Friday, November 7, 2008

Simple Somethings

Happy Friday!!

We are celebrating our 6 month anniversary over on STAMP SOMETHING this week! It's been such a fun 6 months too and we hope the fun will continue for many more! We've enjoyed seeing all the wonderful talent and meeting all kinds of people from all over the world. We are very grateful for all of your support! And to celebrate we have an easy peasy challenge this week and a great blog candy offer! Head over and check it out!


The challenge theme is Simple Somethings, which to be honest, wasn't exactly simple for me. The challenge rules are to use only one layer of cardstock. You can embellish it, stamp on it, color it all up, anything you wish, but you may only use one layer of cardstock. That's why it was tough for me, I really like to layer!

I'm not totally happy with the way this turned out, but it is what it is, I guess. I do love this new stamp set from Stampin' Up! called Cardinal Christmas. I think it makes a beautiful holiday stamp.
My card is one layer of Natural Ivory paper, stamped and colored. Then I tore the edge, sponged on some red ink and added the taffeta ribbon and hat pin accents. The sentiment finishes off this card. Very simple!

Stop by STAMP SOMETHING and check out the design team samples and stamp something simple with us this week! Have a great weekend, happy stamping!! :)

24 comments:

Lisa H. said...

I think this is lovely, Denise. yes, that bird image is so easy to work with. love your white highlights you adde, gives exrtra depth.

Lynn said...

Beautiful! I have a hard time with simple myself, but I think you nailed it! The torn edge & hat pin gives that extra touch.

Lauren said...

So pretty Denise! I love the image and the torn edge with the hat pin - stunning!

Jeanette said...

I think your card is so elegant. You've done an exquisite job! Hugs Jeanette

Becky Carafa said...

It's beautiful! Your coloring is fantastic, and I just love the hat pin!

Catherine said...

one layer is always hard for me... you did a fantastic job on this one...just gorgeous.

Alex said...

It turned out gorgeous Denise - I love the added pretties embellies, looks fabulous! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

Erin... said...

I love it!!! The torn edge is perfect and I love the bird!

Jo said...

This is beautiful Denise and you didn't cheat once!! Gorgeous colouring x

Melissa said...

Your bird is stunning Denise! It looks so life like and the hat pin is the perfect finishing touch.....well done!

Many Blessings,
M.

Emily said...

This is gorgeous Denise!! The bird is stunning! The white accents look great! Love the torn edge! TFS!

Hazel (Didos) said...

Wow what a lovely card the bird is so unusual, Hazel xo

melody said...

beautiful card denise! love that bird

Crafting Queen said...

Beautiful card, love the colouring on this card. Great use of the hat pin. Thanks for the comment on my blog.

Rach said...

a stunning card Denise, love the bird image and the hat pin. looks fabulous. hugs rachxx

Kim Dellow said...

That is gorgeous. Lovely and elegant, love the hat pin. Kim

Tegan said...

oh yes, this was my favourite of the dt's cards for this challege. stunning! and would be so appropriate for an australian christmas card :)

Deb M. said...

Stunning card. Love it!! The details are beautiful.

TFS...

Diane said...

Stunning Denise!!!! I love the white accents on the cardinal!!
Such a pretty card!

TARJA L said...

Stunning card!! I love it.

Crystal said...

This is beautiful!! I love the hat pin!!

Andrea, said...

Oh this is stunning, a gorgeous image and I love the ribbon and pin

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card. Great image.
Vanja

Anonymous said...

This is absolutely GORGEOUS!! So very stunning!! What a great challenge too!! :) I really hope to be playing before the time ends...like it sometimes does with me!! lol!!