The colour challenge at "Less is More" this week is Earth Tones.
I love this section of the colour spectrum and have made a few cards using it.
This one started out having the 'hello' stamped to match the background, but I decided it wasn't clear enough so I added an extra diecut to give it the contrast in white.
It's from Avery Elle with stamps by Dienamics. I used various Distress Inks... Pumice Stone, Antique Paper, Brushed Corduroy and Gathered Twigs.
This stamp is from a fun set I bought in Portsmouth last week, it's from Woodware, it made me smile!
This is the one I added to the LIM blog this week. More stamps from Art Impressions, some of which I bought on eBay from Jenny (Crafting in the Country) whose daughter was having a bit of a stamp clear out!
I find stamping this kind of image so relaxing and satisfying (most of the time)!
The sentiment is from Stamplorations; I was asked to be a Guest Designer for them in a recent Blog hop to celebrate their first birthday, which was great fun! One of the cards I produced for that would have been perfect for this challenge...scroll down a few posts if you would like to see that!
This one is simplicity itself. A Memory Box butterfly cut from a piece of stone coloured card and its filigree die-cut equivalent popped into the gap. A ribbon, a die-cut sentiment from Clearly Besotted and a fancy punched edge and that's it.
Simples
I was asked how I attach a skinny sentiment like this one to a card. I put double sided tape on the back of the card to be die-cut, then simply cut, peel and adhere it to the project!
Easy Peasy!
Simples
I was asked how I attach a skinny sentiment like this one to a card. I put double sided tape on the back of the card to be die-cut, then simply cut, peel and adhere it to the project!
Easy Peasy!
Fab cards Chrissie. Love the 1st one and the last one xx Jan
ReplyDeleteA great collection of cards. The first one is my favourite but all are brilliant.
ReplyDeleteElaine
Super cards! Particularly love the first one, the colours & splodges are so eye catching against the white background.
ReplyDeleteWowsers Chrissie there's no way of keeping up with you on the LIM inspiration each week!
ReplyDeleteFOUR fantastic cards, all unique and stunning.
Enjoy your day
Sarah
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Lovely set of cards but the hare one wins for me x
ReplyDeleteI love your first card. That design could be used with so many different colourways. I do believe I will bury it into the crafty recesses of my mind.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous set of cards Chrissie, love the delicate lacy border on the last one, so effective with the butterfly diecut, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteOh Chrissie I love all your cards. My favorite has to be the one with the bucket of flowers. Amazing the way you just made in POP even in the monochromatic color scheme.
ReplyDeleteLovely, each and every one. I think my favorite is the Hello and the butterfly, and I really love how you pulled together the bucket and flora.
ReplyDeleteThanks for a great challenge.
Carole
Fabulous eye candy! What do you do with all your cards? I have boxes and boxes and nothing to do with them.... it's becoming a space issue!
ReplyDeleteps - You go to alot of shows I wish we had more here! I love that instant gratification :)
You've outdone yourself!! I love each & every one of these cards!! In fact, I had to go search for the Hare stamp and bought it....lol.
ReplyDeleteWow all those cards look awesome! Some great ideas using earth tones!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. The hare's my favourite - brilliant!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards there GF! Not sure which one I like best! You did a fabulous job with your earth tones
ReplyDeleteAll great cards! The butterfly cards are my favorite!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful collection of cards! I love the fancy butterfly!
ReplyDeleteYou over-achiever you LOL!!! Gorgeous bunch, those MFT stamps look fab, must get mine out to play
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Wow, these are all lovely, I could not choose a favorite if I had to! ~Diane
ReplyDeleteLove each and every one - especially like the rabbit card.....but then again the butterfly is fantabulous too xx
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful cards to inspire us Chrissie! They are all so different - love that grey hare, and the AI pot of flowers is gorgeous. Thanks so much for the inspiration! Hugs, Ann
ReplyDeleteI think your LIM card is fabulous, gorgeous images !!
ReplyDeleteHow did you glue on the "thanks" on the butterfly card - it's so skinny. That's a trick I need to know. Thank you for sharing your inspirational post.
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