Elegant Meets Cutesy…
Maybe it was the cold medicine, maybe my tired eyes, but it wasn’t my original intention to make these two styles, elegant and cutesy, collide. Someway, somehow, I *think* that I pulled it off…tell me if I’m crazy here! They say that life is all about balance, and I think that is what it was all about here, too.
I’m gonna break it down…
Elegant:
-Marrakech Paper by Basic Grey
-Oval {I never thought that a shape could be elegant, but just think of how different this card would be with a circle, square or bracket-y square…whatever that shape is called!}
-Satin Ribbon
-Straight Stitching {yes, I did it!!}
Cutesy:
-Bella ‘Bugg Image {I told you I LOVE this line!!}…BTW-she is paper pieced with the Marrakech paper.
-Swiss Dots Embossed Cardstock
-Scallops
-Flag-ended sentiment panel, topped with a Prima and button
-Linen thread
-Crazy stitching
Did I miss anything?
I just love that these two very different styles combined to create this card. I think a lot of it has to do with the color choices, as well. Blue and orange are complimentary colors on the color wheel, so it is “friendly” to the eye. Just so you know, that is probably the only complimentary color combo that I know…LOL!
At the beginning of the year, I made the resolution to continue to learn. Not only am I glad that I made this card, but I am glad that I was able to recognize the elements…and the collision of them! I think that this will help me think outside the box a little more…something I that I realize that I need to do from time to time!
Jen this is way too cute - love the collision!!
I really love your blog. You teach me so many new things. thank you !! This card is so pretty. Could you tell me how to cut my paper to make a card this size? I am trying new sizes in cards and am unsure how to cut my paper.
LOVE IT!!! This is a gorgeous collision!! The colors are beautiful together!! TFS!
As the poster before me said this is a gorgeous collision!! It totally works for me!!
i especially like the sentiment tag with the button and flower combo. it’s all so elecutesy!
This is an awesome combo!!
Love this Jen! You made that collision work for you! Your Huggabugg is too cute!!
It’s adorable!! Love the papers and such and that image is so sweet!! I know nothing about complimentary colors, etc, so thanks for the tips!!
Totally cute and I love that paper!!
So pretty! That Marrakesh paper is so pretty. You’ve done a lovely job with that dear little butterfly, and the overall effect has a lot of visual interest, but without being too busy.
Great blog! You are very talented!
Yes…you did a great job! I am seriously loving these colors! Super cute! TFS
Love the papers and the combination of colors. Love the mix of elements and style.
I love love love the colors and the image. I have to get some of these buggy bellas…..The orange ribbon is just the perfect compliment!
I love the colors and love that ribbon. I like that stamp also. Hope you feel better.
You certainly pulled it off. Great card!
Jen, you’re not crazy…this totally works. i LOVE it!!! Your card made me smile as soon as it popped up on my screen.
Love the combo Jen!! This IS an elegantly adorable creation!!
I simply adore this card! The paper, the adorable image and the paper piecing, and the colors. Just wonderful!
Gorgeous card,your colouring is fabulous and I love the DP!!!
I love to mix contemporary furniture with antiques. That’s what your card reminds me of. Very interesting this way! Pretty. Mary
don`t know if your crazy,but that is a very beautiful card! LOL!;)love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
karen adams
I love how this turned out! Those new Basic Grey papers are so great, I can’t wait to get them!
This card is awesomely wonderful!!! I love the colors so much, and the design is great!
Love the card - for me (since I’m a semi-minimalist), I would have left off the satin ribbon. Could see more of the wonderful BG paper to drool over then, too.
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