Saturday, 23 November 2013

Simplicity!

Hey & Happy Weekend!

Have you anything nice planned this weekend? With Christmas just around the corner I am sure many of you will have parties, get togethers, shopping trips & all sorts planned. I'd love to hear about what your all up to!

I'm having a cozy weekend at home, a little crafting in the studio is planned as I really must make some Christmas cards to send to people. The majority that I have made so far have been left as samples in The Paperlane!

I have kept things simple on this non-traditional Christmas card to share with you today...




I used the current CAS(E) this Sketch! seen HERE and below for the layout of my card and whilst exploring blog land earlier in the week I came across this new to me challenge blog called Keep it simple! Currently they have a colour challenge HERE and seen below and I just love those colours. I've not used all the hues on the inspiration photo just 2 of my favourites! 






I've used the solid flower from Flower Power #1 as a modern poinsettia adding the trio of dots from Label Love: Christmas and a sentiment also from the same set. I added some shimmer to the flowers with a clear Spica pen, it's hard to see from the photos but it adds a subtle shimmer in real life.




That's all from me today, I hope you all have a lovely weekend whatever you are up to & thank you for stopping by :)

Supplies
Card Stock: Black & White from stash
Ink: PTI Hawaiian Shores, Smokey Shadow & Raspberry Fizz
Accessories: Masking Paper & At You Clear Spica Pen

34 comments:

  1. Simply stunning Beverley and yippee I have both sets so may have to have a play later. X

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  2. This is so beautiful, Bev. A wonderful combination of the colours and sketch. Have a great weekend. Sue

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  3. You nailed that sketch ... fantastic design.

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  4. Beverley - another delightful card; perfect for both challenges! The colours you've selected are a gorgeous match, and the dotted lines are the perfect compliment! Stunning! I'm off to a craft fair today to see what the local folks here in our little town create - a first time event for me (we've lived here nearly 7 years!!). A bit of a scouting mission to see if maybe, next year, I can set up a table for my wee creations. After that, I'm home to card-make! Have a great Saturday!
    c

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  5. Another inventive way to use your stamps, just love it! Take it easy weekend for me, but hitting the shops in Nottingham on Tuesday for a bit of Christmas retail therapy.

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  6. Oh boy! This is brilliant - love your take on that sketch! Gorgeous colours too!

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  7. Great take on the sketch - love the colours too! I would like to play along with these challenges....if I get time this weekend :)

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  8. Gorgeous card - such pretty colours and a great combination of stamps. Caroline xxx

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  9. Wow this is stunning great take on the sketch and the colorcombo. Thanks for playing along at keep it simple.

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  10. Stunning non-traditional card. So fresh-looking.

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  11. Your card is amazing,Bev!! I LOVE the colors!!!

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  12. Very pretty and lovely colours x

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  13. A real beauty Bev - love the colours and the CAS layout is fab xx

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  14. Love the colors you use for your card, and it's the perfect CAS card. Gorgeous!

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  15. Gorgeous colours, Bev. Love this vibrant colour combo. Very festive.
    xxx Asha - Sunny Summer Crafts

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  16. Such a festive card! Thanks for sharing :)

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  17. Such a festive card! Thanks for sharing, Bev!

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  18. Cool card - love the mix of the neon colors with the retro images!

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  19. Great use of the sketch Bev .. .. such a beautiful finished card. Love it!

    I have been having a look in your shop too! Must come back and look more closely when things calm down a little here as you have some beautiful things for sale.

    Hope you are having a good weekend.

    Love Jules xx

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  20. What a beautiful CAS Christmas card, Bev!!! Your take on the sketch is wonderful and I just love the non-traditional colors!!!

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  21. I love these colors and that awesome design for a Christmas card, Bev! I can just see all the recipients smiling when they open this fun card!! Hugs, Darnell

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  22. great card love the CAS look
    Hugs Kate x

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  23. ooooh, I just love this color combo~gorgeous Christmas card!

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  24. Stunning design and colour scheme!

    Warm hugs
    Maarit

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  25. Magnifique!
    These fresh colors, combined with the sketch, work very well!
    Rosi x

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  26. The idea to use the stamps like this is great-thanks for the Inspiration!
    Hugs
    Larissa

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  27. Hi Beverley, thank you so much for popping in on my blog and leaving a lovely comment.
    You have a beautiful blog and this card in particular is my favourite :o)
    Jackie xx

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  28. Oh, this is so lovely! Great take on the sketch!

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  29. This is so Amazing Bev! Love the design. Thank you for joining us at CTS!

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  30. WOW Bev, love your take on the sketch. Great job. Thanks for playing along with us in the CAS(E) this sketch! challenge and hope to see you again.

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  31. This REALLY stood out for me Beverley! Love it so, the retro Christmas colors, the hanging fabulous bling!

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