Saturday 21 May 2011

Less is More–but is it enough?

As you can tell from my tile I have had doubts about my card today for the Less is More Challenge. The theme is butterflies.

I have had fun using some stamps that I have had for a while but not used although I have used other stamps in the sets. I even had a practice on some scrap paper.

I have avoided using patterned paper, punched butterflies and gems but is it enough. Now the card is finished I’m not sure. I did consider mounting the card front onto a larger card blank to layer it up.

Here is the card and the inside;

 

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My first version was in black ink but that looked a bit stark and in this one I didn’t mask the wording so there is a slight overlap!

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The stamps are;-   Prima – for the frames

                             Kaisercraft – for the sentiment

                             Cavallini ( from Waterstones) –

                                                                    for the butterflies

38 comments:

TAM said...

Wow fantastic card just as it it

Tara Cardwell said...

I think this is just lovely.

Anonymous said...

Wonderful stamping! I love your card

Jan said...

Lovely cards xx Jan

Kathyk said...

FAB CAS cards

KAthyk

Seafield Jo said...

Stunning, fabulous stamping. Jo x

Mandi said...

Hi Jeanie
i think it;'s absolutely enough! It;s wonderful!
i like the black version too. that's a fab combination of frame and flowers
The butterflies make for a super finale!
All Id say is I'd probably have shoved the sentiment up a tidge, but thats uber picky!
Thank you for entering again
Diva LIM mandi
"Less is More"

Sientje said...

WOW! that was the first thing i thougt when i saw this wonderful card.

Sandra said...

Stunning card, love the black version also.

Lynne said...

Lovely card just as it is.
Lynne xxx

StampingStace said...

Definately enough - these are perfect CAS cards, love them!
Stacey at 8
x

Sarn said...

FABULOUS.

Hugs, Sandra My card is HERE!

Julie said...

They look just lovely Jeannie!

Rita said...

Stunning card. Hugs Rita xx

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Oh! love it, I especially like the first one, 'cause of the colour :)

Linny said...

Very effective in both colours. Love them.Linda x

Diane said...

Love them both but the first one is my favourite xx

Vicky Hayes said...

They're perfect exactly the way they are! Vx

Ruth said...

These are both lovely!

Susan said...

Jeannie, I love them both! That Prima frame is fabulous!

Sandra said...

Fab cards - the first one would be my favourite! Sandra

Beryl K said...

Stunning cards
Beryl x

Zoechaos said...

Love what you have made and shown us here such charming stamping. XOXO Zoe

Ruth M said...

Lovely just as they are! I think the frame image has enough going on and you've added just the right amount of extra with that lovely sentiment and the butterflies!

Anna-Karin said...

Your card is simply stunning! I love it!

Pauline said...

Fab card, I think I used the same stamps as you!!

My name is Wynneth said...

Stunning in both colours.
hugs
wynneth
x

Sue said...

A beautiful card. Sue.x

Sue U said...

Well I love them both Jeannie!! Great choice of stamps :-) Sue xx

Loli said...

Hello Jeannie, thank you for your comment.
wonderful cards, great idea i love black and white.
a hug from Palma

Bonnie said...

What great one layer cards! I love the frame and the sentiments!

Suze Bain said...

What gorgeous stamps. Your cards are lovely (and one layer too!), think I slightly prefer the softer coloured ink but both fab. xx

G Peplow said...

Fabulous, great stamping and stamps, love it:0) xxx

Unknown said...

Just beautiful as it is Jeannie! I do prefer the brown one...I think the placement of the sentiment is better placed :)
Lizy x

Hazel said...

Both lovely, love that stamping. Hazel x

Rachelxx said...

Lovely cards :-)

Chris said...

Beautiful cards.. Chris xx

Sally H said...

wow,wow,wow! Absolutely gorgeous! Must check out Waterstones next time I'm there!