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Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Less is More Gold

I have a super quick post today (nice change for you all, lol) and a departure from my usual colour-laden offerings.  The theme over at Less is More is Gold... I had an Acceptance card to make, so I thought I'd make a nice formal one... white and gold scream classic to me :-)
I ended up not using this one, as it's for a neighbour's daughter's 21st (where DID the time go?!)  - even though the invite gave only a mobile # to RSVP too , so I've made one that's a bit more casual (only a bit, lol) and in the same colour as the invite.... I'll add it to my blog tomorrow - hopefully :-)
This card was super easy... but still surprisingly time consuming.  The thing about clean and simple is... there's nowhere to hide, lol.  So you have to take a bit of time making sure it's all nice and clean and lined up.
I used smooth white card, embossing the panel with Cuttlebug's Textile folder.  The gold (finely corrugated card)  is from my stash, just to add a little interest I have the "grain" running in opposite directions for each mat.  I'll be entering Waste Not Wednesdays challenge to use your Stash.
When it came to the inside I made sure the embellishments had the grain running contra to the mat for consistency.  Digital Tuesday has Inside Out (to decorate inside as well as the outside of your card) as their challenge, easy peasy for me, I always decorate the inside.
The sentiment is computer generated using Spelendid Ornamenty font (which includes the flourishes) and the colour suggested on the Less is More blog... works a treat!   Moving Along With The Times has Make it Sentimental and the  Corrosive Challenge is Sentimentally Yours, so I'm entering those.
The corners inside are cut with Memory Box Macarena Corner die.
Crafty Creations has a Free For All challenge, That Craft Place and Creatalicious Challenges also have Anything Goes, so I'm entering there too.
That's it for my Less is More card, I'm really happy with it, as I have found them a bit challenging in the past :-)
I'll be back with my "other" acceptance card tomorrow (?)  Until then, Happy Crafting, Donna
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14 comments:

  1. VivJuly 11, 2012 at 11:27 PM

    Very classy card Donna, well done :) Viv xx

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  2. Maarit at Violets CornerJuly 11, 2012 at 11:34 PM

    So elegant and classy, I like it!

    Warm hugs
    Maarit

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  3. SueJuly 12, 2012 at 1:41 AM

    Gorgeous card, such an elegant design

    Sue

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  4. Wendy LJuly 12, 2012 at 3:10 AM

    It lools very classy. xxxx

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  5. JoeyJuly 12, 2012 at 3:17 AM

    Donna its gorgeous, very elegant, the colours scream classic to me too. Joey x

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  6. Pia SJuly 12, 2012 at 4:30 AM

    Very pretty and a lovely CAS design

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  7. Carol WillisJuly 12, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    Gorgeous Donna. Simple and elegant. Love it!
    Hugs
    Caz x

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  8. MarrigjeJuly 12, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    Beautiful, CAS, Elegant, and absolutely Classic. Love it.

    Marrigje

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  9. Sue B July 12, 2012 at 11:00 PM

    Wow! this is beautiful Donna!! so classy and elegant. Love the embossing and gold!
    Thanks for joining us at MAWTT and Good Luck in the Challenge!
    Big Hugs
    Sue xx

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  10. MandiJuly 13, 2012 at 2:11 AM

    Lovely card, it will stand out from the other acceptances I'm sure
    The corners looks FAB
    Thanks so much
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  11. ChrissieJuly 13, 2012 at 2:21 AM

    Classic and elegant!
    Super card.
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  12. Erin July 13, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    wonderful work and stunning
    Thank you for joining us at
    That Craft Place
    Erin

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  13. ~♥~The Navy Wife~♥~July 13, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    This is lush! Love the gold and the C& S. thank you for playing with us at MAWTT :)

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  14. Lisa JaneJuly 18, 2012 at 4:49 AM

    Beautiful elegant card .. love the embossing .. looks so luxurious
    Thanks for joining us for our lets get sentimental challenge at MAWTT
    Lisa x

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