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Thursday, 8 January 2015

A change

2 posts in 2 days has to be a bit of a record  - I used to be able to join in with all the challenges at Less Is More but last year with so many other things going on things went a little bit astray and I didn't get to enter as often as I would have liked.
When I saw the challenge this week of 'Black, Metallic and 1 other colour', I had a 'light bulb' moment and remembered I had seen
something on Pinterest (where else?) that I had sketched into the 'Ideas' folder -and which fitted the challenge!

A bit of a change for me using black cardstock as the base and I was tempted to put it onto white card first but changed my mind.

The frame and the never before used die cut sentiment both cut from odd scraps of gold metallic card - it has a lovely sheen and is not quite so 'in your face' as mirri card.

Stamped onto bright white, popped it behind the frame and I simply had to add the 3 tiny gold pearls......!!!!

Other challenges -
Pixies Playground Week 158
Top Tip Tuesday - Keep it Simple

Am having another couple of hours in the craft room today -weather here is alternating bewteen massive hailstones and brilliant sunshine!
Thanks for looking. x

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28 comments:

  1. Sazzle Dazzle8 January 2015 at 13:07

    Fantastic Viv, super striking and adorably CAS
    So glad you've found time to join the challenge
    Thanks so much for sharing
    Sarah
    Less is More

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  2. Gillian R8 January 2015 at 13:51

    Love how you haves used the black card base. So striking

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  3. Desire Fourie8 January 2015 at 14:09

    Viv this is very elegant and I am loving the pearl touches to the flowers.
    Hugs
    Desíre
    {Doing Life – my personal blog}

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  4. Lee-Anne8 January 2015 at 15:10

    Lovely CAS design that is wonderfully elegant, Viv!

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  5. Pia S8 January 2015 at 17:53

    This is elegant, this design and color choice work so well with this image and for a classy look!

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  6. Di8 January 2015 at 18:23

    Fabulous card Viv! Love the black background!

    Hugs

    Di xx

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  7. Irish Cherokee8 January 2015 at 18:45

    Love this card Vivian. It is very clean and very simple but elegant at the same time. Nicely done. - Jim

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  8. Viv8 January 2015 at 19:37

    Wow your card look amazing in gold/black Viv. I wanted to use gold too but my ink had other ideas lol. Sorry if you were forced to buy the stamp you saw at mine too, he he ! ;) Viv xx

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  9. Sue8 January 2015 at 20:30

    This is gorgeous Viv, I love your elegant design and beautiful colours.
    Sue xx

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  10. McCrafty's Cards9 January 2015 at 00:42

    Beautiful card Viv.
    Kevin xx

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  11. Brenda9 January 2015 at 04:53

    Beautiful combination of elements to make this CAS card something special! Thanks for sharing with us at Top Tip Tuesday!

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  12. Jackie9 January 2015 at 07:10

    Superb CAS card Viv :o)
    Jackie xx

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  13. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)9 January 2015 at 08:05

    Really striking CAS design Viv! Susan x

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  14. Sarn9 January 2015 at 09:36

    LOVE it.

    Hugs, Darn Sarn xxx

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  15. Carole9 January 2015 at 12:37

    Very classy design.....I think the addition of the tiny pearls is perfect.

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  16. *Vicki*9 January 2015 at 16:32

    Oh wow this is sooo pretty!! Really love the image in the frame with the black background! Really makes it pop out nicely! ;) Hugs & Smiles - *Vicki*
    My Blog: Stamp Smiles

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  17. Jacee9 January 2015 at 17:57

    Lovely card Viv
    hugs JaSimply Paper Card Designcee

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  18. Canonbury creations9 January 2015 at 20:39

    Lovely elegant card Viv and your baby card was stunning:)
    Val x

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  19. Lee9 January 2015 at 22:22

    Hi Viv,This is absolutely Beautiful.xx

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  20. Wendy9 January 2015 at 23:37

    Gorgeous card Viv, the black and gold looks fabulous and love the pretty flower image with added pearls.
    Wendy xx

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  21. MaryH10 January 2015 at 01:11

    Viv, it's simply so elegant with the black base, that pretty gold frame and the lovely flower image. Likewise am loving the die sentiment. Hope your weather improved today, and will be more pleasant for the wkend. We had a bit warmer temps than yesterday, but still cold to us. At least we had happy sunshine, and no hail or white stuff. Hugs & TFS.

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  22. Mrs A.10 January 2015 at 02:17

    Adding the 3 pearls was inspirational. Hugs Mrs A.

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  23. MaryH11 January 2015 at 17:03

    WTGo on your nifty win at the Snippets Playground! Thanks for becoming a new blog follower. Will be giving you a welcome shoutout on my next post! Happy Sunday. Hugs

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  24. Keep It Sweet and Simple11 January 2015 at 17:08

    Pretty card and the gold on black is so elegant.
    Caroline xxx

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  25. Stamps and Paper11 January 2015 at 19:14

    Lovely card Viv love the addition of your pearls

    Anne

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  26. aussie aNNie12 January 2015 at 12:38

    Beautiful creation love all the gorgeous goodies too.xx
    {The Journey is the Start – my personal blog}


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  27. Kat W13 January 2015 at 08:17

    This colour combo is so striking and your CAS design is lovely :-)
    Thanks for sharing with us at Top Tip Tuesday!
    Kat x

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  28. Chrissie16 January 2015 at 19:38

    I'm sorry this is such a tardy visit.
    This looks really rich!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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