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Saturday, 29 October 2011

Week 39 Lucky Dip Stars

We have our wonderful LIMette, Vicky, joining us this week as Star Guest Designer at "Less is More" and for this special challenge we chose the theme of STARS.
This one was made with one of my fave techniques... emboss resist, using a star stamp from an Artemio Christmas set, together with some splodges from SU's French Foliage set. The starry border is from a Martha Stewart punch and is trimmed with a double ribbon supporting a tiny star charm.
The sentiment is from Hero Arts.
This one is made using the Split Negative technique, where two images were embossed, one in black on white and the other in white in black, both using twinkly embossing powders. Both images were then cut in half vertically and each section joined with its negative.
Of course you get two cards from the process which is a bonus!
The stamp is called Starry Night from Hero Arts.

A fun one to finish... this is one of a dozen or so asked for by a friend who has moved back to Massachusetts and asked specifically for rectangular cards because of the US postal rates. Her husband will be popping by to pick them up before he finally moves back there. It's another using my new Hero Arts/Sizzix combo of stamps and dies.
The sentiment is computer generated using Elementary SF and Enviro fonts.
Christmas is definitely coming!
I shall be visiting the craft fair at the NEC on Thursday, travelling with Anne (Stargroves) and we are looking forward to a great day. Do stop and say Hi if you see us... I'll be carrying my "Less is More" tote!
Have a great week.
Bah Humbug - Die Cuts
Charisma Cardz - Anything Goes
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46 comments:

  1. TAM29 October 2011 at 08:16

    Stunning cards - love the way you sneak in different techniques to get us thinking.
    Also loving those Hero/Art/Sizzix combos and will be looking out for them at the NEC - unfortunately I think it will be Friday when I go so will miss you. Have fun

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  2. Diane29 October 2011 at 10:24

    Love your twinkly stars, Chrissie. Thank you for comment on my card - the font I used is this
    http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/shop/jennifer-mcguire/23354-font-high-tide/
    I love it!! xx

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  3. Tara Cardwell29 October 2011 at 10:27

    They are all just gorgeous! I've not come across the split negative technique before - must try that it looks fabulous. Enjoy the NEC - I may go on Saturday or Sunday.
    Thanks for picking my screwdriver card for the showCASe - I'm chuffed with my new blog badge :-D
    Tara x

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  4. Gibmiss29 October 2011 at 11:16

    Hi Chrissie
    Three stunners love the black and white one...it looks a bit complicated....i will have a try.....
    Hugs
    Sylvie
    xxxx

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  5. Carol29 October 2011 at 12:08

    Fabulous cards Chrissie, love the positive and negative ones - must see if I have a suitable stamp to try it! Enjoy the Nec, wish I was going but I did get to go to the SECC on Thursday. Carol x

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  6. nicky29 October 2011 at 12:36

    Wonderful cards , love the blue and white one .
    Nicky

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  7. Lexxie29 October 2011 at 12:51

    Fantastic cards Chrissie, I love all the techniques you use.
    Thank you again for another fab challenge,
    Love Sarita xx

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  8. Sarah29 October 2011 at 14:18

    Just fabulous! Love them both...such great designs and handiwork!!!

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  9. chantal29 October 2011 at 14:55

    I love your cards! Sure , I'll come back.

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  10. Bonnie29 October 2011 at 15:11

    I love the split negative technique and have never tried it. These cards inspire me to remedy that. I love the resist technique too. Both are beautiful cards Chrissie. Thanks for the inspiration and the challenge.

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  11. Unknown29 October 2011 at 16:10

    These are gorgeous cards Chrissie! I think I need to try some resist embossing again... :)
    Enjoy the NEC!
    Lizy x

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  12. Jenny29 October 2011 at 20:26

    I'd forgotten about the Lucky dip week...I logged expecting a colour challenge!!
    Your positive negative card is amazing, so effective :) Good choice to invite Vicky to guest design.
    Enjoy the NEC.
    Jenny x

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  13. Kat29 October 2011 at 21:05

    Great cards Chrissie. Really difficult to choose a favourite but I do love the reindeer one.

    Kat xx

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  14. Carol Wilde29 October 2011 at 22:41

    Lovely cards! I love them all - great stars !
    Carol W

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  15. Rosemary29 October 2011 at 22:56

    what a gorgeous set of cards... the first one is my fav!

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  16. Vicky Hayes29 October 2011 at 23:13

    Thank you so much for my warm welcome Chrissie! I love your array of cards especially that stunning split negative one - I'd forgotten all about that technique! Have a wonderful time at the NEC. Vx

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  17. Vicki Dutcher29 October 2011 at 23:26

    Gorgeous split negative! That is one technique I really dislike -- I NEVER get it to work - LOL :)

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  18. Valarie (vampme3)30 October 2011 at 01:02

    OMG! The split negative technique card is AMAZING!!! Gonna try that myself! Thanks for the great inspiration!

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  19. Jenni's Jems30 October 2011 at 11:30

    Fantastic cards as always x

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  20. Diane30 October 2011 at 12:01

    Beautiful cards...and lucky you to be ahead a bit on your Christmas cards......loved them all!

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  21. Suzilou30 October 2011 at 13:27

    Love your Christmas cards, think I must be avoiding starting making mine as this would have been a perfect challenge to start :) Have a fab time at the NEC, going to miss this one as I tend to spend the kids Christmas money hehe

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  22. Anne30 October 2011 at 17:08

    Wow you've been creative, that b&w tree is fabulous, love it! The reindeer is fun and your Artemio stars certainly look better than mine did last night:)
    See you crack of dawn Thursday
    Anne
    x

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  23. Anna-Karin30 October 2011 at 17:15

    Love your cards! Especially the blue!

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  24. Gem30 October 2011 at 18:59

    a gorgeous creation, thanks for joining in at Charisma Cardz this week for our anything goes challenge! Gemma :)

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  25. Aileen30 October 2011 at 20:32

    Super cards. I really like your emboss resist one. Well done on your article in Craft Stamper by the way I've just seen it. x

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  26. Lisa A.30 October 2011 at 22:32

    What wonderful cards!! Especially love the black and white/negative cards...what a very cool technique...love the effect!! The white stars in blue is lovely, too!!

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  27. Marlena M.31 October 2011 at 04:02

    All of your cards are wonderful. I really love your split negative cards-very unique! ;)

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  28. Mary Jo31 October 2011 at 04:31

    Lovely cards as usual. I'm particularly impressed by the split negative technique-I haven't attempted it but it seems you would have to be very precise in the cutting of the image. Fab job!

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  29. Anonymous31 October 2011 at 14:22

    Beautiful cards Chrissie, I love stamps and dies that co-ordinate, such a time saver. Hope your friends aren't snow bound in Massachusetts!! I wonder if your Less Is More philosophy will also apply to your crafty purchases at the NEC, lol!!

    Hugs
    Brenda Bah Humbug GDT

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  30. Stephanie Lanzalotto31 October 2011 at 15:03

    Your cards always take my breath away Chrissie! The stars are gorgeous. We both had Christmas blue in mind this week, I love the inked background and the tiny star embellie is the perfect touch. The split negative creation is absolutely GORGEOUS! I need to try that. It's quiet and peaceful and just so beautiful. I love the one with "Noel" best. The reindeer card is just plane fun. I love the snow! Thank you so much for your kind comment on my card this week. Have fun at NEC.

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  31. Viv31 October 2011 at 15:09

    Sure I left a message earlier ...oh well!great cards again Chrissie just adore that split negative one, well done again :O)Viv xx

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  32. Susan31 October 2011 at 18:06

    I think the split negative one is my favorite, but all are fab!

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  33. Caro31 October 2011 at 19:20

    Fantastic cards and I love the fun one at the end!

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  34. Allison31 October 2011 at 21:53

    lovely cards
    thanks for playing along with Charisma this week
    AllisonX

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  35. kingstonmama31 October 2011 at 23:41

    Three great cards and wonderful inspiration. I love the first one, such a beautiful blue and white color scheme. :) Ann

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  36. Annie1 November 2011 at 08:09

    Totally gorgeous cards Chrissie - love each and everyone of them. Your 'cutting and sticking' is going from strength to strength.
    Thanks so much for sharing with us at Humbug Hall.
    Ann xxx
    Bah! Humbug! DT

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  37. Pauline1 November 2011 at 12:23

    These are fabulous cards Chrissie, In particular, I love the split negative trees, such a wonderful effect.

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  38. G Peplow1 November 2011 at 13:02

    Hi Chrissie, Brilliant cards yet again love all three! Thanks so much for the inspiration and your wonderful challenge it's always a big highlight in my week :0) Gay xxx

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  39. Mrs.B1 November 2011 at 22:34

    Three great cards but love the split negative technique.
    Avril

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  40. Romaine2 November 2011 at 03:08

    Love the lok of the split negative! So effective!

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  41. Kerry2 November 2011 at 12:58

    Fantastic cards. I love the reindeer card, he is so cute x

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  42. Michelle Short2 November 2011 at 16:26

    These are stunning Chrissie, my fave is the black & white tree one. Beautiful!

    Michelle xx

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  43. crazyribbonlady2 November 2011 at 21:06

    Fab! Thank you for joining our anything goes challenge this week at Charisma!
    Emma x

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  44. Bananastamper3 November 2011 at 00:13

    Oh my goodness - these cards are stunning! I love the black and white and will have to try this technique. The blue stars card is gorgeous as well and the reindeer so playful and fun!
    Thanks for the inspiration!
    Shanna aka Bananastamper :)

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  45. SYLVIA-ANNE3 November 2011 at 14:40

    Brilliant cards Chrissie, as always. Love the Hero Arts stamps and matching dies - such a great idea. Love your inking technique on the blue star card - thanks for another fab. LIM challenge.
    You will no doubt be buying loads of lovely new stash at the NEC right now - hope you are having a fabulous day!
    Hugs, Sylvia x

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  46. Jose3 November 2011 at 21:38

    More gorgeous cards from you, I love those split negative cards.

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