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Monday, June 18, 2012

Less is More 72...Shine!!

The challenge this week at Less is More is to make a clean and simple card with shine!!  I opted to use some gems to give my card some shine...
I used some gems from Martha Stewart, a flower die from Papertrey Ink, and a sentiment from Stampotique. Die cut the flowers, added sentiment, popped up on Bazzill gray card and adhered the gems.  Tried the gems on white, black...and a bunch of colors in between, but decided the gems looked best against the gray.  Sometimes you need to try some card colors "on for size" before you  pick a color!  The ink is gray, as well.  I do think, though, that phographing gems or shiny cards is super tough...the colors on this card look so much sweeter IRL...but you get the idea with the photo:)!!  Thanks for visiting me today!! Hugs!! Lisa

24 comments:

M said...

GREAT idea! M x

Sue said...

A lovely card, Lisa. The gems do look good against the grey, great idea. Sue x

Suzilou said...

Oh this is lovely, really like the use of those gems, have a few packets of these and never been sure what to do with them, but I love this idea :)

Brenda said...

WOW...this card is so very lovely!

Sofie said...

What a nice idea! And the grey background is perfect ;) !

Deanna said...

wow! wonderful card love the design with the gems!

Anja said...

This card looks great! The gems are perfect for the flower. Great idea!

Lynn said...

Ahhh!! those gems are to die for! Love them!

Kara Lynne said...

Those gems look great on the gray! Beautiful bling for a shiny card.

Chrissie said...

This is as gorgeous as ever Lisa!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Susheel said...

oh, I love those gems

x

Rosemary said...

gorgeous!!!

Roxie said...

What a great card, love the gems!

Marijke said...

love this one, it's gorgeous

Vicky Hayes said...

I love anything that fits inside an aperture Lisa and your gems are a perfect fit for these flowers! Fab colours too.

Vicki Dutcher said...

What perfect gems for the inside petals! Well done!!

Kim S said...

This is wonderful...you have found a perfect match!

Berni Cuttino said...

Very creative, love it. Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving the sweet comments. Hugs

Lynne said...

Fabulous card. Those gems are gorgeous and perfect for your aperture.
Lynne xxx

Linda said...

Wow! Lovely shiny card. Love the gemstones, they're perfect in the die cut flowers xx

Jenny said...

Lisa... yay I got here :0)
What a gorgeous card, the gems are the perfect fit in those flowers.
Pure love for this card :0)
Jenny x

KazzyCollar said...

What a gorgeous card, the grey really compliments the pretty gem filled flowers, real class, love it! All your cards are fab. Best wishes, Karen

Loli said...

Hola Isa, fantastic, clever and gorgeous card, i love it.
A hug from Palma a very hot place

Mandi said...

Sensational as always Lisa
Thanks very much
mandi
"Less is More"