A very simple card with a single rectangular aperture, cut with a Nestie and part of a Martha Stewart Butterfly border punch, gently twinkled with Glamour Dust which has been inserted into the gap.
The sentiment is part of a stamp from Stampin' Up retired set, which I masked before inking so as to get just the one word.
This one simply had a slice cut out of the front of the card, which was then filled with Sizzix Bigz die-cut hearts. These had been embossed with a Crafts Too Embossing Folder. The sentiment is from the same SU set as the first card.
This is close up of one of my cards on the "Less is More" blog. The aperture has been cut with a Nestie, avoiding the image which protrudes into the circle.
A short tutorial for this is on the LIM blog.
This white on white card would be suitable for a wedding or engagement... in fact it was bought for the latter purpose as soon as I had made it earlier in the week.
A quickie to finish.. a Nestie square cut-out, overlaid with a Sizzix Heart embossed with a Cuttlebug Embossing folder!
I was asked at my choir on Tuesday for Valentine cards, so I thought I'd better get a head start on them. I think that some of these will do!
Do join us for another Clean and Simple Challenge over at "Less is More". It will soon will be our first birthday, what a wonderful year we've had too... we can now boast 1200 followers!
WOW!
WOW what a stunning set of cards, so much inspiration
ReplyDeleteWow! Chrissie, these are all beautiful cards, your white on white cards are stunning, but my favourite is the beautiful girl image in the Art deco style, beautifully cut and coloured. Great inspiration!
ReplyDeleteFab card Chrissie. My fav is the fourth one with those gorgeous flowers. xx Jan
ReplyDeleteGosh, you were on a roll my friend
ReplyDeletegorgeous cards, from intricate to simplicity they are all FAB-U-LOUS!!!
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Very beautiful cards! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteDebby
Crumbs so many beautiful creations Chrissie! I love the way you've cut the circle aperture on the stamped card but my fave has to be the wedding card, it's stunning.
ReplyDeleteSally x
gorgeous cards Chrissie...
ReplyDeleteJen xxxxx
I am almost struck speechless Chrissie! You've left no stone unturned in your exploration of aperture cards and they're all gorgeous! Vicky x
ReplyDeleteLove all the variations of your aperture cards Chrissie, fab challenge this week and has to go down as one of my fave's!
ReplyDeleteLove Sarita xx
Oooh I love all of these Chrissie! My favourites are the butterfly rectangle and the Mackintosh lady:)
ReplyDeleteVal x
Love all your cards especially the CRM inspired one.
ReplyDeleteClearly you love cutting into your cards Chrissie and all these samples are fabulous. Of course my favourite is the Mac style one! XOXO Zoe
ReplyDeleteFab bunch or cards but the congrats one wins for me
ReplyDeleteNicky
I am in awe of all of your very creative cards. The windows with the punched "borders" are so simple yet totally amazing!
ReplyDeleteWow Chrissie - you have been busy & they are absolutely fantastic. You really have set the standard bar high.
ReplyDeleteI mustn't leave this one til the last minute.
Wow! How lovely are they..very impressed with them all. The heart and the bling are gorgeous on the last but I LOVE the butterflies and flowers. The lady is gorgeous1 You've outdone yourself this week!
ReplyDeleteNo I cannot pick- I love them all.
Beautiful cards, couldn't pick a favorite if I had to...lots of inspiration here...I was excited to see today's challenge...will be fun to see what everyone comes up with!!
ReplyDeleteVos cartes sont vraiment magnifiques !
ReplyDeleteFabulous set of cards Chrissie, love them all but I think the first is my favourite. Carol x
ReplyDeleteThese cards are amazing. Who said clean and simple has to be boring?
ReplyDeleteWow - Chrissie, these are all so lovely! I really like the card with the lady cut out of the aperture! And the white on white one is so, so elegant!
ReplyDeleteI love these one on one colour cards, they are so, so pretty!
ReplyDeletegoodness!! what an amazing group of cards, chrissie!! every single one is beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteThese are just stunning Chrissie and so inspiring.
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Wow! I can't put into words how wonderful these all are. So inspiring and beautiful. It's impossible to choose a favourite.
ReplyDeleteChrissie these are just gorgeous, so clever and I cannot choose a favourite :) You have given me some great inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteJenny x
These just couldn't be any more beautiful. Martha would be proud. Sizzix probably thinks your pretty wonderful too.
ReplyDeleteChrissie you've got a good selection of cards here for the choir. The WoW surrounded by flowers is stunning, so elegant!
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These are simply stunning Chrissie, but then I have come to expect nothing more from you. I love the first card, CAS and very elegant, and also the heart one, brilliant idea with the cut out.
ReplyDeleteI think the white on white cards are perfect for this challenge.
Love Sheila x
Yet another fabulous challenge Chrissie. I love all your cards, especially the butterflies, they're all so stylish. Sue.x
ReplyDeleteOh Chrissie more loveliness from you again I see.My fav's are the Mackintosh one( love that image and your fab colouring) & the white one with the flowers and flutterby. Well done again :O) Viv xx
ReplyDeleteFive no less!! Wonderful cards Chrissie, Thank you so much for all the inspiration. Another interesting challenge subject too, Gay xxx
ReplyDeleteLoads of aperture inspiration there Chrissie. I'm not surprised your engagement card sold so quickly it's my favourite too. x
ReplyDeleteHi hun
ReplyDeleteas always gorgeous inspiration, luv the top one, sue,x
They are all beautiful! The one that I love for its simplicity is the first one, just a simple rectangle and butterflies, but so elegant!
ReplyDeleteWow - you've given me so many ideas for using appertures - all your cards are so creative and simply stunning! I don't really like them normally but, like white on white, I think you may be changing my mind! I love the two hearts and am making valentines cards too so may have to CASE those ones.
ReplyDeleteTara x
All of these are so amazing, Chrissie! Thanks so much for all the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThese are just beautiful, you do such great work.
ReplyDeleteK x
Lovely cards. Love the nestie technique you featured. Will have to give it a shot...as well as a couple of the others you have here. lol Thanks!
ReplyDeleteChrissie, these are all amazing! LOVE the butterfly one!
ReplyDeleteWOW Chrissie your cards are all stunning, Great inspiration, Thanks for sharing, HAzelxo
ReplyDeleteWow, you have been busy Chrissie! Love all your creations but I think my face is the first one - just love it! xx
ReplyDeleteAll your cards are truly inspiring and beautiful
ReplyDeleteLook at all the gorgeous cards! You've really outdone yourself this week! LOVE the butterfly inset!!
ReplyDeleteAll fabulous, Chrissie...I couldn't choose a favourite. But I will definitely give your tutorial a go. I've been wanting to try that with a nestie for ages. Thank you! x
ReplyDeleteHi Chrissie, I loved your 'congratulationg' card, t was that card that inspired me to have a go!! was never quite sure of how to use apature cards, thanks for the inspiration!! Lainey x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful variety of apertures, Chrissie! ;)
ReplyDeleteAmazing set of cards...but I absolutely adore the first one. Thanks for so much inspiration
ReplyDeleteDiane