So, how difficult can a 'no embellishments' be, huh? Surely 'not' doing something has to be easier than actually doing something, right?
Well, for a gal who sprinkles embellishments like confetti on most of her cards, it's flippin' near impossible!!
However, I took inspiration from one of the blogs I visit, Jen Nelson, who's creations always look so amazing. I tried to follow one of her designs in particular (link here), and below is my 'poor relation' attempt.
I still feel that it looks 'unfinished' though and I feel weak with withdrawal symptoms!
Just to get you into the Christmas spirit, there's a "Christmas In July" sale feature at The Stamp Basket for the next fortnight, with lots of special offers on all sorts of lovely crafting items. Pop over there to grab some festive bargains before the sale ends. I might pop over there myself to find some embellishments to adorn today's card when no one is looking!! LOL
See my cards available to buy on eBay
Card Recipe:
- Image - Mimi Stars from Stampfairy
- Colouring - Sakura Stardust Gel pens, Distress Reinkers
- Cardworks Card base
- Cuttlebug Snowflakes Embossing Folder
- Glossy Accents
- Eeeeeeeeek, where's the rest of the list !!! :0)
- Totally Gorjuss - Circles
- Cute Card Thursday - Stars and/or Stripes (Stars!)
You've done a great job!! I find these so hard to do too! xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Annette, just like a fancy CAS card with the embossing..prefect..fabulous colouring too..
ReplyDeleteluv CHRISSYxx
Perfectly CAS Annette.... just what they wanted... you carried off the no embellies well!
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Christine x
Gorgeous card Annette :-) I love the whole CAS design of this ,,, leave it alone !!! :-)
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Lols x x x
Difficult as it may be, you pulled it off seamlessly!!! BTW: I tape my twine to the back of the card (in between the layers), for the bow I double knot it and usually add a dollop of glue so it won't slip when being opened.
ReplyDeleteDeanne :)
What a great layout and oh your colouring is divine! Hugs! MOjca
ReplyDeletethanks for the mention Annette... card is cute xx
ReplyDeleteJen xxx
I find your card just perfect, Annette,
ReplyDeletehugs Dorte
I LOVE the CAS style of cards, and to me this is perfect.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully coloured image and the embossing adds the touch of depth.
Big hugs
Elaine xxx
You did a great job not using embellishments, Annette ;)
ReplyDeleteI love your card. Luv, Wilma