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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:

Jan said...

This is gorgeous Aileen. xx Jan

Carol said...

Fabulous card Aileen, love the mist effect. Carol x

Loli said...

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

Chrissie said...

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

Kimberley said...

Well done on your very elegant card.

Diane said...

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

Victoria said...

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~

Sarah said...

Love this card, the black and white looks stunning.

Maureen said...

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

G Peplow said...

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

cheryl said...

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

Suze Bain said...

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

Jenni's Jems said...

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

nicky said...

Love your card very stunning
Nicky

Mandi said...

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

Thank you
Mandi
"Less is More"

The Crafty Elf said...

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

Sandra said...

Very Classy, makes a wonderful Christmas Card.

*Alison* said...

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

Jenny said...

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

Lynne said...

Fantastic Aileen, love this.
Lynne xxx

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Stunning card Aileen I love it and the added bling!

Ann Schach said...

A fabulous classy card, Aileen! I love it!

Bonnie said...

I love dasher in black! So elegant!

Cathy said...

Stunning, love this layout .xx

Pauline said...

Beautiful cas christmas card!

Anonymous said...

Perfect as always Aileen. x

Viv said...

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

Anne said...

Perfectly c&s, perfectly beautiful
Anne
x

laurie said...

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

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

This is fabulous, love the mist!

Hugs
Maarit

Keep It Sweet and Simple said...

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

Vicky Hayes said...

The magical mist makes him really special! Vx

kingstonmama said...

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

Margaret said...

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

Angela Weimer said...

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

Sue said...

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

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