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Wednesday 31 August 2011

Less is More

The challenge at Less is More this week is a Recipe - a combination of any 3 previous challenges. So plenty of options as the challenge has reached week       
For my choice I have picked 3 squares - Week 4, Embossing - Week ,and a touch of Red -  Week 9.  I decided to use this Woman in the Hat, by Rubber Stampeed, she was one of the first stamps I bought and hasn't seen ink for some time!
I matted the  3 images onto red cardstock and embossed the with love in the right-hand top corner (no choice about this as the folder only works 1 way ( I have thought about cutting it open and sticking  the other end but most cards I make have the fold on the left, so it stays as it is).  Easy Peasy, card done - then I wondered about colouring her necklace red or the ribbons on the hat, but thought this might be more than 'a touch' so have left well alone. (it might get done before sending)
I see that the challenge has it the 1,000 followers - Well Done Chrissy and Mandy!  This challenge takes me out of my comfort zone, but it is addictive and I'm sure I'm not the only one who thinks like this.

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:
  Ooh La La - No backing paper
  Stamps R Us - Anything Goes
  Make It Monday - As Always - Anything Goes

I would like to say 'hello' to my new followers, and I'm glad to say Mr Blogger didn't keep them too long.

Just thought I mention -I didn't get made redundant last week as 'rain stopped play' again, but after my  'interfeering again' this morning, DH says I might be!   I have started calling it the 'Winter House' cause there's not much summer left, it feels  like Autum.

Thats it for now, and thanks for looking.

Avril xx



26 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Avril, a beautiful, elegant image and card! Glad you got your followers back. Keep trying, I'm sure he'll sack you eventually, lol! xxx

Lynne Moncrieff said...

Avril
There is such elegance to your card.
Wishes
Lynne

jimlynn said...

Very classy and elegant card! Just the right amount of red too. LOVE this.
Thanks for joining us at Stamps R Us Challenges.
Lynn

Lisa Jane said...

ooh perfect touch of red.. love that stamp.. so elegant as usual
Lisa x
ps are you going to Harrogate

Doreen said...

Quite stunning Avril and so elegant.xxx

Mary J said...

How elegant Avril! Love the touch of red!

Thx for playing with us at MIM!

Chrissie said...

DO you know Mandi gave me this stamp and then wondered why she couldn't find it... I'm not reminding her where it is!
Well done on combining the challenges!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Emma Williams said...

Love this card and love this stamp! In fact, I love everything about it! Lovely work, Avril!
Love Emma xx

Cazro said...

Super card Avril, I love the stamp. Caz

Mandi said...

AH ha, just seen Chrissie's comment LOL

Super card, such a striking stamp.
Glad the redundancy didn't happen, lets hope it never does!


Thank you very much
Mandi Diva LIM
"Less is More"

Silvia(Barnie) said...

A wonderful Less is More card.

Jennibee's Cardspot said...

Great card Avril, love these elegant images of yours and Less is certainly more in this case, it's beautiful
Love Jenni xx

Kathyk said...

Glad you're not redundant. YOu're not wrong about the touch of autumn in the air too. Your car is fab and I love that image. Reckon Mandi will be wanting that stamp back off Chrissie now!

Kathyk

TAM said...

Stunning card, absolutely perfect as it is

xxxtglxxx said...

Hi Avril :) Im now playing catchie-uppy! lol.

Love your gorgeous and elegant card - this really is an iconic image and does not need anything but the splash of red you have given it. Very dramatic for such a simple card and the embossed text is perfect. :)

hugs

xxalisonxx

Ang C said...

A lovely card - very stylish!

Canonbury creations said...

Very classy card Avril, love the placement of the image:)
Val x

Kathleen said...

This is a really lovely card, elegant and classy, love the touch of red, great image too.
Thanks for your comments, sorry not commented earlier but been a bit tied up (nt literally)

Kath x

Sasha said...

A really lovely card! Your image is gorgeous...very Audrey Hepburn!

Sandy said...

I saw your card on Make It Monday and came for a closer look, love the image you have used and the touch of red, a fabulous card,
Sandy

Jennibee's Cardspot said...

Thanks so much Avril for taking the time to list some challenges for me, much appreciated!!
Love Jenni xx

Shirley-Anne said...

Hello Avril .This is one classy card . Beautifully simple but oh so classy .
Shirley-anne

Mau xx said...

this is so Elegant, I love the simplicity of the stamp...now keep your fingers away from adding more colour...lol
Its Lovely xx

chilli pip said...

A beautiful CAS card , love it that you did not add any extras as the red card used for matting is all it needs. Thanks so much for joining in at Ooh-la-la

Lisa Jane said...

oops forgot to say-Thanks for linking up at Make it Monday this week
Lisa x
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Yvonne Garner said...

This is just so gorgeous! So clean and decisive. Thanks for stopping by my blog today! Best, Yvonne