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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85 comments:
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.
What a gorgeous card! I love all the layers! Would love to have the French Manor cartridge in my collection.
Wow, 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!
Great card.
craftymom205 at yahoo dot com
Beautiful!!!!
Stunning card Melanie! Just stunning! I love the pop of color with the flowers, so beautiful! Hugs!
This is a very pretty card. Thank you for sharing.
Kathy U:)
http://kathy213-kathyscorner.blogspot.com/
Gorgeous...love the embossing...great design!
That is a very pretty card. The embossing really adds so much to it! TFS!
Lovely card. Thanks for the chance to win. Would love to add this cartridge to my list
What a beautiful card! The cart is amazing! Thanks for the chance to win.
What a beautiful, elegant card! Love the dimension and the flowers:-)
Such a creative elegant card! Thanks for sharing. :)
Definitely an elegant card! I love all the wonderful texture and dimension you added to the white elements! Thanks so much for sharing!
Gorgeous--I like the framing and embossing.
Lovely card great job.
linda
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!
Gorgeous!
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.
Katelyn's Mom
Gorgeously elegant card! Thanks for the chance of winning the French Manor cartridge!
elegant card. Love the background. Thanks for a chance to win
What 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. :)
rosebud114
beautiful 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!
Your card is just beautiful!
Pam
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!
Hugs,
Jo
Beautiful wedding card. Thanks for sharing.
Megan H.
mhcards@embarqmail.com
What a lovely card- I needed to make a wedding card and yours inspired me.
Melanie, this is just gorgeous! Love how you've kept it mostly white with just touches of color and the embossing is beautiful. xxD
Fabulous card! I love all the detail you used.
Hi! I just picked up the stamp set of the month recently and can't wait to use it.... Thanks for the chance to win:)
T. DelJanovan
Toshamichele711@yahoo.com
Beautiful card! Love the silouette!
Love 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.
Very elegant card. Thanks for the chance at the giveaway!
What a beautiful tribute to a bride. Lovely embossing and flowers.
Gorgeous card! I love the effect of the textured paper in the back!
What a beautiful card Melanie.
Thanks 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!
Thanks for another opportunity to win!
I really like this card. What a cool, yet simple design. Less is more. Thanks for sharing.
Very pretty card.
Very pretty.
Very elegant card...love the simplicity of it!!
Oh my what a beautiful wedding card. I do love the layering of different textures and prints.
What a beautifully made card, I love the layers! You did a great job!!!
Pretty. Might be fun to add some color to the embossed paper with ink.
Love the card and the use of embossing and the pearls to give it an elegant touch.
So beautiful and elegant!
This is so beautiful. The pearls add the perfect touch!
Beautiful card...love the embossing! Thanks for the chance to win
Great card
Lovely, lovely card. Great embossing. I still need to get the Artiste cartridge. You always come up with fabulous projects using it.
Great splash of color! Love the embossing as well!
Wow that is one beautiful card, Wedding cards are some of my favorite cards to make.
Melanie, 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.
Susan
Wow your card is soo beautiful! I love the layout and the embossing. TFS.
D- dmcardmaker (AOL)
http://designsbydragonfly.blogspot.com
Gorgeous card - so elegant! I love the touch of the embossing - it adds so much.
We already have 7 wedding invitations for this summer-this card is perfect!
A 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.
Very Beautiful!!Gorgeous Pearls!!!
Have a wonderful day,
Migdalia
♥ Crafting With Creative M ♥
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Has a wonderful silhouette look with dies that enhance & pretty embellishing.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Beautiful and elegant card. The sentiment would have distracted from the card's loveliness.
LST in Colorado
Great card!! Simple, but elegant!!
Carol
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!
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!
Your card is so lovely. I love lots of white and texture on wedding cards. You hit both nails on the head!
Your card is simply elegant! Love the flowers and the embossed background. BethAnn M.
I think this cardis a favorite. You did awesome. You go girl!!!!!!!!
I think this cardis a favorite. You did awesome. You go girl!!!!!!!!
Hi Melanie, a beautiful card, thanks for the chance to win.
Rene 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.
Your 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!
GORGEOUS card! Wow, the embossing and details are just stunning! Beautiful job on this!
Sherrie 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!!!! :)
What a beautiful card. Thanks for sharing.
Natalie W.
So elegant-I love the pop of color from the flowers on the white background. And the embossing looks wonderful!
Michelle
What a beautiful image of the bride in white on white. So pretty!
Beautiful wedding card. Thank you for the chance to win a great cartridge that I can put to much good use. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Have a wonderful day!
Marie
Gorgeous wedding card. Love the image. Thank you for sharing and a chance to win. Hugs, Velma
Beautiful card Melanie! TFS
Hve a wonderful day!
Liz O.
Lovely card. Like the whit on whit and pearls.
Such an elegant card! Love the French Manor cartridge! Thanks for always inspiring us!
Great inspiration fo rhte bitten by the bug 2 DT love the patterned papers and the frame is gorgeous
DIANA L.
http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com
Beautiful wedding card and love the splash of colour with the flowers.
Jayne x
Elegant card. Thanks for sharing!
April
Melanie your card is stunning and so elegant, Love the embossing, all the layers and your flowers look so beautiful. Love this card!
Hugs
Juliexx
absolutely beautiful card melanie
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