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~Ribbon Inspiration/Stamp Simply Store – Thank You, Thank You~

January 14th, 2012 by

Hi Friends!

Welcome to this week’s Ribbon Inspiration challenge for Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.   If you’ve arrived here from Deb Saaranen’s blog, then you’re in the right spot.  If not, I suggest that you start back on Sharon Johnson’s blog to find out how YOU could be eligible to win a luscious ribbon sampler from the picture above.

This week our challenge is to do a More vs. Less set of thank you cards.

Here are my cards:

Back when I was part of Splitcoaststampers’ Dirty Dozen, we did a More is More category for the gallery each month and it was one of my favorite challenges.   It helped me to transition from gaudily embellished cards to much more simple.

Here is the less card by itself:

There was a time when I could never have achieved such a simple card and liked it, but I’m actually loving this.

Here it is with MORE:

All I did was add a few 1/2 pearls and the flowers and voila.. a bit more POP.

Here are my details:

Stamps:  JustRite Stampers’ Scrolled Vine Background and JustRite Stampers’ Fleur De Lis Label Twenty

Papers: Close to Cocoa, The Paper Company metallic bronze, Prima Romantique designer papers

Ink: Versamark, Chocolate Chip

Accessories: 1″ sheer brown ribbon, 1/4″ silk ribbon (light blue), Kaisercraft 1/2 pearls in chocolate and bliss, word window punch, white embossing powder, sticky tape, dimensionals,

****  Items highlighted above are provided by Stamp Simply Ribbon Store ****

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Now it’s time to send you on over to Michelle Woerner’s blog.   I can’t wait to see what she has to share!

Here is a list of all the blogs involved it today’s hop/challenge:

Sharon Johnson – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store

Deb Saaranen

Holly McMillen

Michelle Woerner

Barb Schram

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Thanks so much for stopping by!  I hope you’ve been inspired :).   Join us next week for a new challenge/hop!

Hugs,

Holly

79 Comments »

79 Responses to “~Ribbon Inspiration/Stamp Simply Store – Thank You, Thank You~”

  1. on 14 Jan 2012 at 06:191 Deb Saaranen

    Love the color combo and pretty designs…hope you continue to feel better Holly!

  2. on 14 Jan 2012 at 06:202 Mary R.

    I like the “more” version the most but the CAS is beautiful too! Great colors and dp.

  3. on 14 Jan 2012 at 06:243 Dee N

    Can’t make up my mind which card I like best as they are both wonderful. Great job, Holly.

  4. on 14 Jan 2012 at 06:284 michelle b

    More is More and I love More! I also have difficulty doing a ‘simple’ card. I may have to do a bit of practicing thanks to your inspiring card.
    Thank you.

  5. on 14 Jan 2012 at 06:385 Evelyn

    More!More!More! Show me more…..just love it

  6. on 14 Jan 2012 at 06:526 Sue D

    Wonderful cards. I like this color combo–so elegant.

  7. on 14 Jan 2012 at 06:597 Caryn S.

    These cards look delicious LOL! Love the chocolate browns and the pearl accents.

  8. on 14 Jan 2012 at 07:018 Nancy Leppek

    Lovely Color Combo! Your cards are both so inspiring!

  9. on 14 Jan 2012 at 07:119 ColleenB.

    Gorgeous card. Beautiful and elegant and great color combination and layout
    ColleenB.

  10. on 14 Jan 2012 at 07:1910 Carla Suto

    Your cards are so elegant, Holly! I love the colors and the clean designs!

  11. on 14 Jan 2012 at 07:2711 Barb Shelton

    Love the differences of the two cards. So elegant. Blues & browns are favs too. Barb Shelton

  12. on 14 Jan 2012 at 07:3312 Lynda K

    Love the color combo the brown and blues! Great transition from CAS to more elegant.

  13. on 14 Jan 2012 at 07:3413 laura huffman

    these are gorgeous. so beautiful and elegant. love them both.

  14. on 14 Jan 2012 at 07:4514 Karen McAlpine

    I like this challenge idea! Both cards so pretty. I love the colors you selected and that brown ribbon is so yummy!!

  15. on 14 Jan 2012 at 08:0315 Lisa Brown

    Beautiful! Those pearls make it extra special!

  16. on 14 Jan 2012 at 08:0816 Carol E

    I just love the color combination you used it is really beautiful, thank you for sharing them.

  17. on 14 Jan 2012 at 08:3017 vicki dutcher

    Oh WTG Holly — love your color combo, and your cards are stunning! Love that candy too~

  18. on 14 Jan 2012 at 08:5818 Ellen B

    Oh that brown is LUSCIOUS!! wonderful with just that little bit of blue to set it off.

  19. on 14 Jan 2012 at 09:3019 Tanya Phillips

    Beautiful! Classy and elegant. Love the blue and chocolate combo

  20. on 14 Jan 2012 at 09:4320 jean w.

    Absolutely love this combo of colors! Both cards are so beautiful!

  21. on 14 Jan 2012 at 09:4421 Regina aka Mrs. Ham

    Your cards are STUNNING. I love the color combination, that stamp, and the yummy ribbon….

  22. on 14 Jan 2012 at 10:3522 Rosemary D

    absolutely lovely cards!!

  23. on 14 Jan 2012 at 10:3623 Chris Gigler

    They both look dressed up! Thanks for sharing.

  24. on 14 Jan 2012 at 10:3624 Rosie Waldt

    I really like the *more* card because when I make a card it seems I am always adding more to look complete. Thanks for sharing.

  25. on 14 Jan 2012 at 10:5825 Mary

    Love both cards. My favorite is the card with more.

  26. on 14 Jan 2012 at 11:1426 Linda Grady

    What an awesome look to your 2 cards. Love the browns so the blog candy today is especially appealing. Love using brown with pink, light blue and mint green.

  27. on 14 Jan 2012 at 11:2027 Betty Goodson

    I’m soooo glad someone inventive came up with this color combo, I just love it! It looks up-to-date and still romantic or can be made masculine. Great cards.

  28. on 14 Jan 2012 at 11:4428 Carole

    Hard to choose which one I like best. Love the color combination.

  29. on 14 Jan 2012 at 12:0129 Jeanne

    Love brown and blue together. My favorite is your simple one. You sure do well with clean and simple, even if it isn’t your first love! 🙂

  30. on 14 Jan 2012 at 12:4430 Shona

    Both are so elegant, I can’t pick which one I like better!

  31. on 14 Jan 2012 at 12:5931 Nan G

    I like both versions! Love your color combo! And cool blg candy, thanks for the chance.

  32. on 14 Jan 2012 at 13:1132 iReneM

    They are both lovely but I especially like the one with flowers 🙂
    x

  33. on 14 Jan 2012 at 13:1733 Angela T

    I love blue and brown together, and this was gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

  34. on 14 Jan 2012 at 13:2834 Barb(GrandmaUpNorth)

    Loved both cards, and I love your color combination. They are both fabulous!

  35. on 14 Jan 2012 at 14:0635 Marisa

    Lovng the brown with the pop of blue! Gorgeous use of the DPs too 🙂

  36. on 14 Jan 2012 at 14:3636 Con

    I’m going have to share this one too… I like it so much;)

  37. on 14 Jan 2012 at 14:4037 Juli Hisey

    So pretty and can be easily changed to fit the need

  38. on 14 Jan 2012 at 14:4638 Laraine R

    Both card are beautiful!! I also like the more better but the other is also great!!

  39. on 14 Jan 2012 at 15:5239 Tema

    I must say, I think both cards are equally pretty.

  40. on 14 Jan 2012 at 16:3640 Janet L.

    I’ve always loved that color combination, Holly, and you did a bang-up job on both your cards!

  41. on 14 Jan 2012 at 16:4741 Martha H

    I love the color combination. Thanks so much for sharing.

  42. on 14 Jan 2012 at 16:5842 Toni Storie

    Both of these are incredibly lovely!

  43. on 14 Jan 2012 at 17:3943 Serena

    Your work always makes my eyes happy! Your cards are beautiful!

  44. on 14 Jan 2012 at 17:4944 LynneZ

    Holly – Totally love your color combination of brown and blue. Thanks for sharing.

  45. on 14 Jan 2012 at 18:4445 Jean

    Beautiful cards! Love those colours together!!

  46. on 14 Jan 2012 at 19:1446 Lee Ann Barrett

    These are gorgeous! I love the color combo. Your cards are so elegant.

  47. on 14 Jan 2012 at 19:2347 Lynda H

    Love both of these cards, Holly! Absolutely love this color combination…always have and forgot about it. Also love that brown ribbon. Thanks, Holly!

  48. on 14 Jan 2012 at 20:3148 dee marie

    These cards are so beautiful. I love the chocolate and blue together! Thanks for the inspiration!

  49. on 14 Jan 2012 at 20:3249 Elizabeth Velazquez

    I love both cards, but I especially love the pearls and the small flower. And those colors are absolutely lovely together. It makes the card look more romantic. : )

  50. on 14 Jan 2012 at 22:5950 Donna

    Stunning cards!!! You did a splendid job here, just beautiful!!
    Thanks for sharing
    hugs
    Donna

  51. on 15 Jan 2012 at 00:2451 Donna

    Holly,
    How can anyone NOT be inspired by such beautiful cards that you have created. They are wonderful, and I love brown and baby blue together, such a warm friendly combo! Thanks for sharing your work and inspiration with us!.
    Hugs
    Donna

  52. on 15 Jan 2012 at 05:0052 Linda E

    So gorgeous, Holly!! Your cards are so elegant. Thanks so much for sharing your amazing talent!!

  53. on 15 Jan 2012 at 05:0053 Michele Smith

    Beautiful card Holly – Love the use of brown. That’s something I haven’t done much with. Thanks for the inspiration! [email protected]
    http://michelescraftroom.blogspot.com/

  54. on 15 Jan 2012 at 05:0154 Pat Stockall

    Really like the color combination of your wonderful cards,

  55. on 15 Jan 2012 at 05:5855 Sandi

    Love the colors of both cards; Thank you for sharing. (earth tones are my favorite colors)

  56. on 15 Jan 2012 at 06:3256 Renee VanEpps

    These are so beautiful, love the amazing stamps and the color combos!

  57. on 15 Jan 2012 at 08:0957 Tina DeLong AKA GardenDiva

    Very elegant Holly.

  58. on 15 Jan 2012 at 09:5558 Denise Bryant

    Lovely cards! I love both versions. Very elegant and rich with that yummy silk ribbon… scrumptious!
    DeniseB

  59. on 15 Jan 2012 at 10:0259 Carol Metully

    What beautiful colors together!! I love seeing how everyone is doing this challenge! Great inspiration, for sure!!

  60. on 15 Jan 2012 at 11:2860 Marianne

    Beautiful cards and color combos. So feminine with browns.

  61. on 15 Jan 2012 at 14:0961 Shelly P

    So simply but yet the cards are so beautiful and I love your cards.

  62. on 15 Jan 2012 at 18:4762 Mathilda M

    Your cards are extremely elegant … tfs your talent.

  63. on 15 Jan 2012 at 20:4263 Carole

    Beautiful colors, so elegant and classy looking!

  64. on 15 Jan 2012 at 21:2464 Betty Neville

    These are beautiful! Lovely color combos!

  65. on 15 Jan 2012 at 23:4465 Tina

    Very pretty colors and design.

    Tina
    [email protected]

  66. on 15 Jan 2012 at 23:5366 sherri

    What a lovely elegant card. I just love it!

  67. on 15 Jan 2012 at 23:5667 Deborah R.

    Love the chocolate brown color you used. Getting in the spirit of the ribbon giveaway!

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  69. on 16 Jan 2012 at 06:4969 Rebecca Ednie

    I love how your ‘more’ card is still not too fussy and is still mailable!

  70. on 16 Jan 2012 at 09:3470 Rebecca W

    I love your cards and both look elegant- it took a second look to see most of your additions to the more card.

  71. on 16 Jan 2012 at 13:5671 Sally

    I love the papers and colours, these are beautiful. Thank you for the inspiration.

  72. on 16 Jan 2012 at 14:1072 Katya

    Holly, I’m sure You know, that both cards are stunning, but my favourite of these two is ‘less’. It is so elegant and classy that it cannot be named ‘simple’!

  73. on 16 Jan 2012 at 15:0273 Frances

    Browns and turquoise are my favorite colors. Your cards are beautiful.

  74. on 16 Jan 2012 at 18:0674 Kelly Sas

    It sure is nice when you can love both of the cards you make no matter if one is “more” than the other.

  75. on 16 Jan 2012 at 18:1775 barbara lassiter

    Both cards are beautiful and I love them both!

  76. on 17 Jan 2012 at 09:4176 Charlette

    Both your cards are just beautiful. We often forget that clean simple cards are just as wonderful. TFS

  77. on 17 Jan 2012 at 12:4877 Traci S.

    Hi Holly~

    I really love both cards. I love that color story…brown is so under-used out there! It is perfect with the light blue.

    You are right there isn’t a huge difference in the two cards, and yet both are so amazing. Thank you for showing me how to take a CAS card and dress it up. I know it is the opposite of the challenge…but the lesson I needed.

    Thanks for showing me!

    He IS Able!
    Traci Starkweather

  78. on 18 Jan 2012 at 06:0878 Monika/buzsy

    Gorgeous cards and ribbon Holly! Such elegant designs. Hope you are feeling much better!

  79. on 18 Jan 2012 at 07:4379 Charlotte

    Both of your cards are aboslutely beautiful. It’s wonderful seeing such elegant CAS cards, as I tend to think my cards need to always be “dressed up”. Thank you for sharing – and, showing how less really can be more.

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