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Saturday, 22 February 2014

Metal!

The challenge at "Less is More" this week is to use metal.
I love the effect of this cuttable, emboss-able metal on kraft card!
I stamped it with a script stamp and then ran it through an embossing folder, sanding the raised part lightly afterwards. Popped onto a pierced mount and matched with a piece of ribbon, I think it needs no sentiment!
Here is a card I made for a commission. What an amazing achievement to celebrate 60 years of marriage! I thought 40 years was pretty good going!
The dogwood blossom is from a Sizzix set of dies. I enjoyed colouring and shaping the flowers.
The metal on this one is the little heart charm. The sentiment was computer generated.
I have only two cards this week as I am off on holiday to Australia on Monday and I have been trying to get cards made for all the "Less is More" challenges until we return. Quite a marathon!
I hope you'll forgive my lack of visits whilst I'm away.

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26 comments:

  1. Helen J22 February 2014 at 08:37

    Fabulous cards, I especially like the diamond wedding anniversary one.
    Have a brilliant holiday!

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  2. Rosmarie22 February 2014 at 09:51

    WOW, two splendid cards! I love, love the first, .... silver in this deep red wine is simply awe! The kraft background is perfect and you're right, this powerful image doesn't need text!
    Chrissie, thank you for your nice comment, but you do not need to apologize, it's me who is at fault, I added my card so late!
    Rosi x

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  3. Bad Kitty22 February 2014 at 12:34

    beauituful cards

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  4. Sherry Eckblad22 February 2014 at 12:49

    What an absolutely beautiful wedding anniversary card you have created. I think they are going to love it!

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  5. Unknown22 February 2014 at 12:50

    Two absolutely beautiful cards Chrissie. I agree - what a feat getting to your 60th wedding anniversary. They are going to be delighted with the card - it's gorgeous. Have a wonderful holiday.

    Karen x

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  6. Kat22 February 2014 at 14:58

    Gorgeous cards Chrissie.

    Have a lovely holiday.

    Kat xx

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  7. Elaine22 February 2014 at 15:50

    Great cards - love the red metal on the kraft. Have a great time down under!

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  8. Julia Aston22 February 2014 at 16:49

    Two beautiful cards using metal Chrissie! LOVE that red sheet - with both stamping and embossing! and the anniversary card is so pretty with those lovely dogwoods!

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  9. Vicky Hayes22 February 2014 at 18:47

    Two beautiful cards Chrissie from the dramatic sheen of the red metal to the pretty flowers on the anniversary card. I'm impressed that you were organised enough to make them before you went away! Have a wonderful time, Vicky x

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  10. Canonbury creations22 February 2014 at 19:40

    Love the diversity of these two cards Chrissie, the embossed metal is fab and the dogwood rose die is beautiful, love the layout of that card. I hope you have a wonderful trip to Oz:)
    Val x

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  11. Jan 22 February 2014 at 20:32

    Two great Lim cards Chrissie enjoy your holiday xx Jan

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  12. Cathy22 February 2014 at 21:43

    2 gorgeous cards Chrissie, love the silver and red, stunning combination. Have a wonderful holiday here in Australia, Cathy x

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  13. Darnell23 February 2014 at 03:23

    Brilliant, as always, Chrissie!! I'm with you on being super impressed with 60 years of marriage!!

    I'm also impressed to see that you've been (rightly) inducted into the Addicted to CAS Wall of Fame!! Congratulations!! Hugs, Darnell

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  14. Barb Ghig23 February 2014 at 06:22

    Two really fabulous cards, Chrissie! I love your silver and red combo with all that great texture, and your dogwood flowers are stunning!!!

    Congrats on your well deserved induction to the Wall of Fame over at ATCAS! I hope your holiday is going well for you...and thanks so much for sharing your beautiful cards!

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  15. Sue B23 February 2014 at 13:30

    So many shades of red from light to deep and this red is stunning my favourite...beautiful. The Diamond anniversary is sweet and so appropriate, lovely sentiment too x

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  16. Gillian R23 February 2014 at 20:33

    Love that effect on your first card Chrissie, so effective

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  17. Anne23 February 2014 at 20:57

    Red and kraft come together quite often, but it's not often that blingy metallic look!
    These are so different, both so gorgeous
    Anne
    x

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  18. Anonymous23 February 2014 at 21:22

    Have a wonderful time in Australia, Chrissie. March is a perfect month to go. I love the pop of the silver with the red background.
    Heather T

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  19. Carole24 February 2014 at 21:48

    Both spectacular cards. Safe travels and create wonderful memories. I love dogwood trees too, so I had to buy that set.

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  20. vic26 February 2014 at 16:39

    Hi Chrissie oh wow your two cards are just stunning what gorgeous creations!! I really love the flowers they look beautiful!

    Vic x

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  21. Aileen27 February 2014 at 17:35

    Two lovely cards. Have a brill time on your hols. x

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  22. Viv28 February 2014 at 16:39

    Two fabulous cards again Chrissie, love them both equally! Hope you are having a fabulous time in Australia too :) Viv xx

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  23. Nicky28 February 2014 at 20:22

    Two stunning cards but have to confess love the the colours of the top one the most

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  24. Joanne James - The Crafty Owl28 February 2014 at 22:26

    Two beautiful cards Chrissie, but I love the first one the most - the metal on metal is striking.

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  25. Aileen15 March 2014 at 03:49

    Wow I love the embossed metal look, just perfect on the kraft card.

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  26. New Creations23 March 2014 at 17:10

    I love the silver embossed card, Very stylish.

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