Kerry's Papercraft: Sepia Roses

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Sepia Roses

The challenge this week at Just Add Ink is to just add stamps - ie to use nothing but stamps and cardstock. No ribbon, no punches, no buttons, no DSP, no die cuts. NO RIBBON? What were they thinking? LOL.

Well, I decided I just had to take a stab at this challenge! I was inspired by a lovely scrapbook layout that I remembered seeing somewhere which had sepia toned roses in the background, so I got out my stamps and went to work.

Here is my first entry for the challenge. I am not completely happy with it ... my fingers are just itching to add things! Lace! Pearls!

Materials used:

stamps - Baby Blossoms, A Rose Is A Rose (retired), Afterthoughts, En Francais, Polka Dot (retired)
card - crumb cake, soft suede, very vanilla
ink - crumb cake, soft suede

I think I just might be back with a second entry for this one - something more clean and simple so I can live without ribbon!

Thanks for dropping in.

Cheers

Kez

16 comments:

Christine Blain said...: I love all the different sets you've used to create this card, Kez. It is a true challenge this week, that's for sure! Your background looks like wallpaper; love it.; March 26, 2011 at 11:18 AM
Lynda said...: Oh Kez, I love the vintage sepia feel of this.....to me it is amazing!!! I have not seen Baby Blooms set before...must be one of those 120 sets you have...LOL!!! With the polka dots it does make a beautiful background. I love this card (think I have said that). Just stunning. ooxx; March 26, 2011 at 12:18 PM
Corinna said...: Kez, this is such an elegant & beautiful card. You've made all the elements come together beautifully.; March 27, 2011 at 6:09 PM
Nikki Spencer said...: Beautiful Kez, your colours are yummy! love both of these sets, nice choice!; March 28, 2011 at 12:33 AM
Paula Dobson said...: Scrumptious, as always Kez!; March 28, 2011 at 5:12 AM
Estela Oliveira said...: Beautiful card!; March 28, 2011 at 6:48 AM
Dani art 4 U said...: Lovely card Kez, the Stamp sets have all complimented each other nicely with the tones you have used. xoxo; March 28, 2011 at 11:42 AM
Anonymous said...: I know..what a challenge aye? Your card is gorgeous Kez! Its going in my case file hope you dont mind!; March 28, 2011 at 5:29 PM
Carla said...: How elegant!! YOur roses are so beautiful. I love how you created your background. It sure doesn't need any other elements! Gorgeous. Hugs,; March 29, 2011 at 10:07 AM
Jodene said...: Such a stunning and elegant card Kez! The roses look gorgeous :); March 29, 2011 at 2:19 PM
Andrea L - EnchantINK said...: Hi there Kez! I know what you mean about itchy fingers ... but this does look lovely wihtout any embellishments. Hugs xxaxx; March 29, 2011 at 3:01 PM
Jo said...: Kez, this is absolutely gorgeous and although you were itching to add to it, it looks perfect just the way it is. Thanks for playing along at JAI this week.; March 30, 2011 at 2:09 PM
Jasmine Hicks - Jazzy Stamper said...: What a beautiful card Kez I have never dabbled in Monochromes and this has inspired me congrats on your Top Pick :)

Jaz xox; March 31, 2011 at 1:02 PM
Andrea L - EnchantINK said...: Another TOP PICK!!! Are you sure you aren't bribing the judges??? (Kidding! - wink) I am so thrilled for you ... this is so deserving of the win! Hugss xxaxx; March 31, 2011 at 6:14 PM
Anonymous said...: I LOVE this card. There is heaps going on with your layers and shapes, and the monotone is amazing. Huge congrats on your top pick xx; March 31, 2011 at 7:30 PM
Trish *Spring Blossom* said...: Congrats on your top pick at JAI - this card is stunning and I just love how you have incorporated so many different sets!!!; March 31, 2011 at 10:46 PM