Saturday 26 March 2011

"Less is More" Sketch

This week is the first time that we have had a sketch on "Less is More" and  as you can imagine, it's a simple one!
I decided to do both masculine and feminine takes on it.
You can see details of what I used on the LIM blog.
Personally I prefer the masculine version... I had the idea of what to do and did the pink one first, but not being absolutely satisfied with it, followed up with the male version.
We went to a Wine and Tapas evening at our club restaurant last night. I think I'll spend today quietly!
2 Sisters - Make your own Embellishments

37 comments:

  1. Both fantastic cards Chrissie but, like you, I prefer the male version. Hugs x

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  2. I like both but the masculine one is really superb. The ribbon is gorgeous.

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  3. Hi Chrissie I love both your cards, I have all the SU tamps you used and I've hardly used them but now with your inspiration you've given me a some fab ideas and I'm off to buy myself some of thar extra thick embossing powder as well
    Thanks for the fab challenge
    Hugs Susie Sugar xx

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  4. Hi Chrissie, I love the pink one best! thanks for your constructive comments on my LIM cards, It is really helpfull to have such and expert eye advising me what would work slightly better! I live in a crafting desert here in France so only have blogland feedback! keep up the good work,Donnax

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  5. Hi Chrissie I have been here for ages looking at all the gorgeous cards that I have missed they all look so beautiful, I love the Mothering Sunday one also those trees the background has an eerie look to it which appeals to me and the Wellies look fabby also, such wonderful work I love them all.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  6. Love both the cards but again I think the masculine one tops it, x

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  7. love both the cards, hugs ginny x

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  8. I think both cards are a great take on the sketch. I've thoroughly enjoyed creating 2 cards for the sketch (after I botched the first one!).

    Hugs, Sandra

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  9. Super cards Chrissie, never tried Utee but it makes fab embellishments. I agree, prefer the masculine version - I like earthy, autumnal colours.

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  10. I love both cards Chrissie as always put together beautifully. I did pop over this morning but you were later posting! I was out for a late lunch so not long back in so thought i would catch up on this weeks inspiration.

    enjoy the rest of the weekend

    ali x

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  11. Both these cards are great. I really like the clean lines of the "male" one and I can imagine it in blues or greens too. And I like the "female" one - would work beautifully in lilacs and reds too! Can't pick a favourite - both are great!

    I think LIM is just fabulous - thanks so much for starting it up. Deborah x

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  12. Hi Chrissie, i think both cards are fab.love the colour on the second card and the love heart too
    Babs x

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  13. I think both cards are great, but the masculine version is extra special!

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  14. They are both stunning Chrissie
    Not that you ever create anything less than magnificent
    mandi

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  15. Love both ,I can't choose a favourite.
    Great sketch, I am off to have a go.
    jenjoy x

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  16. Two really great cards Chrissie... I am really enjoying this great LIM challenge.

    Anne

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  17. Some more of your fabulous creations Chrissie. Computer crashed recently so have been busy reinstating craft bits and pieces that I had stored and not saved, which was a lot, so no time for crafting at the moment but enjoying browsing the LIM blog (and yours of course. Its great to see LIM going from strength to strength each week. Take care. Love Sheila (Cyprus)

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  18. Chrissie, both cards are fabulous, but its what wev'e come to expect from you. Hugs Rita xxx

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  19. Chrissie, I think I agree with you. My choice is definitely the more masculine card (although it would be okay for either). I think the deciding factor for me was the placement of the sentiment. It seems to flow better for me down at the break in the card rather than floating on the top edge...but that's just me...always trying to "ground" my objects! LOL!

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  20. OMGosh both of your cards are so elegant, and I could not pick a favorite between the two,
    and thank you so much for your lovely comment,

    Have a great week,
    Hugs Bridget :0) x

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  21. loving both your cards , like the purple one more.
    Nicky

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  22. These are both lovely cards, they are different of course, but both lovely in their own right.

    PS Thanks for the sketch and the DL card, I love using a DL.

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  23. hiya Chrissie, fabulous DT card for this weeks challenge.
    I can`t believe I`m telling an expert something but I`ve just read that you don`t know what DL stands for. It means `double length` which basically is twice as long as it`s width, usually 4" x 8" as you said.
    Lynne xxx

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  24. Both are so elegant hunni
    The pink draws me, but they are both equally stunning
    As your work always is
    Makes working with you such a pleasure
    x

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  25. Love both of these Chrissie, thanks for the inspiration.
    Linbyx

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  26. I absolutely love this sketch and am very attracted to these very clean designs. The masculine version is my favourite - I'm more drawn to those subtle colours. But what I really like about both cards is the way your word DP is the right way up! (There's no escaping your eagle eye -you're quite right, my upside down version was not intended!)

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  27. This weeks sketch is fab and I'm busy beavering away. I love the both your cards, the sketch lends itself to allsorts of genres X

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  28. Hello there Chrissy, More gorgeous cards, love them both, lean slightly more to the masculine one but both are lovely:0) xxx

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  29. I like both of them, but I think my choice would be the pink one. Thank you for your visit and kind comment.

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  30. 2 gorgeous cards Chrissie, but I have to agree with you I prefer the male card, well actually I think you could send that to a female.

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  31. Both cards are beautiful Chrissie, i prefer the masculine one too. Word papers are very on trend and really give the recipient something to look at as well as the main embellishment. LiKiNg a lot.

    Thanks for your lovely comment and for always taking the time to drop by. Appreciate the feedback as i really want to learn how to do the CAS cards. Got my Craft Stamper Magazine yesterday and found the start of a series by Joanne Wardle on this very subject. More help the better:-)

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  32. Amazing cards, I love them both.Loving the challenge blog too, its really fantastic, well done!!

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  33. Just love this card its brill Luv Sue x

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  34. Both gorgeous cards, am loving your challenge site and this style of card, will definatly be coming back for more :)

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  35. Two fabulous cards, love them both. Thanks for another great challenge at LIM. Sue.x

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  36. I love being inspired and your blog has done just that for me. I am new to blogging and challenges and I'm loving every minute of it. Through the wonderful world of technology and craft lovers....everyday excites me! Thank you for visiting.

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