Saturday 7 February 2015

Less is More is 4

Who would have thought that 4 Years after Mandi and I began Less is More it would still be as popular as ever and gaining new followers almost by the day!
These days Mandi is the uber successful Wedding and Event organiser. Her shop 'Finishing Touches' in Ryde on the Isle of Wight has become SO successful under her ownership and she is incredibly busy, and although she no longer has the time to remain with Less is More she is still makes incredible Wedding Stationery as part of her Wedding service.
Anyway 4 years on Less is More is still going strong and this week is joined by several sponsors who are giving lots of goodies away!
So a good reason to join in.
Here are a few cards in keeping with the theme this week which is a colour challenge, namely 
Pink and Grey!
These butterflies were cut from a sheet of card that I had inked with Distress Inks and allowed to dry. I then stamped some lined butterfly images randomly onto it and embossed in silver. The Memory Box butterfly die was used to cut shapes which were inlaid into the  horizontal strip. The sentiment is from Clearly Besotted.
  This one uses SU Gorgeous Grunge stamps in Grey and Pink and die cut with a Little B Heart Die.
The stitched dies are from Simon Says Stamp and the background is embossed with a Couture Creations EF.
More inlaid dies here, also from Simon Says Stamp. The horizontal strip has been clear embossed with a stamp from SU Confetti set. The main sentiment is a composite from Magenta stamps (Love) and Winnie and Walter (I & You). The scalloped edge is from Lawn Fawn.
This is the card I put on the LIM blog, details are over there!
Look at this dear little bunny isn't he the sweetest! He's from Avery Elle.
Just a little grey on this one, for the sentiment, which was computer generated. 
The heart die is from Memory Box and the little butterfly from a Simon Says Stamp butterfly banner.
Well that was quite a bumper bundle, I hope you like them and decide to join in the challenge at Less is More this week!

34 comments:

  1. Wow what an eye-popping, jaw-dropping and awesome exhibition of beauty Chrissie. You are rockin! Love each card and all the unique detail and techniques. THE queen of CAS!
    Enjoy the celebrations this week.
    Cheers Sarah xx

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  2. Bumper bundle indeed!
    Happy fourth birthday my friend, that Avery Elle bunny is totally adorable isn't he!
    See you tomorrow xxx

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  3. A stunning collection of cards, pretty much covered all my first thoughts when I saw this weeks challenge!!
    Congratulations on 4years of Less is More! I love the challenges and the community of crafters that join in every week.
    Thank you for all your time in the wonderful comments you leave on my entries.
    Good luck for the next four years.
    Elaine

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  4. What an amazing array of cards again. Love all the detail in the one you shared on the challenge but I have a soft spot for the bunny too!
    Thanks so much for having me join in the Birthday fun and thanks a million for 4 years of challenges and all your hard work commenting on all those thousands of entries! Here's to the next 4!
    Tara
    x

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  5. A stunning array of cards Chrissie,a popular colour choice for this weeks celebrations:)
    Hope to see you tomorrow I'll be there in the morning
    Val x

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  6. What a fabulous selection of cards, all very different but all equally gorgeous.

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  7. All cards are amazing. Any surprises. My favorite is the last card that enchanted me. Thank you for the beautiful inspiration.
    Regards,
    Bozena

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  8. Nice cards chic and beautiful as always!!

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  9. Stunning cards Chrissie. They are all so beautiful and I love how you showcase so many different designs and products. Thank you so much for having me represent Clearly Besotted for your celebrations. I remember when you started the challenge four years ago and I am so happy that it is still going strong. Sadly I do not seem to have much time to participate recently but it is still an amazing challenge and I love that it is so popular. Wishing you many more years to come xx

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  10. Stunning cards Chrissie, huge congratulations on 4 years of Less is More, you have certainly encouraged me to venture into the world of CAS.
    Thank you for the inspiration and all of your your encouragement.
    Pauline
    x

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  11. What a gorgeous bundle of cards! I dont know which one I like the best they are all stunning. Your cards give me such inspiration to join in the CAS challenges. Gail xx

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  12. Happy 4th birthday to my favourite challenge, Chrissie! I always look forward to seeing the inspiration that you bring us on a Saturday morning and this is no exception - what a fabulous range of cards :) Love the pink/grey colour combo....

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  13. Gorgeous collection of cards Chrissie, and congrats to Less is More on 4 fabulous years of inspiration, Cathy x

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  14. Stunning cards as always. Congrats on 4 years and long may it continue, one of my fav challenges that actually stretches me.
    Linbyx

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  15. Happy birthday to your brainchild Chrissie! Thanks for all the gorgeous inspiration you provide and those challenging challenges that keep us thinking! Congratulations and best wishes. xx

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  16. Fabulous cards Chrissie, warm Birthday Wishes to Less Is More, it has been such fun and inspiring to follow it from the beginning.

    Warm hugs
    Maarit

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  17. Beautiful collection of cards, Chrissie! They are all so different and wonderful examples of CAS with the color challenge. I think my favorite is the sweet little bunny from Avery Elle :-)

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  18. Congrats on your 4th anniversary Chrissie! Awesome assortment of cards. Love the wish big butterfly one the best...

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  19. Wow such a lovely parade of inspiration! Beautiful projects Chrissie!
    Congrats on four wonderful years of providing regular inspiration! Thank you!
    Shanna :)

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  20. Congratulations, Chrissie, and I wish you many more years of success with your uber fun challenge! You've given us another outstanding parade of inspiration!! Hugs, Darnell

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  21. Such a wonderful cards. Love them all. : )

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  22. What a fantabulous collection of cards Chrissie - can't decide which is my favourite. I love the rabbit but then again love the second one - bother they are all just gorgeous!! xx

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  23. Congratulations on your (LiM) 4th birthday Chrissie, here`s to the next 4 years.
    You have created a fabulous set of cards this week, love them all.
    Lynne xxx

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  24. Pink and gray must be your colors, Chrissie, because you took them and ran. You've made a wonderful set of cards.

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  25. Congratulations on your 4th birthday celebration Chrissie. Love your makes this week, they all look fabulous in the pinks and greys. Carol x

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  26. All beautiful cards, Chrissie! I think perhaps my favorite is the one you put on the LIM blog...LOVE it!

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  27. Congratulations on 4 years of CAS inspiration and hardwork commenting on all those creations!!
    Amazing and beautiful collections of cards .... the first with the two butterflies is my fave, such an eye-catching card :))
    Jenny x

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  28. Wow, 4 years and so many CAS-cards! Thanks for the great journey that you and the other ladies at LIM let me make from the first ever so carefull steps into CAS-land! And thanks for all the inspiration and fine comments!
    These cards all have domething special,but the first is my favorite; a little bit graphic and beautiful inking! Hope you have a fun week, Gerrina

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  29. Thanks for your lovely comment. I was inspired by your gorgeous card Chrissie! The gallery of Pink and Grey cards is AMAZING!! Cx

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  30. Wow, Chrissie! You have been busy!! I love every single one of your cards, my special favourites being the ones with the inlaid dies (love these) and the stitched dies (absolutely love these!). Gorgeous creations Kx

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  31. Thank you for the lovely comment...i hope to get the time to enter more often....loving all your cards...the big butterfly one is my fave xx

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  32. What a varied and amazing set of cards Chrissie - the one with the butterfly that you featured on the LIM blog is most definitely my favourite though. Huge congratulations to you for everything you've achieved with 'Less is More'; I feel I have honed my personal style with the support of you lovely ladies! Here's to the next 4 years and more!

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  33. I finally got to join in, at the last minute! What a wonderful collection of cards Chrissie and a very happy 4th Birthday x

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  34. Chrissie, fab cards...... all of them ! You are so prolific !

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Chrissie