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Saturday 20 February 2016

"Less is More" - Weeks #264 - Theme

Another week has flown by and it is time for the new "Less is More" Challenge - this week we want you to add some texture to your CAS card.  Somehow I have ended up with two avian cards, but birds are not required to take part :).

The first bird is a SU punch that I've had for ages, it's a real favourite of mine, with an Aqua and Kraft colourscheme that is also well used by me,  My starting point for texture here was the rather hairy twine that the bird is perched on!  I added some embossing to the background and also to the bird's wing for a bit more texture.  SU bird punch, Mama Elephant sentiment.


The sentiment on this card might just be construed as a threat by my hens, who haven't produced an egg between them in months!  Hen and sentiment both Woodware, my texture comes from the feather, Glossy Accents on the heart and comb and the embossed background.  Coloured with Copics, hopefully looking a bit like a Light Sussex, though with spots!  I added some raffia 'straw' for a nest bur it looked too busy that that was removed.

22 comments:

  1. Hi Anne, two fabulous cards the texture on the first is fantastic especially with the gorgeous contrasting colours. Had to laugh at the second cards sentiment and I wouldn't be at all surprised if the hens laid at least a dozen after this !.

    Marie

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  2. Love these two fun cards Anne, that chicken is such a hoot... I hope the girls start laying again soon!
    Chrissie xxx

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  3. What a duo of fun cards Anne! Love the striking blue against the Kraft card and the sentiment on your second one is just carat and awesome! X

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  4. You do make such fun cards Anne, I'm always looking forward to visit your blog. The blue really pops against the kraft background and second one brings a huge smile. Have a wonderful weekend!

    Love and hugs
    Maarit

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  5. Lovely cards, I really like the little details.
    Hugs
    Ela

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  6. Great cards Anne. The sentiment on the hen card did make me giggle.

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  7. Great cards Anne. The sentiment on the hen card did make me giggle.

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  8. That blue really pops against the kraft and the texture is fabulous! Your chicken card made me laugh out loud....great sentiment :)

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  9. great cardsm love the chickenwire with the poultry ;-)

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  10. Two tremendous cards! Fab texture on both backgrounds. My favourite is the second because that sentiment is fantastic! (your comment made me laugh!)
    Sharon xx

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  11. I Love both cards but especially that bluebird! What a cute idea to use the twine above the embossed bricks!!
    Connie

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  12. Ohhh just love the two cards today. The colour combination, the textured wall and gorgeous blue bird is a real stand out card. Such a cute and clever second card x

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  13. Lovely card Anne, the first one is very elegant, and wow the feather on the hen in the second card, its just awesome, gave me a chuckle though, haven't seen many of these on blogland.

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  14. Two great cards, both with a little touch of fun. Karen x

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  15. Great fun and I love the embossed design on both cards,
    Sarita xx

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  16. Two awesome cards Anne! The blue really pops on the first one and the second one made me smile. Love the sentiment.

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  17. fabulous cards Anne, the first one is simply beautiful and the hen really made me smile,super cute :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  18. Two great card and such fab embossing on both of them. Love the layouts.

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  19. Great cards again Anne, loving that vibrant blue and kraft combo and that cute chicken too ;) Viv xx

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