I have just returned from supervising the delivery of my son's furniture into his new home. I was a little apprehensive about his wife's reaction to where I had instructed the men to deposit the furniture etc, but she was delighted with how she found the state of things on her return last night.
Both my son and his wife are doctors and because the removal took place on a date (brought forward by a cancellation) when both of them had surgeries, they asked me if I could do the honours.
At least now they will have the long weekend to get themselves sorted out.
This next week I have my daughter's children for the half term week. What a lucky granny!
Anyway here are my cards for this week's "Less is More" challenge which is to use a die cut.
This one is mainly Memory Box... it's mainly die-cuts too!
The rectangular panel is called LucienneTile, the butterfly is made from Moonlight and Kaleidoscope butterfly dies, the sentiment is die-cut with a Spellbinders D-Lites Fancy labels Tag 3 die, mounted on an oval die the make of which I don't remember. Neither do I remember the make of the unmounted sentiment stamp!
Lots more die-cutting here.
A Dienamics butterfly and a Tattered Lace sentiment. I have to use a few shims with these TL dies, as getting a really clean cut is quite difficult. I always add DST to the back of my card before cutting out with fiddly dies, as it makes adhering them to the project much simpler. Merely peel and press.
I probably won't get much card-making done this week, but we'll have fun. I may need a really long rest next week!
I used these super cute ladybird dies (thanks Chrissie!! I had to buy them after seeing you use them) and paired them with the hello word die from Clearly Besotted Stamps. The background uses the circles from the Geographic 2 set and it's finished off with a little enamel accents.
This is a little shadow stamping... (I thought I ought to have a little stamping somewhere) framed with a die-cut oval!
The stamp is from Unity, the sentiment from Hero Arts!
Another Memory Box rectangle die... Ringo Tile this time, paired with the Chloe flower head and a tattered lace sentiment. The Green card is all twinkly IRL! Such a quick card to make.
I do hope you'll join in with us this time, I'm sure I'l spot some dies that I just have to have!
All such beautiful cards Chrissie! Dies really add a look that is both delicate and intricate. I think my favourite is the all-white one, but the white on blue is striking and I love the other two as well.
ReplyDeleteWowsers Chrissie you have been a busy bee and they are all super stunning. I love them all. I think the first one just edges it for me but only cos blue is my favorite colour. More wish list dies for me!!! Have a fun week.
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A stunning collection Chrissie ... love the white on white, so elegant. Thanks for all the inspiration and another fab challenge. xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Chrissie.. :)
ReplyDeleteFab cards Chrissie love the WOW one! xx Jan
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are going to be busy this week! Wonderful cards, as always....I love the white on white, so elegant!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful inspiration Chrissie!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
As always Chrissie your cards are CAS perfection.
ReplyDeleteYou are indeed a lucky Granny.
I really like the pop of blue with the white, makes for a striking card.
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You have made some beautiful cards Chrissie.
ReplyDeleteA truly fabulous collection or cards from you, I wonder how you found the time!
ReplyDeleteBet your son and D-I-L were so pleased that you were able to step in for them and accept their delivery.
Happy grandchild-sitting too
Kathyk
Ooh, I am loving those Memory Box Tile dies. Beautiful cards Chrissie. xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards - the blue on the butterfly card is a beautiful shade, so vibrant.
ReplyDeleteElaine
Gorgeous cards, I love the shadow stamping in the oval, and the MB borders are so effective, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteChrissie, your cards are all so beautifully done; I especially like the rich blue and design of the first card :)
ReplyDeleteI'm amazed you find the time to make such beautiful cards!! They're all gorgeous, but I particularly love the bird one.
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful Chrissie, love the first one mainly because of the vibrant blue colour, it's fabulous.
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Maarit
They are all terrific but I have to say that blue butterfly card just pops out at me...so striking!
ReplyDeleteFab collection as ever. Enjoy your week with the S and D, but do have a rest and a glass too!
ReplyDeleteLove the Chloe card, fab border beside it too
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All stunning Chrissie! Where do you find the time to make so many....
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty cards -- I adore the tee tiny birds!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card designs on all cards and that that blue really pops out.
ReplyDeleteWonderful card designs on all cards and that that blue really pops out.
ReplyDeleteFab cards Chrissie I particularly like the shadow stamping which looked like a die cut:)
ReplyDeleteVal x
Thanks so much for all of the wonderful inspiration , fabulous array of gorgeousness.
ReplyDeleteMarie
Great cards - but really love the bird on a branch!
ReplyDeleteYour die cut cards are sensational, Chrissie! I'm glad to hear that all went well with the supervision of the move. And I'm sure that you are loving every minute of your time this week with the grands ~ yes, lucky you!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteSuch elegant works of art, Chrissie! At white on white is stunning, and that blue and white one is gorgeous, totally appealing to my love affair with blue!
ReplyDeleteLovely shadow stamping Chrissie, very clever design.
ReplyDeleteJulia
Lovely cards as usual Chrissie, but the white butterfly is my favourite.
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These are all beautiful Chrissie but it's the simple bird in the oval that's caught my eye! Glad to hear the removals operation went well and I have no doubt your son and his wife are very grateful for your help. Enjoy your week with your grandchildren! Vicky x
ReplyDeleteThese are all gorgeous, Chrissie...your die cut cards are so special! I really love the white on white...simply beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, elegant cards.
ReplyDeleteCaroline xxx
They are all gorgeous - difficult to choose a favourite... but as I don't have to ... I will say all of them! Nicole x PS - the first one is my favourite though...
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards once again Chrissie,love all of them, I think the all white one with the buttertfly is my fav this time.Glad the move went well for your son and DIL, how lucky you could step in too.Enjoy your time with your grandchildren too :) Viv xx
ReplyDeleteAll beautiful cards, Chrissie - I especially love the WOW card xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning examples! Great use of pattern and color!
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