I'd like to jump right in and say how glad I am that you are here!
When I learned we'd be using the Hearts A Flutter set, I was a bit stumped. As a member of the Artisan Design Team for 2012, I had made quite a few projects using it. The good news is this set and the matching Framelits are timeless, trendy, and totally versatile! I'm sure you're receiving a variety of fabulous ideas already from my talented friends on the hop. You should have just arrived from the blog of my friend, Ann Schach. I never get enough of seeing her over-the-top-gorgeous cards!
I decided to make a card in the style I do best - which is detailed, elegant and soft. Like a bride.
Last year I kept seeing the colors of cream, light pink and gold in the stationary catalogs my daughter received--as we prepared for her wedding. I've been dying to use that color combo ever since. I only wish that I could better capture the subtle hues with my camera.
I embossed the sentiment in gold, and added glitter to the banners by stamping in Versamark and then heat setting with Heat & Stick Powder.
Design Tip: We often see the combination of two neutrals and a pop of a bold color. My project uses two neutrals, Very Vanilla, Gold, and a hint of Pink Pirouette. Try making your own combinations of two neutrals and a hint of a subtle shade. Here are a couple to get you started: Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, and Marina Mist (I saw lots of this in Christmas Home Decor collections); Whisper White, Smoky Slate and So Saffron, or how about changing it to Whisper White, Smoky Slate, and Pear Pizzazz?
I carried the color scheme and stlye elements I'd used on the front to the inside of the card.
We have two male birthdays coming up this week, so check back to see my bold GUY card made with the same layout (you've got to see this!) and set, later this week. I love a good challenge to juice up my creativity and I hope you've been inspired. Our aim is for you to get out your stamps and ink 'em up!
Next up is our hop leader, Tanya Boser. She's done such a wonderful job with the hop. I can't wait to see her projects!
All supplies by Stampin' Up!
Stamps: Hearts A Flutter, Mr. & Mrs.. Layered Labels
Paper: Very Vanilla, Pink Pirouette
Ink: VersaMark, Pink Pirouette
Accessories: Gold Embossing Powder, Heat & Stick Powder, Gold Stampin' Glitter, Gold Foil Sheets, Hearts A Flutter and Apothecary Accents Framelits, Small heart punch, sponges
Wow! Awesome, Cindy! I love the glitz!
Posted by: Ann Schach | January 05, 2014 at 09:12 PM
Both are lovely!
Posted by: Beth Beard | January 05, 2014 at 09:34 PM
Detailed, elegant, and soft? Nailed them all. :) Fabulous as always my friend!
Posted by: Rita | January 05, 2014 at 09:35 PM
Love the glitter!
Posted by: Stampingpeace.wordpress.com | January 05, 2014 at 09:54 PM
I love the elegance of your cards, especially all that glitter!
Posted by: Shana Gaff | January 05, 2014 at 10:21 PM
Yes indeed! Such a lovely wedding card, I may have to CAS it for my stash!
Posted by: Tanya Boser | January 05, 2014 at 11:17 PM
Gorgeous! Love the elegant look of white, gold and the soft pink!
Posted by: Deb | January 06, 2014 at 12:04 AM
Gorgeous!!! I love the wedding card what a fantastic idea to use that set for!!! Great job with your projects.
Posted by: Holly | January 06, 2014 at 08:00 AM
So beautiful! Love the hint of pink!
Posted by: linda callahan | January 06, 2014 at 08:04 AM
This is beautiful and I bet it is even prettier in person! Thanks for the inspiration to use our subtle colors. I think I will be giving that a try.
Posted by: Debbie | January 06, 2014 at 08:14 AM
What a stunning, beautiful wedding card! I love it, Cindy!
Posted by: Sandy M | January 06, 2014 at 09:30 AM
Yes, soft and beautiful! Love the gold glitter for a bit of a celebration.
Posted by: Heidi Baks | January 06, 2014 at 09:31 AM
Lovely card, inside and out! Thank you for the info on creating the soft and elegant color combination. Will certainly be giving that a try!
Posted by: Adriana | January 06, 2014 at 09:33 AM
Beautiful and elegant. What a lovely, sweet card.
Posted by: Brenda in IN | January 06, 2014 at 12:21 PM
Wow, your card is just beautiful. Soft but glitzy and so so pretty.
Posted by: Account Deleted | January 06, 2014 at 01:53 PM
Soft, lovely and elegant! This is a card that would "wow" any bride & groom. I love the glitter and the embossing. The hints of Pink Pirouette are just beautiful!
Posted by: Dawn Tidd | January 06, 2014 at 03:54 PM
Gorgeous cards! I love the simplicity of the gold and white. Just stunning!
Posted by: Yapha | January 06, 2014 at 05:11 PM
Very elegant cards! Beautiful!
Posted by: Paula Wright | January 06, 2014 at 05:15 PM
Gorgeous! Inside and outside. Love the glitter and glitz. Yes, I too have noticed the combinations of 2 neutrals and a subtle. I also noticed the use of gold in weddings last year, and this year too. Your card is perfect!
Posted by: Lisa Young | January 06, 2014 at 08:22 PM
GORGEOUS....loving all of our gold items (silver too!)....loving the softness of your colors and soooo agree on the versatility of this set of stamps/framelits! Such a WOW! card!
Posted by: Carol Carriveau | January 06, 2014 at 09:05 PM
Gorgeous Card inside and out. Love the gold accents. Really beautiful.
Posted by: martha | January 08, 2014 at 10:53 AM