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Saturday, 30 April 2011

"Less is More" Lucky Dip ~ Thank You or Congratulations

I don't know about you but I thought that the wedding yesterday was a superb example of good old British organisation, history, pomp at the culmination of an eight year romance!
I watched all day until about 2.30pm when I picked up my son and daughter-in-law on completion of their sailing course and then we watched it all again, as I'd been recording it too!
I loved it!
Here is my card for this week's challenge at "Less is More". A thank you card using gilding flakes. I love this medium and you can see how  did it on the challenge blog!
This Congratulations card is such a simple one... a Stampin' Up image which I really love and a little bit of a Martha Stewart border peeping between the image and the sentiment!
Anyway I must cook some breakfast for the kids!
More anon!
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41 comments:

  1. Tara Cardwell30 April 2011 at 09:04

    I like both cards but the one with gilding flakes is just stunning and I can see why the sentiment is a favourite :-)

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  2. Victoria30 April 2011 at 09:13

    hmm tough choice as they are both fab but today the baby one does it for me!

    I enjoyed the wedding too, switched off about 12.30 but watched it again in the evening!

    Love
    Victoria
    x

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  3. Jose30 April 2011 at 11:02

    2 great cards Chrissie, loved the idea of using part of the Martha Stewart border, looks great.
    Jose

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  4. Rita30 April 2011 at 11:40

    Wow, I like both cards Chrissie, but the gilded one is stunning. I enjoyed the whole day watching every minute of it. Hugs Rita xxx

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  5. ~ Ali Robertson ~30 April 2011 at 12:17

    Fabulous as always Chrissi wonderful inspiration.

    Ali x

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  6. pickle30 April 2011 at 14:58

    Both absolutely beautiful cards again Chrissie. Both fab but I adore the gilded one xx

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  7. Viv30 April 2011 at 15:46

    Two lovely cards again Chrissie, I think the top one is my fav . Yes I watched the wedding too, so nice to see some good news for a change & also I needed some inspiration for my son's upcoming wedding too :O) Viv xx

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  8. Mandi30 April 2011 at 16:04

    Fabby cards Chrissie
    Stunning work, as ever
    x

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  9. G Peplow30 April 2011 at 17:05

    Hi Chrissy, gorgeous cards, love both and Oh! yes! The wedding was wonderful, I shed a tear Oh dear:{ Never mind, I often do that at weddings:0) xxx

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  10. Jenny30 April 2011 at 18:32

    Two gorgeous cards Chrissie, love the long stemmed wine glasses. Yep the atmosphere was so happy yesterday, enjoyed watching it all :)
    Jenny x

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  11. Lexxie30 April 2011 at 19:09

    Both cards are stunning Chrissie, the gilding looks amazing and I love the SU stamp too,
    Thank you again for such a fab challenge, I am really enjoying joining in,
    Love Sarita xx

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  12. Vicky Hayes30 April 2011 at 23:11

    Lovely cards and I particularly like the gilded one. I'm always so impressed by the different techniques you come up with!

    I didn't think I'd be watching the wedding but I was riveted too! Such a visual treat - and who doesn't love a wedding?!

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  13. Rosemary1 May 2011 at 00:26

    both are lovely... i really like the first one best, though.

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  14. Jan 1 May 2011 at 16:24

    great cards Chrissie. I loved the wedding too! xx Jan

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  15. Sally H1 May 2011 at 17:15

    Two stunning cards! I lvoe the gilding flakes. You have inspired me to get mine out and have a go...maybe with some inchie stamps!

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  16. Dolly Daydreams1 May 2011 at 17:21

    Beautiful work as ever . Classy elegant work and love the use of the gilding flakes.

    Marie

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  17. Ruth1 May 2011 at 17:42

    These are bot wonderful cards! Thanks so much for the inspiration. I've added a pic of the inside of my card on my blog to satisfy your curiosity!! Ruth :)

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  18. Susan1 May 2011 at 18:13

    Chrissie, love both of your cards...but I really love the look of the first one. I love the elegance of it. I'm not sure what gilding flakes are, but they sure make a pretty card! Thanks for the tip about taping off the part of the sentiment! That could come in handy! Have a great week!
    Susan

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  19. Lorraine A1 May 2011 at 18:33

    Gorgeous cards Chrissie :-) I LOVE the gilded one and now NEED gilding flakes too !! The simple Congratulations card us so very stylish too ,,, love that !! :-)

    I spent the whole day watching the wedding too ,,, no one does pomp and ceremony like the brits eh !! fabulous :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  20. massofhair1 May 2011 at 19:30

    Hi Chrissie
    Watched the Royal Wedding with mixed emotions. The couple are made for each other there is no doubt, i did get a small moment of sadness when i saw William do the look his mother Diana used to do when she was with her children and happy. Brought back a few sad memories but overall it was a most glorious day, celebrated with style and elegance. Glad you enjoyed it too...

    Both your cards are fab this week, like both for different reasons but i always love black cards, they always look so elegant and luxurious to me. I need to get a couple of border punches but want the ones that will cut through cardstock and not just paper. Off to do some research.

    Thanks as always for your fab comment and i am glad you liked at least one of the cards:-)

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  21. Bananastamper2 May 2011 at 02:15

    Both are fab cards, but the first is so stunning, what a great technique!

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  22. Sarah's Little Snippets2 May 2011 at 08:29

    Hi Chrissie, two beautiful cards - I love the gilding on the first one. It's something I've never tried but the effect is stunning! Sarah xx
    Thanks for the welcome to the LIM challenges, I can see how they will become addictive!

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  23. Hunters Moon2 May 2011 at 09:13

    Hi Chrissie, those two cards are stunning I adore the gilding one (thats something Ive always wanted to try)The SU stamp is lovely. I think I will have to start looking out for SU items as I think something like that stamp would look fab on my Wedding thank you cards. (Ive already stamped up the invites)

    Thanks for the comments on my blog

    Sam

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  24. Sarn2 May 2011 at 10:39

    Both lovely cards as usual Chrissie. Loved the wedding too!

    Hugs, Sandra

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  25. Maria Matter2 May 2011 at 15:13

    gorgeous chrissie!!!

    we were glued to the television all day for the wedding too! so beautiful!

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  26. Meggymay2 May 2011 at 16:32

    Both cards are gorgeous, love the one with the guilding.

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  27. Dori2 May 2011 at 18:24

    lovely cards, I especially like the thank you with the gilding and the sentiment sideways on.

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  28. Seafield Jo2 May 2011 at 19:23

    Hi Chrissie, hope you've enjoyed the long weekend. Your cards are gorgeous, I particularly like the first one. Jo x

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  29. Flowergirl2 May 2011 at 20:22

    Both such lovely cards x
    Wendy

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  30. Ohneilly2 May 2011 at 20:41

    Great cards Chrissie,
    I've sent you an email about your comment on my blog,
    Thanks again for your inspiration,
    Claire xx

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  31. Caroljenks2 May 2011 at 21:11

    Gorgeous cards Chrissie - I just LOVE those glasses, they are so sweet!

    Carol x

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  32. --Marcy2 May 2011 at 21:14

    Love, Love, Love the Less is More site! Such wonderful stuff - fun to watch it grow in leaps and bounds! Congrats! Your card is super!

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  33. fatmonica2 May 2011 at 21:15

    Love both of these but the gilding is especially fab!

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  34. Shaz3 May 2011 at 08:02

    2 gorgeous cards Chrissie. Both different techniques, but both equally stunning. xx

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  35. Kathleen3 May 2011 at 12:14

    Two great cards, the stems on the glasses made me smile also love the cards you have done since.

    Kath x

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  36. coldwaters23 May 2011 at 17:08

    Two stunning cards Chrissie so love the images in both you make the clean and simple style look so easy and very classy, I love them both so much.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  37. nicky3 May 2011 at 20:55

    Both are lovely cards but my fave has to be the one with the flowers .
    Nicky

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  38. Unknown3 May 2011 at 22:04

    Hello, both beautiful cards. However, my personal favourite is the first one - I watched gilding flakes being demonstrated once but didn't buy them, wish I had now! Sarah

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  39. SYLVIA-ANNE3 May 2011 at 23:09

    Beautiful cards Chrissie - love the one with the gilding flakes - really like how you've placed the panel and the sentiment. Thanks for a great challenge blog at LIM - I think I'm addicted to it!
    Hugs, Sylvia xx

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  40. Ciara5 May 2011 at 09:31

    Sorry, I'm a bit late joining in this week. Both fab cards, very elegant & understated - as always, xx

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  41. Faith A at Daffodil Cards5 May 2011 at 22:06

    Both stunning cards, love the embossing of the first one, very classy

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