I got the layout idea from the gallery at Splitcoast Stampers. I needed to
use the striped paper because it is another sheet from the stamp club challenge and I will have to take it with me on Thursday night when Linda, aka LGuild, and I go to stamp club.I cut a piece of white cardstock at 4 x 5.25 inches and then slide the top part of the cardstock into the bottom part of the Season's Greetings A2 Cuttlebug folder. I left approximately a 2 inch gap and then slid the Swiss Dots Cuttlebug folder at the bottom piece of the cardstock and then ran it through the Cuttlebug.
I cut the striped paper at 2 x 4 inches and then placed it on the blank part of the white mat I had embossed. And then just lined up the half piece of shadow frame with the top of the striped paper and then pop dotted my matted wreath on top of that.
The circle that the wreath is on is from George and the curvy frame and shadow are from
Straight From The Nest. I only cut two of the maroon and then cut in them in half. This saved paper and since I was only using half it just made more sense.I used the Cuttlebug Wreath cut and emboss set. For the bow I just cut some pieces slightly larger than the bow and cut then embossed, this way I didn't waste my marvelous mica paper!
I didn't think I could do it, but I did it and ya know what...I REALLY LIKE IT! So what do ya'll think of my clean line card?
Beautiful card as usual. I've never used two different cuttlebug folders on the same piece of paper!
ReplyDeleteLove it Oakie. You did a gorgeous job!
ReplyDeleteLove it - it's simple yet beautiful! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's stunning! Great work!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful
ReplyDeleteI love it! I try to take your lead and do a little more inking on my cards, but honestly, I think sometimes they just look messy (when I do it). Just because your card has white paper and clean lines, it's still very detailed and pretty!
ReplyDeleteAnother great card!!!
ReplyDeletethis is such a beautiful card ... I love the striped colors and how well they match with your focal image ... also using 2 different embossing folders adds such a pretty look, as well as great dimension and texture too.
ReplyDeleteThis is a card that puts a smile in my heart! LOVE IT!
Hugz,
Carol
Super cute card. Thanks for sharing it with us
ReplyDeleteSometimes I think my cards are too clean and then I come to your blog for inspiration on inking and blinging, but I like this card... I would never pick it out of a "line up" as one of yours, but it's lovely ....
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to step outside of our comfort zone sometimes ...We never know when we'll discover our next "thing" ........
LOVE it Okie! It looks sooo elegant! Very Pretty! Makes me want to make one too! :o)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Okie!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the dimensional look.
ReplyDeleteDiania
Gorgeous!!! I love this card. I think I might lift the idea (hope thats ok).
ReplyDeleteDoodledo
**as I wipe a tear away** I am so proud that you did this with NO INK!
ReplyDeleteSee, there is life without Chestnut Brown! LOL!
That card turned out cute. Now I know why you want the rest of my striped challenge paper!
it's very pretty - great job!
ReplyDeleteLove it, beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you did it...and it looks great! TFS!
ReplyDeleteCarol
aka cyimbugbitten
Okie, this card is wonderful! I love it! I am not a card maker myself, I pretty much just scrap, but I love to look at your cards! You are so talented!
ReplyDeleteLove it! I have not seen the cut emboss wreath set, it's so pretty, I'll have to go shopping, TFS your beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Christmas card!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card, and I loved the idea of mixing the embossing folders. You are just so clever!Thanks for giving us such nice ideas. BethAnn M.
ReplyDeleteWow!! This card is really pretty!! Even w/ no inking!! lol
ReplyDeletevery pretty card
ReplyDeletethat is a beautiful card. love the clean lines and all! wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteYou did do it and it is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!!! :-) I love the wreath! Now I have to see if I can find the cuttlebug set for that!
ReplyDeleteYou did an Awesome job on this. The card is Beautiful. No inking would be a real challenge for me, but I may have to try. Smooches...
ReplyDeleteVery elegant and beautiful! I personally like clean lines, probably because I haven't learned how to ink properly. My inked cards look like a mess!
ReplyDeleteKathryn
I think it is awesome!! Beautiful!!! :)
ReplyDeleteOkie, I love this card.
ReplyDeleteThat green paper for the wreath is so shiny. As is the red for the bow.
sometimes you just don't need the inking.
How did I miss this wreath. Is it new this year or am I just out of it.
Your card is beautiful! I do like the clean lines. I am a perpetual inker myself. I will have to make an effort to be clean! LOL God bless, Pamela
ReplyDeleteOkie, YOU ROCK! Your card is just awesome! Luv, luv, luv it! TFS!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. You always make me think outside the box! I have all the materials to do some really cool embossing, but almost never think to use them in my scrapbooking layouts (I'm not a card maker, but a lot of your card ideas can be transformed and used on page layouts). Thanks, as always, for keeping me inspired!
ReplyDeleteVery Elegantly Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love it Okie, it's looks great!
ReplyDeleteOkie,
ReplyDeleteYou did great!!! :) It is gorgeous...really elegant!
Thanks for sharing,
Jennifer
Very attractive card...plenty of bling with the paper and embossing.
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