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Monday, 7 February 2011

Delightful ...

... and fun!  That's the new challenge over at Less Is More - a new challenge blog launched last Saturday by Chrissie and Mandi - both very talented ladies.  The idea behind this new challenge is "to promote the making of classic Clean and Simple cards".  I'm not at all sure that I have a particular style of card making.  I love to experiment and try all sorts of different challenges.  Sometimes I find that I'm just in the mood for a CAS look, and at other times I want frills, ribbons, layers!! 

Anyhoo! The first challenge the ladies have given us is to make a card that feature the colours pink, black and white - a really classic combination.   If you haven't already visited this site - it's well worth it!



Clean and simple cards are not necessarily easy cards to make.  However, I knew the look I wanted for this one - so it came a bit quicker than others.  The image is from the Simply Delightful collection by Pink Petticoat, and I've coloured it with Promarkers.  I added a little distressing to the panel to add some depth.  I mounted the image panel onto a piece of black gloss card cut to size with my trusty Spellbinders dies.  Finally, I added a tiny gem to the base of the lamp!  Clean, simple, quick!  And I love it!

Image:  Pink Petticoat - Simply Delightful
Promarkers:  Magenta, Cerise, Ice Grey 1
Spellbinders:  Long Classic Rectangles Lg (S4-142) die #3, Long Classic Scalloped Rectangles Lg (S40143) die #3
Accessories:  Card and gem from stash

Before I finish for this morning, I have to welcome Shirley-Anne to my band of followers - so nice of you to join me! 

I'll be back later today as I've got another couple of cards to upload to various challenges.  But first I really do have to do some ironing - my least favourite job in the world!! 

The wind, which had dropped a bit yesterday, is back in full force and one of my garden fence panels has broken!!  It's such a pain, and I can't get it fixed until the wind has dropped a bit.  And it sounds like the roof is going to take off at any moment - it sounds really scary!!!  Any way, see you all later!!

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23 comments:

  1. Chrissie7 February 2011 at 11:30

    I love it too Deborah!
    Thank you so much for your support in our new blog "Less is More" and for joining in with our first challenge.
    I really hope that you will be a regular participant!
    Chrissie

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  2. Pauline7 February 2011 at 12:09

    Simply lovely Deborah, love the image, and the sentiment is great too.

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  3. Mandi7 February 2011 at 12:14

    Super card Deb, it;s perfect for a CAS card
    Simply Delightful in fact!
    Thanks for joining our first challenge on "Less is More" hope you will take part again next week

    mandi x

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  4. Keep It Sweet and Simple7 February 2011 at 12:44

    What a fabulous CAS card. Love the pop of bright pink and that little gem at the bottom is perfectly placed.
    Caroline xxx

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  5. Kathyk7 February 2011 at 16:49

    And it is . . . simply delightful!

    Kathyk

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  6. Buffy7 February 2011 at 17:22

    Love this card, simple yet bold, fab!!

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  7. Paula (PEP)7 February 2011 at 18:06

    You & CAS go together methinks. Super take on the challenge brief & thanks for the info about the site - very interesting indeed.
    Paula (PEP)

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  8. Jan 7 February 2011 at 18:20

    Lovely card x jan

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  9. Laney7 February 2011 at 19:46

    super card Deb
    hugs
    laney

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  10. Suze Bain7 February 2011 at 19:52

    Your card is gorgeous - so elegant. Thanks so much for commenting on my entry. xox

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  11. Lynne7 February 2011 at 20:35

    Love this card. Gorgeous image. Perfect.
    Lynne xxx

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  12. Marlou McAlees7 February 2011 at 21:27

    this is gorgeous!!! looove that lamp stand :) :)

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  13. Caroline Hallett7 February 2011 at 22:53

    that is a lovely stamp - great card

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  14. Susan8 February 2011 at 15:42

    Awesome card! Love that lamp stamp!! How did you get the shading around it? Copics?

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  15. Vicky Hayes8 February 2011 at 15:57

    This is fab - it looks like a really trendy postage stamp!

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  16. Aileen8 February 2011 at 17:05

    Love how you have made your lamp glow! It's very stylish.

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  17. Katy8 February 2011 at 18:52

    Love this, really pretty.

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  18. Cynthia Schelzig8 February 2011 at 20:47

    This really is a delightful piece you created! I really like it. Very sophisticated looking.

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  19. Stella8 February 2011 at 21:06

    Wow; I'm impressed. I am not a CAS type and always in awe when I see a handmade CAS beauty like you made. But it's also Chic And Stunning. I love it. And how clever to distress that panel; it's a perfect soft finishing touch!

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  20. Gail8 February 2011 at 22:01

    Cute image ,perfect card for this challenge.Elegant and understated .

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  21. Donelda9 February 2011 at 04:09

    eeeek, love this !!!!

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  22. Sue9 February 2011 at 20:43

    Hi Deborah,wow i love your your card,simplicity at it's best...beautiful:)

    Thanks for visiting my blog

    sue
    xx

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  23. Annemaritta10 February 2011 at 17:34

    Hi Deborah,
    When I found "Less is More" blog, I was thinking about to tell you about it, because I was sure you would like it. No need, you already are a follower! :) with a great creation.

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