Monday, January 7, 2013

Less is More 101

Just popping in with a couple of cards for Less is More 101.  I missed a lot of the challenges in December, and am determined to do better in January!  The theme is black and white with a touch of another color.

For my first card I stamped a flower from Hero Arts lotus leaves in Memento tuxedo black ink.  I matted the panel with a scrap of black paper and added a satiny ribbon in a beautiful maroon for my splash of color.  I finished it off with a sentiment from PTI communique curves.



I'm not as happy with my second card.  It was getting late and I rushed to finish.  I'll probably go back and rework this at some point.  Flowers from PTI floral frenzy are stamped on a die from Sizzlits decorative label set #4.  I added yellow flower centers and yellow brads for my touch of color.


Thanks for your visit today.

Ann
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14 comments:

  1. ChrissieJanuary 7, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    Well I think that they are both fab Ann... But the first one looks really opulent,
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    Less is More

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    Two gorgeous and perfect CAS cards as usual Ann! Nothing needs to be changed!
    xx

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  3. shirley-beeJanuary 7, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    They're both great! I love the richness of the first card, and I like how you've pleated the ribbon. And I love those flowers with the yellow centres on your second card.

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  4. LynnJanuary 7, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    Two gorgeous cards...I love the red on the first one...amazing!

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  5. Julie SJanuary 7, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    Beautiful cards. I really love the classy elegance of your birthday card.

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  6. RosemaryJanuary 7, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    both are lovely, ann, but for me the first one does have more of the "wow factor". love the way you pleated the ribbon!

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  7. DarnellJanuary 7, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    Great job, Ann, on both cards! I love both red with black and white and yellow with black and white. (I'm glad I'm not Chrissie this week! It's going to be hard to choose.)

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  8. UnknownJanuary 8, 2013 at 1:02 AM

    Fab card

    Sheel
    x

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  9. lostinpaperJanuary 8, 2013 at 4:50 AM

    Stunning cards Ann! I love the elegance of the B & W, especially with that gorgeous ruffled red ribbon!

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  10. Jen NelsonJanuary 8, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    i just love them, the top one is my favourite Ann

    Thanks for joining us
    Jen xx
    "Less Is More"

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  11. Jenni's JemsJanuary 8, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    Both gorgeous cards but my favourite is the black and red so eye catching!x

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  12. lin_ka1January 8, 2013 at 1:02 PM


    Very cool birthday card. Someone who gets it will be happy. And complete this card congratulates you idea.

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  13. Vicky HayesJanuary 9, 2013 at 4:05 AM

    Happy new year to you Ann! Both your cards are great but I really love the first - the bold paper was a fantastic choice to pair with your elegantly folded red ribbon.

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2013 at 7:03 AM

    Both lovely cards ... the first is fantastic with that pleated ribbon and crisp stamping, and the second is gentle ... even down to the yellow! Anita :)

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