Saturday, February 28, 2009

White Easter Basket

I love cards with a lot of white space. Some people who really inspire me to use more white space are Silke, Charmaine, and Rose Ann. Love their stuff! I sometimes make cards with white space, but I rarely *layer* white over white over white like this.....and I wanted to give it a try. I think it really shows off this beautiful basket image. This is a new set from Flourishes. It's called Signs of Spring and you can get it at Stamper's Dream.



The sketch is today's OCC challenge from Laurie Schmidlin. I love Laurie's work! Just this week, she made a card with a lot of white space for the Stamper's Dream Monthly Challenge. That's where I got the inspiration to use the Swiss Dots folder on the base layer....and in white. You can see her card HERE. Very pretty, huh?!

The main image is up on Dimensionals and so is the scallop oval behind it. The lacey panel with the Happy Easter sentiment is also up on Dimensionals.

Here's the inside of the card. The reason I stamped the daffodil on a separate white panel is to keep the Copic coloring from showing through the back of the card. The panel is also up on Dimensionals.



SUPPLY LIST
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Stamps: Flourishes Signs of Spring
Paper: White, Marigold Morning
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics (E25, E33, YR21, Y38, W1, W3, BV02, BV04, G21, G24, GG28, G40, RV21, RV23)
Accessories: Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Kaiser Craft Adhesive Pearls, Oval and Scallop Oval Nestabilities, Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch, Martha Stewart Border Punch, Dimensionals, White Ribbon (from Jami Bova...seriously girl, you have amazing taste in ribbon!), White Waxed Linen Thread (from StarLit Studio), White Prima

Enjoy your Saturday!

48 comments:

Cindy Haffner said...

Beautiful, I love all the white too.

Anonymous said...

This is so sweet and adorable Denise, just love it!

Anonymous said...

This is so pretty, light and airy and really puts me in the mind of spring and warmer weather. I love all the layers of white on white! Your easter basket is so pretty with all the great coloring too! Your card is elegant, classy and such eye candy! TFS!

Dawn Easton said...

Oh I love the white on white look, yet I've never done it either! This is gorgeous Denise!! So happy you were able to play along with us!!

Anonymous said...

Yowzers!!! Love all that white!! that basket just pops right off! I'm lovin' your supply list...I totally need to make another trip to that ribbon store!

America said...

WHAT A GORGEOUS CARD. Love the use of CB and these colors that go beautifully with your coloring. :)

Life Full of Sunflowers said...

I love the white on white. Just beautiful !!!!

Kim said...

What a beautiful card!

Donna C. said...

This is really stunning!~ Love the white.

Laura (scrapnextras) said...

Denise everything you do is gorgeous, but this is over the top! Love the white on white and how it totally pops the image and colours. WOW!

Anonymous said...

This is just so fresh and pretty, I adore it!

Jackie Pedro said...

Oh, Denise....this is GORGEOUS! I am going to give that white on white a try!!!

Anonymous said...

This is so pretty, Denise! I love all the white layers and embossing along with the butterflies and images! It just looks so classy!

ChristineCreations said...

You know I really struggle with just white too....but you've done it so fabulously Denise! And the gorgeous color on the basket and eggs is fabulous - it just pops! What a beautiful card1

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

Wow! This is gorgeous, Denise! I love the white on white.

Christi Flores said...

This is amazing!! I love all that white!!

Jan Castle said...

Sooooo crisp looking, and shows off the basket! Great Sprng card!!!
Jan

Sandy Knecht said...

Your card is beautiful.

Simone said...

Wow, what a gorgeous card!!! Really fabulous!
Simone

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card. I would have never thought you could layer so much white and have such a great result!
Cathy Y.

Jenyfur said...

This is stunning. Terrific coloring.

Unknown said...

OMG! Denise, that is totally GORGEOUS! I absolutley love the white on white, and texture. And your coloring on the basket is divine! FABULOUS card, my friend! Simply fabulous!

Sue Strozyk said...

Stunning!! Love the white on white!!

Jeanette - said...

This is GORGEOUS!! I love the white on white - WOW!

Heather said...

How beautiful! The white on white really look stunning!

Heather

Fonda @Southern Scraps said...

That is an absolutely gorgeous card!

Rose Ann said...

I love the crisp white of this, and your basket of flowers is so lovely!! Pretty butterflies too!!

Anonymous said...

Holy Cow - Denise!!! This card is absolutely drop dead gorgeous!!!! I love the white on white soooooo much!!!

Anonymous said...

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL, Denise! I love how clean your card is and all the white! Your coloring is wonderful as well!! Nice job! :)

Michelle said...

Oh my gosh, I LOVE it!! I *never* would have thought of putting white panels together...what an amazing result!! Of course, if *I* try it it won't turn out anything near as pretty, lol!

Linda Beeson said...

Your card is incredibly stunning! How neat is all of that yummy white!

mudmaven said...

This is knock your socks off gorgeous! I love it! ~chris

Jessie/knightrone said...

THis is gorgeous!! I love it!!

Melody said...

I love the white! Such a pretty card. I never tried white on white. I will have to give it a try.

Anonymous said...

Denise,

Your card is absolutely BEAUTIFUL, and so very elegant. Just love it!

Kay D said...

Your card is amazing! I love how striking the white layers are. In fact, hope you don't mind, but it inspired me to do something similar for a challenge at Stamp TV.

Amy Johnson said...

This is so pretty! I love all the layers of white, and your right, all the white really does make the basket 'pop'. Love it!

Oma said...

Oh Wow! This card is stunning! I love it!

Becky said...

Absolutely breath taking. This is so elegant, I love the white on white.

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

I love your card with the white!!! Soooo Beautiful!!! The image really jumps out with all those brilliant colors against the white!!

Lynda Benden said...

WOW Denise, this is gorgeous! I LOVE all the white and the beautiful, colorful flowers are so perfect! You really did a fantastic job on this!

Cindy Lawrence said...

Absolutely BREATH-TAKING, Denise!!! Love all the white and different textures!

Tosha Leyendekker said...

Beautiful and fresh Denise!! LOVE the white with your fantastically colored basket!! Love all the texture and borders too!

Donna Baker said...

oooh, this is so pretty, soft & elegant!

dpkennedy said...

This is gorgeous Denise! I love the white on white...it is so clean, crisp, and elegant! I love your designs-you are such an inspiration!!

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Betty J Schaub said...

Peanutbee you've out done yourself! This is gorgeous!!! Love the white on white technique. I just had to case you...

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