Lots of challenges this week with a white theme which is so appropriate for snowy region. Hope you are snuggly warm wherever you are.
The background layer is Lace Paper - tissue weight paper is pulsated with high speed water jets through a silk screen to create the 'lace pattern'. I've then die cut 4 borders from velvet paper (by SEI) so that edges are lovely and soft. (Magnolia die "Old Swedish Lace"). The doily is cut from Bazzill CS using Cheery Lynn's Sophia's Heart die. I painted the primitive heart die cut with Paper Artsy's Fresco Finish in Snowflake. Then stamped and embossed swirls using Crafty Individuals stamp (CI-182) and embossed with Stampendous EP (Winter Wonderland). The top chip-board die cut was first painted in Paper Artsy's Nougat paint. I then applied their crackle glaze paint. When dry, painted again using Snowflake paint and the lovely cracks appeared. The top embellishment is a beautiful french enamel by 7Gypsies. I tried 'crackling' the enamel but it didn't work out so I've just dabbed it with Adirondack paint dabber in Snowcap to 'remove the bare look'. I received the pretty corrugated butterflies as a freebie with an order from The Funkie Junkie Boutique - thanks Linda! I've painted them with Paper Artsy's Snowflake paint and then dabbed the ridges with Paper Artsy's Metallic Glaze which gives a lovely pearly shimmer. I've completed by adding roses, pearls, Cheery Lynn flourish die cuts and lace.
Thanks so much for stopping by. Stay warm and have a lovely weekend.
Nicola x
I wish to enter my card to the following challenges;
Sugar Creek Hollow - Winter White
Simon Says Stamp and Show - Lace Love
Flutter By Wednesday - Winter White
The Pretty Little Ribbon - Flowers & Ribbon
Make My Monday - Diecuts and Punches
4 Crafty Chicks - Pearls, pearls, pearls
Crafty Ribbons - Love, Romance, Anniversary
Oh my Nicola, this is gorgeous! I love all the vintage/shabby details! Beautiful dies to! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeletePretty design, thanks for sharing with us at crafty ribbons
ReplyDeleteHugs Kelly
That is so pretty and the doily is gorgeous, love it. Elizabeth x
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ReplyDeleteGreat love cards, fitting perfectly for our new challenge at Crafty Ribbons! I like the small butterflies with pearls and the fact that you made the card monochromatic!
Thanks for participating and welcome back,
La Vikinga / Charlotta at Crafty Ribbons
Hi Nicola, this is gorgeous, I love that you have not used the traditional red because the all white is amazing. Love the butterflies, a perfect addition. Hugs, Anne x
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ReplyDeleteThis is a dream in white. Elegant and oh so very romantic.
Wishes
Lynne
P.S. There is heavy snowfall outside my window as I sit here typing!
Gorgeous card my dear ^_^
ReplyDeleteAlso beautiful colors used^_^
Have a wonderful weekend^_^
Hugs,
Sonia
just lovely....so happy to see you at sch this week...lizzi
ReplyDeleteHi Nicola, I adore this, the lace, die cuts and embellishments make for one exquisite card. xx
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous creation Nicola and I wish our white outside looked as pretty as this.
ReplyDeleteWe've had thick snowfall since 7am this morning which is very unusual here being just a road back from the sea.
Hope you don't get snowed in although it will give crafting time lol.
Fliss xx
PS: Thanks for joining my MMM challenge too.
What a beautiful card, Nicola! I love white on white, and you've added so many beautiful details! I did a lot of white on white when I started crafting - I wasn't even aware that it had its own term - but I haven't quite worked it out since then... Hope I'll get my white on white Mojo back...
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for playing our pearls challenge, great job!
ReplyDeleteLeanne DT 4CC!
Beautiful and enchanting card. Enjoy the weekend, Annette x
ReplyDeleteA stunning white Valentine Nicola!
ReplyDeleteIt's a Winter wonderland here in Kent!
Stay warm!
Alison x
Hi Nicola, wow this is gorgeous. I am so in love with white and white and this is no exception. Love it.
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend, I'll be staying in all weekend and not venturing out in the snow, lol.
Hugs Tracy x
Gorgeous, the lace paper is particularly striking. I love the heart in the background and the added butterflies. Love the all white theme. Thanks so much for joining in the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteso stunning nicola.gorgeous pretty details and i love your beautiful white on white design :D
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Stunning, love the trims and your crackling is so very pretty.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job with your white card.
Thanks for joining us at Sugar Creek Hollow.
Patti SCH/DT
Beautiful card, love all the details and layers. Thank you for joining us at SCH this week.
ReplyDeleteYvonne
Completely in awe of this one Nicola. So much amazing texture which really shows up by being in white! Hugs, Jenny x
ReplyDeleteStunning card Nicola, so pretty and I love all the layers and those gorgeous butterflies.
ReplyDeleteI did laugh at your comment hun, I didn't think of that but now I'm thinking about it if I could marry one of mine off I'd have a bigger craft room, then again knowing my luck Jode would bring a husband home to live with us as she's always saying she's never leaving home lol.
Have a lovely weekend hun and keep warm, it's bitter here but the puppy is loving the snow and I've enjoyed playing in it with him :)
hugs Mandy xx
This is gorgeous Nicola, I like all the layers,the butterflies and the pearls.
ReplyDeleteKevin xx
This is stunning! I love white cards and this has so much elegant eye candy to drool over - gorgeous :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for joining us this week at 4 Crafty Chicks for our "pearls" challenge! Gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteNicola...this is so beautiful !! I love the stunning background and embellishments. You have truly put much work in to this and it really shows. Very feminine and a fab keepsake to treasure.
ReplyDeleteTFS and thanks too for visiting my blog the other day....your comments are so appreciated. Congrats too on making the Top 3 at FSC
HUgs
Annie x
Stunning creation... So beautifully put together.. Love all the texture & elements... Gorgeous! Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeleteLove all your layers of white! The butterflies are my fav!! Beautifully done! Lovely card!
ReplyDeleteThank you for playing along at Sugar Creek Hollow!
Hugs
Heather
Oh my! I just love this white on white card. I could never pull it off. So I'll just sit back and gawk at yours!
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Amazing! So beautiful xxxxxx
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful!! Thank you for playing along with my Flutter By Challenge!!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of a white-on-white VAlentine, and you've done it magnificently! I'm so impressed.
ReplyDeleteWow... this is such a stunning card. Love all the beautiful textures on this white on white card. Hope you have a great weekend! ^_^
ReplyDeleteLoving the all white card and the pearls just pop on it too make it even more stunning. Thanks for sharing your fabulous creation with us at 4 Crafty Chicks.
ReplyDeleteLove the white on white...gorgeous! Fabulous Valentine!
ReplyDeleteNicola...your card is beautiful! Such a gorgeous white on white Valentine. I love everything about it! Thanks for the very sweet comment you left on my blog regarding the "What I'm Known For" challenge. Your thoughts are very appreciated! Have a wonderful week! <3 Candy
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely white on white card and beautifully embellished, too.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining in with us this month at the Pretty Little Ribbon Shop challenge xx
Oh for cryin' out loud this is a beauty! What's not to love here? I'm in a blissful land of sheer white and peacefulness. It's just gorgeous, but for some reason, I am really drawn to the crackle piece...AWESOME! ;)
ReplyDeleteTremendous detail and it says so much for your creativity and talent. Nicely done.
hugs to you,
Lisa x
gorgeous, stunning and beautiful! :)
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xxalisonxx
Great collection of white elements! That lace trim is really pretty. This would be a nice bridal card too!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Nicola, you've created such beautiful texture and so much interest without any colour - clever stuff. I often think white on while looks cold and stark but this has a lovely warm vintage feel.
ReplyDeleteClaire xx
Stunningly gorgeous Nicola! I adore this white on white card especially the paper lace - just amazing!
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Laurian
So enchanting... so much texture and tactile detail - I want to run my fingertips over all that lovely lacy background! - and I adore your corrugated butterflies (been hanging out for that die at a price I can bear for ages!). What a delight!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Stunning and I can't resist anything done in white!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of the paper pulsing..really interesting!
Hugs Lynn
I's the third time I admire your card, the two first times I had no time (or was not allowed from work !) to leave a message so this is the GOOD TIME at the end !!! "Ouf"... in french ! Just to say that your "french" card is really beautiful !... All white is not an easy challenge yet, that's the reason I never tried it before ! but I 'll have to do it soon, so your project cold be a perfect entry point for inspiration ! Thank you dear Nicola.. Hope the weather is better now in Dublin ? Coco xx
ReplyDeleteA fabulous card sweetie and such gorgeous layers, textures and details, I could look at it for ages.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your lovely comment earlier, it's much appreciated and I'm wishing you lots of luck in the blog hop too.
Hope you didn't have too much snow, ours is almost gone now thankfully.
Chris xx
Thanks for visiting our blog.
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful
hugs Anke
Hi Wow this is incredible ! I adore all the textures and techniques you have achieved ! So many gorgeous parts ;0)
ReplyDeleteWow Nicola, this is such a dreamy card! Pure white gorgeousness! I've never tried a white on white project but seeing this beauty I really must give it a go. Superb creation my friend! xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Nicola the colours and your design are beautiful, it looks terrific, love the papers.
ReplyDeleteHugs Linda
Gorgeous white on white card, Nicola.
ReplyDeleteEven if it's not so cold here, I'm just enjoying staying in bed and commenting :-)
Love all the white and pretty doily dies, very sweet
ReplyDeleteHugs Julie P
Fantastic, that's a gorgeous white piece of art.
ReplyDeleteJust catching up Nicola, This is gorgeous, love all the detials.
ReplyDeleteAvril xx
Oh I love this card. So different for a love theme to see it all in white, most effective. Thanks for sharing it with us at Crafty Ribbons this time.
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Dawn xx
I do so love an all-white creation, and this is so elegant! Love all the texture and softness you incorporated. :)
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