Saturday, 8 September 2012

Week 84 at Less is More

Week 84 At Less is More
It's One Layer Week again at Less is More and this time there is a variation on a theme for the one layer creations, it's 
Foliage
I have done my old faithful masking stamping and sponging, I don't make any apology for using this technique yet again as I really love it. Details of how it was done are on the LIM blog.
   
There are some beautiful leaf stamps available and Stampin' Up's French Foliage as used here, is one of my favourites. 
This one layer card uses the letterpress technique and a Cuttlebug embossing folder was inked on one side before the card was inserted and run through the machine. I think it's a simple technique which is quite effective.
This one fits perfectly with Simplicity's theme of Gratitude this week too





This eucalyptus stamp from Rubber Stampede was inked with three colours of Distress ink before stamping down the side of the card.
The lovely handwritten sentiment is from an Art Impressions stamp.







It seems that summer may have arrived in the UK, we have had some beautifully sunny days in the past week, let's hope it persists.
Daisy started school this week and despite falling down in the playground on the first day and grazing her knee and face, she is loving it.
She looks so grown up for a 4 year old don't you think?
Have a great week!

36 comments:

  1. Morning Chrissie,
    Fabulous cards, the first one is my favourite - I love the colours.
    Thank you so much for all your lovely comments on my LIM entries, most appreciated. I don't know how you find the time. Thanks for another great challenge again this week. xx

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  2. Fantastic cards as always Chrissie.
    That Eucalyptus one is aamzing
    Daisy looks beautiful, what a gorgeous little girlie

    x

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  3. FABULOUS collection of foliage cards and a lovely pic to share today - cheers!

    Kathyk

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  4. Two gorgeous cards cards, Chrissie, and the first one is particularly stunning. Beautiful colours, and I love that style and technique too.

    Lynne x

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  5. great examples to inspire as usual, just love green:)

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  6. Stunning creations as always.
    Daisy looks so cute in her uniform - took me right back to when my daughter started school all those years ago - she's just gone into final year of 6th form !

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  7. great inking as always - really love the faux LP ones though - I never get mine to come out right when I try it.
    Your granddaughter does indeed look like a very grown up 4!
    Tara
    x

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  8. Gorgeous cards Chrissie & pretty little girl feeling all grown up xx Jan

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  9. This is beautiful. Lovely colours and embellishments. Hugs Desíre {Doing Life - my personal blog}

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  10. What a beautiful cards Chrissie.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  11. Gorgeous cards Chrissie - so inspirational. Daisy looks such a sweetie and so grown up in her uniform! They grow up so quickly don't they.....

    Karen x

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  12. Gorgeous cards, I would be hard pushed to choose a favourite from these.

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  13. Absolutely stunning. Love the blending of the colours. It almost looks like the leaves are blowing in the wind.

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  14. Hi Chrissie, Fabulous cards again, I love them all but the first is so full of depth and colour, yum!! Mine is a little similar to your middle card but I wasn't aware of it as I made it, I hope you will feel it's playing homage to the master!!! :0)
    Your grand daughter looks really smart and grown up in her uniform, glad she's enjoying it so far, Hugs Gay x

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  15. Sweet picture of Daisy! Thank you for sharing her, Chrissie!

    When I got to the end of your post, I had to stop before commenting and go ink up one of my embossing folders to try that out. How cool is that?! I think your cards are inspiring and awesome and thank you especially for sharing that fun tip!!

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  16. Thanks for leaving me your comment, I appreciate it.

    What a cutie, and the cards are fab too!

    Happy crafting, Lorry :o) xx

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  17. These are all fabulous, I love the embossed inked panel in the first card, the leaves seem to glow with that technique. Very pretty.

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  18. Wonderful cards!! Love the colours used on your first one - very autumn!
    Daisy does look grown up! I had a child fall on her first day of school too - oh the drama! lol bless them!
    Rach :) xx

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  19. Love all three creation Chrissie, especially the first one. Great inking technique & colours :) Have a great Sunday, Shirleyx

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  20. Very beautiful cards Chrissie!

    Daisy looks very smart and grown up, glad to hear that she enjoying the school.

    Warm hugs
    Maarit

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  21. Your 3 cards are lovely, Chrissie. I'm taken with the French foliage card, love the colors you used here. Daisy has such a pretty smile :)

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  22. What beautiful creations! I like the third one with the eucalyptus leaves very well. But I love them all.

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  23. Ever so classy and stylish. Smashing!

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  24. Just lovely - your "masking, stamping and sponging". Motivated me to do it again.

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  25. All your cards this week are beautiful Chrissie, hugs x x

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  26. Lovely mix of designs and stamps on your foliage themed cards.

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  27. Great cards especially the first one with the greens and browns. Don't really want autumn to arrive but I do like the colours!!

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  28. All three of these are lovely - love the rich colours of the first and that letterpress technique is really amazing - I'll have to try it! Wonderful OLW cards!

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  29. Such lovely cards Chrissie! I'm a big fan of emboss/resist too and that card is my favourite with those wonderful autumnal colours, but I love the simplicity of the others too. Daisy looks very smart and grown up - so pleased she's enjoying school. Vicky x

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  30. Lovely cards, I have French foilage, feel another card coming on maybe!
    Daisy looks very grown up for 4 years, so smart too in her outfit.
    Linbyx

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  31. Three beautiful cards - the colours of the first are wonderful, but I think the breath-catching simplicity of the second and third wins my vote! Thank you for amazing inspiration...
    Alison x

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  32. Chrissie, Beautiful one-layer cards! I really like the first, with all it's color and depth! Thanks for playing along this week.

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  33. Fabulous Card. Daisy looks so precious in her pic:)

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  34. Love each and every one of your cards this week! I especially love that first one with all the glorious inking! Your little granddaughter is adorable!

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  35. Your Granddaughter looks so gorgeous in her new school uniform! Doesn't it take you back to your own children?

    I love your inspiration this week but the first autumnal card is just beautiful!

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  36. Super cards again Chrissie, the first one is my fav I think. Awww what a cutie Daisy is and yes she does look a lot older, glad she likes school too :) Viv xx

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Thanks,
Chrissie