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Tuesday, 19 April 2011

Less is More with a theme - Acetate





This is theme week at the less is more challenge blog.  The lovely ladies, Chrissie and Mandi, really set a toughy this time - acetate is the theme. Who'd have thought that one word could strike such fear!





Oh dear I thought this may just be the first week I fail to put in an entry.  However it is supposed to be a challenge after all so off I went to rummage the rubbish bin, rake through the kids toy boxes, no point looking in my craft stash as I knew I didn't have any.  Any offices I could raid??  Alas no so instead I did the sensible thing and went to a local craft store.

The above card is the idea that I'd been formulating whilst doing all that rummaging.  The acetate is attached to the back of the punched out holes to create windows.  I then stamped in black the Circle Circus stamps overlaying some of them onto the acetate windows.  A strip of basic black satin ribbon and some of the smallest basic rhinestones set in the small circles finishes it off.

I'm actually rather pleased with it, having really dreaded this challenge, so thanks ladies for making me think once again.
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34 comments:

  1. Susie Sugar19 April 2011 at 22:17

    How neat I love your card and that SU stamp set too, I feel in love with this set when Mandi used it .
    Great use of acetate
    Hugs Susie Sugar xx

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  2. Maureen19 April 2011 at 22:38

    You're right to be pleased, this is a great card!!!

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  3. Suze Bain19 April 2011 at 22:42

    Very stylish Aileen, love the black & white colour combo and great stamps. x

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  4. Jenny19 April 2011 at 23:12

    A super card, CAS for sure. Love the geometric style :)
    Jenny x

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  5. Tara Cardwell19 April 2011 at 23:56

    really effective card :-)

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  6. Vicky Hayes20 April 2011 at 00:08

    Oh I love it Aileen! Very subtle and effective.

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  7. Dori20 April 2011 at 06:51

    what a great card, very chic xx

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  8. Mandi20 April 2011 at 07:02

    Hi Aileen
    this is FAB, I love circle Circus it is my favorite SU set! How did you attach the circles of acetate, glue pen?
    you've done a sterling job
    Thank you
    mandi
    Less is More

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  9. Chrissie20 April 2011 at 08:31

    Aileen this is superb... made me think of Mandi's card the other week... what a good idea to add acetate circles to the circus!
    Just super (yet again)!
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  10. G Peplow20 April 2011 at 08:47

    Oh yes! brilliant, I love all the different circles, right up my street, it's gorgeous:0) xxx

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  11. Sue20 April 2011 at 08:54

    This looks fabulous Aileen. You rose to the challenge brilliantly.Sue.x

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  12. Valerie-Jael20 April 2011 at 09:02

    Great card! Very effective! Valerie

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  13. Suzi B20 April 2011 at 11:44

    I like this...love the circles :)

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  14. Sarn20 April 2011 at 12:29

    Love this! Very classy. Totally sympathise with how you felt about this challenge!

    Hugs, Sandra

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  15. Kathleen20 April 2011 at 19:52

    What a great card, I love it, very well done indeed.

    Kath x

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  16. Unknown20 April 2011 at 21:25

    Your card is just brilliant. Don't think there are many of us out there who appreciated this challenge! Sarah

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  17. Vicki Dutcher21 April 2011 at 01:16

    Oh I love the punch outs and the stamps together! Great job!

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  18. Susan21 April 2011 at 03:03

    Okay...now this is creative! I love it!

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  19. Deborah Frings21 April 2011 at 05:18

    I adore Circle Circus - such a versatile set and your card is just fabulous. I love the black and white and the simplicity of design. Well done!

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  20. Diane21 April 2011 at 06:55

    A beautiful card...so elegant !!

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  21. Anonymous21 April 2011 at 09:31

    Brilliant card! Love it!

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  22. Unknown21 April 2011 at 09:41

    This is fabulous and has given me an idea for my final attempt Aileen! Whether I manage to pull it off is another thing lol!

    Lizy x

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  23. Stephanie Lanzalotto21 April 2011 at 13:58

    Aileen,
    Thank you so much for your comments on my blog. I popped over to visit you, and your card is quite a WOW too! I love your take - the circle windows are fabulous. I was terrified of this one too. I think we both did just fine!

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  24. Sandra21 April 2011 at 14:15

    Lovely card - very effective!
    Sandra

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  25. Kathyk21 April 2011 at 14:51

    Super idea - love the use of punches

    Kathyk

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  26. Jose21 April 2011 at 22:43

    Great card, I too cringed when I heard the word 'acetate'excellent work.
    Jose

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  27. Mrs.B21 April 2011 at 23:11

    Great card. There are so many takes on the 'Acetate'.Love the idea of the circle windows.
    Avril x

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  28. Carole Campanile22 April 2011 at 02:32

    Absolutely gorgeous. This is a perfect male card. Clean and simple with wonderful earthy colors. TFS

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  29. Sarah22 April 2011 at 08:05

    the circles and layers are just great!
    Thanks for sharing! Sarah at 164

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  30. Keep It Sweet and Simple22 April 2011 at 10:50

    This is brilliant! Such a fab design. Love the acetate windows and how you have let some stamps go over the edges.
    Caroline xxx

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  31. Sara22 April 2011 at 11:44

    Fantastic. I'll have to case this if you don't mind. I love it! Great way to use acetate - but I think you need to put some Medium Window Sheet on your next order, lol.

    Sara xx

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  32. massofhair22 April 2011 at 18:46

    WOW Aileen this has to be one of my favourites from this weeks entries! Stunning and beautifully elegant card:-)

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  33. Sally H22 April 2011 at 21:59

    Absolutely stunning! I love all the circles - so elegant in black and white

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  34. Emzie22 April 2011 at 22:04

    Hi Aileen, Thanks for leaving me a comment once more. I really like this card because you kept the circle theme throughout it.

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