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Saturday, 2 November 2013

Firework Colours

The challenge at "Less is More " this week is to use colours inspired by fireworks on a dark background.
Here I merely have a strip of black card to surround the inky panel in which I used a little emboss resist and a few bits of stamping over colours applied with sponge daubers. I love playing around with ink like this.
The layout follows the sketch from Seize the Sketch!
To make the contrast of colour for the right hand section, I cut off a piece of the panel and turned it upside down so that the colour would look a little different.
The sentiment is from Hero Arts.
I love this little cardinal. It's the state bird of Virginia, where I lived for three years in the 70's and I have such fond memories of living there. Cardinals would come and feed on the deck at the rear of the house. They were happy days!
I cut the trees with my Silhouette.

This last one is ,my card for Mandi, who began "Less is More with me, in what seems like an age ago and whose birthday it is today!
Happy Birthday Mandi!
The die cuts are from Impression Obsession (heart) and PTI for the sentiment!
I hope everyone has a great weekend.


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27 comments:

  1. Sarah G2 November 2013 at 08:35

    What a stunning trio of cards, Chrissie! The inky panel on the first card glows with the rich autumnal colours - just like a fire on bonfire night! I love the sweet cardinal on your second card and the hearts on the third card look like a real brain teaser to put together :) The colours really pop! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  2. Jan 2 November 2013 at 08:44

    Lovely cards Chrissie x Jan

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  3. GinaA2 November 2013 at 09:54

    Fabulous cards Chrissie, changing the orientation of the panel on the first card has given a lovely contrast, very clever. Thanks for the challenge and all your hard work.

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  4. Zoechaos2 November 2013 at 10:08

    Fabulous, love the top card. Chrissie you never need apologise for a 'late' comment you always get round to everyone and I admire your stamina in commenting. Jen could learn a thing or two from you. In the what 3 years now of LIM both as a follower and DT Jen has never once left me a comment. Right whinge over really just want to say terrific theme this week and gorgeous cards clever you. XOXO Zoe

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  5. Sue2 November 2013 at 11:48

    Stunning cards Chrissie love the bright colours on the first one hugs Sue xx

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  6. Keep It Sweet and Simple2 November 2013 at 14:07

    Wow! Stunning cards, Chrissie.
    Just love the cardinal one - so simnple, yet so stylish.
    Caroline xxx

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  7. Karen Day2 November 2013 at 15:46

    Three lovely cards, Chrissie! That fireworks panel is absolutely stunning!

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  8. Bonnie2 November 2013 at 17:28

    The bright colors really pop against the black! All are gorgeous, Chrissie!

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  9. Vicki Dutcher2 November 2013 at 17:50

    Beautiful creations! I just adore color against black -- that birthday card is saying HELLO to me!!

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  10. Julia Aston2 November 2013 at 17:55

    Three wonderful designs - they all POP with their colors against the black!

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  11. Sarah Gough3 November 2013 at 05:27

    Your STS card is just awesome!

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  12. Lorraine3 November 2013 at 09:47

    Love that Orange panel

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  13. PapierGirl3 November 2013 at 13:55

    Beautiful cards - love the orange panel! Thanks for joining us at Seize the Sketch! :)

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  14. Sherry Eckblad3 November 2013 at 14:30

    Gorgeous rich cards!
    Thanks for joining us at Seize the Sketch!

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  15. Loli 3 November 2013 at 14:33

    Hola Chrissie, fantastic cards as always, thank you for yours comments every week, i´m in a very busy-crazy moment of my life and is difficult for me to play and make cards, buuut i´m trying,LIM is very important for me...
    A warm hug from Palma and have a nice week

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  16. Maarit at Violets Corner3 November 2013 at 15:41

    Gorgeous makes Chrissie, I adore the striking colours and the fabby designs.

    Warm hugs
    Maarit

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  17. Judy V3 November 2013 at 18:20

    Love the bright colors and your interpretation of the Seize the Sketch challenge!

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  18. Rema DeLeeuw4 November 2013 at 01:34

    Stunning Chrissie! Love the one with the cardinal...

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  19. Darnell4 November 2013 at 01:37

    Love, love your colorful card against the black card base, Chrissie! Also, great autumn sketch card, and the birch with the red bird is always a favorite! Thank you for the head'sup on Mandie's birthday!! Hugs, Darnell

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  20. Barb Ghig4 November 2013 at 02:53

    Love your "Trio" of cards, Chrissie! You've really inspired me to get out my inks...thanks so much for sharing your ideas with us!

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  21. ~amy~4 November 2013 at 03:18

    wow, all of your cards are wonderful!
    Thanks for joining us at Seize the Sketch!

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  22. Loz4 November 2013 at 06:56

    Wow! I am loving the last card with the pop of bright colour!! the one above is absolutely gorgeous too :)

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  23. Unknown4 November 2013 at 10:10

    Gorgeous cards Chrissie! I really love the first one...so dramatic! :)
    Lizy xx

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  24. Lesley 7 November 2013 at 06:18

    Wow, gorgeous cards! Love the clean lines! Thank you for joining us at Seize the Sketch!

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  25. Viv8 November 2013 at 17:42

    More great cards Chrissie,just love the little red bird amongst the black, my fav this week I think. Belated Happy Birthday to Mandi too :) Viv xx

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  26. Lyndal9 November 2013 at 23:55

    FABULOUS cards Chrissie - LOVE all the colour!

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  27. stampedbyc11 November 2013 at 17:47

    Lovely, lovely cards, Chrissie! Your blog is a great source of inspiration. Thanks for sharing!

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