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Saturday, 18 February 2012

Theme challenge at LIM ~ Die Cuts or Punches

This week at "Less is More" the challenge is to use die cuts or punches... quite an easy proposition after last week's one layer challenge!
This card uses a Cuttlebug die which I cut twice... once in some green card and again using a piece of acetate packaging which I had coloured by dabbing with alcohol inks. I also decided to emboss it with a bumpy embossing folder. The two images were then stuck together and a couple of gem eyes added.
It's mounted on a Nestie square which in turn is sitting on a Cuttlebug embossed panel.
The foliage is a Flonz stamp and the sentiment from Personal Impressions.

The details of this one is on the LIM blog... but I was really pleased with my package which arrived yesterday... I love the Hero Arts stamp and the Memory Box dies!
This one is also described on the "Less is More " Blog, but I really love the effect of this sumptuous tribute to Klimt from Chocolate Baroque.
 This last one has a Letterpress background which I made some time ago and have only just got around to using. The border is from a Spellbinders Edgeability die embellished with a few adhesive pearls. The stamps are from SU and the die cut mounts from Spellbinders.
I simply love using dies in my crafting and my trusty Cuttlebug machine lives on my desk at my right hand... I just love it and regard it as one of my most essential tools. I love the finish that dies give to card!
I have been making quite a few cards for Mother's Day to sell at my choir... lots of members prefer to have it referred to as Mothering Sunday so I have had to make a variety of sentiments for them.
Do join us this week... it's an easy challenge, we'd love to see your creations!

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62 comments:

  1. Unknown18 February 2012 at 08:44

    Gorgeous cards Chrissie - especially love the Klimt one using the CB stamp......sumptuous!

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  2. GinaA18 February 2012 at 08:51

    What a fab collection of cards, I love Gustav Klimt and have a print of 'The Kiss' in the bedroom. May just treat myself to the CB stamps,have looked at them before but couldn't decided what to do with them!

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  3. Beryl K18 February 2012 at 08:56

    Stunniong work again Chrissie, I love them all, but the Gustav Klimt
    is my favourite
    Beryl x

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  4. Gibmiss18 February 2012 at 09:05

    Hi Chrissie
    Fabulous cards ... Love the butterfly one
    Hugs Sylvie ...

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  5. TAM18 February 2012 at 09:31

    Fabulous collection as always Chrssie - loving your tribute to Gustav Klimt.
    Although I don't have a permanent workspace my cuttlebug is never far away when I get the chance to craft.

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  6. Sharon Traynor Designs18 February 2012 at 10:19

    Gorgeous samples Chrissie. Particularly taken with the Chocolate Baroque stamp; it is lush!
    Hugs,
    Sharon xx

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  7. Zoe Tant18 February 2012 at 10:24

    Favourite one for me is the butterfly card, so delicate and pretty. Another super challenge thanks.

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  8. Zoechaos18 February 2012 at 10:26

    It was the third card above that drew me here it is exquisite. your work is always beautifully executed and perfectly placed but this card reached out and grabbed me! XOXO Zoe

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  9. Canonbury creations18 February 2012 at 10:39

    Fabulous cards Chrissie but Klimt is my all time favourite:)
    Val x

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  10. Sarn18 February 2012 at 12:12

    Morning Chrissie . . . I love all your examples for this week.

    Thanks for popping over to my blog so quickly.

    Happy Saturday. xxx

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  11. Margie18 February 2012 at 12:22

    Great challenge and lovely cards Chrissie. My favourite has to be the frog - it made me smile. :)

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  12. Stamps and Paper18 February 2012 at 12:23

    Fabulous selection of inspirational cards Chrissie...


    Anne

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  13. Kim S18 February 2012 at 12:26

    As usual, your and simple cards have such an impact! I am particularly in love with the butterflies. Up until now I have managed not to purchase those dies but seeing your card has put them on the must-list and your choice of stamps for the ground is brilliant!

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  14. nicky18 February 2012 at 12:47

    Fab lot of cards Chrissie , love the frog one and also the black and white one.
    Nicky

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  15. Desire Fourie18 February 2012 at 14:02

    Beautiful elegant creations each one so unique.
    Hugs
    Desire

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  16. Linby18 February 2012 at 15:21

    I think the Klimt one is my fav - resisting CB stamps but know I will succumb eventually.
    Linbyx

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  17. Sasha18 February 2012 at 16:43

    Hi Chrissie, All your cards are fabulous in their own unique way. Although I really do like the butterflies and your Chocolate Baroque:)

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  18. Vicki Dutcher18 February 2012 at 16:52

    Your MB die card is fabulous!! Beautiful elegant feel to it~

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  19. Tara Cardwell18 February 2012 at 17:20

    Much easier than lines this week - thanks for that ;-)
    All your cards are great and really different - it's a close call between the butterflies and the black and white mother's day for my favourite though.

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  20. Anne18 February 2012 at 17:48

    What a very clever way to make your frog, love the shiny bumpy skin!
    Anne
    x

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  21. laurie18 February 2012 at 17:56

    They are all wonderful...love the butterfly!

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  22. Lynne18 February 2012 at 19:04

    All fabulous cards as always Chrissie, thanks for the inspiration.
    Thank you so much for your kind words on my blog. I really appreciate it and will certainly pass them on to my daughter and son in law.
    Lynne xxx

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  23. Jan 18 February 2012 at 19:36

    Stunning cards Chrissie xx Jan

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  24. Rosemary18 February 2012 at 20:04

    all your cards are lovely, chrissie... but boy oh boy that one with the butterflies is just outstanding!!

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  25. Anonymous18 February 2012 at 20:15

    These are beautiful! LOVE the letterpress!

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  26. MaggieC (Silvercrafter)18 February 2012 at 20:16

    I love that butterfly card in particular, it is so stylish and elegant. thank you for visiting me and leaving that lovely comment. xx Maggie

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  27. Marlena M.18 February 2012 at 20:36

    I'm blown away by your cards Chrissie! From your whimsical froggy card to your elegant gold embossing-you have quite a lovely variety here. Have a great week! ;)

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  28. Aileen18 February 2012 at 21:08

    Another super set of cards. Love all the different creative looks. x

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  29. Sue18 February 2012 at 21:57

    Hi hun
    as ever totally gorgeous cards, fabulous designs, you both make them look so classy, sue,x

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  30. Jenny18 February 2012 at 23:15

    Oh my goodness the froggy is just divine....I love his bumpy skin :0)
    Thanks for a great theme this week and a wonderful collection of inspiration with your cards Chrissie.
    Jenny x

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  31. Vicky Hayes19 February 2012 at 00:58

    Such fabulous cards Chrissie! I love the way you made your frog and the delicately coloured butterflies card is just gorgeous! Thank you for the lovely comment you left for me. Vicky x

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  32. Harriet Skelly19 February 2012 at 02:00

    All of your cards are wonderful - I especially love the butterflies and Hero Arts image! Then again, I am partial to butterflies!

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  33. Sharon19 February 2012 at 11:10

    What a lovely selection of cards & all so different.
    Sharon x

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  34. Jose19 February 2012 at 11:11

    Gorgeous cards. love the texture you have given the frog.
    Jose x

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  35. Dolly Daydreams19 February 2012 at 11:50

    Stunning inspirational cards ! Especially love number three absolutely fabulous !!

    Marie

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  36. Unknown19 February 2012 at 15:25

    You are so talented and creative.Like everytime beautiful cards and inspiration.

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  37. Hazel (Didos)19 February 2012 at 18:02

    Love all the cards Chrissie they are super, Love Hazelxo

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  38. Susan19 February 2012 at 18:20

    What a great group of cards! LOVE all the heat embossing you did...so elegant! I think my favorite card is the third card...looks a bit oriental to me...very pretty! Of course...I do love the butterflies too!! Do you have trouble getting the Memory box dies to cut all the way through?

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  39. ribenaruby19 February 2012 at 18:52

    Hi Chrissie, love the effect of the frog and how you achieved it, fab!! thanks for another lovely challenge. Ruby x

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  40. G Peplow19 February 2012 at 19:57

    Hi chrissie, Fab cards, the frog is wonderful, love the texture all bobbly! Your tribute to Klimt is beautiful and the letterpress background is so classy, well done. Have a great week, Gay xx

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  41. Jenni's Jems19 February 2012 at 20:17

    Great cards all of them the butterfly one has beautiful soft colours and the black and white one so elegant x

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  42. Debby19 February 2012 at 20:51

    Great cards!
    Debby

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  43. Emilie19 February 2012 at 20:57

    Gorgeous cards as always Chrissie! So inspiring!

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  44. Deborah Frings20 February 2012 at 06:35

    Great selection of inspiration cards. I love the sweet frog - such fun! But I absolutely adore the Klimt bauble!

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  45. Mim20 February 2012 at 07:49

    Love that brown and gold combo - Fabulous!

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  46. Karen M20 February 2012 at 08:20

    Gorgeous cards Chrissie - I really love your butterfly one, hugs x x

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  47. Karen K20 February 2012 at 10:51

    Hi Chrissie

    These are just fabulous (as usual). I am going to have a good think this week to see if I can up my game a little..... sigh, the brain is willing but sadly I am still struggling to come up with the wow factor...

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  48. Michelle Short20 February 2012 at 11:01

    Great acrds Chrissie, the frog one is so cute but my fave is the butterfly one I think, such pretty colours and I am a sucker for butterflies at the moment! xx

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  49. Viv20 February 2012 at 14:02

    More super cards Chrissie, love the black & white one esp. :) Viv xx

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  50. Bonnie20 February 2012 at 17:33

    This is a much easier challenge, Chrissie! I love this little frog. Aren't those Memory Box dies beautiful? I bought some over the weekend. Can't wait to "practice" with them. Your cards are so elegant.

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  51. Roxie21 February 2012 at 04:04

    Very nice cards and I just love the colors on the butterfly card.

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  52. Squirrel21 February 2012 at 04:19

    Oh that last one is perfect! Well they're all beautiful, but the last one just presses my buttons. Happy LIMing!
    Rosey x

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  53. SewSuzySew21 February 2012 at 09:08

    Beautiful Cards .. Love the Butterflies!

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  54. Sarah21 February 2012 at 15:11

    Had to scroll to get here so much loveliness on show this week! fabulous makes for LIM - so creative and original!

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  55. Stempelomi21 February 2012 at 16:53

    a great collection of cards! I love the frog!!

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  56. Diane21 February 2012 at 21:49

    Super variety of cards, love that Klimt inspired one, very clever!!!
    Diane

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  57. Carol21 February 2012 at 22:36

    A fabulous selection Chrissie, can't pick a favourite as I love them all this week. Carol x

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  58. Mary Jo22 February 2012 at 06:33

    Gorgeous inspirational cards! I am drooling over the black and gold card! It is amazing!

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  59. Heidi22 February 2012 at 09:07

    These are amazing Chrissie, sorry about entering one too many challenges with my cas card this time, I always get LIM and Stampalot muddled theirs is 5 plus their challenge. Hugs heid
    ps I love the chocolate baroque, gorgeous.

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  60. kingstonmama23 February 2012 at 08:01

    Fabulous cards, Chrissie, and great inspiration. I especially love those butterflies. Beautiful! Ann Y.

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  61. Sarah's Little Snippets23 February 2012 at 12:49

    Beautiful cards Chrissie - all very different styles. I love how you made the bumpy frog - my children would love making that :) Sarah x

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  62. Lyn S23 February 2012 at 19:49

    All of your cards are gorgeous Chrissie, such a variety for this challenge! I really love the effect of the alcohol inks on acetate on the 1st card!

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