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Saturday, 17 September 2011

Less is more - Anything goes


Oh my will blogger cope?  The Limettes have been challenged on Less is More to an anything goes week and to put in as many entries as possible.  Chrissie and Mandi are hoping for a whopping 1000 entries. If this site doesn't get your clean and simple mojo going, I don't know what will!!

It's very daunting to be going it alone, without our guidelines.  Usually this is what gives you focus but once you've accepted the freedom, well, skies the limit.

So enough waffle and onto my card.

Whilst I was in my quandry and looking around my stamps I spied Dasher.  He's such a handsome fellow don't you think?  I thought he would look great stamped in Basic Black on Whisper White.  So the basis for my card was born.  I attached my Whisper White to a Basic Black card base.  As Dasher is rather magical with his fancy antlers, I decided to shroud him some magical mist, namely a little Elegant Eggplant and Perfect Plum.  These were sponged around him.  Finally some Dazzling Diamonds were added to his antlers just to add to his mystery.

I added the Basic Black satin ribbon to ground him and stamped Merry Christmas from Contempo Christmas.  One of my favourite festive stamps.

Well I hope you've enjoyed my post and seeing my card.  Will i post more well we will just have to wait and see.  I wish the best of luck to Chrissie and Mandi who without fail comment on everyones entries.  Lots of coffee required this week ladies!

Thanks for visiting and if you would like any of the above supplies to make your own magical  Christmas cards then I would be happy to hear from you - ails300@btinternet.com

Supplies used
All Stampin' Up! unless otherwise stated

Card - Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink - Basic Black, Perfect plum, Elegant Eggplant
Stamps - Dasher, Contempo Christmas
Other - Basic Black Satin Ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds



36 comments:

  1. This is gorgeous Aileen. xx Jan

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  2. Fabulous card Aileen, love the mist effect. Carol x

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  3. Hola Aileen, fantastic card!!! i love this stamp very magical, i love the christmas time.
    Lots of teas for me this week :D :D.
    A hug from Palma

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  4. Dasher certainly is splendid!
    Will we make it?
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  5. Well done on your very elegant card.

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  6. As you say, he is a handsome fellow. Love his sparkly antlers xx

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  7. Fab card Aileen! I love dasher!! I am at work until 5 so I will have to wait to make my cards for this weeks LIM challenge!!
    Hugs, Victoria ~x~

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  8. Love this card, the black and white looks stunning.

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  9. Lovely card, well done. You can view my card here
    Maureen........x

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  10. I agree Aileen he's a smasher, love this super Christmas card, Gay xxx

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  11. oh gosh this is brilliant hun just love the image hugs cherylxxxx

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  12. Very classy in the black & white Aileen. Fab. xx

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  13. Really great card and I just happen to have this stamp ... he he x

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  14. Love your card very stunning
    Nicky

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  15. Fantastic card, reindeers are a passion of mine
    Perfect card Aileen

    Thank you
    Mandi
    "Less is More"

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  16. I love this card and I believe the mist made it, it added that little extra something! Super job!

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  17. Very Classy, makes a wonderful Christmas Card.

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  18. this is simply beautiful.. I just love the feel of it :) hugs

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  19. This is gorgeous Aileen, love the bling on his antlers :)
    Jenny x

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  20. Fantastic Aileen, love this.
    Lynne xxx

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  21. Stunning card Aileen I love it and the added bling!

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  22. A fabulous classy card, Aileen! I love it!

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  23. I love dasher in black! So elegant!

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  24. Stunning, love this layout .xx

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  25. Perfect as always Aileen. x

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  26. Yes very handsome chap I agree, great card too , well done :O) Viv xx

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  27. Perfectly c&s, perfectly beautiful
    Anne
    x

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  28. Love that dasher stamp...such a great card!

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  29. This is fabulous, love the mist!

    Hugs
    Maarit

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  30. Wow! I LOVE this! Dasher is so stunning with the mist and diamonds. Really elegant.
    Caroline xxx

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  31. The magical mist makes him really special! Vx

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  32. Love that Dasher stamp. It's beautiful and you've made him extra special. :)

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  33. Such a gorgeous, elegant card Aileen, I love it
    Margaret x

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  34. A really great card. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day. Angela

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  35. Beautiful card Aileen. Dasher is certainly a striking character. Sue.x

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