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Saturday, 23 April 2011

"Less is More" - Off Centre

Happy St George's Day everyone!
Here I have used red and white, the colours of St George's flag for our challenge at "Less is More", which this week is entitled 'Off Centre'.
I chose to make a card using the emboss resist technique. The precise method is described on our challenge blog, do pop over and have a look and hopefully join in with our challenge this week.
I made the sentiment ... a little quote from Shakespeare, on the computer.
It's possible to have balance within a card even if there is no axis of symmetry, but by careful positioning of the elements, balance can be achieved. I think this looks balanced don't you?
If you haven't tried a Clean and Simple challenge before maybe now's the time to try!
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47 comments:

  1. Unknown23 April 2011 at 08:35

    This is really striking Chrissie...love it! I may try resist emossing next...

    Thank you so much for all your wonderful comments every week, and for the inspiration too. I have tried new techniques and dug out otherwise un-used materials thanks to these challenges so keep them up!
    Lizy x

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  2. Cathy23 April 2011 at 09:09

    Gorgeous card Chrissie. I love the resist embossed look, and it makes for a very striking card.
    Hugs
    Cathy xx

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  3. Sue23 April 2011 at 09:26

    Hi hun
    fabulous card, striking colour, will miss not joining in when im away, boohoo wanted 10/10 for attendance, lol have lovely weekend, sue,x

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  4. TAM23 April 2011 at 09:40

    Gorgeous card Chrissie - love the way you "stretch" us every week with the Less is More challenges

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  5. Viv23 April 2011 at 09:41

    Such a great card Chrissie, such a lot to live up to already now but I will get my thinking cap on and ponder:O) Viv xx

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  6. Lynn23 April 2011 at 10:23

    I am loving the layered images and embossing. The image really pops with the vibrant reds. Never tried layered images with different embossings before - must have a try at this one. Another challenging challenge this week. Happy Easter. Lynn x

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  7. Deborah Frings23 April 2011 at 11:06

    Brilliant - love the colours and the reason why you've used them. The image looks fantastic! Great challenge this week.

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  8. Linby23 April 2011 at 12:31

    Great card Chrissie and the sentiment goes beautifully with the images. Thanks for the inspiration and the challenges.
    Linbyx

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  9. Jenny23 April 2011 at 13:55

    Lovely card Chrissie, like the St Georges colour theme too :)
    Jenny x

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  10. Rosemary23 April 2011 at 15:33

    absolutely lovely card!!

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  11. Lorraine A23 April 2011 at 15:56

    gorgeoau card Chrissie :-) I haven't used this technique for ages ,, I must get my heat tool out too :-)
    Thanks for your advice on my card, I went back and stamped more leaves and think it does look better even though I didn't manage to get the margins quite right :-)

    Hope you have a lovely Easter weekend :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  12. Lorraine A23 April 2011 at 15:57

    sorry ,, I did mean gorgeous !!! :-)

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  13. Wishcraft23 April 2011 at 18:55

    Gorgeous card Chrissie. Love the colours and resist technique you've used. This week's challenge was much easier :o) Lisa x

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  14. Dolly Daydreams23 April 2011 at 19:20

    Gorgeous card and the use of red certainly makes it dramatic , I love it.
    Marie

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  15. Ciara23 April 2011 at 20:29

    This is really striking Chrissie and makes me want to go and do some resist embossing!

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  16. Faith A at Daffodil Cards23 April 2011 at 20:56

    Another stunning card My Lady LIM

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  17. Unknown23 April 2011 at 21:14

    Hi Chrissie, such a stunning card - love the colour. I thought at first look that 'off centre' would be easy, but I'm beginning to wonder! Sarah

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  18. Kasey ~ in Oz23 April 2011 at 22:04

    Black, Red and White, very much a wow combo. Cheers, Kasey ~ in Oz

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  19. Sharon24 April 2011 at 09:40

    Love this card Chrissie, the emboss resist gives a very dramatic effect.
    hugs
    Sharon x

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  20. Diane24 April 2011 at 12:35

    Very nice...great idea for a challenge...thank you!

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  21. Suze Bain24 April 2011 at 14:49

    Beautiful card Chrissie, the embossed panel is fab. Have a great week. x

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  22. Ruth24 April 2011 at 16:02

    I love this card, and do appreciate that you include detailed instructions on how to do the techniques.
    Ruth C

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  23. Victoria24 April 2011 at 18:23

    Love it - it does look very balanced to me, I think it's the opposite positioning of the sentiment taht balances it so well.

    Thanks for continuing to show not just fab cards and great challenge ideas but new techniques each week too.

    Love
    Victoria
    x

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  24. Susan24 April 2011 at 21:04

    Chrissie, this card is just beautiful. I love the embossing...and I love the red...which happens to be one of my favorite colors! Thanks for the detailed instructions on how to make the card!

    Thanks again for a great challenge!

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  25. Karen24 April 2011 at 21:28

    The quote matches the image perfectly! what a terrific valentine's day card ~

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  26. joanne wardle24 April 2011 at 21:34

    lovely! i always enjoy the less is more challenge. thanks

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  27. G Peplow24 April 2011 at 22:15

    Striking card, love red white and black:0) Happy Easter and St Georges day to you. Thank you for commenting on my card, love the challenges that you're setting for us all:0) xxx

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  28. ThinkInk Creative25 April 2011 at 03:45

    Brilliant techniques and well executed - not that I'm an expert or anything. :-) I just wanted to say how I appreciate skillful work as it's what I aspire to do.

    I very nearly used this sketch for my entry but maybe another time.

    I love this card.

    cheers,
    Malyn at ThinkInkCreative

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  29. massofhair25 April 2011 at 04:07

    Stunning and clever card, not used this technique for a long time so might try it out again soon:-)

    Thanks for your lovely comment and i'm glad you liked the chocolate card without the stars. Always great to get excellent feedback. Thanks for another brilliant challenge:-)

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  30. A Consuming Passion25 April 2011 at 11:17

    It's always good to read the thought behind your cards Chrissie! I really like this weeks entry......keep them coming!

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  31. Yvonne25 April 2011 at 13:31

    This is a lovely card, Chrissie!

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  32. Jacqueline25 April 2011 at 14:10

    Very pretty stamp and the elegance of the sentiment is a perfect match!

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  33. ~ Ali Robertson ~25 April 2011 at 15:38

    Simply stunning as always Chrissie, love it

    Happy Easter

    Ali x

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  34. Cherry25 April 2011 at 16:23

    Love the Shakesperian quote Chrissie and think your embossing resist technique looks awesome and perfectly fits your card. Thanks for the inspiration and fun. Hope you have a good week. Hugs Cherry XXX

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  35. Sarn25 April 2011 at 19:05

    LOVE the colour scheme and the card in general. Very inspiring.

    Hugs, Sandra

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  36. nicky25 April 2011 at 20:21

    What a lovely card like the red and white also thanks for all the comments each wk ok my cards.
    Nicky

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  37. Kathleen25 April 2011 at 21:54

    This is a fabulous card, love the white on the red and thanks for the tech stuff. Keep up the good work.

    Kath x

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  38. Jose26 April 2011 at 08:45

    Gorgeous card, love the sentiment, and interested about the emboss resist technique
    Jose

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  39. Chris26 April 2011 at 12:37

    Beautiful card Chrissie I love the image and colour. Hope you had a lovely Easter.. Chris x
    ps got fed up keep typing chrisseieann lol so Chris from now

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  40. Vicky Hayes26 April 2011 at 17:40

    I love this card - especially the way you used only a touch of black with the red and white.

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  41. Sally H26 April 2011 at 20:40

    It is gorgeous, Chrissie! I love it!

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  42. Ruth M27 April 2011 at 11:09

    Black, white and red are always classy and elegant - that sentiment adds more elegance too. A truly lovely card and perfectly balanced!

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  43. kingstonmama27 April 2011 at 19:10

    Your card is so pretty. I've never done the emboss resist technique, but you've inspire me to give it a try. I almost never break out my embossing powders!

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  44. Michelle Short27 April 2011 at 20:11

    This is so pretty Chrissie, I love the colour combo, really striking xx

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  45. Stephanie Lanzalotto27 April 2011 at 21:47

    Chrissie, I just love your card. You've inspired me to try embossing resist again after a long time. I am so loving the LIM challenges. Thank you so much for the inspiration!!

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  46. Debbie27 April 2011 at 22:02

    Fabulous card!

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  47. Sue28 April 2011 at 21:09

    A fab card Chrissie. The resist technique is not one I use much, but is so effective I may have to persevere a bit more with it. Sue.x

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