The challenge at Less Is More this week is colour - and its ......Blue!!! and not just one shade - lots of blue shades!!!!
I have thought about it since Saturday, and guess what - nothing seemed right, but DD liked this one so here goes! I have used the large Clarity Swirl, inked with 2 different blue Versamark ink pads - Baby Blue and Royal Blue then heat embossed with clear embossing powder then I chalked aroung the image. I used 2 different shades of blue for the mat and the navy one again for my embossed 'faux' ribbon. The sentiment is from Craftwork cards on a navy, again, nestie circle. Lots of white card. On the he first version of this, I decided to use the small swirl, inked with Royal Bule - on my white card as a background, then I realised - no white card (again)! Quite liked this, so added ribbon, pearls and a greeting - definitely not LIM!
My original idea was to use another Clarity stamp and my Hero Arts French Writing, I printed the sentiment directly onto the card, stamped Life is a Journey stamp, (courtesy of Crafty Friend Diane) with Adirondack Denim ink, masked and then stamped the script, thought it looked too bare with just a little script peeking out, so added more, then chalked, then I realised there was no white card left!! Thought I would show it anyway!
Well thats it for now, need to 'relax' now!
Thanks for looking.
Avril xx
Two beautiful CAS cards Avril - they are both gorgeous. Hope you are having a great week - Sylvia xxx
ReplyDeleteThe first one is very cas and elegant. I love the second one though - great montage of stamps.
ReplyDeleteLinbyx
Both cards are lovely, Avril but the first one is probably my favourite. Who can resist swirls.
ReplyDeleteI have to make myself use colours other than blue, I just love it. Isn't it funny how we like and dislike certain ones!!
Hugs Lisax
Well I think you have made two gorgeous cards.xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Avril
ReplyDeleteFabulous card....really nice....
hugs
sylvie
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Two fab projects - love your LIM
ReplyDeleteKathyk
Two fabulous cards, love them both.
ReplyDeleteLynne xxx
The second card is actually my DAV. OK less white space, but, as the script is kinda see through, its FAB!
ReplyDeletethe other is more classic and just right for CAS
Thank you so much
Diva LIM
"Less is More"
2 great cards. love them both. I struggled with the blue too. Thanks for sharing and have a great day.
ReplyDeletemmmmmm..... well i think the second is my favourite .. i love the Pariseienne feel.. i have chickened out this week as i am not a BLUE fan
ReplyDeleteLisa x
Lovely cards, I love the second one. :)
ReplyDeleteSooo pretty!! Great OLC on the second!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards and thankyou for the lovely comment,
ReplyDeleteandrea xx
Two great cards Avril, I agree about the blue, I never manage that colour very well, but you did it great!
ReplyDeleteLove Jenni xx
Both cards are lovely, love the swirls and also the Parisian collage. Good luck in the LIM challenge,
ReplyDeleteSandy
Hi Avril, I love both of these. The second one is really unusual. I struggle with blue too, and yellow. xx
ReplyDeleteI really like both of these cards Avril :)
ReplyDeleteThe second card is very artistic, and I would have been really proud to have made that!
hugs
xxalisonxx
Two beautiful cards! LOVE the image on the first card!! My Card
ReplyDeleteBoth are great, but my favourite is definitely the second one!
ReplyDeleteCrafty Cat
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Both so beautiful Avril - I can't choose a favourite!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore both of these cards but I do have a soft spot for the first one, with the Clarity swirl. :) Fab work!!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful weekend, Avril.
Love Emma xx
These are both gorgeous - I'd never have guessed you're not keen on blue! The second one is definitely my favourite - I love the layered images.
ReplyDeleteHi Avril, Sorry I didn't get to these pretty cards I'm a bit behind, both are beautiful but my favourite is the last, sketchy and more loose, right up my street, Gay xxx
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