Hello there blog friends! You know how much I love tone on tone, so today I tinkered around to see how far I could take it. Except for the taupe ink, I think I stuck to the plan! Cream is my go to color but whether cream on cream or white on white, tone on tone makes my heart sing. It’s funny because when you take the design paper out of the equation, things get easy for me – not too many choices to make. My inspiration was this new stamp set by JustRite Papercrafts called Botanical Swirls Labels. I started out with a 5 1/2″ x 7 1/2″ card base and since I wasn’t using design paper, I thought it a perfect opportunity to create texture with an embossing folder – Spellbinders™ Ornamental Iron. On top of the texture I layered the smallest template from Spellbinders™ Grand Decorative Ovals One. Moving up on the stack, you might find this odd, but I loved the dimension added by a Cut, Fold,and Tuck Die – this one is Spellbinders™ Carnival Dream. Okay, just one more layer (like jenga) . . . on top I positioned the largest template from Spellbinders™ Venetian Motifs.
Pearls bring just a little bit of a warm glow to the buttery hues of cream.
| SUPPLIES I USED |
| Stamps: JustRite Papercrafts - Botanical Swirls Labels Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Natural White Ink: Amuse – Wheat Accessories: Spellbinders™ Ornamental Iron, Spellbinders™ Grand Decorative Ovals One, Spellbinders™ Carnival Dream, Spellbinders™ Venetian Motifs, satin ribbon, Recollections Pearls, button, Prima Lace |
And then, because I very, very rarely have anything masculine to show, I set out to make a masculine bookmark. As much as I wanted to, I resisted the urge for tons of layers – I mean the book has to close, right? If there are layers and lace and bows, I’m afraid it defeats the purpose and perhaps doesn’t get used. I found a dark, distressed paper and paired it up with a hefty tassel that I got somewhere on ultra clearance. I sneaked in one pearl and one embellishment but I wouldn’t hesitate to give this to one of my guy friends. ”Manly yes, but I like it too” (don’t pretend you’ve never heard that commercial old timers – I’m showing my age aren’t I? LOL!
| SUPPLIES I USED |
| Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs - Bookmarks – Prayers Paper: K & Company, DCWV Ink: Amuse – French Roast Accessories: ODBD Custom Spellbinders Compatible Dies – Bookmark Collection, Spellbinders™ Vintage Lace Accents, Recollections Pearl, Tassel |
My heart goes out to the folks over in Lousiana; hoping tomorrow finds you safe and sound. In the meantime, thanks for stopping by today!!
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August 29, 2012
4:15 am
Love tone on tone. This card would do for any occasion just change sentiment. Good job xxx Looks so expensive but your secret it safe with me lol
August 29, 2012
4:20 am
Wow what a very beautiful card this is
Super done
hugs andrea
August 29, 2012
4:34 am
Oh Becca, this is absolutely stunning! I have allways loved tone on toone but you have taken it to another level. Also love that bookmark. A very dearr blog friend introduced me to bookmarks a couple of months ago and I just love them now. They make great little gifts. Love from Christine -in a pretty wet UK but my thoughts and prayers are with those in Louisiana. We had a lovely holiday in the southern states a few years ago. xx
August 29, 2012
4:34 am
WOW! Love them both Becca!
August 29, 2012
4:46 am
Absolutely stunning, so elegant and beautiful!
August 29, 2012
4:56 am
I love this, so elegant!
August 29, 2012
4:57 am
Gorgeous; both card and bookmark
ColleenB
August 29, 2012
5:00 am
This is absolutely stunning, would never have thought to do cream tone on tone before, you have such amazing ideas, thank you so much for inspiring others and sharing. Can you tell me what machine you use to cut out your Spellbinders as I have no success with my Cuttlebug and am thinking of buying a Big Shot, would appreciate your advice. Thank you.
August 29, 2012
5:18 am
You are just too good!! Beautiful creation. Thanks for sharing.
August 29, 2012
5:25 am
OKAY – - Now you’re talking….my favorite has always been tone on tone,
especiallly —-white or Cream. Annv. cards, no matter what the year
are sooo GORGEOUS done white on white. Very Tender.
Keep ‘em coming —Love seeing all your designs and creativity.
Blessings,
joyce
August 29, 2012
5:49 am
You really have a knack for those tone on tone cards — this is another elegant example. And I really like that that bookmark…fab.
August 29, 2012
6:04 am
Tone on tone is you cup of tea….gorgeous……and I think any man or women would love to have this book mark….tfs
August 29, 2012
6:10 am
Beautiful card Becca. Love it!
August 29, 2012
6:25 am
Becca, Becca, that card is just stunning! love the colours, the lace and pearls and the sentiment….just everythng about it really. My kinda card.
LOL Eileen
August 29, 2012
6:45 am
Oh my goodness, this is so gorgeous Becca, and I just absolutely LOVE it. This card just looks stunning hun and your work on this one is really outstanding. I just soooooo so love it.
August 29, 2012
6:54 am
Becca you have outdone yourself on these projects. I especially like the first card. Beautiful! I love how you have combined so many facets to it. Hope all is well your way. Have a great and happy day!
August 29, 2012
7:21 am
I just love it !
Afraid for the Louisianne
Merci. Francine
August 29, 2012
7:22 am
Absolutely love the tone on tone. Your card is just beautiful. Love it Love it.
August 29, 2012
7:34 am
I love tone on tone too, and your card is stunning. I love all the dies, embossing, lace, everything. It’s gorgeous!
Love the bookmark too, that tassel is amazing!
August 29, 2012
7:35 am
Gorgeous!
August 29, 2012
7:44 am
Oh My Word! Your tone on tone card is Stunningly Gorgeous!
August 29, 2012
7:57 am
Ooooh, Becca, what an absolutely GORGEOUS card. Your cards transcend cardmaking into pure art. You do it every time!
August 29, 2012
7:57 am
Oh my gorgeous! That tone on tone white card is beyond stunning…loads of texture (I love the lace in the top left corner) and visual interest…but very restful at the same time. Design perfection!
August 29, 2012
8:11 am
Another stunning creation, Becca! I am also a fan of tone-on-tone. Colors are soooooo much easier to match than patterns. Love that little CFT layer. Certainly is “unexpected”!
Thanks for sharing your design with all of us. Gets my creativity sparked!
August 29, 2012
8:27 am
Oh YES! Tone on Tone is WONDERFUL!!!!!!! And YOU, BECCA do a WONDERFUL JOB with it! WHEW!!!!!!!!! :) Your book mark is WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEP, I’d like that for myself! SOOOOO PRETTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
August 29, 2012
8:39 am
Becca,
I love the tone on tone card. I have been experimenting with white tone on tone this summer but I haven’t tried cream. Your card is so elegant. Thank you for sharing!
August 29, 2012
8:42 am
These are both fabulous. The tone on tone card is so uber-rich looking – it could be hung on a wall as artwork! Super stuff!!
August 29, 2012
8:47 am
Both are just gorgeous, Becca! I love the creamy layers and pearls and I love the sentiment used on the bookmark. That tassel is awesome too!
August 29, 2012
9:03 am
Absolutely GORGEOUS!
August 29, 2012
9:04 am
this tone on tone is just too beautiful jean
August 29, 2012
9:23 am
Absolutely stunning Becka, so much interest with all those layers.
August 29, 2012
9:26 am
Totally DREAMY! Love the tone on tone! It’s always elegant and you did it up perfectly!
August 29, 2012
9:35 am
beautiful tone on tone, elegant. I love your book mark as well. I am in the process of making them for Christmas. Better think again about adding bows, thanks for the tip……have a good day
August 29, 2012
9:45 am
Exquisite. TFS. Have a great day.
August 29, 2012
9:48 am
You just continue to amaze!!!! You have so much talent it must ooze out to those around you! Gorgeous card.
August 29, 2012
10:08 am
Just to say “How beautiful” with the cream card. Nobody does the layers like you do! The bookmark is great as well. TFS
August 29, 2012
10:18 am
Wow, wow, WOW! That tone-on-tone card is so elegant! I just love it!! All my fave things – lace, cream, layers, ribbon, pearls. Put together with your love and creativity, and out comes absolute magic! The bookmark is also fantastic and I know any guy would use it. Just the right amount of bling to enhance it but not feminize it. You little genius, you!
August 29, 2012
10:42 am
I love white on white/cream on cream cards and this one is a beauty!!
August 29, 2012
10:46 am
Becca, these projects are beautiful. I am working on new projects in my art studio and I am sooooo inspired by you. I wish you lived next door! We would never leave our studios! Many blessings to you, as you are a blessing to me!
August 29, 2012
11:21 am
This is one gorgeous card I will never get tired of looking at. It’s so beautiful. The bookmark as well–I love the sentiment.
August 29, 2012
11:22 am
Absolutely Beautiful!!
August 29, 2012
11:52 am
That is an absolutely gorgeous card! :)
August 29, 2012
12:08 pm
Gorgeous card. Dianne
August 29, 2012
12:15 pm
Your tone on tone cards are always amazing – this does not disappoint! I like the book mark too!
August 29, 2012
12:26 pm
Your tone on tone card is STUNNING Becca! You truly are amazing!
Paper Hugs,
Jan
August 29, 2012
1:02 pm
In a word -gorgeous!
August 29, 2012
1:02 pm
Magnificent! So elegant!
August 29, 2012
1:05 pm
Absolutely stunning. I love your tone on tone card. Gorgeous layers and now you’ve shown me another set of dies I NEED to treat myself to. The bookmark is lovely and the words are beautiful too. Alexandra
August 29, 2012
1:33 pm
old spice right? lol that’s one is old, anyhoo… love the colors ahhh to create like you, you are my inspiration thanks for all you do to color my world.
Big hugs!
August 29, 2012
1:49 pm
both the card and the bookmark are gorgeous!! I wish I could come up with all the ideas like you do, lol. seriously tho, I really like looking at your cards and creations!
August 29, 2012
1:58 pm
They are both fantastic i did try and make a white one today but it didn`t end up that way .melanie
August 29, 2012
3:09 pm
Beautiful card and very handsome bookmark!!
August 29, 2012
3:10 pm
I just love what you have achieved with your cream on cream creation It is so elegant Just wish that I had just a part of your vision!
August 29, 2012
4:48 pm
Stunning, so beautiful in every element, wishing you a great success on your new business adventure. Hugs, Lori m
August 29, 2012
5:07 pm
Lovely card, where did you get that ribbon?
August 29, 2012
5:36 pm
love the tone on tone and your creativity, would love to be a wee mouse and sit on your shoulder and just take it all in! Bless you Becca
August 29, 2012
6:03 pm
Just beautiful, Becca! Love that tone on tone card!! So elegant and a real feast for the eye!
August 29, 2012
7:58 pm
Your tone-on-tone card is absolutely gorgeous Becca. Love the masculine bookmark too!
August 29, 2012
9:59 pm
In my home town of Cincinnati, OH there is a candy store that makes a seasonal candy called “Opera Cream”… that is what this card reminded me of… that fabulous, smooth, creamy yummy-ness. Both of these are lovely!
August 29, 2012
10:27 pm
Gorgeous!
August 29, 2012
10:42 pm
Becca,
The tone on tone card is quite stunning and you’ve inspired me to try this technique. It produces such a gorgeous effect! Thanks for sharing your talent.
August 29, 2012
10:58 pm
All of your creations just blow me away., They are absolutely gorgeous,. I have one quick question for you…Do you actually give these cards to friends, relatives, etc. or what do you do with them?
August 29, 2012
11:20 pm
Love the tone on tone. Gorgeous!
August 29, 2012
11:40 pm
BECCA FELL OFF MY BIKE AND FRACTURED MY HIP. TODAY I FEEL
LIKE PLAYING COMPUTER.HUSBAND G. OT ME NEW EMAIL SO I AM
TRYING TO FIND YOUR DAILY BLOGGS. TODAY IS FANTASTIC.
BUT I DONT HAVE ALL THE DIES YOU USE IT IS BEAUTIFUL AND
CAN BE USED FOR MANY OCCASIONS.
August 30, 2012
1:23 am
Beautiful, Becca!
August 30, 2012
7:52 am
Fabulous! Breathtaking! I am in love with your cream on cream. It surpasses beautiful.
August 30, 2012
5:30 pm
Great guy bookmark and Gorgeous tone on tone, love all the cuts!
August 30, 2012
9:29 pm
How gorgeous!
August 31, 2012
7:06 pm
Be still my heart !!!!! This is jaw dropping beautiful…wow…
September 1, 2012
8:35 am
Love the tone on tone and forget to do that more often.
Love the simple bookmark as well.
September 3, 2012
6:17 pm
Your work,Becca, is outstanding! Stunning, gorgeous and my dream is to make a card like Becca!!!! Don’t think it will ever happen!!
September 6, 2012
4:38 pm
You have been blessed with an incredible talent for creating beauty. Viewing your card creations is like looking at a garden – so much beauty that it makes you want to linger longer and return often. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing art.
Priscilla