Sunday 31 January 2010

Pure and Simple


I made these little cards as my submission for the Inspiration Avenue team's weekly challenge - the theme this week was "pure".

I wanted to use just really subdued tones, and I started by collecting some  objects together for inspiration -
 
Though I had to fight my natural impulse to add a touch of red or teal, I'm quite pleased with the end result!

Not sure yet whether I'll add these to my etsy shop; I may use them as "thank you" cards for my next couple of buyers instead :)

You can see all the other "Pure" submssions at the Inspiration Avenue blog

20 comments:

  1. Wow these are simply elegant.
    Wonderful cards.

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  2. I love the white-on-white. So delicate!

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  3. Beauties! Also, it's so lovely when you get a thank you card from a seller. Such a nice touch.

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  4. Oh I think you should totally use them in Etsy, people would gobble them up! So beautiful and simple- I adore them!!! Did you get that I really like them?

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  5. Sandy thanks so much!
    Maggie yes I like it too - though I had to struggle with myself not to add colour lol!
    Lisa yes I agree, a hand-made card is always nice touch!
    Stephanie yes, I think I got that you really like them (and thank you! x)

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  6. beautiful, elegant, simple. I like them. I'm with you though in that I love color.
    I thank you card from a seller is always a nice suprise to a buyer.

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  7. Oh I love all white on white, soooo reminds me of a wedding. I bet you could make these into some sort of wedding invitations or wedding thank yous.

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  8. That's really a great idea Charlie, may take it up, thanks! x

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  9. These are beautiful, Angie! I love the color scheme with the bit of cream thrown in. It looks purefect. ;D You did a marvelous job, and I know what you mean about fighting the urge to toss in a bit of red or teal. I am like that too.
    Xo,
    Tammy

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  10. Oh Angie, they're absolutely gorgeous! I love them!!!

    When you have time,I have an award waiting for you on my blog! Catherine x

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  11. wow angie!!! what beautiful pieces and stunningly photographed!! i love how there is so much white yet, i see every detail and every shade of white there. your eye for color is masterclass my fren!!

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  12. I am such a sucker for stationery. I love the white/cream color scheme.

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  13. Very beautiful, simple and very elegant. Very PURE!

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  14. Oh, how pretty these are! and perfect for the word "pure" :-)

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  15. Tammy thank you - it was tough but I did it!
    Thank you Yvonne :)
    Catherine thanks how lovely - I'm coming over! x
    Luthien thank you - you're very kind to me!

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  16. Chris, Elaine and Annette thank you so much! x

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