Wednesday, 14 January 2015

Less is More Week 206 - New Beginnings

This week's challenge over at Less is More is one layer and the theme is 'New Beginnings'. I knew just which stamp I wanted to use, always a good starting point :)
I used:

 - 6" x 6" square card blank - to begin with anyhow!

 - then I embossed the front of the card using Crafts-Too's 'Scrollwork Frame' embossing folder - making sure that the edge of the frame was butted right up against the opened out card spine. It worked a treat so then all I had to do was to trim the whole folded card down to the outer edge of the scrollwork frame - making it practically an A6 sized card

 - the image was stamped using Memento 'Gray Flannel' ink and a Stampendous stamp from their 'Calendar Chicks' range, called 'Mr. and Mrs. Chick'. Coloured the little cuties using Faber Castell Polychromos pencils and Sansodor blending solution - with just a tickle of clear Wink of Stella on the veil. AND, I remembered to 'ground' the happy couple with a little line of gray pencil

 - the sentiment was stamped in Memento 'Gray Flannel' using a couple of stamps from SU's 'Petite Pairs' sentiments set

All I need now is for someone to get married!

Di
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34 comments:

  1. Brenda14 January 2015 at 01:01

    OMGosh, this is such a cute, but beautiful card! I love how you combine both in this card Di! The elegance of the fancy die cut and the cuteness of the birds equals one amazing card! Hugs, Brenda

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  2. 505whimsygirl14 January 2015 at 03:27

    Hello Di,

    What an adorable card! The embossing came out looking great too!

    It's cold here; we are expecting snow all night and tomorrow. Tomorrow is a scheduled day off for me so I can imagine that the Lab will get a snow day and not open.... oh, but I still have to use my time.

    Hugs,
    Kay

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  3. KT Fit Kitty14 January 2015 at 05:01

    Fabulous one-layer card! Love the adorable image! The embossing folder is so pretty!

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  4. New Creations14 January 2015 at 05:33

    Oh, That's Mr. & Mrs. birds couple are so sweet, love the embossing and sweet CAS creation!

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  5. Greta14 January 2015 at 06:23

    Darling card, Di!

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  6. Pippa14 January 2015 at 06:53

    Great card Di, love the embossing.

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  7. Sid14 January 2015 at 07:55

    Fab card and the embossing works really well ! Happy New Year too !

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  8. Kath14 January 2015 at 08:08

    Such a cute stamp, a really pretty card!
    Kath x

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  9. Sarah14 January 2015 at 09:11

    Great card Di, those chicks are so sweet and what a useful embossing folder!! xx

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  10. Unknown14 January 2015 at 09:56

    Such a pretty card! Cute image and lovely frame!
    Lucy x

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  11. Stamps and Paper14 January 2015 at 10:17

    Whats a lovely wedding card Di...and sooo cute

    Anne

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  12. Sarn14 January 2015 at 11:29

    Well don't look at me! I did that a lonnnng time ago!

    Terrific card . . . CAS and cool and sweet at the same time . . . how'd you do that!?

    Hugs, Sarn xxx

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  13. Carole14 January 2015 at 11:47

    great adaptation od your card size. Super cute image.......result great card!

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  14. Veerle14 January 2015 at 13:12

    Stunner Di, love the stamp and the CAS. Well done.
    Hugs Veerle xx

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  15. Pat14 January 2015 at 13:40

    This is lovely Di and the image is sooo... cute. I love the embossed frame and then the sentiment to finish looks nice and soft in grey instead of black. Perfect!! Hubbie and I are celebrating our 33rd this year so I don't think we count either..lol ,,, x

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  16. Sue14 January 2015 at 13:45

    Sooo cute Di I love that stamp and the embossed frame is gorgeous and just sets it off. Lots of huggles Sue xxx

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  17. Em Louise Fairley14 January 2015 at 14:58

    Di, love the card, the image is so adorable!

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  18. Sazzle Dazzle14 January 2015 at 15:28

    Oh Di this is so delightful and cute ... I almost squealed when I opened it.
    Love the little veil on the female chic.
    Thanks as always for taking part
    Sarah
    Less is More

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  19. Jacee14 January 2015 at 18:25

    This is a lovely design Diane, great embossing and the image is super cute and looks just perfect in the centre, really like this one!
    Hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  20. Linda14 January 2015 at 19:29

    This is sooo cute .... love the embossed frame. xx

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  21. Planetsusie14 January 2015 at 19:45

    As soon as I saw this one Di I just had a big cheesy grin on me chops! This really is soooo sweet and those chicks do look fluffy! Great CAS card.

    Hugs to you and Parsnip

    Sue Pxxc and Fenton

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  22. Sandra H14 January 2015 at 20:51

    So cute is your card Di x

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  23. Jean14 January 2015 at 21:05

    A fabulous cute stamp Di, and a fabulous card you made with it. A good idea you had with embossing folder it looks great.
    Jean x

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  24. Kathleen14 January 2015 at 22:13

    Well, what a totally fabulous card and such a fabulous sweet, cute, adorable image, looks stunning set in the embossed background. Love it.

    Kath S xx

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  25. Jackie T14 January 2015 at 22:55

    Hi Di this is a gorgeous card. Hugs Jackie

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  26. Anne15 January 2015 at 07:26

    Di what a cutie, fab image and I love the frame
    Thank you for taking part at Less is More this week
    Anne
    LIM

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  27. Carol L15 January 2015 at 12:35

    They don't get much cuter than this Di! Those little chicks look so fancy all dressed up in their wedding finery and framed with elegant embossing!

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  28. mamapez515 January 2015 at 22:53

    That is such a cute image! and a lovely card of course. Kate xx

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  29. Chrissie15 January 2015 at 23:04

    What a pair of sweeties Di!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  30. Mrs A.16 January 2015 at 00:57

    I like that embossing folder Miss. Hugs Mrs A.

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  31. Juls16 January 2015 at 07:58

    Gorgeous, love the WOW and the embossed detail :-) xx

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  32. Brenda B16 January 2015 at 13:11

    Aww, can't beat PB, still one of my favourite brands. Love the embossing.

    Hugs
    Brenda

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  33. My Card Attic: Hazel16 January 2015 at 20:45

    What a sweet image Viv and I love that embossing! Hazel x

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  34. MaryH17 January 2015 at 02:24

    Saw this lil' cutie earlier, but didn't have time to stop & comment. Loving that frame, which is just perfect, BTW, for this sweet chickie couple. That's some great coloring with the polys too. Love the card, TFS & Hugs. Happy wkend too.

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