Goodness, it’s seems ages since I was here … well, I suppose it is really, certainly over a week! So happy to have been able to stop off at my craft desk tonight … and spend just a little longer than fleeting moments playing with paper and ink. I made a card and a half … sharing the whole one here (duh!) … and for the first time in a century or two, there’s almost no white on it (comfort zone warning lights going off) … 
I was inspired by Bobby‘s stunning card at Muse, which has black ‘white space’ … see below and be prepared to be wowed! Bobby stencilled that gorgeous pattern … isn’t it amazing? Not being in possession of a suitable stencil and embossing paste, however, nor enough black card for a card base (what?), I struggled a little. Tonight, I found this …
yep, swirly, bobbly vellum … that did the trick. I cut a panel and coloured the back with alcohol markers to create ombré swirls. The front was brushed with Perfect Pearls to give the bobbles a little more pzazz and the panel was attached to a white card base. I die cut the Studio Calico thanks, adhered it to the vellum and gave it a lick of Wink of Stella. The two slim black strips (also WoS’d) and bling finished it off. It’s not quite as CAS as I envisaged when I started (and certainly not as CAS as Bobby’s card) … it’s the lack of white ‘white space’ … which is something that ‘hardly hever appens’ (Eliza Doolittle, My Fair Lady) on my cards.
Nevertheless, I’m playing along with …
Keep It Simple – Ombré
Simply Create Too – Something New (Studio Calico thanks die)
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday – Anything Goes
If I get the second half of the other card finished, I’ll be back tomorrow … for now I’m off for a quick meander around blogland before bed. Thanks so much for coming by, your visits and comments are always a joy! Anita 🙂
Bobby’s Card
My Papercraft World 
Oh wow, that is gorgeous, Anita!!! I was going to ask which EF you used until I got to the part about the vellum and alcohol markers! Great improvisation — and as I’m a sucker for orange and yellow combo (anything fall colors, really), I had to go take a closer look at your card and admire it up close!
Your card is fabulous, Anita. I’ve been impressed with the number of ways people have been inspired by my card. Your bobbly vellum is a great way to go and I love the coloring. Not only that, you found a couple of other challenges that this lovely creation qualified for. Way to go!!
This is just gorgeous – and a really fun take on Bobby’s Muse! So glad you joined us this week, Anita!
Stunning card! I love the colours and it’s such a cool idea colouring on the reverse of the vellum. The black strips, sentiment and pearls really look cool on the vibrant colours – love it! xxx
Such a cool take on Bobby’s card, love the swirly vellum you found, it is perfect! Cx
I totally loved Bobby’s card too-just is so beautiful and amazing, but your card is amazing too Anita! I really thought you had embossed those swirls onto white card stock and then inked it with distress inks. So imagine my surprise when I found out it was vellum and you used alcohol markers on the vellum. That truly amazes me and I think your card turned out so awesome!!! I know you are missing your “white space” but it truly is a beautiful card with the black accents. I just love the vibrate colors on this one. Hugs, Brenda
Anita, this is just stunning! How fun to find that vellum, so perfect for what you wanted to do. And your colors, so vibrant and beautiful.
Great card – Bobby’s card left so much room for interpretation – love your version. Beautifully colored. Its okay to not always have a lot of white space. Its still CAS in my eyes….
Oh my goodness. This is just stunning, and I love it to pieces.
I just adore your gorgeous take on Bobby’s card! It looks like a winner to me!
Gorgeous card Anita, love the colours. Great take on Bobby’s card, Cathy x
How creative are you!! That is so clever to color the back. Gorgeous cards both yours and Bobby’s. tfs. Have a lovely week Anita.
Hugs, Flo xx
Oh my goodness, Anita–I’m in awe! This is absolutely gorgeous!
Stunning Anita and absolutely ingenious the way you got round not having enough black card. I also thought it was an e/f until I’d finished reading your post…….now wouldn’t it be great if an e/f manufacturer saw your card and produced one! I’d definitely buy it! Fabulous……
Hugs.
Karen xxx
Really clever idea and I did do a second take when I saw no white space but I am loving this colour blend, have a fun week x
You know what, white space wasn’t good enough to be included in this incredible card….its awesome! And what a find that vellum was, its perfect with all the swirly whirlys. Brilliant idea and love the colouring behind the vellum, looks like distress inks to me, blended so beautifully. I know how strange it is when you have no white, to me it feels like the card is over-dressed i.e. has a turtle-neck on with a jacket and a hat and a scarf, with mittens. Sometimes its just called for and this was it. Its a winner for sure!!!!
Oh, this is so very beautiful, Anita!!! And how perfectly that piece of vellum fits for CASEing Bobby’s lovely card, hey!! I absolutely love the colours you have used and the way you have applied it being darker in the centre of your swirls!! The ‘thanks’ is so delicate and beautiful – it looks great and the black strips and enamel dots round it off perfectly!!! Lovely card once again, Anita!!
Have a super Monday!!
simply stunning, anita!! never would have thought you used vellum to create that gorgeous background!
OMGorgeous, Anitia! Seriously, that swirly vellum was a fantastic ‘find’ and your copic colouring on the back, absolutely eye-catching, brilliant! Who needs black cardstock (I don’t have any either, at the moment…gahhh!) when swirly, bobbly vellum is at hand! I’m in awe….
Hugs~c
Oh Anita this card is wonderful. Why when we try something outside our comfort zone do we question are accomplishment? Seriously every card you make is award winning. When your friends applaud your achievements just say Thank You. Look forward to you next creation.
Hugs, Barb
Anita!!! This is so wonderful – the colors are so early Autumn… that vellum!? Where in this wonderful world did you find it??? First I’ve seen of this fab die cut – oh now I want it =/ So happy to read I’m not the only one who doesn’t have stencils – choosing my addictions carefully =]
This is gorgeous, Anita! Love the Ombre technique and beautiful color choices.
This is really gorgeous, Anita! I love how you inked the vellum to create all those pretty colors…it’s perfect, and you’ve done an amazing job CASEing Bobby’s inspiration card!
Wow!! This is a really gorgeous card! I love it!
Beautiful card, Anita! I’m super impressed you didn’t use any white (I struggle with that!), and I’m thrilled you had some extra time to create. I understand how precious that time is. 🙂
Grogeous design and colors Anita. Love your interpretation of the Muse card. Loll xx
A fabulous card Anita, a lovely design and such gorgeous colours – love with black elements!!
Thanks so much for joining Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
hugs
Heather xx
Wow, Anita! This is unusual for you, but still as scrumptious as any card you’ve made! I love how you used the swirly vellum to make your take on Bobby’s card and that Thanks die is nothing short of awesome, especially all sheened up with WOS!! Hugs, Darnell
This looks amazing! So Vibrant. x
Always good to get out of your comfort zone isn’t it Anita? I’d never have guessed you’d used vellum..it looks amazing and the black sentiment finishes it off perfectly!
Great wonderful design, love your own creation.
Fabulous way to use the vellum, Anita! I love the soft hues, and the wonderful interpretation of Bobby’s card.
Congratulations on your HM. It is truly deserved.
What a beauty!
Love the soft colors!
Thanks so much for playing along with us at KEEP IT SIMPLE!
Anni
Love how your gorgeous sentiment pops on the bold colour!