Monday 9 September 2013

Monochrome


 It's time for another Team A challenge over on the My Besties challenge blog and the theme is


I have to admit, it's not one of my favourite themes, as I love to use lots of bright colours, but I decided to go for a complete change and went with a grey colour scheme, I ummed and aahhhed over whether or not to have the flesh coloured or monochrome too, and after consulting with my design advisor (my hubby LOL!) decided to go with a totally monochrome look. The digital kit I used for the papers is in shades of pink, grey and black, and it was really difficult to just use the very drab grey papers, instead of the more colourful pink ones, but I think I have fulfilled the challenge criteria.

I think I should have put a coloured background behind the card when taking the photograph, because it looks like a black and white photo (at least I know the grey monochrome scheme was effective LOL!).

Papers and butterfly - Ooh la la digital scrap kit - Just So Scrappy
Fiskars border punch (hardly noticable behind the image and embellishments)
X cut palm punch - Petal - Large and Medium
Cheery Lyn Olive branches die
Silver grey pearls and large crown charm - Meiflower

Pop over to the challenge blog and check out the fabulous inspiration from the rest of my teamies.

Thanks for stopping by,
hugs,
Colette xx



10 comments:

Magzeeann said...

Hi, I'm not usually a fan of monochrome but this card is stunning and I love it!
Maggie x

Maritha said...

WOOOOW!!! LOve this mono card Colette...well i love all your cards so no wonder!!! LOL =)

Hugs from Sweden

Clairebears said...

wow Colette its gorgeous! I love it :0) I hope your ok and we can catch up soon xxx

Sharon said...

Wow Colette I love your monochrome card. The image is so so sweet and I love the embellies.
I have some info on my blog which you may like to read.
Hugs Sharon. x

Lau W said...

WOW ! Colette, this card is a beauty !!! Love the pretty image !
xxx

Marrie said...

Hello Colette,

I love your card!!

Lieve groetjes Marrie

Pia S said...

To go with only grey color tones was a great call! I think this card looks fabulous! So many details and elements, with the use of one color only - that can be quite a challenge, but you really pulled it off with this card!

Anonymous said...

Stunning card Colette, it's beautiful!

Vicki x

Karen said...

Really lovely card design and the monochrome looks fabulous. Love the butterfly!

Flor said...

Beatiful card!!!!