Saturday 3 September 2011

Something Metallic - Week 31 Less is More

The topic this week for submissions to our challenge at "Less is More", is to have something metallic on a card. This could be any form... card, ink, embossing, charms, actual metal (there are many forms of hardware type embellishments for cards these days it seems). It will be interesting to see what people can dream up.
This card has a topper which has been triple embossed and stamped with  a flourish from the Stempelglede Grunge Hearts set of stamps. Details of how it was done are on the challenge blog.
The paper is from Pink Petticoat and the sentiment from SU.



This close up shows how deeply etched the stamp was... it gives a super texture.





The second card I made uses some metal foil. I'd bought it long ago in Bury St Edmunds when visiting my son... there's a great little shop there called The Stamp Hut and every time I visit, I have to just pop into the shop! They stock some lovely goodies and are really helpful and friendly! Do check out their website.
Once more, details of how this was made are on the "Less is More" blog.

We went to see 'Singing in the Rain' in Chichester the other day. It was wonderful, I found myself smiling most of the way through. The dancing was wonderful and I was glad that we weren't sitting in the front rows as the people sitting there got SOAKED! It was such fun and I think that it was the first time that I've been at that theatre when there was a spontaneous standing ovation!
Have a wonderful weekend!

35 comments:

  1. Spectacular as ever my friend!
    Wonderful use of metallics

    x

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  2. I love the tripple embossed panel - works so well with the grungy stamp :-)

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  3. 2 gorgeous cards, and I just love that triple embossing!

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  4. Wow Chrissie, such a beautiful cards. That tripple embossed panel is so creative, you always have something new to show us. your second card is a real beauty too. Love the butterflies that fly away from the circle.

    Enjoy your weekend,

    Lins

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  5. Wow Chrissie both so beautiful I love triple embossing but the red metal is fab!
    Val x

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  6. Both cards are Fabulous, the tripple embossed panel is stunning. Love the way you have used the 3 colours for the butterflies.

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  7. Both cards are gorgeous, like the triple embossed idea, may have to give that a go. No clue what to make yet, off to have a rumage through my stash :)

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  8. wowza!!! two gorgeous cards, chrissie! the first one is amazing, but i think i like the simplicity of the second one best...

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  9. Both cards are beautiful, Chrissie! Fabulous triple embossing on your firts card, and I love the metal foil effect on your second one. You are very creative!

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  10. To wonderful cards the red one is just my favourite xx Jan

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  11. Hi ya hun
    as ever two stunning cards, both gorgeous, will try n find time this week to play but time is not on my side this week, sue,x

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  12. Both cards are amazing as usual Chrissie, love the colours in the second card and the depth of the embossing is fab on the first card. We used to live in Bury St Edmunds unfortunatley it wasn't there then, but we have visited many times since :)
    Jenny x

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  13. Stunning cards Chrissie. Love them both especially the second one.

    Kat x

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  14. Beautiful cards Chrissie, love that tile, utee is something I've yet to try. Thanks for another fab challenge. xx

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  15. Stunning card Chrissie, a brilliant challenge again
    Beryl x

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  16. Stunning cards Chrissie, the embossing on that first one is amazing!
    Helen x

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  17. Great cards. I love singin in the rain, but wouldn't be happy at getting a soaking!
    Linbyx

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  18. Two awesome cards Chrissie and congrats on another Craft Stamper card published!
    Anne
    x

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  19. Hi Chrissie, Two stunning cards, love the triple embossed panel and the metallic base is gorgeous on your second card:0) I would love to see that musical, lucky you, glad you had fun, Gay xxx

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  20. I really like your triple embossed panel, must try that some time. x

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  21. Both Stunning cards Chrissie, love what you have created here. Carolxx

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  22. Wonderful cards - I just love the triple embossing - so beautiful!!

    The theatre trip sounds fab - I love Chichester Theatre - and now that Mum doesn't live in Chichester anymore, will probably not get the chance to go again!!

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  23. These two cards are fabulous but it's the first one that really grabbed me! I love the contrast in texture and the variety of colour - it's like a piece of jewellery. Vx

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  24. Both are gorgeously touchy feely I bet! Wonderful triple embossed panel!

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  25. Fabulous cards Chrissie - absolutely LOVE the triple embossing and the lush swirl stamp. The red embossed foil card is stunning too.
    Thanks for another great challenge! Hugs, Sylvia x

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  26. Beautiful cards - love the triple embossing...looks fab with the mix of different embossing powders!
    Helen x

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  27. WOW! Stunning cards Chrissie, that triple embossing looks fab, love the use of the tree colours xx

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  28. I love both of your cards, but the one with the tripple embossed panel made me swoon. Wow! It is just gorgeous. I need to try that technique!

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  29. Hi Chrissie, I've been trying for days to leave a comment on your two beautiful cards but I couldn't seem to manage it through blogger, so I've come through a difference route and just googled your blog name. It worked. Love both your cards, especially the beautiful red foil which you've embossed.

    I took my inspiration from your triple embossed card. Thank you for your suggestion about centralising my image. You're quite right, it was a nightmare trying to get the image in the middle. I will give it another go and offcentre if I get change (and if I have enough embossing powder left after all my attempts). Sue.x

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  30. Gorgeous gorgeous cards Chrissie, love them both

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  31. Amazing techniques and inspiration!

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  32. Stunning cards as always , love the red one relaly pretty yet striking to .
    Nicky

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  33. Two wonderful cards again Chrisse, so clever too!!! bet you were singing along at the theatre weren't you lol :O) Viv xx

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  34. Two fabulous cards, and fabulous inspiration. Love your tripple embossing.
    Avril x

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Thanks,
Chrissie