I'm excited today to be able to participate in The Friends of Waltzingmouse Stamps Blog Hop--were the colors are inspired by summer (a big thanks to Erin for helping me get here)!
"Polished. A shiny finish, sparkling embellishments, a rich color scheme, and sophisticated sentiment treatments... Regal, stunning, and dashing. [Clean] lines...monochromatic colors..." Do you think I accomplished the classy and elegant style as Cath from Moxie Fab World has described it? One style that I definitely like but rarely ever do!
I was inspired to make an acetate based card after seeing Jessica's here, and this big bloom chrysanthemum image from Walzingmouse Stamps sure fits the bill for class and elegance. The flower is composed of one large bloom and two of the smaller blooms, with the closest layer trimmed down a bit. I curled the edges before adhering together with a rhinestone brad. The acetate base was wrapped in satin ribbon and wool mending thread, and then a faux bow adhered to represent leaves. The blossom then went on top off the ribbon treatment to hide the glue.The solid blue panel cardstock was stamped with the sentiment and attached to the inside of the back of the card.
Thanks for visiting today!
Supplies Used: Cardstock: (Blue and Cream) Recollections Stamps: (Big Blooms Chrysanthemum) Waltzingmouse Stamps (Good Luck from Mega Mixed Messages) PTI Ink: (Basic Black, Night of Navy, River Rock) Stampin' Up! Ribbon: (Certainly Celery Satin) Stampin' Up Embellishments: Rhinestone Brad (Oriental Trading Company) Other: Wool Mending Thread, Acetate Tools: (Corner Rounder) Fiskars
Stunning!!! I think you nailed it with the style and I'm so glad I could help you waltz along.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Karen! I love the way you've done the blossom... it's stunning!
ReplyDeleteYes stunning card - love this stamp and the way you've used it! Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYou definitely pulled this challenge off, your card is absolutely gorgeous. Love everything about it, so elegant and chic.
ReplyDeleteI'm totally in love with this card! She is beautiful! I love all, the soft colors, the basic acetate, flower ...
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I love your card - simple, elegant, exquisite. The acetate works sooo well x
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card. Simply stunning.
ReplyDeleteoh, my, karen-this is just lovely! beautiful flower layers and the acetate twist makes it "you":)
ReplyDeletestylish card, love the green!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Karen! Love the clear card design and your fussy cutting really brings out the beauty of this image. Well done!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! I've yet to make an acetate card.. yours is just stunning. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Karen! You pull it off brilliantly!!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely, Karen! Definitely classy and elegant!
ReplyDeleteStunning is right, Karen! Your flower is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThe blossom is gorgeous - all that cutting is super duper!! Thanks for waltzing with us today!
ReplyDeleteVery classy and Most elegant! I love it! I haven't got the hang of acetate cards yet . . . but they intrigue me so I'll keep trying. Your card is an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL!!! Your flower really pops! I think you nailed the classy/elegant look. I, too, love the style but rarely use it. Bet I can guess what your go-to is. :)
ReplyDeleteBrilliant. Totally classy and elegant. And I LOVE how you've done this card on acetate. So clever!
ReplyDeleteKaren - this is stunning!! So excited to see you on the blog hop - I think they should hire you for their DT. You do amazing things with stamps!!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Karen, love how you layered that flower!!
ReplyDeletethat flower is the star.. love it!
ReplyDeleteYou definatly accomplished the style and your CAS card looks really stunning. TFS
ReplyDeletekaren, wow...your card is gorgeous and classy!
ReplyDeleteYes, this is very classy and elegant! Fabulous job making a clear card too! I have half finished clear cards laying around and hopefully one day I can make a decent one! LOL
ReplyDeleteI used the same blossoms set and our cards couldn't have been more different. I love that about creating cards and such...no two are alike.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty acetate card! so clean and lovely! the bloom looks wonderful with is jewel center
ReplyDeleteLove that you made a clear card! It's beautiful and I love your Big Bloom.
ReplyDeleteWow! Your blossom looks fabulous!!! The monochromatic colors really work!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous! Love that beautiful layered flower.
ReplyDeleteAcetate cards are so fun! And I love your use of the layered Chrysanthemum stamps.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing
what a stunning clear card. the coloring of the flower is amazing too
ReplyDeleteLooks to me like you've got classy & elegant down pat! Beautiful card, Karen!
ReplyDeletePerfectly right! Its got class and elegance by the ton! Gorgeous card!
ReplyDeletecheck, check, check. you get a thumbs up for doing all what moxie fab has "demanded."
ReplyDeleteand you get another thumbs up for absolutely nailing it above and beyond. love your coloring and your CAS.
Oh yes! i think you hit the nail right on it's Moxie Fab head!! very elegant!and Thank you so much for waltzing with us @ Waltzingmouse Stamps!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Karen! It truly is very classy and elegant card, no doubt about it! I love the acetate base, too. I hope you'll join us again on our Waltz!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful Karen! Love the flower and ribbon and great job with the Acetate. Vary classy and stunning indeed.
ReplyDeleteYes, I, too, think you got the classy and elegance down pat. Lovely card- TFS!
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with everyone else, classy and elegant!! Beautiful card Karen!
ReplyDeleteLovely card. The Acetate is awesome.
ReplyDeleteI love this color combo. So pretty. :)
ReplyDeleteso elegant and beautiful: you did a great job!!
ReplyDeleteCLEARLY you should do more of these classy and elegant style cards - this one is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteVery elegant!.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, stunningly simple and very effective.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful - love the way you've coloured the Chrysanthemum
ReplyDeleteVery classy! Love the rhinestone brad at the center of your beautifully colored flower!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card!! You have definitely captured classy and elegant. I love the ribbon treatment.
ReplyDeleteWow, gorgeous & stunning are the words that came to mind when I saw your card, Karen. Definitely class & elegant too!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! Your flower is so simple yet stunning! I think analogous color schemes are my favorite! So, this really speaks to me!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!! Breathtaking card!! LOVE IT! :) :) :) :)
ReplyDeleteYou knock it out of the park every time!
ReplyDeleteOh how lovely Karen! Love the layers of the big bloom flower and the fun acrylic base!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I LOVE that big flower! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and elegant, Karen! Just lovely!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful and fresh colors! lovely card!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous!! I love the transparent card base, and that stamped flower is so pretty! Great job with the Moxie Fab challenge!!
ReplyDelete♥♥♥Lea
What a stunner, Karen! The layered flower is just gorgeous! So glad you could waltz along with us!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Karen!
ReplyDeleteHey Karen! Thanks for entering the Let's Do Classy & Elegant Card Style Week challenge in the Moxie Fab World. I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)
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