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Saturday, 21 January 2017

Less is More Week #312

Hi there

It's Saturday morning so I'm back to tell you about this week's new challenge at Less is More.  It's the turn of our Theme challenge and this week we would like to see...


New Beginnings


I've had a case of missing mojo this week but I did finally manage to make two cards to share with you.  For my first New Beginning theme I chose a wedding card...



This was a fairly easy make.  I started by die cutting the pierced square and stamped and heat embossed the sentiment in platinum powder.  The panel was then adhered to the base on 3D foam.  I then die cut the two laurel cuts from pearlescent cardstock and adhered these to the panel and added a couple of glitter enamel dots.

Materials used:
  • Dies: MFT Die-namics - Pierced Square Stax; Poppy Stamps - Peppini Laurel
  • Stamp: Clearly Besotted - Love Blossoms
  • Ink: VersaMark
  • Embossing Powder: Wow! - Metallic Platinum
  • Accents: My Mind's Eye - Antique Enamel Dots


Challenge entries:

Time Out - Challenge #75 - CASE Ksenija
Uniko Challenge #39 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist of Love
Crafty Cardmakers - Challenge #180 - New Beginnings
CASology - Challenge #232 - Cut
Happy Little Stampers - January Anything Goes with Dies
STAMPlorations - January CAS Challenge - Option of Silver/Grey





For my second card I chose a new home card...



Another simple make, this time a one layer card.  The sentiment and the image were both stamped in black and I coloured the image with Derwent Coloursoft pencils.  A glossy heart embellishment was added as smoke coming from the chimney.

Materials used:
  • Stamps: Altenew - Succulents (sentiment); Woodware - Home Sweet Home
  • Ink: Versafine - Onyx Black
  • Coloured with Derwent Coloursoft Pencils

Challenge entries:

Simply Create Too - Challenge #123 - New Beginnings
My Time to Craft - Challenge #337 - Something New


Thanks very much for popping by today and I hope you have the time this week to join us and take part in this challenge.



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28 comments:

  1. Beverley21 January 2017 at 08:17

    Two beautiful CAS creations, loving the pearl shimmer of the die cuts on your first and the layout of the sentiment and wonderfully coloured image on your second is awesome. Thanks so much for sharing and joining in on the Uniko Challenge. Hugs Bev x

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  2. Sharon Traynor Designs21 January 2017 at 09:26

    And there you have it! Class in a glass next to fun and funky. Anita, you rock these challenge when you say your mojo has run away. I can't get over the sheer beauty of that elegant wedding card and as it is the second outing at LIM for that platinum embossing powder I must say you are convincing me that I NEED some. A stunning card. Then we have the gorgeous new home card. Great contemporary feel and your finishing touch of the heart smoke is just perfect. xx

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  3. Esther21 January 2017 at 10:52

    Wow! The wedding card is so elegant with the silver palette and the delicate garlands. Looking gorgeous! I love the new home card which is incredibly sweet with the curved image and little glossy heart above the chimney <3 What a fab detail. Lovely cards Anita! Have a fab weekend x

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  4. The Sparkly Fairy21 January 2017 at 11:55

    I love this card. So CAS and stylish! Thank you so much for joining us at HLS Anything Goes With A Die Challenge.

    Emma - DT Member

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  5. Sazzle Dazzle21 January 2017 at 12:38

    NOPE! Sorry don't go playing that missing mojo card on me as these are simply LUSH! Love the simplicity but sheer elegance of that first one and thanks for playing along at Uniko with it. Then you fun New home card is the sweetest ever. Love how the image is on an angle and coloured so perfectly - need to practice with my pencils I think! Have a good weekend. x

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  6. Sarah G21 January 2017 at 12:54

    I so love the elegance of your wedding card with the silver and pearlescent elements, Anita! The sentiment and quirky image on your second card made me smile too - perfect for a new home. I think your mojo is doing a great job :)

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  7. Unknown21 January 2017 at 21:09

    I am absolutely in love with the first card, Anita!!! I need to go and check out these "Poppy Stamps" (like RIGHT NOW). TFS

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  8. Pam22 January 2017 at 00:13

    Missing mojo? Sure not evident here. I love that gorgeous wedding card. So elegant. You new home card is sweet!

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  9. Susan22 January 2017 at 00:18

    Your wedding card is so elegant, I just adore it. And, of course, your new home card is the sweetest one layer card! Just perfect!

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  10. Lynn22 January 2017 at 02:25

    Love the elegance on your first card. So CAS and perfect!

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  11. Skye23 January 2017 at 00:21

    I like the first card with the silver on white, it is very elegant. Your one layer is fun. Love the sentiment.

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  12. Judy122323 January 2017 at 00:31

    These are both wonderful cards! Perfect for new beginnings, for sure. I adore the wedding card, the pearlescent die cuts are so beautiful! Thanks for joining us at CASology!

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  13. Sherrie M.23 January 2017 at 03:54

    Gorgeous tone on tone card Anita! Simply perfect for a wedding card. So glad you joined us at CASology this week.

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  14. Aileen23 January 2017 at 08:24

    Such a beautiful card, love the simple yet effective design.

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  15. Jane23 January 2017 at 17:49

    Love the laurel cuts on your first card, fabulous muted colour scheme fullstop! Thanks for linking up at Uniko.

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  16. Ina G23 January 2017 at 20:04

    Beautiful cas card Anita. Your embossing is stunning. Thanks for joining us for our January CAS Challenge over at STAMPlorations.

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  17. Rachel Bergfeld23 January 2017 at 20:47

    Your wedding card is absolutely gorgeous! Simple and perfect! Thanks for playing along with CASology this week!

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  18. Unknown24 January 2017 at 20:33

    Very gorgeous cards Anita, as usual ! I love the elegancy of your first card with the white on white and the silver and pearlescent colours ! And the second one is just so cute and what a lovely and so true sentiment ! Thanks for sharing and for inspiring !
    Izzy Scrap

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  19. Deborah Frings25 January 2017 at 14:25

    Both cards are super. I do like the sentiment on the new home card. The simple and elegant design for the wedding card is just gorgeous. Love the soft sheen on the pearlescent card. Thanks so much for playing along with Uniko this month! Deborah, DT.

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  20. Viv27 January 2017 at 15:11

    Two super cards here Anita, that silver embossing... wow, so happy I just bought some and that sweet new home card is great too ;) Viv xx

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  21. cohenna27 January 2017 at 18:28

    Beautiful!! Thanks for joining us at My Time To Craft :)

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  22. Doris Klein28 January 2017 at 17:28

    Very elegant and pretty creations! Please visit my new challenge Blog Do-Al(l) Kreativies and show your fab cards on it! I would be very glad about it!

    Hugs
    Doris
    Kleido’s BastelStüble
    *Owner* Do-Al(l) Kreatives
    *DT* Die Sketchtanten

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  23. Jeanin Jügler28 January 2017 at 18:54

    Such a great CAS card! Thanks for playing along the "New Beginnings" challenge at the Simply Create Too Challenge Blog!

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  24. Felix the Crafty Cat29 January 2017 at 22:22

    Such a stylish card. Thanks for sharing it with us at Crafty Cardmakers and good luck with the challenge, Angela x

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  25. Toni30 January 2017 at 16:38

    Oh so very elegant--I love it! Glad you made it over to Stamplorations Cas, girl!

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  26. Jill V5 February 2017 at 10:14

    I love both cards - the wedding card is so classy and elegant and the new house card is so fun and whimsical - I especially love the enamel heart that you added! I can't believe that you lost your mojo - these cards are just too fabulous! Thanks so much for playing along at Time Out! Jill

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  27. Lisa Kind6 February 2017 at 03:12

    Beautiful cards! Love the simplicity of the wedding card! Thanks for playing our Time Out challenge!

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  28. Helen Gullett6 February 2017 at 15:26

    Your wedding card is very lovely and elegant. Thanks for playing along with HLS Jan Anything Goes With Dies

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