Thursday 28 July 2011

Black & White

I seem to be struggling with the Less is More challenge as I feel my card needs something else , maybe a sentiment but not sure where to place it. Maybe if I had made a different shaped card it might be better. Enough waffle. White base card with a plain black card layer. Image is from Habico stamped in momento ink and layered onto a silver star embossed card. I have added a white ribbon and bow made with my bowmaker. Not usually successful with it but I think it looks okay. Mandi and Chrissie make some fantastic card and I am certainly not it their league but I am trying!!! LOL!!! Any comments or suggestions would really be appreciated.


21 comments:

KarenB said...

Hi Maureen, thanks for visiting my blog! I love your card and I think you've nailed the 'less is more' style. What a fabulously detailed stamp too... wow.

Marianne said...

Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog. I think your bow looks fine. Haven't tried this type yet, but I think it may take some practice to get it right. I don't think you need to add a sentiment, but maybe you could have centered the image. I think that would make the card more balanced, or maybe even perfect! Love the colour combination, though.

Kasey ~ in Oz said...

Hi Maureen, thanks for your comment on my card. This is lovely the way it is, like you I keep wanting to add more! Cheers,
Kasey ~ in Oz

Dolly Daydreams said...

Your card is perfect doesn't Need a thing! Stunning image and great agInst the black card.

Marie

Wendy said...

Love this santa stamp Maureen,have used it many times,looks great on your black background.
Wendy xx

Ohneilly said...

This is a fab card, the balck with the white ink is stunning!
Claire xx

Crafty Loops said...

Oh Wow Maureen, this is such a terrific card, I love the image. Really fantastic. Lee x

Jenni's Jems said...

This is lovely and I think your bow is gorgeous ! x

Paper Hearts Handmade Cards said...

lovely card dont think it needs a sentiment as Marianne had said i maybe would have centred image but it still looks good as it is.K x

Carolyn said...

Thanks so much for your comment on my blog. Your card is lovely. I have that same stamp and have used it several times....love it.
I hope you drop in again soon.

Carolyn

Mandi said...

This is lovely Maureen, I have that santa I adore him!
Id put the sentiment just about the bow, personally
Thank you so much
Diva LIm
"Less is More"

Stamps and Paper said...

Your card is lovely...just love father christmas image....thank you for your lovely comments on my blog

Anne

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

Lovely monochromatic card Maureen, the image is fabulous and the bow is just perfect!

Hugs
Maarit

Anonymous said...

thanks for commenting on my blog! i think it's a lovely CAS card and it doesn't look like you struggle with it at all.

Jan said...

This is fab xx Jan

coops said...

gorgeous card maureen.i loev this fab image ;D

xx coops xx

Kathleen said...

This is a great card, just as it is.

Kath x

Chrissie said...

Hi Maureen,
This is great, except I think that the others are absolutely on the money when they suggested that the image should be centred above the bow... I just LOVE this image too!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
Lady LIM
"Less is More"

Kathyk said...

I love that image - it's so cool it just lends itself to LIM doesn't it? FAB card

Kathyk

suzARTe said...

Maureen,this card is lovely.I don't think it needs anything extra.I love the detailed main image.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog and your lovely comment

Kathleen said...

lovely card.
kathleen mc x