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

25 comments:

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

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  2. 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 :)

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  3. WOW...this card is so very lovely!

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

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  5. wow! wonderful card love the design with the gems!

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

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

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

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

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  10. oh, I love those gems

    x

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  11. What a great card, love the gems!

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  12. love this one, it's gorgeous

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  19. 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

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  20. 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

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

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

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  23. this is so CAS it is stunning. I am finding I over complecate things,not any more xx

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I so appreciate your comments...thank you, so much, for taking the time to write:)!! Hugs!! Lisa