Sunday, 8 May 2011

Everything is All White!

EEK!!   White on White, is the LIM challenge this week, no colour allowed!
My first thought was to sit this one out, but I'm no quitter.. lol***
So here's my effort...


I wanted to add some texture to the card, but I don't have any embossing things, so I scoured my craft room and came across some white felt. After a couple of goes, it went through my Big Shot, with a nestie die and I stitched it in place.
I used a simple white bloom, with a white gem in the centre and the stem was cut down from a Martha Stewart punch (leaves & branch).

This challenge is also testing my photography skills (or lack of them) and, like last week (thanks for noticing Mandi xxx) I have tried using a coloured background  - just to make the white card stand out more. It's not ideal, but it is a little better, I think!


Thanks again to all you Limettes who leave messages and hints and tips on how I can improve - I appreciate every one of them.   xxx

47 comments:

Julie said...

A lovely white on white card, well done.

Chrissie said...

This is beautiful!
I love the felt rectangle it gives such super added texture and your flower is awesome!
Thanks so much!
Chrissie
Lady LIM
"Less is More"

Michelle said...

Simply stunning card xx

Deborah Frings said...

What brilliant inspiration - I think the felt rectangle is fabulous with the stitched detail too. Your flower is lovely. Brilliant!

Linny said...

Beautiful card. Linda

Suzie Q said...

Hi,
this is gorguss and fab idea with the felt
hugs
Suzie qx

Crealin said...

Hi Caroline,

what an elegant card you've made, white on white isn't easy but you've a great card.

Lins :-)

Jenny said...

The felt is a brilliant idea , I love the texture it brings to the card. Very pretty card.
Jenny x

Rachelxx said...

Lovely card in the KISS style :-) Love the different materials & textures & techniques you have used :-)

Sue said...

I think this is very sophisicated. Less is definately more! Sue x

Carin said...

Wow, i like your card. The felt comes out beautiful.

Lorraine A said...

Gorgeous card Caroline ,, fab use of felt ,, it really adds a lovely texture to this ! beautiful :-)

luv
Lols x x x

p.s ,,I have a swirl folder going begging if you would like it :-) I lost it and bought another one then found it when moving the cupboard ,,, still works tho lol :-)

Kathyk said...

Loving that white on white topper

Kathyk

Ang C said...

A beautiful card

Vicky said...

Simply stunning hun...so elegant and great use of the felt...I love it sweetie..!

have a lovely afternoon..hugs Vicky xx

Dolly Daydreams said...

So glad you didn't,t sit this one out it,s so beautiful simply gorgeous and love the use of the felt.

Marir

Mandi said...

fantastic card Caroline
I love the felt, although it makes my teeth itch to think of it LOL
Thank you!
Diva LIM mandi
Less is More

Carole Campanile said...

Oh this is fabulous!! I love the felt and how all your whites match. HOW did you do that?? Even your brad is a perfect match.
Truly a gorgeous card.
TFS
Carole

Rosemary said...

what a lovely card!! i love the felt rectangle... brilliant idea!!

Beryl K said...

Just beautiful
Beryl x

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous Caroline and what a brilliant idea to use the felt - it looks fab!! I think your photos always look amazing and I've been trying to improve mine to look like yours! xxx

Sallie's Place said...

Simply elegant, just goes to show what a bit of ingenuity can do.

~ Ali Robertson ~ said...

Glad you joined in as this is simpply beautiful. Love it

ALi x

Ruthie said...

This is a gorgeous card - love the white felt!

Rx

Gibmiss said...

Hi
Love your card simple but sweet
hugs
sylvie
xx

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Just love the simplicity of this and the felt and stitching is just fab.

Aileen said...

Great idea with the felt. lovely simple flower brings a quiet elegance. x

Zoechaos said...

Very elegant card, inspired idea to use the felt XOXO Zoe

Lee said...

Oh WOW,what a pretty card.Great idea to use the felt,it looks so lovely well done.xxx

Susan said...

Caroline...you didn't need embossing templates...Your creativity is amazing! Beautiful card!

My name is Erika. said...

The felt makes a great addtion to this cute little white stamp on your card. nice job.

Michellem said...

Simply gorgeous! LOVE the felt!

Judy1223 said...

Wow, what great extures you have on your lovely card...felt, flowers, stitching...so fun!

Pauline said...

Beautiful, love the felt frame.

Christine L said...

No improvement needed hon..... your card is stunning in it's simple elegance!
Hugs
Christine x

Suze Bain said...

A beautiful CAS card, love the addition of the felt. x

Pop's Cards said...

Stunning and so delicate, hugs pops x

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

Great job - love the use of the felt, it's so effective as a background for the pretty flower. Hugs, Sylvia x (#54)

G Peplow said...

What a stunning card, plain and simple and very classy, I love it:0) xxx

Wishcraft said...

Gorgeous card. Such a great idea to use felt, it looks fab :o) Lisa x

The Anscombe 4 said...

oooh, the felt just adds that divine extra texture - a gorgeous card x

Kaz said...

Lovely CAS card, loving your use of felt very effective.
Kaz x

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Congratulations on being showcased deservedly so

Sarn said...

CONGRATULATIONS on being showcased.

Hugs, Sandra

Lynn said...

A beautiful card. The texture of the felt and the stitching really does it justice. Congratulations on being showcased. Lynn x

Diane said...

You deserved to be chosen with this one...and I LOVE the use of the felt...perfect detail!!

Juls said...

oooh wow!! so very stylish and elegant! Love the flet detail! Hugs Juls