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Let's start with the winner of the two cards first. I went to Random.org and the winning number is 8! That means Jaime Aldridge--you are the lucky winner!!! I'll get both cards out to you tomorrow!
Now for today's card...the other day I posted a card with the Damask Texture Plate on Very Vanilla and I told you how pretty I thought it was and that it would make a beautiful card on it's own. Well, I decided to put that to the test. The ONLY card stock used in this card is Very Vanilla.
Here's a close up to see the embossing just a little better.
Isn't that elegant looking? I layered Very Vanilla on Very Vanilla for both the card and the pop up oval piece. But to give it just a touch of color, I did some sponging with Blush Blossom. For the card base, I masked the area (because I popped up the embossed layer and didn't want any messy edges to show) and then sponged. On the Scallop Oval, I sponged jus the scallops. The sentiment comes from Sincere Salutations. My ribbon is Very Vanilla Taffeta that I sponged with Blush Blossom.
OK, if you want me to send this card to YOU, leave a comment telling me what you like best about a Clean and Simple style card (in general, not necessarily mine) and what you don't like as much. Be sure to leave your comment before Midnight Central Time to qualify (U.S. residents only, please). Tomorrow I'll have the winner and another card for you to win!
Card Details:
Stamp Set: Sincere Salutations
Ink: Blush Blossom
Card Stock: Very Vanilla
Accessories: Big Shot, Damask Texture Plate, Very Vanilla Taffeta, Large and Scallop Oval Punches, Sponge Dauber, Stampin' Dimensionals
Thanks for the visit!
What a pretty card! I love how simple and elegant it looks. I like that you popped the embossed piece away from the card front, it adds the right amount of dimension so that nothing else is needed and creates a clean look for the embossed area. I also like that you made it look like there is a lot of layering but not really. Not much to say about not liking any of it.....
Posted by: Tanya Grittmann | May 13, 2009 at 07:12 AM
Today's card is so elegant. I love the cream and peach.
Posted by: sandy grossman | May 13, 2009 at 10:18 AM
One of the things I love about clean & simple cards are the speed at which you can make a bunch of them, the thing I dislike is sometimes they lack wow. Which this card has a lot of Elegant WOW! I will be experimenting with this simple layout hoping mine ends up just as stunning.
Posted by: Pam E | May 13, 2009 at 10:35 AM
I am loving the different textures from the Big Shot! I don't know how much longer I can hold out on getting my own!
Posted by: Vikki Ragnini | May 13, 2009 at 10:51 AM
WOW Sheryl! That is stunning and simple. I love the blush blossom with the vanilla. You and your cards are amazing!
Posted by: Carol G | May 13, 2009 at 11:18 AM
Wow!! I love this card!! I'm always trying to add more and more to my cards. Your card is a great example of how less is more. Beautiful!! :) Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Jennifer R. | May 13, 2009 at 03:10 PM
Very pretty and elegant. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Katie W | May 13, 2009 at 06:48 PM
I love this. It is so elegant! This would be nice for a wedding as well:)
Posted by: Julie A. | May 13, 2009 at 06:56 PM
Oh darn it. I really wanted to win this one. :o)
Posted by: Carol G | May 14, 2009 at 01:28 PM