Saturday, February 5

Less is More #1

 For my second post today I have made a non cute card. I have followed this weeks sketch over on Clean and Simple I must confess this is my kinda card, butterflies, monochrome a dash of colour and clean lines. I could make cards like this all day long and never get board or lose my Mojo.


 The butterfly is by cuttlebug. the circle is stamped using versafine black onyx using Victorian Frippery stamp set from Waltzingmouse Stamps the sentiment is also from the set.

I have followed this weeks theme from a new challenge blog called LESS IS MORE please pop over and see Chrissie and Mandi and give them some bloggy lurv.



That's it from me today... whatever you are doing today......enjoy! Ali x

35 comments:

Sharon said...

Wow! This is so beautiful and elegant Ali. I bet this one doesn't stay in the basket for long.
Sharon xx

Chrissie said...

Ali, this is fabulous!
I love the texture, the butterfly.... everything!
It's truly stunning!
Thanks so much for all your kind words, encouragement and support for our new venture... "Less is More". We really appreciate it!
Chrissie

Susan (peebsmama) said...

So elegant with all the white and a touch of black. I like the textures of the cardstock and embossing.

Helen said...

Beautiful card Ali - really elegant!
Helen x

Juls said...

so beautiful!! Love the little touch of pink! Hugs Juls

Kat said...

Stunning card Ali, very elegant. Must check out this challenge.

Kat xx

Megan said...

very elegant! I followed you over from Clean & Simple

Karen said...

LOVE your card! That butterfly die/embossing folder combo is one of my favourites and I really like that the pop of colour comes from the pearls. Beautiful card for the CAS sketch - TFS!!
Cheers, Karen
alteredscrapbooking,dotcom

Jan said...

Beautiful card Ali xx Jan

Mandi said...

Just fantastic!
The embossed butterfly looks super against the printed motif

Thank you for your support and kind words
for our new challenge "Less is More"
mandi xx

Natasha said...

Beautifully done!

Debgem said...

Just lovely!! Such an elegant card.

Viv's Visuals said...

Stunning card - gotta get me that butterfly! lol

Shazza said...

this is very striking x

Jose said...

This card is really elegant, I love it

Luci said...

Oh... this is so lovely! The white on white with a touch of pink and black make this so elegant!

Faye said...

Very beautiful! This has an asian look even with the pink. The butterfly is so gorgeous.

Paula Gale said...

This is really elegant Ali - I love that the pink is just a touch with the pearls. Really pretty.

Hope you are well,

Paula x x x

Elaine said...

OH My! I've just read about your flood!
Rather unpleasant and even more so when it's not your fault! I do hope you get it sorted out and soon.
Beautiful cards Ali, CAS and lots of white, what you're the Queen of. Very pretty and very striking.
Oh, before I go, what you wrote tonight over on mine...please don't! Neither required nor expected, just glad you liked.

Love Elaine xx

Carly said...

Oh wow this card is simply gorgeous! Love the white on white with a pop of black! Gorgeous! And you really did a wonderful job showcasing the WMS set!! Love it!

Bonnie said...

You do this style perfectly! This is so elegant!

Lee said...

Hi
Ali.Hope all ok with you hun.I adore your card,soooo elegant.Thanks for visiting me.xxx

Samantha said...

Beautiful card Ali, haven't seen you in a while, Sorry I have not been stopping by... very busy :0( wish there were more hours in the day to blog hop! anyhow! hugs and take care! Samantha :0)

Maureen Merritt said...

Wow, this card is stunning!!!

Sheila in Cyprus said...

WOW1 What a stunning card, and such a delicate use of the pink. Love Sheila (Cyprus)

Paula said...

This is such an elegant yet feminine creation. I love the non-cute & especailly butterflies. The black ribbon is such a striking contrast & the pink just really lifts it.
Paula (PEP)

Shaz said...

Aww , this is really a beautiful card. Just love the butterfly, and the pearls finish it off lovely. x

Kathyk said...

Classy card

Kathyk

Lynne said...

This is gorgeous Ali. Perfect for the challenge.
Lynne xxx

♥ Marlou ♥ said...

totally beautiful :)

Susan said...

So Elegant and unbelievably GORGEOUS!!

Donelda said...

beautiful!!

Jo said...

This is beautiful Ali!

Vicky Hayes said...

I love the way you chose to make your card mainly white with just touches of black and then the flash of pink - it's perfect!

Christy said...

Love it!

Christy
http://christybladehandmade.blogspot.com