I was so excited this morning when I checked the Less is More Challenge this morning to find it was " White on White" this week. I adore white on white cards, they always look so classy.
I ran through some ideas while shopping and doing the housework and as soon as I could I started on my masterpiece. And that`s where it all came to an abrupt halt.
The image in my head just doesn`t match up with the end product I`m afraid. I`m posting anyway because I have to have something to show but I`m pretty certain there will be at least one other entry this week.
I embossed the card with a Crafts Too Damask EF then cut the card to size.
I made one large and four small roses which haven`t turned out as good as they could be.
The sentiment is from Joanna Sheen Wedding Cake stamp set embossed in detail silver then cut out with circle nestie.
I cut a scalopped circle and placed the other one on top then placed using foam pads.
I arranged the roses around the circle.
And that`s it.
My daughter has just arrived so I`d better make her a cuppa. Be round you all later.
Thanks for popping in...Lynne xxx
This is lovely Lynne, I can't think why you're not pleased with it... I thought form the thumbnail that you had added lilac flowers, but it's simply the way the light falls on them.
ReplyDeleteThe odd leaf or two emerging from behind the flowers might soften the look a little, as Mandi did. .. but it's simply fab as is!
Chrissie
"Lady LIM"
"Less is More"
I like it lynne. I particulaly like the flowers. xx Jan
ReplyDeleteAs I see it Lynne, I think maybe 2 roses one side and one the other may have balance better?
ReplyDeleteOr maximum of 3 a couple of leaves maybe
Oh sorry Im not meaning to pick holes in it at all!
Fab embossing and design...Super!
Diva LIM mandi
Less is More
Hi Lynne
ReplyDeleteStunning card ...love the flowers.....Fab!!!
hugs
sylvie
xxxx
Lovely but, since you're not happy with it then perhaps it may be a little heavy on the flowers . . . perhaps 3 might work better? Just a thought
ReplyDeleteKathyk
I think this is just lovely Lynne - however you could maybe put three roses just along the bottom or less down the side - but really it is lovely as it is.
ReplyDeleteLynn x
Oh you are hard on yourself Mrs - its just lovely! I think its a shame the dies didn't come in 3 sizes - I would like one smaller than the small one so that you could graduate the flowers down in 3s (one large, 2 medium and 2 tiny). Perhaps we should email marianne d and ask for another :-)
ReplyDeleteIts beautiful and I love your flowers. Yvonne x
ReplyDeleteLynne, there is absolutely nothing wrong with this at all; it's beautiful and so very elegant!! I love the whole layout and the flowers are gorgeous as they are. I've just linked my card and yours was the one that stood out for me to visit first! ..
ReplyDeleteHi sweetie this is stunning, hugs pops x
ReplyDeleteA lovely card and the flowers are gorgeous, as is the embossing. Hazel x
ReplyDeleteLoving all the embossing on this card, a very elegant card.
ReplyDeleteHugs Sonia x
What a Beautiful card! you could try a leaf or a swirl with the roses but it looks lovely as it is anyway.
ReplyDeleteHugs Sylvie
Lynne this is beautiful. Embossing is fab and I love your flowers. Hope you enjoyed your cuppa! Zx
ReplyDeleteoh... just GORGEOUS, lynne!! those rolled roses are perfection!
ReplyDeleteLovely card. The roses are super.
ReplyDeleteWOW! It is great! I love it! So beautiful and elegant!
ReplyDeleteBeate
Beautiful card. Sandra
ReplyDeleteIt is a lovely card but perhaps you like me got so excited by the challenge that we both will find having got our first one done we will settle down and do a second that matches our expectations. Mind you, your bar is set high! XOXO Zoe
ReplyDeleteHello Lynne, thank you for to visit my blog last week, i'm happy to see you...
ReplyDeleteWell, your card is so beautiful, specially your roses ...Lynne, perharps, do you need to made another with caaaalm and relaaaaaaax....
But...is a lovely card.
A big hug from Palma island
Take care.good luck with your challenge this month
Are you kidding me? This card is stunning!!! Oh how I wish I could make roses like the ones you have made here!! Thank you for sharing...I am really loving being subscribed to Less is More!!!
ReplyDeleteThis card is beautiful Lynne! the damask and the roses are very elegant together. Sarah x
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning Lynne.
ReplyDeleteAli x
Beautiful Lynne, I love it..very classy xx Mau
ReplyDeleteYou really are your own worst critic! I think your card is lovely!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning - maybe make the flowers in felt for a softer look - but I love it.....
ReplyDeletenice flowers - lovely card !
ReplyDeleteCarol
Beautiful as always x
ReplyDeleteOh Lynne - this is just so beautiful. I love the rolled flowers and the embossing backing - very elegant!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card. Those roses are lovely and your tutorial makes it look so easy. xx
ReplyDeleteFab card Lynne. Thank you for your comment on mine. Linda x
ReplyDeleteHi Lynne
ReplyDeleteYour card has a gorgeous finished look. I don't know why you are unhappy with it.
Love the embossed background and your flowers.
Love Jules xx
Lovely card, I agree is't not as easy to make these cards how you imagine sometimes :)
ReplyDeleteJenny x
Lynne, the embossing looks awesome! I love your flowers, but perhaps if you had only used 3 flowers? I think it might be "lighter" looking. Not being critical...just a thought.
ReplyDeleteWouldn't change a thing about your card except to add a couple of swirly leaves. Five is a great number and the roses are balanced perfectly. A stylish and elegant card:-)
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful and love those roses.
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debby
Well i LOVE it with the five roses exactly where they are and the card exactly as it is! It looks superb to me... and I love those handmade flowers...
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Christine x
Hi Lynne, Well, I love your card and think you don't need to change anything, it's pretty and totally CAS.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to see the elf's back, all tea'd up and ready to go? LOL :0) xxx
It's lovely just the way it is!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card :-) It is lovely as it is but I do think Mandi's suggestion would be an idea too :-)
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Lols x x x
Love these flowers!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Lynne . . . I'd be VERY pleased if I'd made this card! I think it's fab.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sandra
This is a beautiful card!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and I love the roses. I am very rarely satisified with what I make , yours is gorgeous and what,s one rose to many amongst friends I say you can never have to many flowers.
ReplyDeleteMarie
Oh Lynne - do not throw in the towel; your card is lovely. I really love the embossed background that then popped die-cut with sentiment. It's very simple and elegant.
ReplyDeleteI like Chrissie and Mandie's ideas to add sprig of leaves and maybe cut the flowers back to three instead of five will make it seem more pleasing to you.
TFS
Carole
Another great card Lynne, looks fab :O) Viv xx
ReplyDeleteI love this as it is, just beautiful
ReplyDeleteBut it's lovely Lynne!
ReplyDeleteThis is so lovely Lynne, but I guess if we aren't happy with the end result ourselves, we're not happy ~!!! I'd be happy if I'd created this card myself - nuff said ;o)
ReplyDeletehugs
wynneth
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Fabulous wedding card.
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful cration...wow...stunning!
ReplyDeleteOkay you have got to stop with these flowers they are fabulous and making me want some. ha ha They are wonderful, this textured background is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteNonsense!! Your roses are lovely and the whole card looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteWhat do they say, "never over till the fat lady sings".
Where did that saying come from? anyone know?
love
michelle x
Your card is beautiful Lynne, I love it.
ReplyDeleteI think it's gorgeous! I love those roses - I've made quite a few of those recently.
ReplyDeleteWell I agree its a Beautiful card... Chris xx
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