Wednesday, 24 February 2016

February 2016 Clarity Challenge - Love


This month's challenge offering is a simple, but I hope elegant card design that would be useful and easy to adapt to a number of different occasions. This was my valentine's card to my partner, but it could just as easily be an anniversary, thank you or birthday card using different colours and embellishments.

To create the card I used:

Claritystamp leafy swirls stamps (large and small, stamped end to end)
Claritystamp with love sentiment stamp
Black Adirondack ink pad
Offcut of wide red satin ribbon
7 red heart sequins (adhered with zigg glue)

The base card was matt black, and I stamped onto matt white card, and layered with a thin mat of red cardstock. I lined the card with white paper, and stamped the small swirl inside too, to compliment the external design.

 I struggled to get a good photo, so you'll have to imagine the ribbon and the little hearts catching the light!

Thanks for visiting, and if you'd like to leave a comment I'd love to hear what you think!

Susan x

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  1. crafty24 February 2016 at 16:54

    Love the red black and white makes this look sharp but great good luck in the clarity challenge xx

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    1. ssn.wht@gmail.com25 February 2016 at 13:48

      Thanks Crafty - really appreciate your comments! Susan x

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  2. Jomada-Dawn24 February 2016 at 20:17

    Very elegant - good luck in the Clarity challenge

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    1. ssn.wht@gmail.com25 February 2016 at 13:49

      Thanks for visiting and leaving your feedback Jomada-Dawn, Susan x

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  3. Shelagh Metselaar24 February 2016 at 22:39

    So dramatically stylish, Susan. Best wishes in this month's Clarity Challenge. ;~}

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    1. ssn.wht@gmail.com25 February 2016 at 13:50

      Thanks Shelagh - I was a bit worried it was too simple, but I really liked the finished card, so went with it anyway! Susan x

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  4. Shelagh Metselaar24 February 2016 at 22:41

    Meant to add- your card would be so suitable for wedding/ anniversary invitations/suites. ;~}

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    1. ssn.wht@gmail.com25 February 2016 at 13:51

      I agree Shelagh, and it was quite quick to do too, so perfect for invitations! Susan x

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  5. sheila24 February 2016 at 23:39

    So beautiful xxx

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    1. ssn.wht@gmail.com25 February 2016 at 13:51

      Thanks Sheila - I really appreciate your comments and feedback, Susan x

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  6. Naomi25 February 2016 at 09:55

    Very classy, a less is more card. Thanks for entering the Clarity Challenge and good luck.

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    1. ssn.wht@gmail.com25 February 2016 at 13:52

      Thanks Naomi - I think I'm a less is more girl, so I'm really trying to do a bit more mixed media and layering to get me out of my comfort zone - just not this month!!! Susan x

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  7. Unknown26 February 2016 at 07:04

    Simple design and dramatic colour choice; great card Susan. Thanks for entering the Clarity challenge, and good luck. Xxx

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    1. ssn.wht@gmail.com26 February 2016 at 10:15

      Thanks Barbara - really appreciate your comments, Susan x

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  8. Lesley26 February 2016 at 12:06

    Really elegant design. Love the rich colour of your ribbon and hearts. Good luck in the challenge x

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  9. ssn.wht@gmail.com26 February 2016 at 17:12

    Thanks so much for your lovely comments Lesley, Susan x

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  10. Angela29 February 2016 at 11:57

    This is a lovely elegant card Susan, just great. Thanks for joining this month's Clarity challenge. Good luck! x

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    1. ssn.wht@gmail.com1 March 2016 at 16:16

      Thanks so much Angela - really appreciate your feedback, Susan x

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