Saturday 4 April 2009

Wayhay - I Done it - at last

I just love white space on cards but never seem to be able to manage it.
It looks bare - so I add more, and more until I finally reach the overdone cluttered look.
Thanks to the fabulous sketch at Friday Sketchers this week I've done it!! I couldn't resist putting a flourish border around the papers and image but LOOK - not one flower, not one ribbon, no charms. But did sneak a few pearls and some leaves in. My challenge to myself finally accomplished. The image is one sent to me by my matey Tara (thanks honey) so gorgeous to colour that I actually managed to use my copics - another first - most end up in the bin - images that is not Copics. This is not brilliant but you know what they say
'Practice makes Perfect' I just have to remember to switch mind set and not use them as I use pastels or watercolours.

Not the best card I've ever done but all in all - I like it and I'm chuffed to bits - bad day
turns good!!



28 comments:

Sue said...

Oh Heather what a gorgeous creation, i luv the colours, the little pearls look beautiful, she is coloured to perfection, stunning card hun, sue.x

Moni said...

i thik that this card is gorgeous, great colours and details are great! hugs, Moni

Eija said...

She is so very beautiful with all her leaves and pearls :)

Hugs Eija xx

Jo Austin said...

Well Heather, you should be proud of yourself.. I absolutely love it!

I am like you.. not too sure about too much white space, but hey, you've done it great. Love the copics too.. don't forget to use a coated cardstock, apparantly it makes it easier to blend - I bought my first lot last week and have fell in love with them.. this is just a little tip the lady gave me.

Love Jo x

SallyB said...

You are fretting too much..this is just lovely! I love the little pearls!

Sparkle and Flourish said...

Fabulous..I never seem to have ANY white space and I see others doing it and can never manage! Great colouring and a wonderful image. Really beautiful card!
Judy xx

Pia said...

Oh Heather what a gorgeous creation, love the colours you have used and cute image

Christine said...

Great card love the pearls & that image is a must have.......


Christine xx

Bev said...

Oh these colours are breathtaking! Such a gorgeous card hun with perfect detail x

Lesley said...

aww this is just stunning!!! I love it!!! take care luv n hugs Lesley xxx

Larissa said...

Congratukations on the birth of your first card with white space! ;) So cute! Love the colour you used and the punches are really pretty!
Hope you have a good weekend!
Hugs,
Larissa

CraftyC said...

Your card is gorgeous heather, love the colours, the stamp and your LO. Its very hard not to keep adding those extra touches, but less is more in some ways!
Clairex

Ginny said...

looks FAB :0)

Joey said...

Hiya Heather, this is gorgeous, I just love these stamps, and your colour choice is perfect!. I am like you I struggle with white space but love the look of it on cards, have been getting better I have been practising lol, but I tend to overcrowd till theres no white space left lol!. Joey.xx

Cheryl said...

A beautiful card, I love that flourish border!!! And,you have done an amazing job with your copics!!
Hugs xx

Victoria said...

I think it's gorgeous and I love the colouring, the pearls and the flourishes too.

Victoria
x

Anonymous said...

Heather this is gorgeous hun, fantastic colours so beautiful. you have coloured your anya brilliantly hun. she looks amazing. hugs rachxx

Powerful Search Engine said...

Beautiful card Heather I love your colouring and well done on doing a double! Hugs Pascale

AN said...

Todella kaunis!! Hyvää Palmusunnuntaita!!:)

Desire Fourie said...

This is gorgeous Rica. Love the monochromatic colour combo.Hugs from Desire

Jo Nevill said...

Stunning again and I love the white space too. Love your florishes.

Jo x

Julie said...

Your card is lovely and your colouring is fab too, well done with your uncluttered card.

Simone said...

Great colouring. And I really love this green look!!!
Simone

Bev said...

Fabulous!! Love the white space too but usually tend to cover it with layer upon layer of paper. This card is just fantastic hun xx

gina g said...

Beautiful card Heather love the colours. luv gina xx

ikki said...

Wow, this is soooo good! ikki

Crafting Queen said...

Another beautiful card, love the colouring.

Annika said...

I for one think ALL your card are fabulous, love this one as well!

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