Today's Bitten By the Bug challenge is wedding themed, so I made this wedding frame card using the Bloom and Artiste cartridges. I also, threw in an Anna Griffin cuttlebug folder called Poppy for good measure. I decided not to add a sentiment as I wanted to keep it super simple and elegant.
CCR file: https://www.box.com/s/8d6uupsr9owvlq28l33e
GYPSY file: https://www.box.com/s/ll6jn0qn8yak237o95tf
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| I used Echo park paper and Close To My Heart cardstock. |
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| I also used adhesive pearls from Close To My Heart for the flower centers. |
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Your card is elegant and gorgeous love your choice for colors and you did a marvelous job with your flowers. You sure did a magnificent job on this card. WOW thanks for a chance to win this wonderful cartridge have my fingers crossed.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card! I love all the layers! Would love to have the French Manor cartridge in my collection.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is one beautiful card! I love the embossed background and the pop of color from the flowers. Thanks for all you do to keep us inspired!
ReplyDeleteGreat card.
ReplyDeletecraftymom205 at yahoo dot com
Beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteStunning card Melanie! Just stunning! I love the pop of color with the flowers, so beautiful! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThis is a very pretty card. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteKathy U:)
http://kathy213-kathyscorner.blogspot.com/
Gorgeous...love the embossing...great design!
ReplyDeleteThat is a very pretty card. The embossing really adds so much to it! TFS!
ReplyDeleteLovely card. Thanks for the chance to win. Would love to add this cartridge to my list
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card! The cart is amazing! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful, elegant card! Love the dimension and the flowers:-)
ReplyDeleteSuch a creative elegant card! Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely an elegant card! I love all the wonderful texture and dimension you added to the white elements! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous--I like the framing and embossing.
ReplyDeleteLovely card great job.
ReplyDeletelinda
lmkindell1@verizon.net
Love this card. I have a wedding in a few weeks and was stumped on what to do. This has inspired me, thank you!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
Beautiful! With Katelyn getting married in June, I'm immersed in wedding right now! The timing was perfect for me. Love the embossing and colors.
ReplyDeleteKatelyn's Mom
Gorgeously elegant card! Thanks for the chance of winning the French Manor cartridge!
ReplyDeleteelegant card. Love the background. Thanks for a chance to win
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card I love the layers and the embossing. thank you for sharing everyday all your ideas. I would love to win the French Manor cartridge. :)
ReplyDeleterosebud114
ReplyDeletebeautiful card. Don't have any weddings coming up, but I'm sure it would make a lovely mother's day card with a few changes.
This is a beautiful card and I have so many wedding this year that I may have to use your great idea!
ReplyDeleteYour card is just beautiful!
ReplyDeletePam
scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com
This is such a beautiful and elegant wedding card. I love the white with a splash of color and the embossing is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jo
Beautiful wedding card. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMegan H.
mhcards@embarqmail.com
What a lovely card- I needed to make a wedding card and yours inspired me.
ReplyDeleteMelanie, this is just gorgeous! Love how you've kept it mostly white with just touches of color and the embossing is beautiful. xxD
ReplyDeleteFabulous card! I love all the detail you used.
ReplyDeleteHi! I just picked up the stamp set of the month recently and can't wait to use it.... Thanks for the chance to win:)
ReplyDeleteT. DelJanovan
Toshamichele711@yahoo.com
Beautiful card! Love the silouette!
ReplyDeleteLove the card, it's elegant & beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win the French Manor cartridge, it's actually one I don't have yet.
ReplyDeleteVery elegant card. Thanks for the chance at the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tribute to a bride. Lovely embossing and flowers.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! I love the effect of the textured paper in the back!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card Melanie.
ReplyDeleteThanks for a chance to win that great cartridge.
Mary O'Neal
This looks anything but "super simple"...But, it is oh, so elegant!I love the subtle layers/textures and bright accent prints!
ReplyDeleteThanks for another opportunity to win!
I really like this card. What a cool, yet simple design. Less is more. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty.
ReplyDeleteVery elegant card...love the simplicity of it!!
ReplyDeleteOh my what a beautiful wedding card. I do love the layering of different textures and prints.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautifully made card, I love the layers! You did a great job!!!
ReplyDeletePretty. Might be fun to add some color to the embossed paper with ink.
ReplyDeleteLove the card and the use of embossing and the pearls to give it an elegant touch.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful and elegant!
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful. The pearls add the perfect touch!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card...love the embossing! Thanks for the chance to win
ReplyDeleteGreat card
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely card. Great embossing. I still need to get the Artiste cartridge. You always come up with fabulous projects using it.
ReplyDeleteGreat splash of color! Love the embossing as well!
ReplyDeleteWow that is one beautiful card, Wedding cards are some of my favorite cards to make.
ReplyDeleteMelanie, this card is absolutely stunning!! I love the cuts you used, the bride and groom, the frame, the flowers!!!, everything! This is a truly beautiful card!! Great job.
ReplyDeleteSusan
Wow your card is soo beautiful! I love the layout and the embossing. TFS.
ReplyDeleteD- dmcardmaker (AOL)
http://designsbydragonfly.blogspot.com
Gorgeous card - so elegant! I love the touch of the embossing - it adds so much.
ReplyDeleteWe already have 7 wedding invitations for this summer-this card is perfect!
ReplyDeleteA very stunning card...elegant yet simple. I love the embossing..it adds so much. Thank you for the chance to have the French Manor cartridge in my collection.
ReplyDeleteVery Beautiful!!Gorgeous Pearls!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day,
Migdalia
♥ Crafting With Creative M ♥
♥ 2 Creative Chicks ♥
♥ Silhouette Challenges ♥
Has a wonderful silhouette look with dies that enhance & pretty embellishing.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Beautiful and elegant card. The sentiment would have distracted from the card's loveliness.
ReplyDeleteLST in Colorado
Great card!! Simple, but elegant!!
ReplyDeleteCarol
What a pretty card. I sure wish I'd seen it about three weeks ago so I could have scrap lifted it for the two weddings I went to!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card. I sure wish I'd seen it about three weeks ago so I could have scrap lifted it for the two weddings I went to!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so lovely. I love lots of white and texture on wedding cards. You hit both nails on the head!
ReplyDeleteYour card is simply elegant! Love the flowers and the embossed background. BethAnn M.
ReplyDeleteI think this cardis a favorite. You did awesome. You go girl!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI think this cardis a favorite. You did awesome. You go girl!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Melanie, a beautiful card, thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteRene from Oz xo
Oh, I really love this card. So elegant. I wouldn't have thought of this frame from the Bloom cartridge. It works so well with this bride cut. I love the colors and just the whole design of your card.
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful! I finally broke down and ordered the Anna Griffin Cuttlebug bundle on HSN last week just before it sold out. I can't wait to get it so I can use the fabulous folders! Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS card! Wow, the embossing and details are just stunning! Beautiful job on this!
ReplyDeleteSherrie K
http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com
Oh my goodness!!! This is such a beautiful card Melanie!! I so love the pop of color you added with the flowers. Awesome card!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteNatalie W.
So elegant-I love the pop of color from the flowers on the white background. And the embossing looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteMichelle
What a beautiful image of the bride in white on white. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful wedding card. Thank you for the chance to win a great cartridge that I can put to much good use. Keeping my fingers crossed.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day!
Marie
Gorgeous wedding card. Love the image. Thank you for sharing and a chance to win. Hugs, Velma
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Melanie! TFS
ReplyDeleteHve a wonderful day!
Liz O.
Lovely card. Like the whit on whit and pearls.
ReplyDeleteSuch an elegant card! Love the French Manor cartridge! Thanks for always inspiring us!
ReplyDeleteGreat inspiration fo rhte bitten by the bug 2 DT love the patterned papers and the frame is gorgeous
ReplyDeleteDIANA L.
http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com
Beautiful wedding card and love the splash of colour with the flowers.
ReplyDeleteJayne x
Elegant card. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteApril
Melanie your card is stunning and so elegant, Love the embossing, all the layers and your flowers look so beautiful. Love this card!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Juliexx
absolutely beautiful card melanie
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