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Sunday, 3 February 2013

Kraft and Cream

It's amazing how quick the time goes by - this week is the second birthday of Less Is More - doesn't seem 2 years that I have been trying to improve at making CAS and one layer cards! (Sometimes it feels like 10!!! LOL)
So Happy Birthday LIM!
This week's challenge is Kraft and Cream (and NOT one layer - wooo hoo!!LOL)

I took the opportunity to use up some pieces of kraft left over from Christmas which were in the 'odds and sods' pack.

Just cut them into four equal sized squares, stamped a variety of backgrounds in Versafine Sepia, distressed the edges a bit, inked them with Tea Dye DI and matted onto some small pieces of brown card.

The flower stem is a Memory Box die I cut out two, one in brown card and one in kraft. Used the brown one as the focal point and cut odd bits off the kraft one!

Two pearls glued into the flower centres. 

Wrapped a bit of string round the bottom square and put the flower stem through it.
Finished with a 'thanks' sentiment. 
For a change, I am reasonably happy with this one!

And - as it uses up my scraps am off to the playground to join in Pixie's Crafty Snippets this week again too!
Other Challenges -
Hotshot Crafts - Clean and Simple
Southern Girls - Get Krafty 
Creative Moments - Neutral colours

Dark and dismal day here - hope you have sunshine in your life wherever you are even if the skies are grey! x


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46 comments:

  1. Sue B3 February 2013 at 16:17

    Hi just popped over from LiM..Lovely card x

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  2. Di3 February 2013 at 16:19

    Wow Viv - this really is STUNNING! Let's see if I can link for you into the Playground. Hugs, Di xx

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  3. Di3 February 2013 at 16:23

    All done - you can come back down from the naughty step now - giggling here :)) Hugs, Di xx

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  4. Fiona3 February 2013 at 16:23

    Terrific card Viv, made all the better because you used scraps which work brilliantly. Love the die cut flowers too, so pretty.

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  5. Desire Fourie3 February 2013 at 16:24

    Viv this is just gorgeous. Love how you have used the squares in the background.
    Hugs Desíre {Doing Life}

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  6. Anna3 February 2013 at 16:44

    very pretty, love the use of squares of scrap. Its always nice to use the left overs (bit like collage boxes when the kids were small, you never know what you might find or how it might get used!).

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  7. Lynn3 February 2013 at 17:11

    Love the design - a gorgeous card. Lynn x

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  8. Suze Bain3 February 2013 at 17:19

    A super card Viv, love the stamped squares and how you've tied on the little posy of flowers. xx

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  9. Jacqui's little piece of England3 February 2013 at 17:36

    This is stunning Viv love the layout of your card and the colours
    jacqui x

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  10. Unknown3 February 2013 at 17:40

    Oh Viv this is just stunning!!! I live all the detail and yet it is still so CAS!
    Lizy x

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  11. Paper Junkie3 February 2013 at 17:55

    I love all things kraft - it's so calming somehow and this is a lovely example. Thanks Viv. No sun here today but dry at least - yesterday was glorious. Dog still needs walking regardless...X

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  12. craftysue493 February 2013 at 18:18

    Wonderful Viv x

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  13. Ustvarjalni utrinki Tamara P.3 February 2013 at 19:11

    Stunning card, love the colours,
    hugs Tamara

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  14. Darnell3 February 2013 at 19:12

    This is fab, Viv! I love the design so much and the distressed edging on your perfect squares is genius!!

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  15. Stamps and Paper3 February 2013 at 19:16

    Such a stunning card Viv love your layout....

    Anne

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  16. Elaine3 February 2013 at 19:31

    Love what you've done with the squares and great idea to join them together with the flower - lovely!

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  17. Jules3 February 2013 at 19:48

    Hi Viv

    This is amazing!

    What a fabulous look.

    So many more dies I need .. .. sigh!!!

    Hope you have had a good weekend.

    Love Jules xx

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  18. Gibmiss3 February 2013 at 20:11

    Hi Viv
    Fabulous card.... Love it .... Your cards are amazing.....
    Hugs Sylvie xxxx

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  19. Chrissie3 February 2013 at 20:33

    This is great Viv, what terrific little panels! Super card.

    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  20. Aileen3 February 2013 at 21:01

    Very pretty Viv. Love your arrangement of tiles and your sprig of flowers. x

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  21. Meggymay3 February 2013 at 21:46

    Gorgeous card, love the colour tones and design.
    Yvonne x

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  22. Susan3 February 2013 at 21:58

    What a cool card! LOVE the die cut flowers...they look like they're growing out of the bottom square...Fab card!

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  23. Jenni's Jems3 February 2013 at 22:13

    Can see why your happy with this it is fab! x

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  24. Monica4 February 2013 at 01:59

    Oh Viv, this could be wall decor... it is so calming and beautiful. Super layout.

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  25. Jackie4 February 2013 at 06:30

    I love this stunning card, the colour combo is perfect :o)
    Jackie xx

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  26. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)4 February 2013 at 07:05

    Lovely card Viv love the design with the different stamps on the blocks! x

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  27. Kasey ~ in Oz4 February 2013 at 08:04

    Viv, this is so eye catching, gorgeous card.

    Thanks for playing along with our Get Krafty challenge.

    Cheers,
    Kasey ~ in Oz
    Southern Girls DT

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  28. debby40004 February 2013 at 08:40

    Absolutely love your gorgeous card.
    luv
    Debby

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  29. SYLVIA-ANNE4 February 2013 at 09:34

    A gorgeous CAS card Viv. The design is soooo classy - LOVE the beautiful flower spray.
    Hugs, Sylvia xx

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  30. Anonymous4 February 2013 at 13:24

    "Reasonably happy!" I don't know what it would take to make you ecstatic, but this is fabulous!

    Hugs
    Brenda

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  31. Gillian R4 February 2013 at 13:33

    What a fabulous card Viv, just love it

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  32. Sarn4 February 2013 at 13:42

    Absolutely LOVE this card. Great neutrals and fab design xxx

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  33. Rosemary4 February 2013 at 14:41

    gorgeous card, viv... the little squares are fantastic and look fab with the die cut flowers!

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  34. Stephanie Eaken4 February 2013 at 16:31

    What a fabulous card! I love the classic design. Thanks for playing along with us at SGC!

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  35. Suzi B4 February 2013 at 18:04

    Gorgeous card... very pretty
    Suzi B :)

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  36. Linby4 February 2013 at 21:37

    Fantastic layout.
    Linbyx

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  37. Jen Nelson5 February 2013 at 09:44

    viv this is stunning

    Sorry for the late visit this week... Thanks for joining us for the 2nd birthday celebrations!
    Jen xx
    "Less Is More"

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  38. Cathy5 February 2013 at 10:37

    Gorgeous card Viv, I love your design and the patterned panels are fabulous :)

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  39. Vicky Hayes5 February 2013 at 11:37

    This is gorgeous and unusual Viv. I love those tiles! We have been having sunshine but it's bitterly cold so I'm still hibernating! Vicky x

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  40. Pinkies Sparkly Creations5 February 2013 at 23:48

    lovely thanks for joining us at creative moments and good luck emma xx

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  41. lin_ka16 February 2013 at 11:34

    Piękna karta. Zachwyciła mnie kompozycja i dobór papierów. Kartka idealna na urodziny LiM
    Pozdrawiam
    lin_ka1

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  42. Sue6 February 2013 at 11:37

    Very pretty card, Viv. Love how you used the squares and diecut. Sue x

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  43. Kim Hall7 February 2013 at 09:02

    Wow this is stunning I just love those different stamped boxes.

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  44. Lee7 February 2013 at 14:13

    Beautiful in every way.x

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  45. Viv9 February 2013 at 14:58

    Gorgeous card Viv, sorry late commenting this week! :) Viv xx

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  46. Claudia10 February 2013 at 08:39

    Wow, Viv, this is just wow, I am speechless. Great! Unfortunately I don't have much free time at the moment, so crafting is rare...

    Thanks also for your lovely comments on my blog.

    Hugs Claudia

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