Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Love You Tons


Even though this card is really simple, it was a hard for me to make! Tiddly Inks' "Refresh Me" challenge was to make an all-white card (the image could be colored.) I don't think that I have ever made a card like this before. I started with the image, which was fine because I could use my colors. Then I struggled because I wanted to use patterned paper-I chose embossed cardstock instead. Then, I wanted to add some fun green ribbon-I chose white twine instead. Finally, I REALLY wanted to add a colored button-but chose white instead. It was tough, I tell you!

This cute little elephant is a free digital stamp from Tiddly Inks. When I printed him, I was trying to think of a cute little saying. As I was looking through some of my clear stamps, I saw this cute little saying in a pack of Studio G valentine sentiments. I had never had a stamp that worked with it, so it had sat, un-inked, for a couple of years. I can't wait to make more using these two stamps! While I do feel "refreshed" by this challenge, I can't wait to add some fun, colorful embellishments to my next cards!

Also, I have not heard from my second place winner from last week's [ippity} stamp giveaway. So, I have drawn another name. Congratulations to...KELLY CRANFILL! Woo-hoo! I know Kelly has a sweet little boy and a new little girl at home, so I know she will have lots of occasions to use the "Love in Return" stamp set from {ippity}.

10 comments:

Brenda said...

I think you did great with your almost all white card! Some of these challenges can really "challenge" us when we have a certain style! I think adding the texture with the embossed paper and the twine and button was superb!

mfc.melissamade2 said...

Oh this is adorable! Love how you colored little Tiddly Ellie! She looks wonderful on the all white background! The embossing is a fabulous touch too!
Hugs and thanks for joining us this week at Tiddly Inks - I can't wait to see what you create next!
Hugs,
M

Larissa said...

Such a sweet card! I love how you coloured Ellie! Thanks for joining us at the Tiddly Inks challenge!

Hugs,
Larissa

Ann said...

SO sweet, Sherri! You know I love all the white space! :D

Anonymous said...

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DonnaMundinger said...

Oh just precious! thanks for joining the Tiddly Inkers this week! xxD

Dawn T said...

super cute Sherri. I love what you did. Just looking I can see you must have struggled but well worth it... a delightful card

Unknown said...

Such a sweet card! Thanks for joining us at Tiddly Inks!

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

SUPER cute! LOVE that white space--I need to remember to do this! So pretty:)

Thanks for stopping by my blog today--your support is such a blessing! THANK YOU:)

Brenda Dean said...

This card is adorable. Simple but beautiful! Love it!