Saturday, 7 May 2011

White on White

Well it's Saturday and that can only mean one thing... time for another  challenge from "Less is More".
This week it's another colour challenge and Mandi and I chose 'White on White'. Each of us loves this colour choice for cards and can't wait to see what everyone comes up with.
The sponsor for this month's challenge is Paper Garden Projects and I used a dogwood image from the Spring Trees set. The dogwood is the state flower in Virginia, where I lived for three years when our son was tiny, and so I've had a soft spot for it ever since.
This card uses a Marianne Creatables die for the large circle and a Cuttlebug die for the tag. The embossing is from Cuttlebug and I've added a quick tutorial on the LIM blog on how to emboss a piece of card wider than the actual folder itself.
DO join in the fun this week, even if you haven't played along with us before!
Today it's raining, I must say that the gardens need it desperately, it's a pity that it doesn't rain just during the hours of darkness then we could wake up to a fresh green world... and not get soaked trying to get anywhere!
Stamp Something - Use a Digi
Art Impressions - Bling, Glitter and Sparkle

Here is an award I have been honoured with recently  from Massofhair
Thanks so much for your kindness!
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60 comments:

  1. Deborah Frings7 May 2011 at 08:02

    Chrissie - this is just so elegant and so pretty! Love the off centre cirle, the pretty flowers and the subtle sparkle. It's fab!!

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  2. Jose7 May 2011 at 08:21

    Gorgeous card Chrissie, beautiful flowers and lots of lovely embossing.
    Jose

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  3. Gibmiss7 May 2011 at 08:29

    Hi Chrissie
    Fabulous card ....love the embossing and the image ...
    Hugs
    sylvie
    xxxx

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  4. Linby7 May 2011 at 08:31

    Just beautiful Chrissie.
    Linbyx

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  5. Victoria7 May 2011 at 08:35

    ooh the combination of dies and embossing you've used looks exquisite Chrissie. That main die is amazing. Nice to read about your history in Virginia too - makes the card all the more special
    Love
    Victoria
    x

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  6. Jan 7 May 2011 at 08:48

    A stunning card Chrissie I love white on white.It's so elegant. xx Jan

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  7. fatmonica7 May 2011 at 08:51

    Beautiful.Love the flowers and the embossing.Just gorgeous!

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  8. SYLVIA-ANNE7 May 2011 at 08:51

    A beautiful card Chrissie - love the Dogwood flowers and the way you've displayed them on the circle. The white on white is fabulous - hope to join in again this week. Sylvia x

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  9. Tara Cardwell7 May 2011 at 09:05

    Your card is really beautiful - the subtle bling really brings it to life.

    Forget what I said yesterday though - you've managed to find something a challenge worse than acetate!!!!
    Tara x

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  10. Suze Bain7 May 2011 at 09:07

    A beautiful card Chrissie, love the shimmery dogwood. Thanks for another fab challenge. x

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  11. Sheila in Cyprus7 May 2011 at 09:21

    Another of your stunning creations Chrissie. The flowers really 'pop' with the shimmery finish. Now back from my visit in UK so maybe you will start seeing my challenge attempts, that is if I get the washing and ironing done!!
    Take care. Love Sheila x

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  12. Ciara7 May 2011 at 11:25

    Just gorgeous Chrissie and great tip with the embossing folder, I will try that (although it may be tricky with my motorised big shot!)

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  13. Faith A at Daffodil Cards7 May 2011 at 12:34

    Another gorgeous card Chrissie, just soooo beautiful.

    However "white on white?" NOT my style this is a real challenge :)

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  14. Loli 7 May 2011 at 12:45

    Hello Chrissie , so elegant and beautiful card, i love your circle idea and the flowers...well i love all...great job.
    A hug from Palma island

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  15. Sandra7 May 2011 at 13:46

    Beautiful card - as always! Sandra

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  16. Rosemary7 May 2011 at 14:08

    absolutely STUNNING card!!!

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  17. Ruth M7 May 2011 at 14:20

    Gorgeous - just gorgeous! LOVE all that sparkle, it's spectacular!

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  18. Meggymay7 May 2011 at 14:49

    Gorgeous, it looks real classy, love the sparkle as well. Yvonne x

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  19. Lorraine A7 May 2011 at 14:54

    Gorgeous card Chrissie ,, I love white cards too but generally they do have a bit of colour somewhere ,,, this IS a challenge alright !! :-) Have got me thinking cap on :-)

    Love the decorative die and the flowers ,,, beautiful :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  20. Jenny7 May 2011 at 15:41

    Chrissie this is wonderful, I can see this die comes in very useful for the white on white cards.Thanks for the tutorial too :)
    Jenny x

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  21. Judy12237 May 2011 at 16:06

    Chrissie, this is AMAZING! I love the dogwood, too...such a beautiful flowering tree. Thank you for the great utorial on how to emboss a section that is wider than the folder...always wondered how to do that! (Thanks also for the info you posted at my blog about how to prevent embossing in one section...I have to try that!) Beautiful card...and I'm loving the Less Is More blog and challenges (I'm a newbie!)

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  22. Christine L7 May 2011 at 16:10

    Beautiful card Chrissie.... and thank you so much for the FAB tutorial on the LIM site - I've so long wanted to make bigger pieces of embossed card...... and now I know how!!
    Hugs
    Christine x

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  23. Sarah's Little Snippets7 May 2011 at 16:34

    Hi Chrissie, a stunning card! love those flowers and gems around the circle. Sarah x

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  24. Diane7 May 2011 at 17:12

    Absolutely beautiful, Chrissie. But now I think I'm going to HAVE to get that die ..........! xx

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  25. Sonia7 May 2011 at 17:53

    Stunning card Chrissie I love the challenge this week, thanks for the inspiration.
    Hugs Sonia xx

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  26. Susan7 May 2011 at 18:06

    Chrissie, you've created another beautiful card! Love that embossed circle...don't think I've seen anything like that...so pretty! Fab flowers...all around fab card!!

    Susan

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  27. ~ Ali Robertson ~7 May 2011 at 19:23

    Stunning as ever Lim Diva loving that die.

    thanks again for another fabby challenge

    Ali x

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  28. Kat7 May 2011 at 19:53

    Another fabulous card Chrissie. Hope I can find time to join in this week.

    Kat x

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  29. Karen7 May 2011 at 20:37

    So many fantastic details! that die with the flowers is so pretty ~Karen

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  30. coldwaters27 May 2011 at 22:16

    Wow Chrissie this is stunning you do white on white brilliantly this looks soooo classy and elegant.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  31. Rita7 May 2011 at 22:53

    Chrissie ,your card is fabulous, its so eyecatching. I love the flowers . Hugs Rita xx

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  32. Anonymous8 May 2011 at 09:53

    Stunning card, love that Marianne Die and beautiful flowers! Thanks for such a fab challenge!
    Helen x

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  33. Sarn8 May 2011 at 11:32

    This is so lovely Chrissie. Great inspiration.
    Hugs, Sandra (Stamping For Pleasure)

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  34. Karen8 May 2011 at 11:43

    This is just gorgeous - so classy. And THANKS so much for wellies stamp set name! Am trawling trawling trawling as I type!
    Thanks for another challenging challenge xxxx

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  35. Lynne8 May 2011 at 15:14

    Gorgeous card Chrissie. Love the die cut and all that sparkle.
    Lynne xxx

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  36. Mrs.B8 May 2011 at 16:15

    Gorgeous card, love the image and the sparlke. Great inspiration!
    Avril

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  37. Viv8 May 2011 at 17:29

    Fab card again Chrissie, just love it, well done again :O) Viv xx

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  38. Sue8 May 2011 at 19:04

    A gorgeous card Chrissie. Another great theme for this week's challenge. Sue.x

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  39. Maureen8 May 2011 at 19:16

    Love the card Chrissie, that Marianne die looks interesting!!

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  40. Vicky Hayes8 May 2011 at 19:55

    This is lovely - and so detailed. I love that sort of fretwork circle and would never have thought to pair it with a polka dot embossing folder! The dogwood image is pretty too and perfectly set off with that touch of sparkle. I've definitely got the LiM bug and really look forward to seeing what the challenge is each week!

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  41. Kathleen8 May 2011 at 21:11

    Stunning card, love it. I did try stamping white onto white and using white embossing powder but it just showed as cream, forgot to mention that as another card binned.
    Can't wait for next week uhh.
    By the way as your link takes you to the top of your blog I have looked at your other post and they are really fab too.

    Kath x

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  42. Isabelle Norris8 May 2011 at 21:44

    Such a stunning and elegant card.
    Thank you for your lovely comment on my blog
    isa

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  43. Caroline Hallett9 May 2011 at 00:01

    great card, lovely flowers - they look almost silvery - inspirational as always

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  44. Michellem9 May 2011 at 05:25

    Such a lovely card - thanks too for the embossing tip - I need to try that!

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  45. ThinkInk Creative9 May 2011 at 13:18

    Happy Everything to you too. This card is divine. The die is certainly amazing but you've put everything together so wonderfully. I'd be giddy if I came up with something like this. Ha! :-)


    p.s. thanks for the tutorial. I might try the technique for embossing longer strips, e.g. scrapbooking.


    cheers,
    Malyn at ThinkInkCreative

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  46. Karen Aicken9 May 2011 at 15:42

    Such a pretty card -- I love that it's square as I don't often make square cards. TFS and for another fun challenge.
    Cheers, Karen
    alteredscrapbookingdotcom

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  47. kingstonmama9 May 2011 at 22:01

    Another great challenge. Your card is stunning. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  48. Babs9 May 2011 at 22:18

    Oh Chrissie i am very sorry i thought i had left you a comment, thanks for reminding me.

    I love the Marianne die it would make a lovely horse shoe for a wedding card if you were to cut a bit out of it,you have made a fabulous card with it anyway just stunning...

    Babs x

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  49. Unknown10 May 2011 at 16:35

    This is just beautiful Chrissie! And great to see how you've used my favourite die! ;) Thanks too for your lovely and inspiring comments on my cards...it means alot!
    My book arrived today and it looks great! I can't wait to try some of the projects in it! Thanks again :)
    Lizy x

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  50. nicky10 May 2011 at 18:53

    Also loveeeeeeeeeeee your card
    Nicky

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  51. Jen Nelson10 May 2011 at 20:33

    HI Chrissie.... love the card...
    the Foiling on my card is done using the Patsy May Foil It machine and a Laser Printer so the foil sticks to the Toner.... Not a cheap solution to foiling your words but I do love the effect....
    thanks for the weekly challenges

    Jen xx

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  52. Suzilou10 May 2011 at 21:22

    Gorgeous card, love the flowers and how they sparkle, very pretty card :) xx

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  53. Unknown10 May 2011 at 22:04

    Hi Chrissie, a truly stunning card! I've been thinking about getting this die, but the examples I've seen in the mags haven't been very inspiring, hmmmm I might be thinking again. Sarah

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  54. Seafield Jo11 May 2011 at 13:32

    Stunning card Chrissie, love the combination of embossing and die cuts. Jo x

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  55. TDJ12 May 2011 at 00:33

    Such a beautiful and elegant card.....I love the sparkle!

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  56. Andrea12 May 2011 at 07:22

    A gorgeous card and great example of what can be done!

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  57. sparklygirl-Tina12 May 2011 at 12:22

    Hi Chrissie

    Gorgeous card - love what you've done with the flowers also love your embossing tips - you must be patient to get everything lined up right!

    Hugs

    Tina

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  58. Chris12 May 2011 at 15:10

    One word.... STUNNING... Chris xx

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  59. sparklygirl-Tina12 May 2011 at 15:24

    Hi Chrissie

    Thanks for the tip re the lines on embossing folders - now you've told me how to avoid it it seems so logical and I feel like - doh!!!! I will give your tip a try - thank you.

    Tina
    X

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  60. Lynn12 May 2011 at 19:36

    Wonderful detail on your card. Thank you for your comment and pointing out that an image would be fine - I didn't read the challenge properly as I was all in a dither after reading "white on white" lol. By the way, your chicken cards really made me smile. Lynn x

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

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