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Wednesday, 2 March 2011

Baroque Border Anniversary


I haven't put in more than one entry into the less is more challenge before this week but really wanted another go at this.  Chrissie and Mandi are very helpful and give great comments back.  I completely agree with their comments regarding my previous entry as I think I was trying too hard and I'm not quite there yet regards to skill with placement etc.  This card sticks to 3 little squares in a row and although not any easier to complete, I found the placement much easier.  



I stamped the border using the Baroque Border wheel (which by the way is currently reduced in the March Frenzy sale by 30% to £4.55) in basic black onto whisper white card stock.  I then used the wheel again this time using whisper white ink on basic black card stock which I then clear embossed.  I cut squares out of the strip and put them on dimensionals before placing them back into the pattern.  The sentiment is from Baroque Motifs. 

I really enjoy using the wheels so couldn't help myself having a bit more of a play and put a plain border on the back.


I'm going to use this card as a Wedding Anniversary Card.  Thanks for your patience and kind and helpful comments.

Enjoy your day. x 
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43 comments:

  1. Kathyk2 March 2011 at 10:53

    It simply lovely and I love the classic monochrome too

    Kathyk

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  2. Chrissie2 March 2011 at 11:23

    This is SENSATIONAL!
    I absolutely LOVE it!
    It most certainly has the Wow factor and you have lined up the image over the squares so accurately. Choice of colour, sentiment ... absolutely spot on!
    I think it's brilliant!
    Well done you!
    See you next week hopefully!
    Chrissie
    "Les is More"

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  3. Viv2 March 2011 at 11:29

    Such a clever idea, love the black and white too so classic.Great card :O) Viv xx

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  4. Jane2 March 2011 at 12:34

    Beautiful card love the dramatic effect of Black and White

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  5. Keep It Sweet and Simple2 March 2011 at 13:27

    This is really STUNNING ! You absolutely nailed this. I love the white stamp on a black background - very elegant.
    Caroline xxx

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  6. pickle2 March 2011 at 13:42

    That is one classy card xx

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  7. Suze Bain2 March 2011 at 13:45

    Wow, I really like this one - very classy! Have to say I like your monochrome more than I like my own attempt. Suze x

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  8. Faith A at Daffodil Cards2 March 2011 at 14:18

    A WOW card, just gorgeous

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  9. Kathleen2 March 2011 at 15:54

    Absolutely geogeous, love it and the back of the card really stands out too.

    Kath x

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  10. Bernadet Rodakowski2 March 2011 at 16:15

    I love the way you lined the squares up to provide a negative effect of the border. Genius!

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  11. Brenda R2 March 2011 at 17:55

    I'm so glad you showed us the back. It is a perfectly wonderful card!

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  12. Sally H2 March 2011 at 18:42

    such a beautiful elegant card! I love it!

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  13. Lynne2 March 2011 at 18:45

    Wow! Love this card. The black and white is fabulous and the way you`ve lined your pattern up is magic.
    Lynne xxx

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  14. Babs2 March 2011 at 19:34

    just shows !Less is More! can really work. a classy card...

    Babs x

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  15. Marlou McAlees2 March 2011 at 20:20

    a stunningly beautiful card :)

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  16. Mandi2 March 2011 at 21:19

    Hi Aileen
    Your card is fantastic!
    You've dont brilliantly positioning the black squares perfectly
    A knock out!
    Thank you
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  17. joanne wardle2 March 2011 at 21:20

    gorgeously elegant

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  18. Caroline Hallett2 March 2011 at 21:47

    brilliant card - elegant, technically brilliant - well done

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  19. Gibmiss2 March 2011 at 21:55

    Hi
    Gorgeous card ...clean and simple ...love it .....
    hugs
    sylvie
    xxxx

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  20. Linby2 March 2011 at 22:10

    what a fab idea and the result is a very elegant card.
    Linbyx

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  21. TAM2 March 2011 at 22:16

    I liked your last entry but absolutely adore this one - it is soooo classy

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  22. Vicky Hayes2 March 2011 at 22:45

    Absolutely stunning Aileen! What a fantastic technique this is and what an elegant wedding anniversary card.

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  23. Canonbury creations2 March 2011 at 23:53

    Stunning, stylish, elegant and definitely LIM!!!
    Val x

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  24. Faye3 March 2011 at 01:16

    Absolutely gorgeous!!!

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  25. Susan3 March 2011 at 03:16

    WOW! Fabulous look...looks like it took a little work and patience...but it certainly paid off! Gorgeous!

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  26. Anonymous3 March 2011 at 10:46

    I love it too and am amazed at how you got it all so perfect! Great job!

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  27. Suzi B3 March 2011 at 11:40

    This is gorgeous love the technique... might be appearing on a card near me :))
    Sue xx

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  28. Zoechaos3 March 2011 at 13:19

    This is very smart very stylized. XOXO Zoe

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  29. Monica3 March 2011 at 14:58

    Stunning! So posh and classy!

    xxx Monica

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  30. Jenny3 March 2011 at 15:52

    Wow what a great technique, thanks for sharing.
    Super stylish card x

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  31. Fiona Duthie3 March 2011 at 17:28

    Very clever idea Aileen - well done!

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  32. Sonia3 March 2011 at 19:42

    This is very unique and classy, love it.
    Hugs Sonia xx

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  33. Diane3 March 2011 at 20:38

    Another WOW from me too!! this card is stunning, the other card was fab too but this is so special.
    Diane (many thanks for the comment on my scrabble dilemma!!)

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  34. Jen3 March 2011 at 21:09

    I love this card,
    I want a wheel:(
    Thanks for the comment
    jenjoy

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  35. Haylie K3 March 2011 at 21:57

    What a gorgeous card! I love the inverted colors on the squares!
    Thanks for the sweet comment on my blog!

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  36. Jacki Daniels3 March 2011 at 22:03

    Love this card and your others they are all striking
    Jacki xx

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  37. Pauline4 March 2011 at 10:22

    Gorgeous card!! I love that baroque wheel, such a great idea to go with monochrome and layer the squares in top, very elegant! You asked how I did the eggs on my card - I decoupaged them, but that's not really noticeable and actually I wouldn't bother next time, but the eggs were coloured and shaded with promarkers, and covered in Glossy Accents. Then very lightly added some Glamour Dust to them for a bit of shimmer, my pics aren't brill but they look lovely and sparkly IRL!! Xx

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  38. Sue4 March 2011 at 11:47

    Hi Aileen. I love this, it's so classy looking, it's a perfect wedding aniversary card. Thanks for the tip on the wheel being in the sale, I may have to get this, it's so beautiful. Sue.x

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  39. Sharon4 March 2011 at 13:31

    This is gorgeous! I love that stamp set although I did get fed up seeing it after making wedding stationery for my sister with it :-)
    Very elegant!

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  40. Simple homemade living 4 March 2011 at 20:52

    I love your card it's gorgeous x

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  41. imelda truesdale4 March 2011 at 22:28

    oh my goodness this card is soooo beautiful, im so jealous you are a very talented lady.
    imeldax

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  42. Erum Tasneem11 March 2011 at 04:43

    I LOVE this!

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  43. Michele Gross16 March 2011 at 20:16

    Wow! Is this ever gorgeous! So elegant!! You have some wonderful CAS creations on your blog :)
    I wanted to let you know about a brand new weekly CAS challenge that will be starting soon. Its called CAS-ual Fridays. I hope you'll stop by to check us out and we'd love to have you add yourself to our fun followers :)
    http://cas-ualfridays.blogspot.com

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