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Saturday, 4 June 2011

Less is More - Monochrome Colour Challenge

For this week's challenge I decided to do an interpretation of my blog background as the subject for my card.
The stamp, as many of you will recognise is the freebie from Craft Stamper magazine,which is so redolent of the animated one I added to my blog from Blogamation.
The side panel was masked and sponged using Stampin' Up Sahara Sand ink before stamping with a bunch of stamps similar to the designs on my background. A script one from French Foliage, a flourish from Joie and a Music manuscript stamp I've had for yonks. I embossed some of the white ink with clear embossing powder and also sponged a little darker ink in places to add interest. Its all very random and is a technique I really enjoy doing.
The chandelier stamp itself plus the sentiment were stamped with Timber brown Stazon to ensure good coverage over the embossing.
DO join in the fun at "Less is More"... we had an amazing 325 entries last week, Mandi and I can scarcely believe the phenomenal support we're receiving for our challenge. If you haven't joined in as yet, maybe this week is the time to give it a try.
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52 comments:

  1. Evil Edna4 June 2011 at 08:03

    wonderful stylish card. EE

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  2. Suzilou4 June 2011 at 08:48

    What a gorgeous card, love how you have made your background and that stamp is lovelly. Might have to try and get that magazine for that freebie. :)

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  3. Jan 4 June 2011 at 09:08

    Lovely card Chrissie xx Jan

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  4. Gibmiss4 June 2011 at 09:17

    Hi CHRISSIE
    fABBY CARD.....GORGEOUS ....
    MY MR bLOGGER WORKING ok.....unticked where you Sign in ....soooo simple i had a few Followers telling me so thanks to them .....i have been away for a week so only just got on to Comp.......
    Hugs Sylvie
    xxxx

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  5. Jenny4 June 2011 at 10:07

    So clever Chrissie, love the background and that chandelier is the spitting image of your animated blog image :)
    Jenny x

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  6. Sue4 June 2011 at 10:38

    Hi hun
    gorgeous card, near perfect match for ya blog, classy as always, sue,x

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  7. Tara Cardwell4 June 2011 at 11:13

    wow, when you click into the picture, there is so much detail its really beautiful. Love it!
    Bet you had your work cut out with over 300 entrants last week - so glad its still growing!
    Tara x

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  8. ThinkInk Creative4 June 2011 at 12:09

    WOW! I had to double-take in fact as I did recognise it. For a while I thought, "how did she get her blog animation on the card?" Very well done.

    cheers,
    Malyn at ThinkInkCreative

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  9. Posh Tags and Tickets4 June 2011 at 13:13

    So classy and subtle
    Thanks for the inspiration
    Hugs Posh x

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  10. Loli 4 June 2011 at 13:46

    Hello Chrissie, thank you for your comment, i'm happy to see you again.
    Fantastic work, fantastic challenge and fantastic cardmakers
    A hug from Palma de amllorca

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  11. Diane4 June 2011 at 14:02

    Pretty and elegant card...and very classy, too!

    Great blog background as well :>)

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  12. Mandi4 June 2011 at 14:40

    Your card is fab-tastic!
    You never cease to blow me away with your wonderful stamping techniques

    Such a pleasure to work with you x

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  13. Vicki Dutcher4 June 2011 at 16:19

    I so love the chandelier! Is it a stamp or a download for free?

    Many congrats on the success of your challenge blog -- your going to have to hire help! LOL

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  14. Jill S4 June 2011 at 16:41

    Lovely card! How versatile is the lovely chandalier image.

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  15. Sarn4 June 2011 at 18:24

    Tres chic! Very classy.

    Hugs, Sandra My card is HERE!

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  16. coldwaters24 June 2011 at 19:11

    Wow classy or what, this is beautiful Chrissie
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  17. Carol Wilde4 June 2011 at 19:36

    Thanks for the inspiration! Great card !

    Carol

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  18. Pauline4 June 2011 at 20:06

    A wonderful card, I love how you have re-created your blog banner! Beautiful and elegant.

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  19. Kat4 June 2011 at 20:50

    A really stylish, elegant card Chrissie. Love the theme.

    Kat x

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  20. Marlena M.4 June 2011 at 21:42

    This is beautiful! Thanks for stopping by my blog. ;)

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  21. dstandard4 June 2011 at 21:59

    This is just fabulous - what a cool idea!

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  22. Susan5 June 2011 at 02:53

    I Love that little chandelier! How nice it must be to get free stamps with a magazine! Love the inking you did here...and the music and text faded into the background is awesome! You did a great job mimicing your blog! This challenge has certainly grown...and I'm wowwed by all the talent here. If it keeps growing, I'll never get around to all the blogs!...but I'll keep trying!
    My card is HERE

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  23. Karen5 June 2011 at 03:15

    Wow - this is, as always, awesome! I just love the antique style against that white space xxxx *swoon*

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  24. kingstonmama5 June 2011 at 03:27

    This is so pretty, Chrissie. I love the way you masked your panel along the right edge, and all those lovely warm shades of brown. Thanks for another great challenge!

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  25. Rosie5 June 2011 at 10:12

    A wonderful card, Chrissie.

    Have a nice Sunday

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  26. Maarit at Violets Corner5 June 2011 at 13:19

    It's a fabulous card Chrissie, and a perfect match, so beautifully stamped and positioned, love it! It's very inspiring.

    Enjoy your weekend,

    hugs
    Maarit

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  27. Kerry5 June 2011 at 16:34

    Great idea to take inspiration from your blog and it's turned out just great x

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  28. Denise 5 June 2011 at 16:49

    Great card and lovely blog background too!! xx

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  29. Bonnie5 June 2011 at 17:48

    Another great card Chrissie! I love the background with the subtle stamping! It really makes the chandelier pop!

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  30. Shaz5 June 2011 at 20:51

    Such a beautiful card Chrissie. xx

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  31. Beryl K5 June 2011 at 22:55

    Love this card Chrissie, many thanks for your comments
    Beryl x

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  32. G Peplow5 June 2011 at 23:11

    Hi Chrissie, This is a beautiful card, I love the chandelier stamp (eerily similar to your background) and the random stamping behind, you've used gorgeous muted colours too, lovely! I'm having a computer prob at the moment so fiding it a bit difficult to get all done, hope to join in with LIM soon. Thank you for dropping by :0) xxx

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  33. Anonymous5 June 2011 at 23:31

    Very elegant card Chrissy, very spooky how it matches your blog!
    Helen x

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  34. Kaz6 June 2011 at 08:11

    Love your inked/sponged panel. Your card design is very elegant. Love it!
    Kaz x

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  35. Sharon6 June 2011 at 09:14

    lovely card Chrissie.ove the colour tones & the sentimentis petfect for your blog.
    hugs
    Sharon xx

    p.s putting the H off centre on my card would have driven me up the wall ll! ! xx

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  36. Kendra6 June 2011 at 15:25

    Oh wow, I am loving this chandelier with the birds! What a pretty card!

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  37. Lynn6 June 2011 at 21:06

    Love the colour and layering on the background. Lynn x

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  38. Sharon Traynor Designs6 June 2011 at 22:32

    Well, Lady LIM, this sure is one elegant and ladylike card. Seriously, it is jaw dropping in it's gorgeousness. That panel is a dream.
    Hugs,
    Sharon xx

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  39. Kathleen6 June 2011 at 22:37

    Wow I think this is the first time I have looked at your blog and the chandellier hasn't blotted out your card.
    Lovely card, thanks for a great challenge.

    Kath x

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  40. Vicky Hayes6 June 2011 at 23:38

    Now that would be a great challenge - make a card to coordinate with your blog! (Mine's just white so perhaps that would be slightly too much less is more!) I love your blog background and the chandelier looks gorgeous against it on the card. Vx

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  41. Suze Bain7 June 2011 at 14:59

    Love your design Chrissie and it does match your blog perfect. Fab. xx

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  42. Viv7 June 2011 at 18:00

    Another fab creation again Chrissie, what inspiration you both give us each week! it seems the LIMettes are growing week by week aren't they, you must be thrilled :O)Viv xx

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  43. SYLVIA-ANNE7 June 2011 at 18:02

    This is so elegant and classy Chrissie - love your neutral colour choice, and the chandelier is fabulous.
    Thanks once again for an awesomely challenging challenge!! I'm addicted!!!
    Hugs, Sylvia xxxxx

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  44. Hands On7 June 2011 at 21:28

    I just adore the backdrop on your blog and it made a stunning card too!

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  45. Isabelle Norris8 June 2011 at 00:06

    I absolutely LOVE your card Chrissie. Simply STUNNING !!
    Thanks for your kind words on my blog.
    isa

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  46. judith@poppy cottage8 June 2011 at 00:29

    Great card Chrissie, love the colours. Music and script are always a hit with me, and that CS chandelier stamp is fab this month. Love your blog background. Judith xx

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  47. sparklygirl-Tina8 June 2011 at 16:50

    Hi Chrissie

    What a stunning card and I do so love that freebie stamp and agree it is so like the Blogamation one (which you would have seen on my blog too). Love the panel you've created never thought to do that but it is so effective that might have to give it a go.

    Take care

    Tina
    X

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  48. Dana9 June 2011 at 02:29

    Your card is elegant. I love the chandelier.

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  49. Jo Capper-Sandon9 June 2011 at 09:13

    Stunning. I love that it echoes your blog 'decor'. This has such an elegant feel about it.

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  50. Carol10 June 2011 at 00:24

    I do love your card Chrissie and the inspiration each week. Thanks for all your comments each week, I do appreciate them. You're right about the topper and base not matching on my music card but they do tone together irl. Carol x

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  51. Unknown10 June 2011 at 12:27

    Hi Chrissie, love your card - hope it's OK have used it as inspiration for one of my cards this week. Got really stuck with the theme this time! Sarah

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  52. Sue11 June 2011 at 06:50

    Love this Chrissie. Sounds like fun how you've created your background. It's really effective. Really like that chandelier stamp - may have to get the Craft Stamper just for this. Sue.x

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