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Monday, November 25, 2013

White Christmas


Hi everyone.  Time for a new challenge for Merry Monday (#85).  This time it's a color challenge ...




I only used a little brown for the sentiment ... otherwise my card is all white.  I used my favorite watercolor paper (Arches 140 lb. cold press - natural white) to create my card.  I love the thickness of the watercolor paper ... really makes crisp and clean die-cuts.  I used two die-cuts for the my card - the Madera corner which I made two layers thick and glued together; and the Blooming Poinsettia (love this die!) that I shaped with my stylus and mat.  A simple and small sentiment in brown balances out the card.

Here's a close-up:




Stamps:  Short and Sweet (SU!)
Ink:  Soft Suede (SU!)
Paper:  White (card base); watercolor paper
Accessories & Tools:  Big Shot, Madera corner die (Memory Box), Blooming Poinsettia die (Poppy Stamps), stylus, mat, Stamp-a-ma-jig, glue, glue dots, sticky strips and dimensionals


I hope you'll join us for this week's challenge.  Check out Lesley's blog (Always Playing with Paper) to see the rest of the beautiful cards from the Design Team members.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Rudolph Days (November)
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra (November)




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44 comments:

  1. Kristie Goulet25 November 2013 at 05:30

    Beautiful, Loll! Thanks for sharing your favorite watercolor paper too. I have been looking for some that is WHITE and not cream.

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  2. Cindy Lovell25 November 2013 at 05:48

    So pretty!!! I love the beautiful poinsettia and the pretty corner die!!

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  3. Betty25 November 2013 at 05:58

    simply gorgeous!!

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  4. Linda Callahan25 November 2013 at 07:11

    This is gorgeous! Love the sheer beauty in its simplicity! And the texture of your paper is wonderful! And how do you get your white so white in your photo? I struggle!

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  5. Anonymous25 November 2013 at 07:36

    STUNNING ! beautiful paper makes such a difference when die cutting the result is so stylish and classy and the poinsettia looks wonderful in white.

    Marie

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  6. Di25 November 2013 at 07:59

    Oh Loll, I just came from peeking at Bonnie's card and now I see this absolute beauty - perfection. You gals are really rockin' this challenge!

    Hugs, Di xx

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  7. Viv25 November 2013 at 08:35

    One word - STUNNING!

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  8. sandie25 November 2013 at 08:36

    stunning Loll, I hadn't thought of using watercolour for the baseof cards but it does give a great finish x

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  9. Marie Bingaman25 November 2013 at 09:29

    Gorgeous, Loll, but I don't think you do anything that's NOT gorgeous! :)

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  10. Stamps and Paper25 November 2013 at 09:59

    Absolutely gorgeous Loll

    Anne

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  11. Shelly N.25 November 2013 at 10:39

    As usual you have inspired me to rush to my studio and begin a creative frenzy of card making.

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  12. Bonnie25 November 2013 at 10:47

    This is so elegant, Loll! I love how you stacked your die to make it a little thicker. And the poinsettia is gorgeous with that ruffled center!

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  13. shirley-bee25 November 2013 at 11:29

    This is beautiful, Loll! Great combination of the poinsettia and madera corner dies, and the brown sentiment complements them beautifully.

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  14. Sue25 November 2013 at 11:30

    Gorgeous card, Loll. TFS about the watercolour paper.

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  15. Notes by Nina25 November 2013 at 11:48

    Wow Loll, I have been looking at your card on the team site and it is just gorgeous. The poinsettia is so beautiful.

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  16. Maxcine25 November 2013 at 12:08

    Ohhhh wow, it's fantastic. X

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  17. Barb Ghig25 November 2013 at 12:08

    Oh my, Loll! This is STUNNING!!! Your design is absolutely gorgeous, and I love how you shaped the poinsettia and how perfectly it pairs with the Madera corner die cut! So much beautiful texture on this card, too!
    Thanks for the reminder to die cut twice...it really makes such a difference!

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  18. LeAnne25 November 2013 at 12:17

    This is just stunning....but I always wonder how you manage to stick down those skinny little diecuts, or pop them up? It must be magic.

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  19. Wendy25 November 2013 at 12:18

    WOW! This is so beautiful, Loll! Love that poinsettia! :)

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  20. Kathleen25 November 2013 at 12:35

    Absolutely beautiful.

    Kath x

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  21. Unknown25 November 2013 at 13:00

    This is gorgeous Loll. It's SO effective, especially with the small brown sentiment......perfect!

    Karen x

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  22. MaryH25 November 2013 at 14:14

    Oh MY! Love this stunner. The W/C paper created such a textured background and these dies are simply lovely the way you have used them. You're a genius! TFS & Hugs

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  23. Jean25 November 2013 at 14:17

    This card is so beautiful, I love the crisp look of your die cutting.
    Jean x

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  24. Karen Davis25 November 2013 at 16:05

    I see the word stunning used in so many of the comments above Loll....and for good reason!! :-)
    Your card just takes my breath away. The way you have 'curled' the petals on the poinsettia and the gorgeous flower centre, all perfect.

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  25. Susan25 November 2013 at 17:33

    So beautiful, Loll! Love the use of the Madera die with the poinsettia!

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  26. Darlene Gabriel25 November 2013 at 18:23

    Absolutely Stunning card!

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  27. JoAnn25 November 2013 at 19:07

    Gorgeous. Love the poinsettia and the Madera corner die.

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  28. Patricia25 November 2013 at 21:18

    Such a pretty Poinsettia! Love how it fills the corner of the card and spreads to the center.

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  29. Darnell25 November 2013 at 23:00

    It's like a frosted Christmas wedding cake, Lolly! Stunning in every way!! If I don't get back to you by Thursday, Happy Thanksgiving to you and your lovely family!! Hugs, Dolly

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  30. Sarn26 November 2013 at 01:43

    A complete stunner Loll. So beautiful.

    Thanks for joining in with Rudolph Day.

    Hugs
    Sarn xxx

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  31. Aileen26 November 2013 at 03:01

    Beautiful card Loll, love your ideas.

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  32. Susan Joyce26 November 2013 at 05:47

    Stunning Loll! I love the centre of the flower and the texture in the paper.

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  33. Anonymous26 November 2013 at 07:15

    Just amazing. Clean and simple and extraordinary Loll!

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  34. Cathy26 November 2013 at 17:21

    Stunning card Loll, I usually chop this corner die up as greenery but it looks gorgeous with the flower. I'll have to add the blooming poinsettia to my wishlist!) Cathy x

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  35. Unknown26 November 2013 at 18:47

    stunning my friend absolutely stunning!!
    hugs
    Donna

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  36. Karren26 November 2013 at 22:45

    Just gorgeous, Loll! Your diecuts and placement are fantastic and I really admire your photography skills as you've captured the white on white look perfectly!

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  37. Lesley 27 November 2013 at 00:23

    So beautiful...love the texture on the paper...

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  38. Mau xx27 November 2013 at 03:04

    Absolutely Stunning!!! The tiny sentiment is just perfect.
    Hugs Mau xx

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  39. BeckyTE27 November 2013 at 09:03

    WOW! This one is the show stopper! Love every inch of it.

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  40. Anonymous27 November 2013 at 12:34

    Simply stunning, Loll ... a gorgeous white on white confection! Anita :)

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  41. Sally H28 November 2013 at 13:47

    Wow, wow, wow! This is stunning, Loll. Pure Elegance

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  42. Jaydee29 November 2013 at 13:46

    Gorgeous, Loll. The watercolor paper adds texture and dimension. The corner die is beautiful. All round - stunning!
    Hugs
    Jaydee

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  43. Hazel30 November 2013 at 13:05

    Thanks for entering this delightful card for my CHNC challenge extra for November - hope to see you again soon. x

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  44. Margaret Moody1 December 2013 at 22:32

    Absolutely gorgeous, Loll! Love your beautiful creations!

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Thanks so much for leaving a comment. I love hearing from you! Loll :)