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Saturday, 12 March 2011

Off the Edge with "Less is More"

For the last couple of days, we've had our grandchildren staying with us. My husband was so excited to have Daisy coming to stay as they have a very special relationship... they're 'best mates' and spend much time together when she comes to stay. My daughter is always glad of a hand  to help out with meals and bathtime etc. too. Last night her husband joined us and tomorrow Daisy is being taken to a Peppa Pig show at the theatre in Winchester. I think it may be Grandpops and Daddy who accompany her! Sebastian is not yet sleeping through the night, but hopefully he'll get there soon!
On to this card, for which I used a Rollagraph wheel, stamped in Versamark and embossed with white detail embossing powder.
I then coloured the flowers with Stampin' Up inks applied with a water brush.
You can see details of how I made it on my "Less is More" blog as this is my sample card for this week.
The challenge is a One Layer Card with a theme entitled Off the Edge!
Needless to say, not a lot of crafting has been done in the last couple of days, but my daughter has asked for a wedding card for a friend in Australia, so I'll have to find time to squeeze that in before they leave tomorrow!
Have a good weekend everyone.
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33 comments:

  1. Jose12 March 2011 at 08:47

    A beautiful card Chrissie, thanks for the interpretation, one layer cards arent my favourite, but it good for me to think more!
    Jose x

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  2. Victoria12 March 2011 at 08:48

    beautiful creation as always, such pretty shades too, works very well with that image. I think I used to have that wheel and I never inked mine either - what a waste!

    Hope you're enjoying the family visit. My Mum is flying over on the 21st for a few days, I can't wait!

    Love
    Victoria
    x

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  3. Fiona12 March 2011 at 08:56

    Lovely subtle shade of aqua Chrissie and beautiful stamp.

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  4. Anonymous12 March 2011 at 09:00

    Chrissie this is FAN-flipping-Tastic! WOW!! I really love this one!! awesome job hunny hugs Samantha :0)

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  5. Anonymous12 March 2011 at 10:13

    Morning lovely lady! this is stunning! I love my wheels to I have a mixture of both Rollagraph and SU. i have this one too and not used it yet *eek hanging head in shame. Enjoy your time with the family.

    Ali x

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  6. Babs12 March 2011 at 11:58

    Beautiful card chrissie, lovely colour and i love the stamp...

    Babs x

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  7. Linby12 March 2011 at 13:34

    This is beautiful Chrissie I love the subtle colours.
    Linbyx

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  8. Liverpool Lou (Anne)12 March 2011 at 14:06

    Hi Chrissie, a simply wonderful card, love the colours :-)
    Anne xx

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  9. Loli 12 March 2011 at 14:27

    Hello Chrissie, i love yours stamps, beutiful sparkly flowers, elegant i love it.
    A hug from Palma de Mallorca Spain

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  10. Anonymous12 March 2011 at 16:59

    Heyu Chrissie,
    I so love your design, to use a rolla wheel like this, they never work out like this for me....So big respect on that score for a start...
    You have done a beautiful job overall, all the colours work together and your sentiment is perfectly placed, don't be suprised if I seem to stalk you, I so want to learn. My card this week was so inspired from your theme, I can't wait for your Simon Cowell answer....Your honesty will be taken well good or bad, thats the only way to learn eh....

    Sounds like you are well busy at home with the family, that's what keeps us going eh....

    Thank you for the inspiration this week chick
    x
    Vicky

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  11. Jan 12 March 2011 at 17:48

    wonderful card Chrissie xx Jan

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  12. Linda12 March 2011 at 18:12

    I love these Icy colours They are some of my favourites. Thanks for a lovely challenge again this week Chrissie. I even managed to use a generated sentiment on my card this time! Was well chuffed!!! XXXX

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  13. The Dolphin Inn12 March 2011 at 20:23

    Ooooo this is so pretty, loving the white on white embossing with the subtle colours, dont blame you for enjoying your family rather than crafting - precious times !!!!! hope they all have fun with peppa, happy weekend hon xxx

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  14. Anonymous12 March 2011 at 20:47

    Love this card Chrissie...Thanks for the Inspiration!

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  15. Joey12 March 2011 at 23:39

    Chrissie this is beautiful, gorgeous colourshade. hope your granddaughter has a lovely time tomoz. Joey x

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  16. Bonnie13 March 2011 at 01:51

    I love the shimmery effect of the embossing and the light touch of color! Beautiful! Enjoy those babies!

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  17. Susan13 March 2011 at 02:37

    Kudos to you for being able to use that wheel and get a straight stamp across the card! I finally gave up and took mine off the wheels and put tack it on the back so that I can use them with a big acrylic block! Love your embossing too...I stink at that! I tried it this week and finally gave up! Thanks for a wonderful challenge!

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  18. Sarn13 March 2011 at 07:22

    Hi Chrissie . . . lovely elegant card you've made there! The white embossing is just so effective.

    Thanks for all your encouragement and kind words about my cards over the last few weeks. Loving your LiM challenge blog (as is everyone else in blogland!)

    Hugs, Sandra

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  19. massofhair13 March 2011 at 16:55

    HI Chrissie
    Beautiful card this week, as always... I have a Rollergraph but not this particular stamp. I think you really need to load the stamp with ink before you roll it onto a card and for this reason mine turn out quite badly, obviously need to practice a lot more lol...

    Gorgeous colours, so delicate and ethereal...

    Thank you for all of your encouraging comments and feedback. Really enjoying being a part of the LIM community. Off to comment on some more cards now. Have fun with your family:-)

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  20. Maggie13 March 2011 at 20:02

    Beautiful card love the delicate colours.

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  21. Gina13 March 2011 at 20:26

    Great card Chrissie, I can't imagine being able to roll a wheel in a straight line, let alone one that stamps!!
    Brilliant colours.
    Gina R x

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  22. Deborah Frings14 March 2011 at 07:12

    This is so lovely - very elegant, and the soft, clear colours are just gorgeous!!

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  23. Vicky Hayes14 March 2011 at 09:29

    I love the colours too but it's the textured look that brings your card alive. Enjoy your time with your family!

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  24. Stef H14 March 2011 at 15:51

    absolutely gorgeous!

    my poor wheels are collecting dust. thanks for the reminder to get them out!

    hugs :)

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  25. Anonymous14 March 2011 at 18:13

    You asked how big the Go Create biggest circle is which I have used for my card which I have entered. Its about 5 1/2 inches (14 cm ) approx. It makes a decent size card really and will go in a 6 inch square envelope.
    Thanks for visiting me. Just love your card and the colours.
    x Tricia

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  26. Valerie-Jael15 March 2011 at 13:38

    Love your card Chrissie. Thanks for visiting my blog, too! Valerie

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  27. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)15 March 2011 at 15:41

    Love the texture on the flowers.

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  28. Simply Shaz15 March 2011 at 22:18

    This is really,really pretty Chrissie. Love how you have done this :)
    Shaz x

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  29. Susie Sugar16 March 2011 at 12:06

    Simply Beautiful Chrissie the image reminds me if pretty tiles
    Hugs Susie xx

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  30. coldwaters216 March 2011 at 23:45

    Oh my Chrissie this is gorgeous I love the embossing, it is something I hope to start doing again soon and this has given me inspiration to get my heat gun and powders out, I love it.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  31. Benzi17 March 2011 at 12:22

    Such a beauty using the wheel image. Awesome, pastel-like colors you used.
    Have fun with the 'little ones'..they're so precious.

    Looking forward to next week's Less is More challenge as I didn't get to play this week. UGH!

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  32. Sue18 March 2011 at 10:01

    Beautiful card Chrissie. I haven't sent that wheel before, must look out for it at the NEC next week. It looks really nice embossed and coloured.

    Hope you enjoyed your family weekend. Sue.x

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  33. Sonia18 March 2011 at 22:25

    This is a beautiful card Chrissie as are all your cards :) Hugs Sonia xx

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Thank you so much for popping by, I appreciate your comments!
Thanks,
Chrissie