Wednesday, April 8, 2009

think simple, think a muse...

This is the slogan for one of my favorite stamp companies, A muse Art stamps. I'm not sure why but the simplier the card the harder it is for me to stop fiddling with it. This is the perfect example, I walked away and came back to this card 4 or 5 times before I said enough!

This card was inspired by two challenges. The first was this month's a muse lounge challenge I had to create a simple card with minimal layers and embellishments. The second challenge was from Splitcoast and I was supposed to to use some type of distressing on a card, since I wasn't able to use embellishments roughing up the image worked out great for me. I used the new open zinnia from the most recent A muse release to stamp and cut out the flowers. After I was done I wished I had stamped the sentiment in teal but I was too tired to redo the entire thing.

Stamps: A muse. Paper: stampin up. Ink: Memento. Misc: A muse ribbon

14 comments:

Anonymous said...

The colors work really well together! Nice Card - and simple!

cheiron said...

Simple and lovely! Love the cutout too!

Jennie M said...

This is gorgeous Rose! I love everything about it! Thanks so much for playing along with the A Muse Lounge challenge!! :)

michelle said...

I love this! the colors are fabulous!

Becky Rusher said...

So pretty!

Dawn said...

Great, simple, card, Rose!!!

Debbie said...

Love the colors and the layout! Very pretty!

*Analyn* said...

Great card and lovely layout! Great job!

Kerry said...

Stunning, love the colors!

Glenda J said...

So pretty - fabulous colours!

Pamela said...

Great card!

Tiffany Heilman said...

I love the circle window. That is so cool!

Heather said...

What a fun color combo!

xiumaiyuki said...

I love how you cut out that window. So pretty!!!