This is for QFTD130 and we are honoring our dear Loll Thompson. Congratulations, Loll! This is such a deserving honor.
OK....I don't of anyone on the site that can do clean and simple any more beautifully than Loll. I was inspired by so many of her crisp white cards with interesting images and die cuts that burst off the lovely white background. I could hardly choose one card as inspiration but finally settled on Loll's Happy Birthday, Frances card found here: Happy Birthday, Frances by Loll Thompson at Splitcoaststampers
I loved the white frame and the gorgeous white vines and flowers against the wonderful blue background. I kept the same basic circle frame layout and foliage theme. I wanted to create a totally white background like Loll does so beautifully and let my green pine and red multi loop bow be the main star. I loved the double matted framed circle because it added dimension and interest without taking away from central focus of ribbon and pine. ps.....I think I have found my new best friend for making my holiday cards. I love this pine branch die.
Thanks for all the wonderful inspiration, Loll! I can't tell you how long I looked last night and this afternoon to settle on just one of your lovely art work.
Paper: Real Red, White, Old Olive Accessories: Impression Obsession Pine Branch, Spellbinders Circle Dies, Organdy Ribbon, Glossy Accents, Mounting Tape
Date: Friday, September 14, 2012 GMT Views: 2554
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Fri, Sep 14, 2012 @ 2:23 PM
Kittie! this is pure simple elegance! Love this!
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Judy
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Fri, Sep 14, 2012 @ 2:56 PM
Such a gorgeous CAS card and perfect for Christmas.
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Fri, Sep 14, 2012 @ 5:16 PM
Friend, you went and hauled out the "fabulous" again for this! What striking beauty! Wonderful case. You do CAS? Who knew! Lol....you do it all Professor! (Smiles)
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