Thursday, April 3, 2008

A Good Thing



As the saying goes, "Too much of a good thing is a good thing." At least that's what I was thinking with the Styled Silver hodgepodge hardware. Why stop with just one frame, or even two? Here I've started with the frame that's shaped like the designer label punch. I layered an oval frame on top of that. In the center of that is one of the large decorative brads, with a flower from the Pretties kit behind it and a half pearl from the Pretties kit on top. Too much? :D

Stamps: All Holidays, Polka Dot, Stitched
Paper: Basic Gray, Sage Shadow, Soft Sky
Ink: Basic Gray
Accessories: Styled Silver hodgepodge hardware, Pretties kit, corner rounder, paper piercer, gray taffeta ribbon, dimensionals
Size: 4" square
All supplies by Stampin' Up!

31 comments:

Kristin Moore said...

WOW- that is over the top- in a completely gorgeous way! I would be adding it up- that's like $3 in hodgepodge (ok, slight exageration!). It is just lovely- only you could pull that off! super-fabulous colors too!!

Kristin Moore said...

Ooh, congrats on your Verve venture too- very cool!

Stampin_Melissa said...

Wow! I never would have thought to put layers of HPH together; this looks awesome!

Cassie said...

Oh no! It is fabulous!!!

Alhambra Club said...

WOW, it is beautiful, so pretty and elegant.

Denise ~ Paper Ponderings said...

Perfect! It is totally gorgeous!

Chris Simon said...

Amazing! That is gorgeous! It would probably cost $5 to mail that baby, but I'll bet you're gonna hoard it anyway, right? I certainly would!

Anonymous said...

wow, you never cease to amaze me with your talentzz1 zthis is beautiful

Shannan Teubner said...

No Way...there's no such thing as too much! I love it!

Claudia Perry said...

NOPE - not too much - it's GORGEOUS! Love it!!!

Anonymous said...

No, it's gorgeous. Definitely not too much. I love it!

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

Fabulousness! I love the layered hardware, and the whole card brings a new meaning to gorgeous. :)

Jackie Pedro said...

Definitely not too much. It is gorgeous!!

Donna Baker said...

wow! love the double frame & triple use of the hardware. what a great card...

Darce Roberts said...

TOO MUCH??? Are you kidding me?? That is GORGEOUS...like in the you-should-never-give-this-card-away gorgeous!! Or the you-really-really-really-REALLY-need-to-submit-this-to-SU! kind of way!! Seriously, Amy!! Stunning! How long did it take to make that little beauty anyway? Please tell me you spent the better portion of a week on it! It will make me feel better!!! ROFL

Anonymous said...

LOVE it!! What a cool idea...the styling on this particular set really makes the double plates look awesome! Beautiful card!

MJ said...

Oh my gosh, as I pick my jaw up off the desk! That is beautiful, I beter order a few more of those hodgepodge kits fast I anticipate going through them faster than originally expected. Beautiful card!

Becky Carafa said...

No, it's beautiful! Congrats on your new venture, too!

Mary Dawn said...

too much is definitely a good thing, if that's too much...it think it's amazing!

Stampin' Meg said...

Wow- that silver hardware ended up looking like a lovely piece of jewelry.

jjcreations said...

Absolutely gorgeous. I love what you've done with all the hardware.
Joan

Sandra Smart said...

no, not too much at all, I love it!

Ileana said...

wow! this is a Fab... card TFS

Nancy Riley said...

Amy, this card is extraordinary! Love the layering, and especially love the layered hardware! ... gives the card so much importance!

Ashley said...

I just found your blog and I just have to say....where have you been all my life? :) You are incredible...very talented. I love your projects...just beautiful! Thanks for sharing your talents with us! :)

Anonymous said...

what a fabulous idea! I love how the layered HPH pieces look all together. and BTW,Love your new picture too.

Anonymous said...

What a gorgeous card!!! Love the color and the design.

Anonymous said...

I totally agree! Quick, sent it into SU for the WOW contest before anyone else beats you to it! This is a fantastic idea! Your card is BEAUTIFUL!

Lastel said...

Absolutely beautiful !

Jessie/knightrone said...

I think it is perfect!! I love all the layered hardware, it looks amazing!! Gorgeous card!!!

Anonymous said...

Oh my!!! This is super-gorgeous!! Love all the hardware!