Tuesday, 6 January 2015

Less is More - Week 205 Colour Challenge

The challenge this week over at Less is More is a colour one. 'Black, metallic + one'. 

In the end I opted for black, red metallic and white - sort of hedging the bets really. I class white as a colour but if others don't then the metallic red would cover both a colour and metallic :)

I used:

 - A6 white card blank

 - a snippet of red/metallic mirri card for the 'frame'

 - a snippet of black card, trimmed to size and embossed using a Darice folder called 'Grass' - a gift from Carol L recently, wmah!

 - the swans turned out interesting. I used a snippet of white hammered card stock, backed with Stick-It adhesive film and a Marianne die (LR0239). It's not so easy to see in the photo above, but the swans ended up with their bodies and necks/faces compressed flat again yet, due to the cut out of the wings in the die itself they stayed sort of 'ruffled' as the hammered look remained. A lovely, and I confess unplanned,  effect :) I just added little black gems for the eyes

 -  the sentiment was die cut from a snippet of red mirri card, backed with Stick-It adhesive film, using Cheery Lynn's 'Love' word die

I used two NBUS items here - the embossing folder and the swan die. So that means I can skip over to Darnell's for another play in her NBUS challenge #3,  as well as Less is More.

Plus, am adding this to the current Cuttlebug challenge which is 'It takes two....'. 

Never-Before-Used-Schtuff (Stamps, Dies, EFs, etc.)
 
Di
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32 comments:

  1. My Card Attic: Hazel6 January 2015 at 01:23

    This is so sweet Di, I love that the two swans make a heart shape! Hazel x

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  2. Mrs A.6 January 2015 at 01:34

    Wow. This is dramatic. Love the red mirror card and the swans are superb. Nailed it there Miss. Hugs Mrs A.

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  3. Carol L6 January 2015 at 02:03

    This is the best color combo ever, and I love those swans with that fun embossing folder! You rocked this challenge my friend!!

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  4. Sue6 January 2015 at 02:33

    Love the colours you have used Di and those swans are gorgeous..huggles Sue xx

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  5. Susanne Vargas6 January 2015 at 03:08

    I am right behind you over at LIM and saw your gorgeous card! Beautifully done!

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  6. New Creations6 January 2015 at 03:11

    You choose the best option of colors Di, pair of sweet swans are gorgeous with awesome embossed BG, loving it!

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  7. Greta6 January 2015 at 06:08

    Oh how gorgeous, Di! I love this card!

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  8. Sarah6 January 2015 at 06:57

    A stunner Di, that colour combo always looks so "grown up". Love the swans xx

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  9. Pippa6 January 2015 at 07:35

    A fantastic card Di. Love the swans on that embossed background. x

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  10. Sazzle Dazzle6 January 2015 at 08:21

    Super stunning and eye-catching Di.
    Love the swan die set against the embossing. I'm with you on the white as I think I did the same on one of my cards and didn't want to add another colour.
    Thanks as always for taking part
    Sarah
    Less is more

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  11. Kath6 January 2015 at 08:58

    A lovely card Di - I like the swan die.
    Kath x

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  12. Sarn6 January 2015 at 09:08

    Great card . . . very striking. Is this Len's Valentine's card? I've already made one!

    Hugs, Sarn xxx

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  13. Sarn6 January 2015 at 09:08

    Made one for my husband, rather than Len you understand!!!!! LOL! x

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  14. Stamps and Paper6 January 2015 at 10:44

    Gorgeous card Di...love the embossedd background and the swan die

    Anne

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  15. Pat6 January 2015 at 13:01

    This is lovely Di. The black background makes those two beautiful swans come to the fore, and the red sentiment and layer are wonderfully eye popping, and I do want - no need - that Darice folder. Thank you for your lovely comment I really appreciate it. x

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  16. Sunshine HoneyBee6 January 2015 at 13:59

    Visiting from Cuttlebug Mania where I saw this card of yours. Like the embossing background for the pretty swan card.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  17. Cornelia (fun stamping)6 January 2015 at 14:16

    Really pretty those swans. They shine in front of the black background. This is such a neat embossing folder - I have it too, but not yet used...

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  18. Jacee6 January 2015 at 16:35

    Great design Diane
    hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  19. Jannie6 January 2015 at 17:56

    Thank you so much for joining us at Cuttlebug Mania!

    Cuttlebugs & Hugs
    Jannie

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  20. Princess Judy Palmer6 January 2015 at 18:33

    Gorgeous card. I was poking around in my stash for some mirri card the other day. I'm afraid I'm lacking. And were you the one to hammer that poor innocent cardstock?

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  21. Sandra H6 January 2015 at 19:02

    Wow Di this is so lovely xx

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  22. Brenda6 January 2015 at 19:36

    White is a color in my book! I love this card Di! It is elegant and so pretty. I love the metallic red, the swans are just beautiful and I love the embossing folder you used. Yep, an elegant card for sure! Hugs, Brenda

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  23. Linby6 January 2015 at 21:54

    ooh lovely - and that embossing in the background is perfect.
    Linby x

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  24. Kathleen6 January 2015 at 22:04

    Gorgeous, clever card and love the embossing folder and the swans die is fabulous, love your choice of red, eye, eye.
    Would love to see you use these for 7 swans a swimming.

    Kath x

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  25. Liz6 January 2015 at 22:29

    What a striking card! Love the swan die and the embossing behind is just perfect. Beautiful! xx

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  26. Darnell7 January 2015 at 02:37

    Mmmm, this is such a sweet Valentine card, Di! I love the heart that is created between the two kissing swans, who look so regal in black on top of that cool grass e/f! Of course, the bright red mirri card is the only choice for the sediment and matting!! A+, girlfriend and thank you so much for joining in my NBUS Challenge again!! I'm happy to see some Playmates are stopping in the challenge, too, no doubt thanks to your much-appreciated promotion the other day! MWAH!! Darnell

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  27. Juls7 January 2015 at 08:46

    Gorgeous, black, red & White is my Fav colour combo :-) xx

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  28. Bonnie7 January 2015 at 20:50

    Love these sweet swans! Don't you love those happy accidents? Very classy card, my friend.

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  29. Chrissie8 January 2015 at 00:22

    This is really striking Di!
    Super job!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  30. Lynne8 January 2015 at 18:25

    Fabulous Di. Love your sweet swans against the black grasses and the sentiment really pops in red.
    Lynne xxx

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  31. Unknown14 January 2015 at 08:15

    What a dramatic effect these fairytale swans make! Stunning card!

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  32. Kimbo18 January 2015 at 19:53

    Love the classic colours Di and the embossed background

    Thanks for playing along at Cuttlebug Mania this time x

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