Wednesday, 27 February 2013

Less is More - paper piercing and no WOYWW

Well, that was a stroke of luck - after reading on Elizabeth's blog about her new ruler with paper piercing holes in, I'd bought one (as much for the metal edge just in CASE I ever pluck up the courage to use a craft knife here). And then, up popped this week's Less is More challenge of 'paper piercing':
I used:

 - DL white card stock

 - a snippet of lavender card stock, pierced round the edge

 - a snippet of white card, embossed using the 'Plants' folder by Quickutz - if you press your nose against the screen the embossing might show up, the light here is dreadful for taking photos at the moment

 - some self-adhesive flowers and butterflies. They're epoxy or something similar and look very realistic IRL - no idea where I bought them, and there's no make on the packet

 - sentiment from a clear set by Hero Arts called 'Messages' (original huh?) - stamped using Brilliance 'Pearlescent Purple'

I'm skipping WOYWW this week - have other fish to fry today :(

Di
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36 comments:

  1. Mrs A.27 February 2013 at 01:05

    Very nice Miss. Like the lilac card stock. Um you do know its not Friday don't you? Hugs Mrs a.

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  2. MaggieC (Silvercrafter)27 February 2013 at 01:11

    A really pretty card. I will have another look tomorrow on the big screen to see the embossing and paper piercing. The Kindle screen is a little small at this time of night. xx Maggie (no number yet)

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  3. Darnell27 February 2013 at 03:17

    I haddock sole, but it cod in my striper. I'm such a bass. Am I bad or what? You just toss me a line and I take the bait.

    I'm sorry you won't be WOYWWing tomorrow (Tuesday night here), Di, but you sure WOWed me with your beautiful pierced card!!

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  4. 505whimsygirl27 February 2013 at 03:17

    Hello Di,

    Lovely card! Oh, and I'd love to stop by for fish and chips......

    Hugs,
    Kay

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  5. Glenda Atkins27 February 2013 at 05:39

    Terrific card, beautiful in its simplicity, love it!
    hugs
    glenda

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  6. Kimbo27 February 2013 at 06:54

    That is so pretty. I hope you get your fish fried x

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  7. Kath27 February 2013 at 07:50

    Such a pretty card - the flowers look very realistic.
    Kath x

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  8. Annie27 February 2013 at 07:57

    A nice piece of Cod for me please and you know I will drop by whether you are frying fish or exposing yourself to the crafty world :-)
    Love the card Di.
    Hugs,
    A x

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  9. Gillian R27 February 2013 at 08:00

    Really pretty card Di

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  10. Twiglet27 February 2013 at 08:03

    Yes thanks Di - I am feeling better today. Your card is perfect - you are a clever thing. Hope all goes well with the fish frying! x Jo

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  11. Anonymous27 February 2013 at 08:14

    Oh, watch that hot oil whilst frying your Sprats honey :)

    Stunning card today, LOVE everything about it especially those flutterbies!

    Another crafter that doesn't like craft knives, the thought of slipping with it sends me into panic mode.

    Have a good day, take care xxx

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  12. Lunch Lady Jan27 February 2013 at 08:25

    What is paper piecing?? Sounds painful :) your card is very very pretty though, it reminds me that Spring is just round the corner!
    Have fun fish frying!
    Felicitations, LLJ 39 xx

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  13. Bubbles27 February 2013 at 08:32

    No WOYWW??!! That fish you're frying must be a whopper!
    I love the colours in the card - so relaxing and pretty.
    Be warned about craft knives... and never NEVER decide to use a retractable DIY blade instead. The DIY blades are so much sharper, and if you're really really silly, you'll press down hard when you cut your project, and slice your cutting mat in half. At least, I suppose that's what would happen. Oh, okay... so I did that yesterday!
    Happy mid-week, and have a wonderful WOYWW, even if you're not showing your workspace this week :)
    Sheleen.
    x

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  14. lisa27 February 2013 at 08:41

    Have you asked permission to be absent, Di!!!! Hope it's a nice bit of cod!!
    Love your beautiful card, those colours are lovely.
    Have a great day.
    Hugs Lisax

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  15. tilly27 February 2013 at 08:57

    a super card, love the delicate colours and piecing
    Tilly

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  16. Sarn27 February 2013 at 09:15

    Oh very nice card here Di. Love you paper piercing edge.

    Hugs
    Sarn xxx

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  17. Spyder27 February 2013 at 09:24

    Fried fish is always lovely withchips! Card is great too... A paper piceing ruler...with holes...I'm not puzzled so must click on your link! Have a great week

    ((Lyn))

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  18. Viv27 February 2013 at 10:07

    This is pretty Di! Need to find me one of those rulers I think....

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  19. Anonymous27 February 2013 at 12:48

    That's beautiful Di, very pretty. I haven't had much time for anything wither, no posts for a week, so I've joined in with WOYWW this week just to try and break the cycle of not blogging!!

    Hugs
    Brenda

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  20. Tracy @ Cardmaker's Delights27 February 2013 at 13:05

    Beautiful card Di, love it! x

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  21. Hettie27 February 2013 at 13:16

    Very pretty card there Di! So what is for supper then? Can I come please?
    xx

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  22. Irene27 February 2013 at 14:58

    Beautiful, beautiful card di, I loe the flowers and those gorgeous butterflies. Hope the fat is not too hot.
    luv
    irene
    xxxx

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  23. Elizabeth27 February 2013 at 15:01

    Hello Di, how timely was finding that ruler!!! Lovely card too - I like the pastel shades ... they are just the colours I look for in flowers to plant in my garden :)

    The ribbon storage was developed after months of deliberation - and the frustration of endless rummaging through drawers and boxes for just the right trim. Those three binders are going to make life a whole lot easier and they will look so smart and tidy on the shelf too.

    Having studied your method of cataloguing your stamps, I'm stealing it for myself. I've dusted off an old index box - mine is red - and I'm now eagerly awaiting delivery of a postcard album - could be the first of many - plastic inserts, and index cards. I could be MIA for some time as I'm determined to get the job done :)

    Hope the fish are frying nicely. Hugs, Elizabeth xx

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  24. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards27 February 2013 at 15:04

    a really great card Di... and sorry you have other :( fish to fry.. would send you bucketfuls of sun just so you can prettier shoots of your cards!
    Really you folk over there have my sincere sympathy would hate to live with your weather. although we get bucketfuls of rain the sun always seems to peak through most days! and our rain is warm summery rain :D no where near as bad. love and God bless dear friend, Shaz in oz.x

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  25. Sandra H27 February 2013 at 15:51

    Hi Di, this is so lovely and the butterflies and flowers are gorgeous beautiful colours and what a great ruler l must invest in one of those too! x

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  26. CraftygasheadZo27 February 2013 at 16:00

    I have one of those rulers but keep forgetting I do! Pretty card, I love your style. No desk from me either, because it's empty on one side or I can't share yet what I'm working on! Take care Zo xx

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  27. Squirrel27 February 2013 at 16:50

    Gorgeous! Very delicate and classy.

    Oh man, I'm craving fish and chips now. I hope your fish turn out to be more palatable than the :( suggests.

    Rosey x

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  28. SueH27 February 2013 at 18:14

    Such a pretty card Di and what a stroke of luck you have your new toy to help with the making of it.

    Happy Crafting!
    Sue @ 81
    x

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  29. Chrissie27 February 2013 at 19:37

    This looks absolutely gorgeous Di.
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    Less is More

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  30. Anne 27 February 2013 at 20:26

    Such a pretty card but when I pressed my nose up to the screen I couldn't se the embossing...actually you really don't want to know what I ended up seeing...... Lovely card and thank you for visiting my blog and being so kind!

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  31. Teresa27 February 2013 at 21:08

    Very pretty card xx

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  32. Kathleen27 February 2013 at 21:44

    Well, I am impressed with your pricking, it is fabulous and so is the card. Love the colours and half of the stickers!!!!!

    Kath xxxxxx

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  33. Bonnie28 February 2013 at 00:15

    I love the shape and design of this card! When it comes to paper piecing, a template is a must! I've done some wonky piercing freehand that proves that point!

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  34. scrappymo!28 February 2013 at 09:01

    Ohhh...love those little stitching holes...great idea to build that into the ruler.

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  35. Jen Nelson1 March 2013 at 16:48

    supersweet card di

    Thanks for joining us this week
    Jen
    "Less Is More"

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  36. Ustvarjalni utrinki Tamara P.1 March 2013 at 21:27

    Another amazing card. Love the flowers.
    Hugs Tamara

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