Saturday 23 February 2013

Paper Piercing

I returned home yesterday and tried to make some cards for this week's challenge at "Less is More" and had no inspiration whatsoever! 
These are what I finally finished up with, but being so tired from my week away, I couldn't seem to get going!
This is a little heart from the SU set Hearts a Flutter with its co-ordinating die. The piercing was done with my EK Success gizmo which is used in conjunction with either my Scor Pal or Scor Buddy.
This one uses SU Framelits dies with a Studio G image and a Sentiment from Simon Says Stamp.The piercing was done with my pokey tool.
Once more details of this one are on the LIM blog, but it's simply Versamark with a whole bunch of different embossing powders sprinkled on. The piercing was done with both the previous methods.
The stamps used are from the SU Salebration set Bloomin' Marvelous (sadly with only one 'l').
The piercing on the panel has been turned into faux stitching for the challenge at ABC Challenges
I plan on taking it easy this weekend!

29 comments:

  1. Oh wow, these are just so beautiful and you are a true master of the less is more theme.
    Hugs
    Desíre
    {Doing Life – my personal blog}

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  2. Good Morning Chrissie,

    WOW, you call these quick cards, I call them simply stunning. I LOVE the 'hot pink' one.

    Love Sheila x

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  3. you always make such beautiful elegant cards..take it easy this weekend

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  4. Gorgeous cards Chrissie I love paper piercing but somehow don't do if very often xx Jan

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  5. really gorgeous - all three! as ever wonderful CAS Chrissie!
    Thanks for hosting this great party each saturday!

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  6. Hola Chrissie, thank you for yours comments every week , fantastic piercing cards the card with the heart is great idea.
    A warm hug rfom Palma

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  7. Hi Chrissie great inspiration, love the heart and the way the dots mirror what could be twine:) The hummingbird is gorgeous and your grammar remark made me laugh! Enjoy your weekend, it's snowing here!
    Val x

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  8. I'll take your version of no inspiration any time!!! These are lovely. I really like the first card with the sunray pattern, but the last one is my favourite!

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  9. Each card beautiful. I like escpecially the first two. On the first card it looks like a (how is it called in english...small ribbon) and on the second one the white on white. Just great!
    Eva

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  10. Being with little ones all week is exhausting. Even when they are our grandchildren and we love them to pieces! It looks to me like you found some inspiration. All 3 cards are lovely. Thanks for posting these challenges each week and your comments. I don't always get to play since I'm with my grands every week, but I always like to look.

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  11. No inspiration???? These are fabby Chrissie, Jo x

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  12. Hi Chrissie
    Love the heart one..... I was on a roll this last week and made 13 cards.....
    Hugs Sylvie xxx

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  13. Hi Chrissie
    Love the heart one..... I was on a roll this last week and made 13 cards.....
    Hugs Sylvie xxx

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  14. Love the lines of piercing on the hot pink card. Am looking forward to getting some new piercing ideas from LiM entries this week. Great challenge!

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  15. Fabulous cards, you would never have guessed that you struggled

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  16. All three cards are simply super Chrissie! Love the second one the best....

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  17. Fab set of cards Chrissie, love the vibrant colours on the bird one.
    I always like the look paper piercing gives, but I must say I never do it. This challenge may be the start of something. xx

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  18. Very striking cards... so classy!

    Thank you for participating in the stitched challenge at ABC Challenges this week!

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  19. All three cards are stunning in their simplicity Chrissie . I love how a bit of piercing can really bring a simple design alive. I expect you're glad to be able to take a bit easier after your busy week! Vicky x

    PS I am so with you about the one 'l' !

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  20. Great cards - your embossing powder hummingbird is lovely but I have to say my favourite is the first one - just simple lines but very effective!!

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  21. Gorgeous, Chrissie, all three are just stunning ... I particularly LOVE the effect of the embossing on the humming bird! Anita :)

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  22. Fun piercing! Love that heart card -- faux twine :)

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  23. These are all beautiful Chrissie, but I think I love the hummingbird one the best...loving the embossing! :)
    Lizy xx

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  24. I love the pink heart - but the multi coloured embossing is fab!
    Tara

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  25. Well these are brilliant considering your lack of time and mojo!!!
    Love your different ways to use paper piercing :0)
    Jenny x

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  26. Lovely examples Chrissie. Love them all. x

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  27. Three lovely cards, Chrissie! LOVE the first card...the holes really make the heart pop! I think I have that same little image you've used on the second card...and the hummingbird is beautiful!

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  28. Three great cards Chrissie...really love the colour contrast of the hot pink and white. The paper piercing is just the right finishing touch. Lovely!

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  29. I love your cards, Chrissie! They are all magnificient, but I have a soft spot for the first ...

    Rosi x

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Chrissie