Thursday, June 14, 2012

With a Flourish

Here's another card for the Less is More challenge. This week it's

ONE LAYER CARD
time once more. 
The challenge this week is to
 USE A FLOURISH


Again, I wanted to hang something from this Everything Eleanor flourish.  I seem to be hung up (pardon the pun) on hanging stuff from this flourish. Lol, that's only one of many  hangups!

I couldn't decide on a sentiment.  I'll figure that out later.

I'm liking the way the new Basic Black inkpad works.  It's soooo much easier to get a good inking on the stamp. The only trouble is, I get too impatient and end up with smudges.  I tried heat setting but got smudges doing that.  I'm going to have to remember to leave my projects alone for a while so the ink can dry.

All supplies are Stampin' Up!

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Everything Eleanor, Nature Walk
Ink:  Basic Black
Paper:  Whisper White
Other:  Basic Pearl


Be sure to check out all the lovely flourished cards in the Less is More gallery.

Thanks so much for stopping by to visit.  I love your visits and comments.

Enjoy!


22 comments:

Victoria said...

You're making one-layer flourish week look easy! I'm still thinking!

jimlynn said...

Just beautiful! Love the way the little birdcage looks like it's hanging on the "branch".
Lynn

Darnell said...

That's so cute, Bonnie. It looks like it is hanging from the branch of a tree! Like it's the Rich Bird that lives in the gated community in the better trees!

I'm with you on using inks that have to dry before you can work the rest of your card. Not happening.

Colleen said...

Beautiful card, Bonnie! You're making me want that flourish . . . I only have a gazillion already =D
Thanks for the heads up on the SU black ink pad. I've been waiting on reviews before purchasing it.

Cynthia said...

What a fabulous idea--again!! I love the concept of hanging things from the flourish! That black ink looks really sharp on the card too.

kingstonmama said...

This is beautiful, Bonnie. It's a gorgeous flourish and works so well the way you've used it. :) ann Y.

My Paper Epiphany said...

I Love this - I had exactly the same idea with a birdcage, but then I saw yours so I changed to another direction. I'm sure flourishes are meant to have something hanging from them and a birdcage looks perfect!

Deanna said...

Bonnie this is stunning I love the pearl on the top of the cage~Beautiful card

Chrissie said...

This looks gorgeous Bonnie, I love the pearl attaching the birdcage to the flourish!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Shobana said...

Very pretty! :)

Kathyk said...

Cool card, love the idea of hanging the cage from your flourish

Kathyk

Benzi said...

So pretty, Bonnie. What a great way to hang the cage. Lovely flourish.

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

Hi Bonnie,
the birdcage looks fabulous suspended from the swirl - a perfect CAS card.
Sylvia x

Susan said...

The black and white is so elegant! Great card! It doesn't need a sentiment - it makes a fabulous notecard just the way it is!

Mandi said...

I love this EE flourish Bonnie
I must buy the set
Terrific card
Thank you very much
mandi
"Less is More"

Notes by Nina said...

Wow, this is stunning Bonnie. I love the stamps you used and the single pearl is a perfect embellishment.

Susan said...

Love it! That pearl is perfect to "attach" the bird cage to the flourish...lovin that b/w combo too!

Doris said...

I must say, your cards keep getting better and better! This card makes me want to get out my un-inked flourishes and give one a try.

Kelly Griglione said...

Really sweet card, Bonnie. Simple and elegant!

Colleen Dietrich said...

I love flourishes, I love birdcages (especially this one - and mine's never seen ink - naughty of me!), and I love how you put them together, Bonnie!

Aileen said...

This looks fabulous Bonnie. I'm loving this flourish too and your cage with the pearl is just brill. x

Carol L said...

THis is so CAS and so pretty with that tiny pearl! Love it!
{I love those new ink pads too - they stamp a much better image}