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Tuesday, 10 May 2011

Less is More 14, part 2 ...

... I think I can be called a LIMette - I keep coming back to the challenge!!  This morning I posted two versions of the same card for the White on White challenge that Chrissie and Mandi have set us this week. 

But while I was in my craft room I came across a new embossing folder that I got a while ago (last year) and it was still in its packaging.  So I decided it was time to play with it.  I found some plain white card from my stash and cut it down to make an A6 card.  I then placed this in my embossing folder and ran it through my "bug"!!  I'm very lucky to have both the Grand Calibur and a Cuttlebug - but I always tend to use my "bug" for small bits of cutting or embossing. 

The embossing is really deep on this card - I should, perhaps, have used a slightly thicker card.  However, I like the effect and decided to add some shimmer to the whole card.  So out came my Cosmic Shimmer mist - pearl white!!  It's lovely!!  I then decided to make a sentiment to go with the image - out came my Spellbinder dies and Waltzingmouse stamps.  I stamped a very subtle background to the sentiment, added the greeting and a white embossed border.  The final touch - a charm to go with the theme.  So here's the card - and I'm delighted with it!!




I opted for a musical theme - for a "note" card!!  Sorry, couldn't resist :))  And I'm really pleased with the photo on this card - you can see the shimmer and the depth of embossing.

Stamps:  Waltzingmouse - Musical Backgrounds, Say it with Style, Very Vintage Labels No 10
Inks:  Versamark; Memento - London Fog, Tuxedo Black
Spellbinders:  Labels 10 (S5-022) Die #2
Accessories:  Cosmic Shimmer Mist - Pearl; Music Charm; Embossing powder; Card from stash; Crafts Too - Musical Notes

And that's all for now - I've been naughty today - no housework, but lots of reading!!!  Busy getting through another Stephen King novel - Bag of Bones!  It's good.  I hope to get into my craft room again later this evening!  Take care for now.

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34 comments:

  1. Stamps and Paper10 May 2011 at 15:44

    Lovely cards Debroah your music one is a lovely idea..

    Anne

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  2. Kathyk10 May 2011 at 15:47

    This turned out FAB and personally loving the guitar embellie

    Kathyk

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  3. Rita10 May 2011 at 15:49

    Fantastic card Deborah. I have that folder and would never have thought of that. Great Idea, one to remeber too. Hugs Rita xxx

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  4. jimlynn10 May 2011 at 15:58

    Very pretty, elegant looking card.
    Lynn

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  5. Susan10 May 2011 at 16:06

    Deborah...how cute is this! LOVE that musical embossing folder!!

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  6. Carol10 May 2011 at 16:18

    A great idea and a lovely card. Carol x

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  7. Chrissie10 May 2011 at 16:25

    Musical backgrounds are perfect for the Just a note cards aren't they!
    This embossing is really deep, it must be good quality card not to have torn!
    Looks like you had a bunch of fun with this one!
    Super!
    Thanks again.
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  8. Stef H10 May 2011 at 16:26

    hey deb! it has been forever since i've been here and i do apologize! omword! is this ever gorgeous! wow!

    good to see you.

    hugs, stef (Glitterbabe)

    do check me out, my store and
    Glitterbabe@Stitchy Bear

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  9. Caroline Hallett10 May 2011 at 16:52

    great theme for your card, lovely embossing, and worked really well

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  10. Mandi10 May 2011 at 16:57

    Fantastic card Deborah
    That's a super EF. Crafts Too have bought out some FAB designs
    Thank you!
    Diva LIM mandi
    Less is More

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  11. Viv10 May 2011 at 17:38

    Such a great card again Deborah, love the musical theme and that charm just sets it off nicely too :O) Viv xx

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  12. TDJ10 May 2011 at 17:40

    Love the musical theme. Elegant but current card, very nice.

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  13. Liz McGuire,10 May 2011 at 17:51

    This is really cool. love it!

    liz x

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  14. Jenny10 May 2011 at 17:53

    This is superb Deborah, I like the play on 'note'. You make me feel better that you find unopened stash from months ago...I've done that too :)
    Jenny x

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  15. Dolly Daydreams10 May 2011 at 18:31

    Fab card and love the musical theme, such great embossing too.

    Marie

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  16. Donna Mosley10 May 2011 at 18:46

    Oh! wow Deborah this is so effective. Love the cute little charm too.

    Donna x

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  17. Lana10 May 2011 at 19:54

    I love deep embossing and shimmery!

    ps. thanks so much for visiting my blog)))

    Lana

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  18. Valerie-Jael10 May 2011 at 20:44

    This is a real fun card, love it!

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  19. Canonbury creations10 May 2011 at 20:53

    Great card Deborah love the music theme!
    Val x

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  20. Ang C10 May 2011 at 21:15

    A fantastic card - love it!

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  21. Jen W.10 May 2011 at 21:32

    Love the depth of the embossing and also the sparkle. Gorgeous! :)

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  22. Kasey ~ in Oz10 May 2011 at 21:43

    Hi Deborah, this is really quite effective letting the embossed background do all the work. I have that folder, I must drag it out and use it soon. Cheers, Kasey ~ in Oz

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  23. GinaA10 May 2011 at 22:15

    Great Idea, Great Execution, Great Card

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  24. Jen10 May 2011 at 22:22

    Great card, lovely embossing.
    jenjoy x

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  25. Paula (PEP)10 May 2011 at 22:33

    Super - & ever so good for those masculine cards that we all need. the white is very stylish here but there's a good hint of the trendy teenager too - very useful.
    Paula (PEP)

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  26. Suzilou10 May 2011 at 22:36

    WOW love that embossing folder!! What a fab card, went and had a quick peek at your other entry as well which is also very lovely :)

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  27. G Peplow10 May 2011 at 22:38

    Hi there, It's fabulous, love the play on words and a great card, have fun :0) xxx

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  28. Aileen10 May 2011 at 23:04

    Super folder matching your sentiment. Yes you are definitely a Limette!! x

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  29. Tara Cardwell10 May 2011 at 23:24

    another fab card - that's a great folder. the calibre is my next big thing on my wish list - how do you find it?

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  30. Unknown11 May 2011 at 10:15

    So many lovely WoW cards, took me ages to decide which is my personal favourite and I'm still dithering! I think I might have to pick this one, just stunning! So glad other people find 'new' things in their stash - I'm always doing that! Sarah

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  31. nicky11 May 2011 at 12:43

    Lovey card very stunning.
    Nicky

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  32. Faith A at Daffodil Cards11 May 2011 at 19:40

    oooooaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh, love this, a great card, love the guitar as a charm,

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  33. Stella11 May 2011 at 20:38

    Woohoo!!!!! Deb this is a masterpiece. Fabulous! Yes you are definitely a LIMette :)
    And I love to look at your stunning creations.

    Sounds you had a great day. I wish I could let go of the housework and laundry...but I can't make cards when my house is a mess. So I always clean up first and after that I create another mess myself :)

    XX

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  34. Sally H11 May 2011 at 21:16

    This is fabulous, as are the previous ones using the waltzing mouse stamps. I have only recently discovered these stamps. Aren't they gorgeous?

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