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Saturday 3 September 2011

'Less is More' Challenge - week 31

Having another go at the 'Less is More' challenge - this time it is week 31 and the theme is Metallic. I remembered I had bought a pack of square aluminium sheets (about 4 inches) so I got my alcohol inks out.


I used the red, yellow and gold mixative and dabbed them over the metal. Then I used a scalloped square punch to cut the shapes out and embossed them with my Cuttlebug snowflake folder. Initially I highlighted the raised bits with Distress Ink but then I realised that it wouldn't dry properly so I wiped it off and used my crimson Promarker instead. I attached them onto a strip of textured black card then onto a square linen card. The greeting is from a Paula Pascual set.
Apologies for the photography - it's a really dull day today. Might try again tomorrow.

40 comments:

  1. Great idea to swap to your P.M.'s - fab card

    Kathyk

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  2. These panels look just great!
    You have created a super effect!
    Super job!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  3. Really lovely card ,love the colours x

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  4. Metal looks fabulous embossed.
    Striking squares
    I may have shoved the sentiment up a bit, but, that's picky I guess
    Thank you
    Mandi
    "Less is More"

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  5. Fabulous card, love the embossed panels. Debs xx

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  6. what a lovely card. great idea. might have to get that set of stamps too!!
    kathleen mc x

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  7. This is gorgeous. Love the colours you`ve created.
    Lynne xxx

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  8. Love the embossing on the metal squares and the alcohol inks look great too.... I need to try this technique :)
    Jenny x

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  9. This is gorgeous! I love the panels & the colours :). Fantastic card.
    x

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  10. Those colours are stunning. A gorgeous card xx

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  11. Love these embossed squares. A super festive card. xx

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  12. Hi
    gORGEOUS CARD ....LOVE THE COLOUR....
    HUGS SYLVIE
    XX

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  13. You have created stunning colour and shine; it makes the snowflakes seem warm and inviting.

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  14. Fabulous embossing, love the colours, so effective!
    Helen x

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  15. wow - this is great. Love the colours x

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  16. love the colours and the idea of less is more. Alison xxx

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  17. Fabulous card love the effect of the snowflakes.

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  18. stunning card fi.i love the metallic squares, so striking ;D

    xx coops xx

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  19. A stunning effect, they are just fab mini works of art.
    Linbyx

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  20. Ooh what sumptous rich colours, lovely!
    Anne
    x

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  21. Lovely card. Love the design. xx

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  22. The embossed metal looks. Love the colours against the black background. x

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  23. These look absolutely brilliant. I keep meaning to have a go at this but never get round to it. You've inspired me this time tho xx

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  24. Great card, love those metallic squares:O) Viv xx

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  25. Love your little squares, what a fab technique and I do like that folder :)

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  26. Fabulous CAS card! I love how you used the alcohol inks on your metallic squares.

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  27. This is gorgeous, the colour of the panels is lovely a great Christmas card, I love it! Gay xxx

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  28. Such a gorgeous Christmas card... its stunning xx

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  29. this is beautifull nice blog

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  30. Lovely card and great embossing. I hope you do really well in the challenge.

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  31. oh wow this is fab, I love the effect of this.

    Becky x

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  32. This is such a beautiful card. I really love it. Lee xx

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  33. Beautiful. I love how your snowflakes turned out.

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  34. So pretty!!! LOVE the aluminum snowflakes embossed and inked!! Am going to have to check out sheets of aluminum...what a wonderful and lovely way you used your squares...very nice:)!!

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  35. Oh Fiona! This creation is absloutely FABULOUS! I have never used this technique (or combination thereof). The colors on the metal squares came out so great. I love the way you highlighted specific parts of the EF on the squares. Just a wonderful job.

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  36. Great idea fabulous result XOXO Zoe

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