Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Totally Teal

Happy Day All!
It's time once again for a new challenge at 
Darlene is our hostess this week and she has chosen
"monochromatic"
as our theme!

I have to admit, there are two kinds of cards I am not good at
one is "guy" cards and the other is "monochromatic".
Don't ask me why, but I think it is my "straight line" thinking..lol!
So did I struggle with this card?
You betcha!
I actually stamped way in advance, added the ribbon and then 
let it sit for about a week and a half, 
trying to decide if I liked it so far..LOL


Well, it was getting down to the wire so to speak, so I persevered on,
ending with what you see here!
  
The card base is SU Bermuda Bay.
I have a ton of color card stocks 
and I am giving them my best effort to use them!


The background stamp is a Hero Arts.
The ribbon is SU and the flowers are from Michaels.
The butterfly is a very old Stampabilities, it says 1999 on it!!
So, that is how this card came to be!


Now head on over and see the beautiful creations at
"The Sisterhood" that my "sistahs" have to inspire you!

Entering the following challenges:
Addicted To Stamps .... ATG
Crafter's Cafe .... Ribbon/Lace
Crafty Creations .... Seeing Spots...use Dots
Clear It Out ....Mothers Day/Stash Flowers

18 comments:

Glenda said...

I love, love, love your card! The color is just right up my alley! You did such a good job with this. Who knew so many of us struggle with this type of creation! But I have to say you mastered this and aced this challenge!

Sharon said...

I love this Diane. The background stamp is gorgeous and i love the beautiful embellishments.
Enjoy the rest of your week.
Hugs Sharon. X

Mulberry Mindy said...

Diane, I love the Totally Teal feel of this card! I too, struggle with monochromatic designs, and am so inspired by your beauty. Thanks for sharing!
Mindy

ellyscard creatief said...

Beautiful and very elegant.

brenda said...

A stunning colour palette Diane and such a beautiful card.

B x

brenda said...

A stunning colour palette Diane and such a beautiful card.

B x

Anonymous said...

I think it turned out beautifully!! Love the BG stamp and the butterfly!

Anne Temple said...

Your monochromatic card looks fabulous and I love the color you've chosen.

Lisa said...

Beautiful in teal!! I love the background and those pretty flowers!! Gorgeous ribbon, too!! Have a great day :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Sand Lee said...

Wow! Love the color and design of your card! xx Sandi Lee

Darlene said...

OH SO PRETTY! LOVE the color and design ... simple yet awesome! Really caught my eye! Great job Diane!!

Vickie Y said...

Love the colors you used; gorgeous card!

Leslie Miller said...

Nice job on this gorgeous monochromatic card! I'd say you aced it. I love the Bermuda Bay. I mean, if you have to go monochromatic, why not go with a really pretty color? I've seen that HA stamp only once before on a blog and I think it is the most beautiful thing.

Ros Crawford said...

Well I love your card ... You may struggle with monochrome but looking at this you would never know ... It's Perfect! Beautiful stamping and colours!

sandie said...

So beautiful, the flourishes make for a soft background for the stunning ribbons and flowers. Thanks for joining ATSM

Sazzle Dazzle said...

Super striking and elegant
Love your choice of colours too.
Thanks for sharing and playing along at ATSM challenge

Cornelia (fun stamping) said...

So pretty - love the color you chose! Thanks for joining ATSM this week!

Deborah Frings said...

I do like the monochromatic shades of teal - so beautiful. The pretty vine background and lovely butterfly are so pretty. Thanks so much for playing along with ASM this week.