Saturday, 23 July 2011

Week 25 at "Less is More"

We have a recipe at "Less is More" this week... not an excuse to add all sorts of folderols, just an opportunity to use ribbon or buttons.
Here I have used some ribbon  rescued from a gift last Christmas from my son and daughter-in-law and three buttons made from a Die-namics die and coated with Glossy Accents.
The gingham panel is stamped with a new addition to my collection from Waltzing Mouse.The heart is a Stampin' Up stamp, punched with the SU heart punch and decorated with a Woodware punched house and some tiny hearts from a corner punch that has been sculling in the drawer for many a while.
I made the sentiment on the computer in Fabulous 50's font and mounted it on an extended Spellbinder die-cut.
Phindy's Place -Doubling Up (2 Hearts)
This one has that cute teddy from Indigo Blu once more, simply stamped beside a sentiment from Studio G in SU Crumb Cake ink.
It's mounted on paper punched with a Martha Stewart border punch and embellished with grosgrain ribbon. There's a tutorial on the LIM blog showing how I added the bow onto the flat ribbon on the backing paper, using my bowmaker.
I hope to go to see a little cricket at the Rose Bowl today, hopefully the weather will be kind.
Have a wonderful weekend everyone and do join in with our Clean and Simple challenge at "Less is More", we'd love to see your work.
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  1. Tara Cardwell23 July 2011 at 09:06

    I do love that teddy he has such a great face :-)

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  2. TAM23 July 2011 at 09:06

    Two fabulous cards Chrissie - that Teddy Bear is sooooo adorable

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  3. Christine L23 July 2011 at 09:11

    Ohhh i really like the american craft type feel of thise card Chrissie... and your clever extending of tags! I really must remember to do that..
    Hugs
    Christine x

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  4. Kathyk23 July 2011 at 09:12

    Two fab cards for this super challenge - I love the bear bestest!!!!

    Kathyk

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  5. Deborah Frings23 July 2011 at 09:16

    Chrissie - what a fun challenge :) I don't have much success with ribbons and buttons - so I'll really have to think about it.

    Love the red card!!

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  6. Sharon23 July 2011 at 09:16

    two fab cards Chrissie. I have the exact same bowmaker bought from ebay years ago & i use it all the time. Thanks for the tip on tying the biw to the straight piece of ribbon I'm going to try that on my card today.
    hugs
    Sharon xx

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  7. Elli p.´s Stempelvitrine23 July 2011 at 09:27

    What famous cards, i love this with the bear!
    Have a fine day, Sabine

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  8. Sarn23 July 2011 at 09:31

    Two very different cards but both are gorgeous. That teddy is so sweet!

    Hugs, Sandra View my card HERE!

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  9. Sue23 July 2011 at 11:29

    Hi hun
    two gorgeous cards, luv the red one, keep lookin at them bow makers, do i dont i?? lol, sue,x

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  10. Faith A at Daffodil Cards23 July 2011 at 12:21

    Chrissie, these are gorgeous, love the country feel of the first one and the Teddy with the cake sentiment is perfect.
    Thanks for another great challenge.

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  11. Mandi23 July 2011 at 13:24

    Fantastic cards as ever Chrissie
    Your skill level leaves me in awe!
    x

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  12. Fiona23 July 2011 at 14:29

    Another great challenge Chrissie, and fab cards too. Love the shaker/naive look with the red one especially. Hope you get to the cricket.

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  13. Riet23 July 2011 at 17:09

    What a gorgeous cards Chrissie.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  14. Erica23 July 2011 at 17:32

    Once again...no choosing...as I luv 'em both.
    I meant to mention last week that I agree with you both on the burgeoning C&S attitude on the stamping scene. I do believe the divas have started a trend.

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  15. Rosemary23 July 2011 at 18:53

    both cards are just soo sweet!!

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  16. GinaA23 July 2011 at 19:23

    Ted stamp is so cool, and the cake sentiment is too true. Thanks for the info on how to add a bow to a flat ribbon.

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  17. Jenny23 July 2011 at 21:16

    This looks like a nice gentle week again, what are you saving up for us eh? Love both cards Chrissie. the folk style ribbon is just lovely and lends it self to the gingham stamp :)
    Jenny x

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  18. Anne23 July 2011 at 21:37

    Aww, two adorable cards Chrissie, love the red/white and that teddy is a cutie. Thank you for joining in with this week’s Phindy’s Place Challenge, do hope you’ll play again this Friday!
    Hugs
    Anne

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  19. Jan 23 July 2011 at 21:50

    2 fab cards the Teddy's my favourite xx Jan

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  20. G Peplow24 July 2011 at 01:15

    Hi Chrissie, Brill cards today, lovely inspiration, Thank you so much, Gay xxx

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  21. Judy122324 July 2011 at 03:54

    Chrissie, I love both cards! What a sweet little bear, love the border punch. I LOVE the red gingham and hearts...great country feel!
    Judy

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  22. Vicky Hayes24 July 2011 at 07:45

    Your cards are always amazing Chrissie but I particularly like the top one this week. I love the country feel of the gingham with the hearts motif. Hope you enjoyed the cricket - I think you would have had goodish weather... Vx

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  23. Crealin24 July 2011 at 10:20

    Hi Chrissie,

    both your cards are gorgeous!
    Great idea to make the buttons by yourself. They always have the right color and shine so bright.
    I just love that teddy too. He has so much expression on his cute little face and that sentiment is oh so true ;)

    Happy Sunday to you,

    Lins :)

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  24. nicky24 July 2011 at 13:00

    Both are stunning card , but the teddy bear just wins for me , prob becasue I collect them.
    Nicky

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  25. Kerry24 July 2011 at 15:59

    Lovely cards. I especially love the American style card, very homely x

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  26. Dolly Daydreams24 July 2011 at 16:08

    Both cards are fabulous but the bear does it for me every time ! Really love the ink you use on this one compliments the stamp perfectly.

    Marie

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  27. Karin24 July 2011 at 16:58

    I like the red card best, but it's a bit much (for me)

    btw, about that button in notthingness on my card, that's why i sew it on :), the tiny button on the left is on the light blue ribbon itself :)

    but you are right in a way :P

    luv,
    karin

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  28. fatmonica24 July 2011 at 21:28

    I love these but I'm really drawn to that teddy!

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  29. Beryl K24 July 2011 at 22:06

    Two gorgeous cards Chrissie, many thanks for your tutorials and tips. I have taken the original initials of my monogram wedding card and cut them out joined together, it looks so much better.
    Beryl x

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  30. Victoria25 July 2011 at 09:33

    fab cards Chrissie, I love the computer generated sentiment, great font you've used.

    hope the weather stayed good for the cricket
    Hugs
    Victoria
    x

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  31. Jenni's Jems25 July 2011 at 10:14

    As usual two lovely cards and thanks so much for your comments and advice do love the less is more designs and will in future "if in doubt will leave it out" :-)x

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  32. Tracy25 July 2011 at 10:15

    Gorgeous cards Chrissie, my fav has to be the Teddy one though, he is just great xxx

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  33. Lynn25 July 2011 at 12:27

    Two fabulous cards, and good to hear you have 'upcycled'. Lynn x

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  34. Wishcraft25 July 2011 at 17:21

    They're gorgeous cards Chrissie, love them both :o) Lisa x

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  35. SYLVIA-ANNE25 July 2011 at 18:10

    Beautiful cards Chrissie - I love teddies, so the second one is probably my favourite! Those die cut buttons on the first card look so realistic.
    Thank you for another brilliant challenge. Sylvia xx

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  36. SYLVIA-ANNE25 July 2011 at 18:12

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  37. Viv25 July 2011 at 19:38

    Two lovely cards again Chrissie, just adore that cute teddy.Thanks for the bow tutorial too ,I have a bow maker but keep forgetting to use it lol:O) Viv xx

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  38. Marlena M.25 July 2011 at 22:46

    Both of these cards are lovely. I really like the gingham in the red and white. The bear card is so "bearlike" with brown and white. I love it! ;)

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  39. Marijke26 July 2011 at 08:42

    both cards are lovely, I really like the bear stamp, it's such a cutie.
    Thanks for visiting my blog

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  40. Sarah26 July 2011 at 14:18

    Two lovely cards I think I need to get a bow maker now!

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  41. The Crafty Elf26 July 2011 at 18:38

    Super cards and wonderful inspiration as always! Hope the weather held out for you. P.S. That bear stamp is just darling!

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  42. Karen Aicken26 July 2011 at 22:53

    Love your cards - both so different, yet both so wonderfully CAS. I don't think I will get a chance to participate this week, but have sure enjoyed seeing all the submissions. TFS!
    Cheers, Karen
    alteredscrapbooking.blogspot.com

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  43. Kathleen27 July 2011 at 22:00

    Two lovely cards, prefer the first card to the second one though.
    Folderols, takes me back to my childhood, at a theatre in Scarborough there was a show on called Fol-de-rols, starring Benny Hill and Leslie Crowther before they were on the telly, it was very good.

    Kath x

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  44. Dana28 July 2011 at 03:47

    Both of your cards are fantastic. Happy belated birthday!

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  45. Stamps and Paper28 July 2011 at 06:27

    Two really lovely cards but the one with the teddy bear has to be my favourtie.

    Anne

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  46. Maarit at Violets Corner28 July 2011 at 18:17

    Fabulous cards Chrissie, very inspiring.

    Enjoy the Grand Calibur :)

    Hugs
    Maarit

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  47. Susan28 July 2011 at 23:36

    Lovely cards this week.

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  48. Ann29 July 2011 at 21:49

    That teddy is so cute. I love your neutral colors and your bow is beautiful.

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  49. Theresa29 July 2011 at 23:23

    Very wonderful cards. I love the teddy and the hearts are just too fun.

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  50. Stephanie Lanzalotto30 July 2011 at 02:47

    Love both of your cards Chrissie! The gingham one reminds me of apple pie and the bear is just adorable!!!!!

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  51. Berry 31 July 2011 at 22:16

    What wonderful work thanks for sharing at creative card crew hugs Rebekah xx

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

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