Less is More
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication."
~Leonardo DaVinci
I really like this sketch. Simplicity itself, merely a horizontal band in the upper section of the card and a sentiment. I ended my post on Friday with that quote and it so applies to the designer's examples for this sketch.
Check out designer Chrissie's cards for some sophisticated inspiration. She's posted 3 fantastic cards using this sketch. And you will want to know how she created the beautiful background paper.
Starting with an ivory card base - I cased Chrissie's first example, by using a butterfly on the band, but instead of her beautiful (special technique) background I used a paper sample strip. It's gold embossed handmade paper and just right for this card. Beneath the strip is a gold scallop trimmed lace that I've used on several cards.
The black velvet butterfly is backed with gold and little wire antenna's attached. The sentiment was hand cut from a Just Rite round stamp then edged with a gold gelly pen. I decided the sentiment looks better against the black strip then if I placed it below the scalloped edge.
Even though it's simple, it took hours of trying different flowers, stamps, ribbon and punches until I came across the black velvet paper I've treasured (hoarded) for years. The gold and ivory really needed a dark element to add interest. I'm pleased and delighted for the inspiration that motivated this card. Thanks Chrissie for your lessons on "Less is More"
"I want to reach that state of condensation of sensations which constitutes a picture." ~ Henri Matisse
Be well ~ Carole
Carole, this is stunning... the mix of colours is gorgeous and that delicate trim is awesome.
ReplyDeleteThey say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery... I'm delighted that you wanted to CASE my card.
I really appreciate your kind words.
As to the flowers I used for my background... I just grabbed a few random ones from the garden... it does make a bit of a mess as the juice oozes from them, but once the debris has been cleaned off and the card is dry the results can be awesome.
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"
Wow, your card is very beautiful, Carole
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Carole xx Jan
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and the sacrifice that you made in making the butterfly was well worth it x
ReplyDeleteLove the colours, love the card. The simplest looking cards aren't always the easiest to make.
ReplyDeleteThe colours make this a very elegant card, lovely!
ReplyDeleteHello and Wow !Beautiful card-i love it :) x
ReplyDeleteThanks every one.
ReplyDeleteHola Carole, is nice to see you in my blog:D.
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A fantastic CAS card Carole, i love the black, great contrast with others colours, great idea your lace border!!!
You have right, for make a CAS card is necessary to think a lot what and how to do..
Have a nice week Carole
Very elegant LiM card - really fitting for the sentiment
ReplyDeleteBeautiful gold and black combination! Very stylish.
ReplyDeleteA fabulously elegant card
ReplyDeleteKathyk
This is so elegant Carole, and well worth the time you spent on it. Isn't it amazing how long it can take to do a CAS card?
ReplyDeleteOh, exquisite. I'm super impressed by how you've managed to add so much on your card and still have it minimal, but you've cracked it.
ReplyDeleteHappy LIMing!
Rosey x
Very elegant and I can see that the black was just what it needed to lift it to top of the class!
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ReplyDeleteChrissie's cards are always so fabulous
ReplyDeleteI should give up!
Your card is stunning Carole
Thanks very much
mandi
"Less is More"
Beautiful crafted card, black and gold is a stunning combination.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and elegant card!
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