Saturday, February 7, 2009

Accentuate the Negative

Sharon's Stamp Simply challenge this week is to use negative images. For this challenge, I punched out a circle shape, then placed a butterfly inside it. The Kiwi Kiss panel is on dimensionals to further emphasize the negative space.

Health update: I've been diagnosed with benign positional vertigo. It should go away on its own soon, but if it doesn't, then I will have to do physical therapy to realign the balance in my inner ear. Thanks again for all your well wishes. Hopefully I will be feeling better soon!

Stamps: Starlight Starbright (Verve)
Paper: Kiwi Kiss textured, PTI Sweet Blush, PTI white
Ink: Kiwi Kiss
Accessories: circle punch, Martha Stewart classic butterfly punch, corner rounder punch, ribbon (PTI), pearls (Kaiserscrapbook), dimensionals

23 comments:

Becky said...

This looks beautiful, the Kiwi and white gives it an elegant feel, and those pearls, are just the right touch.

B said...

Super elegant! Love the colors and the pearls on the butterfly!

Teresa Kline said...

this is very special, I luv the circle punch around the butterfly! *~*

Becky Carafa said...

I love the butterfly in the circle! Gorgeous colors too!

Angie Tieman said...

This card is so pretty! Love that butterfly in the circle!

Glad you received your diagnosis and hope you get better soon! I had vertigo problems a couple of years ago and it was weird and scary! Sending lots of hugs and prayers your way!

Curt in Indy said...

First and foremost, I'm so sorry you are not feeling well. That sounds like a lot to deal with! Let's hope it just goes away and you won't need therapy! I'm so sorry. Your card is wonderful and the colors are perfect together. You take care!!!! Best, Curt

Amy, Ottawa, Canada said...

Your card is beautiful, Ann. I just read about the diagnosis, I pray that it goes away quickly ... wanna keep you steady & on your feet in the craft studio & in the class room. :)

~amy~ said...

Ann....please take care of yourself...P.S. LOVE your card...that butterfly is thee perfect touch!!

Anonymous said...

This is so pretty, I love the colours and pearls...well all of it! I hope everything goes well with the physical therapy. :D

Jennie said...

Beautiful clean card. Love the pink butterfly and all of those pearls. Great job!

Hope your veritgo goes away soon!

Katie said...

Ann this is gorgeous! Love the simplicity and how you use your white space :)

Hugs!
Katie

Kathy said...

I'm glad it's not something too serious. I'll keep you in my prayers!

Anonymous said...

OH...how creative! You really did a great job, especially the idea of the pearls on the butterfly and in the corners. Love the simplicity. Sandy O

JoLynn said...

That's it! I'm quitting teaching and enrolling in med school.

Oliva Ohlson said...

Love the simplicity of your card which makes it even more appealing!
Take care :-)

Stamp and Smile said...

O' Ann I hope you are feeling better! No fun for sure... :( But, your card is so clean, elegant and fabulous colors!! You out did yourslef again... TFS!

bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gault said...

This is so pretty, love the butterfly detail!

Christine Riley said...

Beautiful, love it!
Hugs, Christine :)

BLJ Graves Studio said...

Great card! I hope you feel better soon! :-)

Lyn S said...

Love how clean and elegant this looks!

Glad you are getting your health problems sorted out.

Elena said...

Oh, Ann... I hope you will feel better soon..
Your card is so gentle! I love the colors together!

Nellie Mae said...

Great work!! Soooo pretty!

Kathi said...

I really love that color combo and the butterfly in the circle. So cool looking.

I'm sorry you're not feeling well. I hope you improve quickly.