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Saturday, 27 August 2011

"Less is More" - Take Three Challenges

Today would have been my old Mum's birthday. She was a lovely lady and had she lived would have been 103 today, but after living a full life she died aged 92. Bless her, what wonderful memories we have of fun times together.
I think it was from her that I inherited my love of making things. She made my clothes, both knitted and sewn and in later life learned to do the most amazing, intricate crochet work. A really talented lady!
Anyway, here are my offerings for "Less is More" this week where the challenge is to combine any three of our previous challenges.
You can see which challenges I combined on the challenge blog... but all I need to say here is that I love white on white. I think that this would be a good choice for an engagement, a wedding or an anniversary.
Crafty Ann's Challenge Blog - It'll be all white on the night!
This one uses a stamp set given to me for my birthday, by my lovely buddy Mandi. Once more you can see the challenges I combined on our  "Less is More" blog, but one obvious challenge was using ink!
Several people have asked what exactly this stamp set is .
It's from Katzelkraft and the reference is KTZ74
Do check out the blog and come and join us, even if CAS hasn't been your thing in the past, do give it a try... you may even enjoy it!
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56 comments:

  1. Jenny27 August 2011 at 08:19

    Your cards are wonderful Chrissie, I'm not surprised you made an inky technique card...stunning colours and collage effect.
    White on white never fails to impress either, love the embossed butterfly.
    Have a good weekend :)
    Jenny x

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  2. Anonymous27 August 2011 at 08:24

    looks great!
    Elborgi

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  3. Tigerfrogg27 August 2011 at 08:37

    Beautiful cards!

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  4. Stamps and Paper27 August 2011 at 08:44

    Beuatiful cards Chrissie and like you I love white on white...had better get my thinking cap on for this weeks challenge

    Anne

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  5. Riet27 August 2011 at 08:51

    So beautiful cards Chrissie.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  6. Suzilou27 August 2011 at 09:47

    Both gorgeous cards, white on white is one of my favourites although I love the colours on your inked card. Another fantastic challenge, off to have a think about what to do, could take a while hehe :) xx

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  7. Anne27 August 2011 at 12:51

    What lovely memories of your Mum and two beautiful cards, the WOW is amazing but of course I love the inky one best of all lol
    Anne
    x

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  8. Jacqueline27 August 2011 at 12:58

    I LOVE your inchie inked card, the patterns are beautiful!

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  9. Tara Cardwell27 August 2011 at 13:04

    Great cards Chrissie - you've outdone yourself this week! The challenge is great, but there is TOO MUCH CHOICE - I'm going to be coming up with combo's all blinking week I reckon!

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  10. Maarit at Violets Corner27 August 2011 at 13:13

    They are fabulous Chrissie!

    Hugs
    Maarit

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  11. Gibmiss27 August 2011 at 14:51

    Hi Chrissie
    Two stunning cards ....love the red one ...have you done on gloss card...love the stamp set do you have the name of it .......you are so good at the inking...perhaps you could do a video sometime .....My Mum was the same as your Mum Her fine crocheted Mats were out of this world....
    Miss her sooo much.....
    thanks for the car Hire Ad...just checking it out when i go to uk in Sept.....
    hugs sylvie
    xxxx

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  12. Yvonne27 August 2011 at 15:52

    Stunning cards, Chrissie!

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  13. Mandi27 August 2011 at 16:48

    Wonderful cards Chrissie
    You have blown me out the water this week
    Utterly stunning

    x

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  14. Wishcraft27 August 2011 at 16:58

    Two absolutely beautiful cards Chrissie, love them both :o) Lisa x

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  15. Sian Ridley27 August 2011 at 17:19

    Two very beautiful cards! The pink in the second card is so very striking, I love it! :)

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  16. Aileen27 August 2011 at 17:41

    Two stunning cards, wouldn't expect anything less. I have to say though that your pink panel just grabs my attention. Gorgeous. x

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  17. GinaA27 August 2011 at 17:43

    Your Papillion card is so gorgeous, and the White on White very stylish, love them both.

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  18. Hazel27 August 2011 at 19:19

    Two beautiful cards Chrissie I am a definite less is more fan. A happy birthday to your Mum - I too count my Nan's birthday even though she has been passed for 5 years. Hazel x

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  19. Cynthia Schelzig27 August 2011 at 21:13

    Your lovely mum definitely passed on her creative gene to you. Your card creations are alway top and so creative. Wishes for a wonderful weekend!

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  20. Erica27 August 2011 at 21:26

    Both of these are beautiful. I'm gonna put in my bid for a video as did Sylvie. Of course I understand that it would be more work for you both...just thought I'd ask.

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  21. Penny27 August 2011 at 22:07

    Your white card is so clean and elegant and your pink one - wow, love the deep shades and the simple knotted ribbon.

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  22. Rosemary27 August 2011 at 23:22

    your white on white card is just stunning, chrissie. but i love the bright pop of color on your 2nd card. both are fantastic in different ways!

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  23. Jan 27 August 2011 at 23:38

    Gorgeous cards Chrissy I can't decide which is my fav xx Jan

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  24. Bonnie28 August 2011 at 00:16

    I believe your mum would really enjoy all your beautiful creations! Both of these are lovely Chrissie! Thanks for the challenge and the wonderful inspiration.

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  25. Paper Hearts Handmade Cards28 August 2011 at 00:49

    gorgeous cards Chrissie love them both k xx

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  26. laurie28 August 2011 at 02:03

    I really like that white on white..so elegant!

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  27. Diane Louise J28 August 2011 at 11:01

    Two gorgeous cards, absolutely love the white on white... thanks for your comments/ideas on my cards... really do appreciate you leaving them. Diane xx

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  28. Sarn28 August 2011 at 12:53

    Beautiful cards Chrissie. My fave is the white on white . . . it's just fantastic.

    Thank you for visiting my blog.

    Hugs, Sandra

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  29. Sue28 August 2011 at 14:38

    Hi hun
    two stunning cards as always, luv them both, gota think about this one! lol, sue,x

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  30. Val28 August 2011 at 15:36

    Fabulous cards Chrissie, and what wonderful memories of your Mum.
    What is that lovely stamp set in the inky one?
    Hugs
    Valxx

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  31. nicky28 August 2011 at 18:22

    Great cards love the white on white one and the bright pink on the other is great
    Nicky

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  32. SYLVIA-ANNE28 August 2011 at 21:29

    Fabulous cards Chrissie as always. Love them both.
    Hugs, Sylvia xxx

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  33. Marlena M.29 August 2011 at 04:03

    Stunning cards Chrissie. I am in awe of the spectacular stamping display in the second one...wow!


    How wonderful to have such sweet memories of your mother. You were blessed. ;)

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  34. Anonymous29 August 2011 at 12:38

    Beautiful cards,I really love the white on white, it looks amazing! Thankyou for the inspiration x x meadie

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  35. Sasha29 August 2011 at 15:12

    Two beauties, Chrissie! But my favourite has to be your white on white. Such a beautifully elegant card! x

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  36. Jingle29 August 2011 at 20:37

    Both of your cards are beautiful!

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  37. Helen29 August 2011 at 22:16

    These are both beautiful Chrissie - I love white on white too...and the effect you got with the inks and resist is fab!

    In answer to your question about applying the distress inks to the fiddly stamp...I use a really fine tipped waterbrush...and a LOT of patience! lol
    Helen x

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  38. Heather T30 August 2011 at 16:13

    Both cards are gorgeous. White on white is so classy and you have created an incredibly elegant card.

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  39. Linby30 August 2011 at 18:39

    A stunning white on white card. I love that shade of pink on the second one and those new stamps are lovely.
    Linbyx

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  40. G Peplow30 August 2011 at 21:57

    Fabulous cards again Chrissie, love both equally although white on white is a total favourite I really love the cerise pink you've used with your second card and butterflies a sure fire winner!! Thank you for another brilliant challenge, got me thinking yet again! LOL Gay xxx

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  41. Lisa A.31 August 2011 at 01:22

    These are BEAUTIFUL, Chrissie!! Your butterflies on both cards are so different, but so lovely! Love your creative genius...you make such beautiful cards!! Your mom must have been an amazing woman...92...wow...what a great long life...but never long enough...you are blessed to have such great memories and such a great mom:)!!

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  42. nnalorac31 August 2011 at 10:17

    Your cards are beautiful Chrissie, The white on white has lovely dimension to it and so classy looking. Loving your challenge, thanks for the lovely inspiration on the way and guidance if needed since it's not my usual kinda card! Carolxx

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  43. Mrs.B31 August 2011 at 19:24

    Two fabulous cards, love them both - pleased I don't have to pick one!
    Avril

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  44. Kathleen31 August 2011 at 19:37

    Two beautiful cards, really love the white on white and a super shade of red on the second card.

    Kath x

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  45. Ann Whitfield31 August 2011 at 23:26

    These are both stunning Chrissie, thank you for sharing your inspiration with us at Crafty Ann's
    Ann x

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  46. Ann Y1 September 2011 at 03:15

    Beautiful inspiration cards! The white on white is gorgeous and I love your inky colors on the second. Ann

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  47. iReneM1 September 2011 at 08:08

    These are two gorgeous cards, Chrissie
    Thank you for sharing and playing along with us at Crafty Ann's

    x

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  48. Viv1 September 2011 at 16:51

    Two fab cards again Chrissie, adore the white on white one esp. :O) Viv xx

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  49. Michelle Short1 September 2011 at 17:12

    Both of your cards are beautiful Chrissie, I am loving butterflies at the moment it looks lovely as white on white. I love the colour of your second card too - stunning xx

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  50. Susan1 September 2011 at 17:21

    You've created two beautiful cards. I'm usually partial to white on white, but I think the other is my fave this week

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  51. Sandra1 September 2011 at 18:06

    Hi Chrissie, two wonderful cards. (Congratulations! I see you are in October issue of Craft Stamper, beautiful autumnal card.)Sandra

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  52. Riikka Kovasin2 September 2011 at 07:39

    They both are simply gorgeous! Thank you for your comment in my blog!

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  53. Vicky Hayes2 September 2011 at 15:37

    It's lovely to hear your happy memories of your mum Chrissie and your cards both have real wow-factor! Vx

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  54. fatmonica2 September 2011 at 19:00

    Two fabulous cards-they're stunning!

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  55. Carol2 September 2011 at 20:15

    Two stunning cards Chrissie, you make it all look so easy lol. thanks for joining us at Crafty Ann's this time. Carol x

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  56. ateliersdeval4 September 2011 at 14:11

    I love your cards !

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