4/22/2010

Monochromatic Part one

Happy Thursday! Caardvarks is hosting a new challenge sponsored by Core'dinations and I loved the idea of creating some monochromatic cards! Here are two I made last night - more to follow :)


This first one is made using patterned papers from Vinnie Pearce's newest (and beautiful) digikit called "Poised". I love every single paper and element of this kit! Check it out here! For the background I used some Core'dinations cardstock, embossed it and sanded it. The couch and the cat are PTI stamps, the sentiment is Ali Edward's handwriting for Technique Tuesday.



For my second card I used the little plane from the PTI "Tiny Treats: Valentine" set. I wanted to buy the new "Fly Away" set, but surprise surprise it was sold out again :(
But sweet Aimes reminded me of this cute little plane here and I used that instead. Here is a close-up to show its glossiness (made with Glossy Accents):


The clouds and the dots are Hero Arts stamps.

Ok, off to do some cleaning! Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!!

Hugs,
Vanessa

23 comments:

Michelle said...

Oh my word!! how cute is that little plane:-) such a sweet idea!!

Sonya said...

Your cards are wonderful Vanessa, very elegant, and sweet at the same time :-)

Dawn T said...

Both your cards are wonderful as usual Vanessa. Love the monochromatic one. Very clever. and your plane is so special - love how glossy it is.

Alice said...

that wedding card is just fabulous!! too sweet! LOVE them both!!

~amy~ said...

Oh my, what's not to love???!!! Such super darling cards!

Joy said...

Oh how I love your little cards Vanessa, they are so sweet.

Jacqueline said...

Love the cat in the armchair, how original!

Laurel said...

Fabulous cards, love the first one!

Agata said...

Both are great! Love your take on mono!

Aimes said...

*sigh* I'm in LOVE! Not only have you featured my all time fave PTI set with that sweet chair but my newest love too with that lil' plane! Definitely helps fill the time waiting for "Fly Away" to come back in stock ;D
Gorgeous cards, Vanessa! I can't wait to see more!
Hugs,
Aimes
x

Jane said...

LOVE them both! So sweet!! LOVE the pink sky!

Sue McRae said...

Love the plane pulling the hearts, so clever!

CinnamonSally said...

Love your cards Vanessa, that little plane looks great with the glossy accents. Big congratulations on your Hero Arts win, fantastic card enjoy your shopping!!
Hugs Sally

Sandra said...

lovely idea with the plane and the heart! :-) Very original

SallyB said...

Hi Vanessa...I just had to pop along to see your blog! I came over from glittermesilly...I love all your cards! They are so stylish!!
Well done on having some published in a mag!

Anke said...

Liebe Vanessa,

beide Karten sind megagenial, aber die erste hat mich eben umgehauen, sowas von gigantisch schön, ich kann es kaum in Worte fassen. EIN WAHNSINNSWERK *schwärm*

Herzliche Grüße
von Anke

NinaB said...

You are amazing with any card style. I love these fun and graphic, but also love when you make something a bit shabby and elegant.

Nicky Hsu said...

Congrats on the winning of Hero Arts April Challenge. So happy for you. Once again a stunning art.
These two are so super cute as well.

Tiffany Ervin said...

These are really darling cards and such sweet colors!!

Kathy Martin said...

Fablulously lovey cards! :)

Dotty Jo said...

Hi Vanessa, two totally wonderful cards but I have to admit that the little plane has captured my heart! Jo x

dstandard said...

Fabulous cards! Love your style!

Amy C said...

Such wonderful cards!! I love all the little details. Thanks for joining us at Caardvarks!!