Saturday, August 20, 2011

OWH Blog Skip

Today, Operation Write Home Stars &Stamps blog is hosting a blog skip (a tiny hop :)  and I am honored to participate.

If you are following the links, you got here from Barb's blog

The theme of the day is CAS - Clean And Simple - and what could be more clean and simple than white on white


I have seen a lot out in the blogosphere lately using die cuts or punches in the same color as the card base  to create texture on the card.  I love this look.  It's so easy but packs such a visual wallop!


For this card, I used the Leafy Vine border die from PTI and paired it with the flower trio punch from SU!.  The pop of color on the sentiment and label border was used to imply flowers (and I thought the white on white theme would lose something if I stamped in white too :)

Your next stop on the skip is the fabulous Brenda. 

Thanks for stopping by.  Enjoy the rest of your skipping!
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  1. Nancy MAugust 20, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Oh, very nice! I like white on white with a pop of color! It always looks classy!! Thanks for skipping!!
    RBBRRMQN at YAHOO dot COM

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  2. Susan SAugust 20, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    nice card. I can't seem to leave a white background without inking but this really works.

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  3. One Scrappy GalAugust 20, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Great card! And yes, I think stamping a white sentiment might be a bit much! You're funny!

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  4. KarenSAugust 20, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Your card is perfect for a CAS look. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  5. Lisa OliverAugust 20, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Beautiful card! White on white is always a classy choice and you are totally right about the pop of color giving the impression of flowers. How that works in the mind I have no idea but it does! I'm wondering if I can achieve the same effect with an embossing folder? Hmmm...I'll go try that out. Thanks for participating and inspiring!

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  6. CarolAugust 20, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    This is a perfect CAS card. It is elegant yet simple. Beautiful!

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  7. AllisonGAugust 20, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Now THIS is a great CAS card! Beautiful job!!!

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  8. SandyAugust 20, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Ooooooh very verypretty! Love it!

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  9. KateAugust 20, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Was so glad when I heard you were in this skip. Love the embossing on white! pop of color is always nice too. - Kate

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  10. Paula S.August 20, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    This is a gorgeous example of CAS done well.

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  11. laurie cropAugust 20, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    very elegant!! from Laurie Crop

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  12. BrendaAugust 20, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Love that Leafy Vine border and white on white! Stunning effect! Beautiful card Maureen!

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  13. JaneenAugust 20, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Wow, definitely a GREAT CAS card. love the pop of color.

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  14. Jan HunnicuttAugust 20, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Maureen your card is beautiful! I really like the white on white look too. Well done :)

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  15. KathrynAugust 20, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    I love the white on white cards and still haven't tried one out. You've inspired me to try one this afternoon. Love it!

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  16. BrendaAugust 20, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Beautiful! There's no question that this is CAS. I love your style!

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  17. Tami B.August 20, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    I love white on white, especially in a CAS card. It's classic.

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  18. AnnAugust 20, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Maureen, I LOVE this card. White on white with the great pop of color is very dramatic!

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  19. TamekoAugust 20, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Fabulous design. Nice texture.

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  20. WendyAugust 20, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    I love the pops of color on the card! Nicely done!

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  21. AdeleAugust 20, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    A very classy look...it makes for a beautiful card.

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  22. TERESA D. - CUSTOM MADE SCRAPBOOK PAGESAugust 20, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    I love the idea for embossing. I have been wanting to use it on some of my projects but don't have any embossing tools..but I can do the die cuts. ;o)

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  23. Patricia HaysAugust 20, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    The white on white is perfect for CAS! It's something I never think to do even though I really like the look of it. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  24. SuzAnnAugust 20, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Very classy card and I like the contrast of the round leaves with the diagonal corners of the sentiment. Nicely done. Thanks for supporting OWH!

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  25. AnitaAugust 20, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    I like the white on white. I will have to try this.

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  26. Lee MaeAugust 20, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    I really like the embossing and then the punch of color on the sentiment. Thanks for doing the skip, it helps me learn and get my Mojo back!

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  27. Sandy HentzelAugust 20, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Just lovely! Never did white on white before. I like it!

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  28. VeldaAugust 20, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Very elegant! Great example of a CAS card.

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  29. ShirleyAugust 20, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Simple but elegant! I love the style.

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  30. AnonymousAugust 20, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    I like your card. It is simple but very pretty.

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  31. Cut n PasteAugust 20, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    CAS done very well! Very classy!!!

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  32. Barb TurpinAugust 20, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Love white on white!

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  33. CoraAugust 20, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Fabulous idea. I haven't seen it before.I think I need to give the color on color look a try

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  34. Dawn WoolfAugust 20, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Very pretty and clean! I love the pink on the white!

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  35. JulieAugust 20, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Ooh I love the white on white, Maureen! Beautiful!

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  36. HushgirlAugust 20, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    I love the simple elegance of this card!

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  37. gbinionAugust 20, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    very elegant! I love white cards!

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  38. KathyAugust 20, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Simple and Elegant! I think your use of pink and green as accent colors is just right. I love it.

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  39. DawnAugust 20, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    OoooO I just love this, wow. I have a hard time with just a white card (don't know why)and this makes me want to get some of the mojo going. Thank you!

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  40. StampinHamptonAugust 20, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Beautiful card! You were lucky enough to get the leafy vine border. It was sold out when I tried to order. I'll have to try again just so I can copy this card!

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  41. AnonymousAugust 20, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    A dream of a card - so elegant!

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  42. Sherry HickeyAugust 20, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    CAS and monochromatic in one card--great job! Very pretty! Love white on white.

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  43. UnknownAugust 20, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Love the stiching on the label - the green and pink on the label are a good visual combo - TFS!

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  44. UnknownAugust 20, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Fantastic. Really makes the sentiment pop.

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  45. MissyAugust 20, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Fabulous card. I love the tone on tone look.
    Marianne

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  46. JenniferAugust 20, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Loveeeee this card!!! Something i would frame.

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  47. Courtney KAugust 20, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    love the white-on-white - perfect!!

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  48. LindaAugust 20, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Very elegante'! TFS!!!

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  49. Patti BAugust 20, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Very elegant. Thanks for sharing.

    lebpab21408atyahoodotcom
    pattispaperfun.blogspot.com

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  50. RufusAugust 20, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    I like the white on white, I'm always itchin' to ink up the edges!
    R/

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  51. ShirleyAugust 21, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    Your card is stunningly beautiful in it's simplicity. That small touch of green is the perfect finishing touch.

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  52. SusanAugust 21, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Simply Lovely!
    Susan

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  53. Verna AngerhoferAugust 21, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    White on white is the most elegant look. I love that card you made...it is outstanding.

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  54. AnonymousAugust 21, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Very elegant!

    ~Lauren
    queen_lade at yahoo.com

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  55. lindagradyAugust 21, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    I agree; this is a great look (white on white); makes it look quite elegant. I like a pop of color, too.

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  56. Cynthia TAugust 21, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    I really like the "tone-on-tone" concept of card-creation. This white-on-white works! Thanks so much.

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  57. AnonymousAugust 21, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    This is right on the button!

    From Dolores Allnock

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  58. MizDeniseAugust 21, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    visually stunning card - nice job!

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  59. AnonymousAugust 21, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    what a nice effect. texture and monochrome, really just great. Karen

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  60. TRAugust 21, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Your card is simple, yet stunning. Will have to try this technique.

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  61. Just A Pac RatAugust 22, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    I love the splash of color on the white card. TFS

    circlebenterprises.com

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  62. MarshaAugust 22, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Love embossing on white card and great with a touch of color.

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  63. LeslieAugust 23, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    So pretty and simple-which I realize is the point :) Thanks for the inspiration.

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  64. Dawn C.August 23, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    I love the white on white. The small amount of color really makes the sentiment pop! Thanks for sharing.

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  65. AnonymousAugust 24, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    Love the white on white! Very Classy!

    LynnR
    hiscreation2 at hotmail dot com

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