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Tuesday 5 June 2012

Less is More - Week 70 - Colour Challenge

Hello fellow bloggers from a very wet and windy Somerset!  It's actually freezing and we've resorted to putting the heating back on!  Although I'm pleased to say that London seems not to have been badly affected by the weather yet (think they had more than enough the other day)..........  Anyway, here we are again at the Less is More challenge which, this week, very aptly, is:

RED WHITE AND BLUE

I've actually got a couple of cards for the challenge.  The first one is using my Spellbinders Cut, Fold and Tuck dies using red, white and blue cardstock.  In the centre of each is a pearl brad of the same colour.  I've used a Martha Stewart edge punch to make the central border.  The sentiment is on a sheet of clear stamps but doesn't say where it's from.  I've finished off with 3 tiny red gems.






The second card I couldn't resist............. it's actually a freebie topper from Crafters' Companion and I thought it was really appropriate for this weekend.  All I've done is added a cross of red ribbon and put the topper on top.

Hope you've all had a great bank holiday weekend.  Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving comments - it's very much appreciated.

28 comments:

  1. Two great cards Karen your first one is my favourite

    Anne

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  2. Two great patriotic cards - like them both. Not at all keen on this cold, wet weather!!

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  3. Two great cards Karen love the Keep Calm one! Great June weather eh? Brrrr!!
    Val x

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  4. Hi Karen, two great cards, I really like the first, those tuck n fold dies look good.
    Jo x

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  5. Both terrific LIM cards, x

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  6. Great cards! The first one has such an original design and really stands out. And the "Union Jack" always works well - this flag is actually really decorative in its own way.

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  7. so sorry on catch up, had a hectic weekend schedule :) as well as the drink !!!!. This is just gorgeous such depth to such an elegant card :)
    Hugs Kate xx

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  8. Both cards are just Gorgeous!

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  9. Super cards Karen. Love the Keep Calm card. Crafting certainly keeps me calm and sane! x

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  10. great cards, love them both

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  11. Super cards Karen!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  12. Both are terrific cards, the intricate medallions are amazing and I love how you used the Keep Calm topper :0)
    Jenny x

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  13. Those die cut rosettes are amazing Karen and beautifully patriotic, but I must say I'm a big fan of the Keep Calm trend and it works so well for this weekend! Thanks for your birthday wishes! Vicky x

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  14. Hi Karen, great cards! I love the new tuck and fold dies but haven't tried them yet but they are definitely intriguing.

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  15. Great cards - those dies look fab. I've been in Torquay today and it's been exceptionally damp - an unfortunately typical bank holiday!
    Jill

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  16. Two great cards Karin, have now joined your blog as a follower. The first card is just gorgeous. We watched the celebrations on TV last night and the Queen sure looks good for her age....thanks for commenting on my card.♥

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  17. Love both your cards - but my fave is the 'keep calm...' one.

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  18. Hi Karen, what great cards. Just great.
    Thanks for your visit and your lovely comment on my blog.
    Hugs Claudia

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  19. Both of these are fabulous but love that first one!

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  20. Ooo! The dies look fab! Lovely way to use them! :) And the sentiment on the second is great! Great cards!

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  21. Two fab cards Karen & those dies are amazing! I love the second one, it did make me smile.
    Sally x

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  22. They are both gorgeous cards Karen - I love those little medallions on the top card - so very cute! I got the Crafters Companion downloads too - just got to get a colour printer lol! hugs from the other Karen x

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  23. Both are smashing cards! The medallions on the first are really striking in red, white and blue, and the second, well, the message is perfect, isn't it?!

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  24. Super cards Karen
    Love the Keep Calm one
    Thank you very much
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  25. Hi Karen - two super CAS cards - the new floral dies are so different, and give a fabulous effect. Love the "Keep Calm and Craft On" image - that's one Keep Calm sentiment I haven't seen before - I want one to hang in my craft room!
    Sylvia x

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  26. Hola Karen, thank you for your comment, very stressfull weeks for me.
    Fantastic patriotic cards, your spellbinder are gorgeous!! great card keep calm...beautiful works.
    A hug from a very, very hot place

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  27. Oooh my friend, thank yo for your kind comment, i put always the supplies down of the first photo, maybe is to much small:D
    For my card i used 2 stamps
    HEART:by Artemio Ref:10001197
    FLOURISHED:by technique tuesday"Renaissance Remmants"
    Thank you Karen, you're a very kind person
    A warm hug from Palma

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All your comments and thoughts are really appreciated, as is the time you've taken to leave them :o)