Friday, January 30, 2009

Too much white?

Thank you so much for all your lovely comments about my published work. You guys sure are good for my ego! Seriously, I felt so supported when I read all the lovely things you had to say, and I'm only where I am today because of all of you, so thank you!
I've really been enjoying this set "Eastern Blooms" from the Summer Mini.

Marelle Taylor Stampin' Up! AustraliaI really love the possibilities that Bold stamp images have. You can make the same bold flower look so different, depending on what technique you use to stamp it. Here I inked the flower in Regal Rose ink, and then drew straight onto the stamp with a Rose Red marker, and then stamped it on Whisper White cardstock and cut it out. The colour inspiration came straight from this gorgeous patterned paper. It's "Bali Breeze" from the Summer Mini. I've also used a 'tab' of Regal Rose Wide Double-stitched ribbon (also from the mini) and Chunky glitter on the flower centre from (you guessed it) - the mini! I wanted to balance the strong pinks and reds with crisp white, but now I think there's too much white on there...what do you think?

Materials (all Stampin' Up!)
stamps: Eastern Blooms, Occasional Greetings

ink: Regal Rose, Rose Red

cardstock: Regal Rose, Rose Red, Whisper White

other: Bali Breeze DSP, Regal Rose Wide Double-stitched ribbon, Chunky Glitter, Dimensionals


25 comments:

  1. Beautiful card. Love the simplicity and colour.
    Tamara C

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  2. Definitely not too much white. Looks perfect as always.
    Do you realise how many of your creations I have in my list of cards to case?!?!?!

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  3. I really like this. The white gives it a crisp and fresh feel, not too much at all.

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  4. gorgeous as always! But then I love that set and paper too! I don't know about significantly too much white, but the only thing I can really think of is putting the ribbon on the right

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  5. HI Marelle,

    alot of white is sometimes confronting for some reason but I would say you got the balance right - looks great !

    Kim

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  6. gorgeous Card!!! oh, and there isn't too much white. I love it. thanks for the inspiration,
    Roz

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  7. Definitely not too much white. It's gorgeous, as always. I like the simplicity.

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  8. Hi Marelle.
    I don't think it's too much white at all. I love it. It's so clean and fresh looking.

    Nikki S

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  9. I like the amount of white - it really lets the colours stand out and shine. Love it.

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  10. I agree with all of the above comments!! I love it- looks great to me!

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  11. I like the white, makes the Ruby Red pop

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  12. Hey Marelle! I've tagged you for a fun photo challenge, check out my blog!

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  13. Not too much white just beautiful

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  14. Another gorgeous card Marelle - no, it's perfect the way it is.

    Love the pink against the white - the flower stamp is so lovely and it matches the paper beautifully!

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  15. Not too much white...Love the colours and the stamp...it looks great...may have to copy I mean case this card. Have added to my love this card file.
    well done.
    Jodi

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  16. Love the card. It looks very elegant. Thanks for the ideas - just wish I had the time to case them all.

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  17. waw it's good job..
    i hope i can get the card.. it so so beautiful...
    hope u visit my blog

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  18. Love it, looks great. Clean and crisp.

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  19. Don't change a thing, it's gorgeous!

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  20. No there is not too much white at all. i think its absolutely gorgeous. xx

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  21. nup - just a perfect 'clean'card! !!

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  22. I love this card! And I don't think there is too much white.

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  23. Oh Marelle this is simply stunning. Very elegant.

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  24. I just LOVE this set and your card is just perfect for the feel of it. Another one that I will have to "borrow" from your collection! Thanks for sharing. Sharlene

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  25. Luv this card Marelle, especially the flower! Thank you for always explaining the hows, of your cards for beginners like me...ie: the technique of using markers straight to rubber after stamping in a lighter colour. Great effect, looks Fantastic! Thanks & Luv,
    Tracy xx

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