We had a great day and there were some real bargains to be had... I got three packs of the Spellbinders here for only £10 per pack! There's plenty here to keep me busy now!
Here we are, obligingly taken by a very kind crafter who just happened to be standing next to us!
On to this week's challenge at Less is More which this time is Red and Orange!
I did a bunch of cards as Mandi is away on her cruise. I really hope she's having a fab time... she's missing nothing here with all the dreadful rain we've been having.
I made this and it sold straight away at my choir on Tuesday, bought by a chap for his wife, who incidentally happens to be a card maker. I hope she likes it!
This is one of Arielle's images from the Wax Fruit company, I simply love these tulips.They're coloured with Copics.
Here is another of Arielle's images, isn't this simply stunning. It's actually just the quarter gerbera, but I duplicated it and swished it round to make the full flower, once more it's coloured with Copics.
Lastly a die cut one, using my SU Embosslits butterflies.
All the cards are red and orange, all clean and simple, all with white space.
DO join us and have a go at our Clean and Simple challenge... you might even find it fun!!
Looks like you had fun - you certainly did some serious shopping! Great pic of the two of you.
ReplyDeleteLove the red/orange challenge and your examples - FAB!
Happy Saturday
Kathyk
Three gorgeous cards Chrissie. My fav is the first one.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great day I wish I could have joined you.
It was my birthday on Thursday. Looks like you bought some wonderful things.
I'm looking forward to seeing what you make with them.
xx Jan
Three stunning card you have made for the challenge this week...but I think your first one is my favourite...
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Anne
Ooooh can I come and play at your house? hehe!! Loads of lovely stash Chrissie... including a spellbinders die that I have peeking at at the back,,, so I'll wait for you to tell me how to use it!! LOL
ReplyDeleteYour cards are all fabulous... I particularly love the tulips too. Orange is not normally a colour I'd use, but you've done it proud!
Hugs
Christine x
Gorgeous cards, the colour combo is very striking. Getting my thinking cap on now.
ReplyDeleteI daren't take a picture of my stash, what a fab day! Lovely cards and that gerbera copied and rotated so that it is a split image is stunning, love it!
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Such amazing cards again Chrissie, I just can't choose a fav this week they are all equally stunning! Such a lovely pic of you too, looks like you got plenty of bargains too.ps. I noticed there is no Chrissie link we can click on above your cards this week, may stop some comments?? :O) Viv xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards...you outdid yourself...all are stunning!! Your wonderful purchases remind of a saying I saw...."MY husband lets me buy all the cardmaking supplies I can hide"...lol!!!
ReplyDeleteGosh you managed some real bargains at the NEC, we are going to be treated to some lovely work with these. Lovin' the challenge theme this week as well! XOXO Zoe
ReplyDeleteChrissie these are stunning!! I love them all but especially the first one and the simplicity of the butterflies. What a great idea to turn the gerbera round, why do I never think of these brilliant ideas?:)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what you make with your buys from the NEC I love the stamps you bought!
Val x
Chrissie these are stunning!! I love them all but especially the first one and the simplicity of the butterflies. What a great idea to turn the gerbera round, why do I never think of these brilliant ideas?:)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what you make with your buys from the NEC I love the stamps you bought!
Val x
What an amazing group of cards! Your layered colors on the first one is brilliant! I also love Arielle's images so will definitely be CASing you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun haul you had~ All those goodies :)
ReplyDeleteYou do red and orange beautifully! That gerbera card is fabulous!
Lovely cards. The first one is my fav.
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Fabulous cards Chrissie.
ReplyDeleteThat stash looks awesome, mine isn't that big and I didn't ferret out the spellbinders for £10 - where on earth did you find such a bargain? Look forward to your creations using them all.
Gorgeous cards Chrissie, they are all fab. I love the vibrant red & orange.
ReplyDeleteAll your new goodies look fab too and lovely pic of yourself. I bet Mandi is having a fab time! xx
oh my goodness...these are BEAUTIFUL!!! You have made some stunning cards with these colors, the 4 paneled flower is especially lovely to me...but LOVE them all!!! So cool learning about the UK's history, too:)!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Chrissie... Me and Lizy missed the NEC this time... gutted!!
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy your new stash, can't wait to see what you make with it
Jen xx
No wonder you sold that first one so fast. It is fabulous
ReplyDeleteohhhh I love looking a all the goodies people buy, and you look like you brought some yummy ones, I'm going tomorrow just hope there is some bargains left, your cards are stunning as always
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Three beautiful cards Chrissie, love the gerbera. That's some haul you brought home too - we didn't have any bargains like that at the Secc! Great photo too. Carol x
ReplyDeletegorgeous set of cards, chrissie!! i especially like the first one... absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteLove the floral background in the first card - looks like a fun creation to make! Hope you have recovered from your shopping trip ;-)
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a fab time at the NEC - nice haul too!
ReplyDeleteI'm very late today as we've been out all day. Love all your cards but the Gerbera is my favourite as its my favourite flower - I'd rather have these than roses any day. I love what you've done with it too.
Right off to see what I can come up with now - can't remember ever being this late with my entry :(
What a lovely selection of cards, Chrissie. I was at the NEC on Thursday too - a group of us flew over from Dublin for the day - would love to have met you - maybe next year?!!
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Stunning cards Chrissie. Love them all. Looks like you had a fab time at the NEC, what lovely goodies you have. I managed to be quite restrained this time for a change but still managed to get some nice things. Sue.x
ReplyDeleteYou've done red and orange proud with these cards! I can't imagine the chap's wife not loving the card. I can picture her analyzing how you created it. lol My fave is the gerbera card-so unique and striking. Have fun with your new and improved stash!
ReplyDeleteOh they're all fabulous Chrissie! I particularly love the stunning gerbera, what a lovely image. Looks like you've got some fab new stash to play with too, lucky you :o) Lisa x
ReplyDeleteYou showcase Arielle's images so well Chrissie, fabulous inspiration again for us this week. I would have loved to have gone to the NEC but probably best for the purse that I didn't :)
ReplyDeleteJenny x
WOW Chrissie ... those are fabulous cards. The first one is my favorite, but I think that is because I love that die. :)
ReplyDeleteCarole
I've just worked out how to leave you a message Chrissy!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your assistance with the information on linking blogs- I'd have never joined in without it!
Your cards are stunning! I was about to give up until I found "Less is More". I could't manage all the layers etc.
Four beautiful cards, Chrissie, but my favourite has to be that gerbera - I will have to take another look at the waxed fruit company
ReplyDeleteThese are stunning! Thanks for another great challenge! :)
ReplyDeleteI love red and orange together, especially this time of year and your samples are such an inspiration! I really love the first with all the layering of flowers and the die cut. I'm sure it made someone very happy. Doing the Gerbera in quarters added so much interest. What fun to have a shopping spree. Enjoy your goodies.
ReplyDeleteLove all your Red/Orange cards, and sound like you had a great time at the NEC
ReplyDeleteAll your cards are lovely, think the butterflies are my favourite though, thanks for your lovely comment on my blog I just cant get enough of this colour scheme ...k x
ReplyDeleteAll are beauties. I might have to visit the companies web sites. Hey, isn't that enabling??
ReplyDeleteLook at all those goodies! You've going to have some fun with that new stash. :)
ReplyDeleteI love all of your cards, Chrissie. The first flower card is my favorite, but they're all amazing. I love thee way you used the quarter gerbera to make a full flower. :) Ann
All of your cards are spectacular Chrissie! Each and every one has so much life to it. ;)
ReplyDeleteA wonderful selection of cards Chrissie - all just lovely. Looks like you had a fab time at the NEC!!
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ReplyDeletelovely new stash to play with, your cards are stunning i luv the big flower tis beautiful, sue,x
Wow what a great bunch of cards and nice goodies you got from the NEC.
ReplyDeleteNicky
That's quite a lot of goodies from the craft fair. We don't have those types of craft fairs here...sure wish we did...or maybe I don't. I'm sure I'd spend WAY too much!! LOL!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE all your great cards this week. I didn't realize how much I like the red and orange combo until I saw all the beautiful cards!
WOW at the goodies and what a beauiful piccy of you both
ReplyDeleteSo glad I didnt have to have mine taken LOL!
Glad you had a great time
FANTASTIC cards btw!