flowers. :)

~Tammy~ said...

Beautiful card! Thanks for coming to play at 365 cards today

Unknown said...

Love those colors!

AUsome mom said...

Beautiful card Ann. I agree with you, those bold colors against the white is very striking. Wonderful job!

jacque4u2c said...

Ann -you can come over and play any day - can you bring your cricut with you? You know I don't have one - boo-hoo! I really adore this card - it is stunning!

Stephanie said...

Wow, love these colors and the embossing. Great job on this card!

Eve said...

very nice work! love the teal flowers!

Vicky said...

Fantastic card! Thanks for joining us today!

Anonymous said...

Very, very beautiful! How exciting that your birthday is coming up!

Unknown said...

Gorgeous! I'm loving the look of a lot of white space right now too!

Unknown said...

Wow Ann that embossing is sooo effective. I love how striking this is with the black, white and red.
Hugs
Kazan

~amy~ said...

wooo hooo Ann...gorgeous take on both challenges...OMGoodness, it's your birthday?!!! Hmmmm.... :)

Ginny said...

LOVE this one Anne, gorgeous!

Stamp and Smile said...

Fantastic eye candy... you sure nail the CAS cards! This is perfect for using all those PUNCHES I HAVE! He... :)

Savitri said...

SOOOO preetty!! I love the clean design and the butterfly plus embossing are just AWESOME!!

Allison Rankin said...

You're just trying to make me jealous now, aren't you? Love that polka dot butterfly and the button flowers rock!

fishlips said...

Love the color combo of this card Ann Its so elegant and so eye-poping...That butterfly is my favorite if I can say that!!!!!

Jacquel said...

Beautiful card Ann! love that sketch...I'll have to see if I can squeeze it in before I leave! tfs!!!

cnelson said...

so beautiful! love the fresh, clean feel of this!

Shirley said...

Wow! This is really pretty. Love how you did the butterfly and it really reminds me of Mothermark from the This Is My Story blog.

Lyn S said...

Lovely and elegant! The colours really pop against the white background too!

Cindy Lee said...

Nice card, Ann! Love your embossed background. I just order my cuttlebug embossing dots and can't wait for them to arrive :)

Dianne said...

Very, very pretty card...I love the pure white textured background and the colored accents...perfect!

Dori Shelton said...

Stunning! I love the colors!

Elena said...

So pretty! I really love the background along with flowers!

Marlou McAlees said...

such a gorgeous card!!!! :)

papertrails leaver said...

another beauty Ann!

Angie Tieman said...

Wowzers! Great job with the sketch! Love the crisp white textured background and the colors you added! The black really pops it!

Deb Neerman said...

Ohhh, lah, lah!!! Purty! Love the colors you used against the white; super-popdom!

Oliva Ohlson said...

So pretty! I love the Swiss Dots CB EF! Adorable!

Debbie said...

Holy cow is this gorgeous! Wow, it is very striking. Love the colors, layout, dots, butterfly, ribbon, sentiment...love it all!

cr8iveme said...

what a lovely card.

hugs.

Tasha said...

Wow bright and cheery and very beautiful! The design and the butterfly are great
love tasha xx

Pat (mspfd) said...

this is so elegant and such a clean fresh look!

sharon d said...

Love the color combo and the embossing! Great CAS card!