- I plan to make a Christmas card each week, how did Christmas catch me out last year, did they move the date or something?! I was still making cards on the 23rd, rather stressful...
- Love and use the stash that I am lucky enough to have.
My entries for this week's Less Is More Challenge - Winter Blues - fit the bill for both. I have a vast stock of card candy and I am in awe of those who create clever things with it. Used it to make a tree; I found it quite challenging enough to keep my tree from leaning at a drunken angle! Note to self: all candy candy is not equal (in size that is). Pot stamp from Inky Doodles, sentiment from Stampin' Up.
Second card uses pattern stamps by Inky Doodles that I fell for at the NEC last year. These make the most amazing and varied backgrounds. Yesterday they were featured on Create & Craft which reminded me just how much they needed to be inked up and played with. They do match up to repeat but I needed just one strip of pattern on my LIM card. I had several attempts at this, but the problem was not caused by the stamps, my inky fingers on the pristine white space were the problem :). Inks used: Versafine, Memento and Stampin' Up. Sentiment from Inky Doodles.
I'm also entering my cards for:
Allsorts - free and easy
Keep it Simple - anything goes
Gem of a Challenge - something new (new stamps)
Open Minded Crafting - new toys or technique
Hope to bring you some more 2014 "enjoying my stash" cards soon.
Beautiful cards, I love the Christmas tree.
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Both of these are truly beautiful, Anne! I love the tree made with card candy. How clever. OK, now I'm here with my new DT hat on to thank you for playing at Open-Minded Crafting Fun and to wish you luck in the challenge.
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stunners anne and i love the tree
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Jen xx
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These cards are so beautiful!!! I love how you did that tree.. its fantastic! Love the blue on both! And that design is fantastic!!! Just love it!!! Thanks so much for joining us Open-Minded for our first challenge!
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Absolutely gorgeous cards especially love the tree one.
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Debby
Clear and simple. Beautiful ! Thank you for participating in the Open-Minded Craftin Fun challenge. I hope you will take part in our next challenges :) Joanna DT
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous cards Anne
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Two beautiful cards. Hugs x ChrisB
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely CAS cards, thanks for playing along with us at Allsorts this week. xxx
ReplyDeleteLove the pattern on the second card :)
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous Anne, I love that candy tree too!
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Chrissie
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hee hee hee you had me giggling about that drunken tree angle... 'cause they really are not equal. Just adore what you have made with them however. Very very clever! I also love the 2nd card you have made. I really hope that your good resolutions last and that you do have enough Christmas card this upcoming year!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining our fortnightly challenge here at Open Minded Crafting Fun Challenge. Hope you will join us next time co-owner Crafting Vicky
Very classic cards, Great job! Thank you for sharing with us at Open Minded Crafting Fun, Amy A.,DT
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