And a happy sunny Sunday afternoon guys! Hope this finds you all feeling fine and full of Spring joy, and if you are unwell, I send you big warm get well soon hugs.
Less Is More - Week 11 - Acetate
Now, I have to make it clear here, I love the LESS IS MORE challenges ...... but, when I saw this week's challenge, I nearly cried. I absolutely HATE acetate, I loathe and despise the stuff with a passion! However, I was not prepared to duck out of the challenge so here is a very simple card using as little acetate as I could get away with ........
Very straightforward, two layers of textured cardstock, EK Success retro flower punch for the pink and the acetate which is offset over the base flower, Card Candy for flower centres, a few pearls and a Hero Arts sentiment!
Lili Of The Valley - Challenge 92 - Happy Birthday
This little card for the LILI OF THE VALLEY challenge happened by accident. I had the urge to play with a stamp, and as I already had the Basic Grey Marjorlaine papers out on the workdesk, this is what happened....
Thought I would sneak this one into the CRAFTY CATZ CHALLENGE too for their theme of Furry Friends.
Little Acorn has to be one of the sweetest of the recent LOTV animal releases, but it is a close call as they are all gorgeous. Painted with distress inks, layered on DCWV cardstock and Doodlebug paper and then lashing of Basic Grey papers. Card Candy and a LOTV sentiment to finish.
Last But Not Least
This little Easter card came about because we received one in the post yesterday from Toad's brother and his wife. Marianne had used this Magnolia cross, which reminded me that I had the same stamp buried in my Tilda box so I had to dig it out as it is perfect for Easter.
Distress inked again, the Basic Grey papers that were out and begging to be used, and a Penny Black sentiment.
You may be relieved to know that this is the last you will hear from me this week post wise, I've got a frantic four days at work this coming week (my boss is away now and I'm away when she comes back) but I hope to still be able to snatch half an hour in the mornings to pop over and see what you are all up to.
Hugs Sxx
Oh such pretty cards!!Totally love that bunny:-) really Nice paper colors:-)
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XMicheleX
Well you have been a busy little Squirrel today haven't you hun. Beautiful cards, i love little acorn, he is so cute. Got to admit i brought a couple of LOTV cuties this morning!!!. Sorry to hear you have a mad 4 days ahead darlin. Just think "bank holiday, bank holiday!!!". Big hugs gorgeous girl. Hugs Clare xxx
ReplyDeleteLove them all !
ReplyDeleteIm in your mad corner, easter fund raiser here next sunday, hope to raise over £1000 on isle to go towards the costs of us hosting tall ships for 3 days during this years tall ships race, just hovering above that all out frantic omg loads still to be done stage. Tis nice out today, took a box of mini easter baskets I'd made, outside with a box of ribbon and embellies and soaked up the sun while I pimped the girls baskets up.
Aj.
Lovely cards Squirrel, I took one look at the LIM challenge and it was a definite no from me. I'll join in one week though! I love your LOV card. Can't wait for Friday, the secretary at work was off ill last week and she is off on holiday this week so I have to do her work as well as my own. Debs xx
ReplyDeleteThey are all gorgeous hun...
ReplyDeletehugs Vicky xx
Fab cards Squirrel - I did laugh at your acetate quandary! Gorgeous flowers :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Little Acorn too - you have coloured him to perfection!
And your Easter card is lovely - beautiful image and perfect for Easter.
Have a good week in work and then a good few days off - I'm off that week too - pity we live so far away from each other!!!
Hugs, Carol x
gorgeous cards
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Vicky x
Love how you've used the acetate flowers. A sweet CAS card :)
ReplyDeleteJennie x
Busy girl ! Lovely cards and fab acetate flowers pesky little thing , super colours too.
ReplyDeleteMarie
You've been busy! Beautiful cards, all three & all so very different. Jx
ReplyDeleteWonderful creations Squirrel, I love the LOTV image, great designs too.
ReplyDeleteHappy crafting
Tracy x
WOW!! Three cards...and I thought I was good doing two....and I get the feeling you dont like acetate..lol..the only thing I dont like about it is when I've cut it out I cant see it...and loose it..lol..great cards hun! love the little bunnie, the papers are fabulous with the branch he's sitting on, and you did a great job with the ACETATE!!!Lovely little cross too. at first I thought is was a Meljen Design..
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Luv CHRISSYxx
LOL - Squirrel, you are not alone in your dislike of acetate. I dislike the stuff as well.
ReplyDeleteHowever, your card is wonderful. Simple and clean; just what the challenge calls for.
Love your other cards as well; especially the adorable LOTV bunny in a nest. I have to see if I bought that one or if I need to place an order. ;)
TFS
Carole
These are very pretty!
ReplyDeleteSuper cards Squirrel, and your aversion to acetate doesn't show in this fabby card!
ReplyDeleteThanks for rising to our challenge and not just opting out this week... the sign of a true LIMette!!
Chrissie
"Less is More"
Wow you've been a busy bee today - three great cards
ReplyDelete3 cards in a post... a dream to me... something I will never be able to achieve!!! And they are all gorgeous! Your colouring of the LOTV image is fantastic (please remember I am watching the space LOL), and it is just so adorable... And I love your use of acetate, very clever! Hugs Delphine xx
ReplyDeleteYup, we're all watching that space, coming soon! 3 great cards, love the bunny! Sorry to hear that I won't be getting my Squirrel fix for 4 days. Hope it's not as bad as your thinking it will be.
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These are really marvelous cards Squirrel! Looks so great!
ReplyDeleteHugs Kristel
3 beautiful cards Squirrel, I love them all :o)
ReplyDeleteJackie xx
They are all so wonderful, Squirrel!!
ReplyDeleteAll gorgeous cards Squirrel. Love your LiM card - fab design and great colours... the acetate's not much fun though is it?! Hope your week isn't too hectic :o) Lisa x
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards, Squirrel. The second one with this cute LOTV image is my fave. You have coloured this cutie so lovely and the layout is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Karina
Im so impressed you didn't just not join in this week Squirrel, I would have wussed out having such a dislike to the 'A' word!!
ReplyDeleteFAB card, you;d never tell you didn't like it
Thanks so much
mandi
Less is Mroe
Fab. cards Squirrel - love all of them, and you have done an amazing job with the acetate challenge at LIM.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog. Have a happy week - Hugs, Sylvia xxx
Squirrel, you've really been busy! Three fabulous cards!
ReplyDeletefabuolous trio of cards squirrel,x
ReplyDeleteLovely cards Squirrel. :)
ReplyDeleteThe wee bunny in the acorn one is just so cute - thank you for joining with us at LOTV this week.
Edna x :)
Beautiful cards..Chrissieann x
ReplyDeleteThree fabulous cards.
ReplyDeleteLynne xxx
lovely cards, thanks for sharing your creation with us at CRAFTYCATZ, x carol
ReplyDeletefabulous cards xx
ReplyDeletegorgeous cards S, each so different and so beautifully made...love em
ReplyDeleteMina xxx
Wow!! Gorgeous!! I just love your cards!! Beautiful images and design.
ReplyDeleteGreat LIM card, I used as little acetate as I could get away with too! x
ReplyDeleteYou have certainly been a very busy girl....all lovely cards...but just adore the LOTV image...
ReplyDeleteAnne
Love the design of your lim card. x
ReplyDeleteLovely cards
ReplyDeleteJose
Great solution to the acetate challenge!
ReplyDeleteI just adore that iccle squirrel in his acorn shell, stunning colouring as always. Loads of yummy papers on your cards too.
Have a great Easter!
Hugs
Kaz xx
Stunning cards hun, love the bunny! Stunning colours and papers and as always, perfect colouringxxxx
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