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Saturday 26 February 2011

Less is more challenge 4 - 3 Squares

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This is the challenge Chrissie and Mandi at the lessismoore challenge has set for this week.

If you haven't yet visited the ladies at their challenge blog, please do, as they also have hints, tips and tutorials on a range of techniques. Worth a visit.

Well, I can't believe I've been so quick off the mark. I think this must be a record for me, getting a card in on the first day of a challenge.

For my card I've used a Nesties square and embossed it three times onto a piece of card and then stamped my images into the centre and added a bit of Distress Ink around the edges.  The card has been mounted onto a piece of black card which has been punced at the bottom with the Martha Stewart Doily punch. I've added some gold ribbon from my stash and mounted the whole lot onto some nice linen effect card.

The picture is a bit dark I'm afraid. I think I've spent more time trying to get a decent picture than it did to make the card, so this will have to do. 

Hubby is off to Wembley tomorrow to watch the cup final, so I have the whole day to myself - what joy!  I will be in my little craft room crafting away to my heart's content.



Sue.x

32 comments :

Chrissie said...

This is just great Sue, I love those images and your treatment of them is superb!
I wonder what that script says!!!
It seems like you're enjoying our challenges... fabulous work!
See you next time.
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Laura Tee said...

Great card!
Love your embossing and the colours you've chosen.
Laura x

Ali Watson said...
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Anonymous said...

I love this Sue gorgeous colour choice!

Ali x

Margaret said...

Lovely card, lovely colours and so elegant
Margaret x

Jan said...

Beautiful card xx Jan

Deborah Frings said...

I think this is brilliant. I do love the effect of the embossed squares. I really like the images too and the way the last one is chinese text! It's fab!

Jane said...

Beautiful images, your card is lovely xx

Lynne said...

This is a super card. I love the embossing, makes a very subtle border for the images.
Lynne xxx

Kathleen said...

This is just superb. Love the embossed look.

Faye said...

Super design, Sue. Love the border punching.

Mandi said...

Hi again Sue
Your card is simply stunning!
Thanks as always
See you again
mandi
"Less is More"

Vicky said...

Just so gorgeous Sue, love the images and the colours you have used ~ a perfect CAS card :o)

have a lovely day tomorrow crafting!

hugs Vicky xx

Sarpreet said...

Absolutely gorgeous - beautifully designed.

Ciara said...

This card is right up my street! Love the border punch and ribbon in particular. Great choice of colours too.

Ciara
xx

Shaz said...

Hi Sue, this is absolutely perfect. Love it. x

Susie Sugar said...

Lovely card and the colour is fab
Hugs Susie Sugar xx

Susan said...

Awesome images...and I love how you've matted them....fabulous card!

Kathyk said...

Very elegant indeed - smashing

Kathyk

McCrafty's Cards said...

Beautiful card, I like those images and the colours.
Kevin xx

Sue said...

hi sue, wow your card is so beautiful, this card has a lovely neat, crisp finish to it...stunning:)

sue
xx

Maureen said...

Lovely card, well done.
Maureen......x

Jose said...

Lovely card Sue, two great images too.

Anonymous said...

OMGoodness, what a stunner Sue! Love those images - I've never seen them before. xx

Katalytic said...

Lovely to see oriental images. Great card

Sally H said...

Oh sue! This is gorgeous! I love it!

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous.

Viv said...

Sue your card looks fabulous, I love the embossing, colour and images too, everything is in agreat balance , well done again :O) Viv xx

Stamps and Paper said...

I just love oriental...your card is lovely.

Anne

Suze Bain said...

Sue, what an absolutely gorgeous card. I love anything oriental. The stamps are gorgeous and I love the way you've framed & mounted them. Love it!

Anonymous said...

I love your card. The oriental style work wonderful

Aileen said...

Hi Sue

Love the oriental theme, very sophisticated!! x