Thursday, April 05, 2012

Less is more


Usually after a few days of thinking of the Less is More Challenge I have a lightbulb moment and everything fall into place not this time. I could easily make a card similar to what I've already done but that wouldn't be a challenge.
Has it is, my card is a bit basic. I had been thinking since the price of postage stamp is now expensive that I must make more of an effort to make more cards that fit through the normal post slot.
So the idea of the snow flake was born and then I layered it with dove grey and pink card, the snowflake by the way is Memory box.
Then it was to hunt out a silver inkpad for the Stampin Up sentiment and make the flat bow that I know can go through normal post. I so want to add a gem or pearl in the middle of the snowflake but that it would be large post.

57 comments:

Kathlene said...

Well this is just so perectly elegant, Debby. The pink and grey are such a lovely combo and I love that sentiment stamp (I bought it myself). I've been trying to make fewer square cards because they cost more to mail here in the US. Fabulous card! Hugs, Kathy

Kathleen said...

Beautiful card Debby. Love it.
Kathleen x

Miria said...

Debby, it's amazing how you put every detail on its right place and you can send it normal post :) A gorgeous LIM card! Miria x

Ann said...

its beautifull,and you are so right.. sometimes less is really so much more:))
wow!

love,
Ann

Daniele said...

lovely card Debby, love the senttiment and colouring
hugs

Stamps and Paper said...

What a classy Christmas card...simply stunning

Anne

Anita said...

Beautiful and elegant card!
xoxo Anita

downrightcrafty said...

Hi Debby, Very Elegant and classy and adore the colour choice just beautiful
Hugs Kate xx

Ali said...

So Pretty - love the colours you have chosen x

angelwhispers said...

Debby this is just wonderful and such a great christmas design! Chanelle xxx

Lorraine said...

Simply elegant!! Love it!
Lorraine x

BAstelfeti said...

Wow so Wonderful Card.

Hugs BAstelfeti

Elaine said...

Ooh that's pretty!! Very fitting with all the snow looming at the moment.

Kaartenkraam said...

Love it, the colors the composition, evrything, it is just beautiful!

hugs,
Ank

Stacey said...

Totally simple but truly stunning ~x~

scrappyjacky said...

Simply elegant.

Happy Crafter said...

Gorgeous card less is defo more in this case very pretty love the snowflake :)
Hugzz Valxx

Debbie said...

So very elegant Debby.
Hugs Debbie x

Aud said...

A lovely card Debby really like it clean and simple but very effective and the colours are lovely just a change for xmas from the ususal red & greens. I think the cost of postage will have a big effect on the xmas cards this year. Aud x

marjolein said...

Hi Debby, As allways your card is beautiful. Your lightbulb must be very large to come up with such great ideas. Love the colours. Wished it came in my mailbox, lol.
hugs Marjolein.

Sandra H said...

Beautiful card Debbie, so elegant too!:)x

Gibmiss said...

Hi Debby
Fabulous card ....looks great in those colours.......
Hugs sylvie
xxxx

Vicky said...

Gorgeous sweetie love the snowflake.

Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

Mary J said...

Beautiful, Debby! The colours are so fabulous too!

Brenda Brown said...

So elegant Debby, I love it.
Enjoy the rest of the week.
hugs {brenda} xox

Christine L said...

Beautiful CAS card Debby... and you're right about the postage.... so high! I try to keep my cards flat!

Hugs
Christine x

amanda stokes said...

Hi Debby,
Beautiful cas card,that snowflake is so pretty :) x

chrissy xx said...

Just Gorgeous Debby. LOve that 'white' paper...LOoks Fabulous.
Chrissyxx

G Peplow said...

Such a pretty card Debby:0) Have you considered liquid pearls? You can make them quite small, they may go through the post, Gay xxx

Stempelhexe said...

Ich kann mich meinen Vorschreiberinnen nur anschließen, wunderschöne CAS Karte.

LG
Ulla

Irene said...

Just beautiful and stunning Debby. I love the die and colour combo.
luv
irene
xxxx

Julie said...

A really beautiful card Debby.

susiestacey said...

Very elegant Debby, good idea for a flat card x Susan x

Anne said...

Wow, wow and wow again. Hugs x

heidy said...

Wow Debby this is so elegant...gorgeous!
Hugs Heidy

Jenni's Jems said...

Really elegant card x

Unknown said...

Wow .. fantastic, so elegant, loooove this Debby, thank you for the inspiration xxx

Cornelie said...

Nice, nice, nice!!

Riet said...

What a gorgeous card Debby.

Hugs Riet.xx

Mandi said...

My light bulb moments are few and far between these days Debby!
I lov pink and green but struggled..so daft!
Absoltuely beautiful card and such a different combo for the occasion

Thank you very much
mandi
"Less is More"

Chrissie said...

Very pretty Debby... that's a great die!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Flowergirl said...

So beautiful! Love the snowflake, really pretty x
Wendy x

coops said...

beautiful card debby.stunning delicate design ;D

xx coops xx

Kathleen said...

A very different idea in the use of the snowflake and great untradional colours.

Kath x

Deborah Frings said...

Love it - the snowflake is so delicate and the colours are just beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous! love this :0)

Scrapmate said...

Lovely card in non traditional colours for Christmas. I agree about rethinking the bulk of cards - it will make quite a difference in price now.

Grenouille Greetings said...

Thinking snow? Beautiful card! Hugs, Lesley

Tami B. said...

I can not tell you how much I LOVE this card!

Melodie said...

Wow, this is so wonderful.
Hugs
Melodie

XxJULESxX said...

oh it's beautiful Debby!

Victoria said...

The intricate detail of this card is absolutely gorgeous!

Sandra1968 said...

A great LIM card!

Liz's creative corner said...

I know what you mean hun, flippin post costs way to much, love your card and may have to borrow your bow idea, hugs Liz xx

Jenny said...

it's a wonderful card Debby I would say CAS instead of basic...love the two coloured snowflake :0)
Jenny x

coldwaters2 said...

Hi Debby this is both classy and elegant, I love it
Hugs
Lorraine x

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