Friday, November 04, 2011

I call it Less is More

But would they call it that at Less it More Challenge. I've been have a play with my new Memory Box dies that arrived from Simon Say Stamps. This is the Flowering Christmas tree which I cut out twice and cut the flowers out and then punched some stars. I used the sketch from Friday Sketch Challenge from last week but used embossed mats. A bit of silver ribbon and a craftwork card sentiment to finish.
Now in case my first card isn't classed as Less is More this is the one I made originally for the challenge and before I started playing with the new dies. Various sized punched stars and the christmas sentiment you can't get more simple than that
Oh yes you can I used Memory Box Winterland tree, it did give me a few problems cutting it out but a shim (a piece of thin card or paper to you and me) worked a treat. Apart from a gold peel off what could this fabulous tree need.
I'm in the doghouse at the moment, my craftroom is in an outhouse, out of the back door. Now with the colder weather the door has been shut and I didn't hear the Postie knock on the front door with a parcel. To be honest the parcel from Simon Says Stamps shouldn't of been here yet, it had barely left the shop in the US not that I'm going to complain that it arrived in super quick time. But hubby had to got to the PO depot and got stuck in all sorts of traffic jams but at least he's not going this morning since the road he would have to travel on is under two feet of water!

67 comments:

Bella´s Bastelecke said...

wow.....a very simple but elegant cards.......

Hugs
Judith

downrightcrafty said...

hi Debby wow you have been busy playing and fabulous creations too
Hugs Kate xx

Christine L said...

Hi Debby...
all three cards are fab.... particularly like the first one with the different colours. I have the 2nd tree die that you're showing... and am struggling to use it... It does work fine with a shim in my machine, but then I struggle with knowing what to do with it on a card!! LOL
Hugs
Christine x

Melodie said...

Wonderful cards, Debby, and very elegant.
Hugs
Melodie

Nicki said...

Awwwww!!! Cute cards Debby.

Nicki.xxx

Irene said...

Hello Debby

These cards are fabulous, I love them all.

luv
irene
xxxx

Daniele said...

all three look lovely, these dies look great
hugs

Chrissie said...

Well Debbie... this first card is a bit More than Less with its many, many layers...even though they're white, but it's gorgeous... however the card you made before getting carried away with your Memory Box dies is perfect!
They're all fab cards!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Anita said...

I think they're all beautiful Debby, so elegant and classy!
xoxo Anita

Dawn T said...

All of your cards are so special Debby.... so unlike your usual PP galore but just as stunning. I had a laugh at your story of the parcel. What a hoot.

Faye said...

You call it Less is More, I call it beautiful! Fabby cards. xxx

Unknown said...

Oh Debby, these are gorgeous! Love the one on top the most!

Hugs,Renata

Anonymous said...

Oh wow, these are so beautiful!!
xxx
Dutch Tulip
Marja

Chrissy said...

WOW!! Debby, three stunners...all are just gorgeous...fantastic.

Luv CHRISSYxx

Squirrel x said...

Hun, I don't know what LIM would call these, but I call them TOTALLY BRILLIANT! Love how you have used the dies to create such simple but classically elegant cards. Beautiful. Hugs Sxx

nnalorac said...

Three beautiful cards Debby, do love the tree and star cards but the embossed card is just stunning, a bit more does it for me! Absolutely love it. Carolxx

Stamps and Paper said...

3 lovely cards Debby...these memory box dies are lovely. I think we all get in the doghouse with our DH's at some point, my DH says I only listen when it craft related..lOl..lOl..

Anne

Judi said...

Hi Debby

These are great, and quite a change from your normal stuff. I particular like the top one with all the different texture effects.

Hugs

Judi x

Janette said...

Three beautiful, classy cards Debby, love them all. Janette x

Pop's Cards said...

These are gorgeous sweetie, big hugs love pops x

Jenny said...

Ll three are fabulous Debby, I always love your cards and those dies are fab too :)
Jenny x

Mary J said...

They are all brilliant Debby! You can do this style just as brilliantly as your usual stule!

D K Crafts said...

Hi Debby. Absolutely love these cards. They look very elegant and stylish. I'm sure you won't be in the doghouse for long. Donna

Berry said...

Wonderful cards Debby love them all esp the first! I have always found SSS to be fast shippers too! Hugs rebekah xx

Sheila said...

Debby they are all beauties!! I've got the Winter tree die on order hoping it pops throught the letterbox this morning, so I can play :-).
Hugs
Sheila xx

Denise said...

Wow these are so beautiful. Love the first one most of all - a real stunner.
Hugs
Denise xx

McCrafty's Cards said...

They are all beautiful Debby, my favorite has to be the first one
Kevin xx

Whisper said...

All 3 are superb and i will have to check out those new dies too, as they are stunning, Luv Sam x

heidy said...

Oh they're all beautiful Debby!
Hugs Heidy

Vicky Hayes said...

These are wonderful cards Debby! I love the tree dies and the one where you've added stars in place of the flowers is stunning!

Andrea said...

Wow, what a beautiful cards these are
those trees, did you cut them with a cricut?
hugs andrea

Marina said...

They're all wonderful and really elegant.

Hugs,
Marina

Marian said...

Vind ze alle drie prachtig
Groetjes

Sue said...

Hi Debby, WOW these are all fantastic..simply stunning

could you please tell me what you use to stick the MB dies down with please?
Think I'm going to treat meself to these :-)

sue
xx

Doreen said...

Just gorgeous Debby.xxx

Keep It Sweet and Simple said...

Stunning work, Debby. All three designs are so classy and elegant.
Caroline xxx

melsanford said...

Such gorgeous cards! Sorry I haven't been around for a bit - life just gets in the way sometimes! I hope to get my act together and visit more regularly soon :-) Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx

Unknown said...

A very stylish set of Christmas cards love them all but the flower tree must be my fav.... Sending big hugs Jo xxxx

Kathleen said...

Wow three gorgeous cards Debby. Love them all.
Kathleen x

Claire said...

These are stunning creations - love them all. Hugs, Claire x

CraftyC said...

These are all gorgeous Debby, love the first one!
Clairexx

Tammi said...

Ooohh Debby, each and every one elegant and gorgeous as can be! ~hugs

marjolein said...

Hi Debby, fab less is more cards you made. Love the dies. I used the snowflake corner on my card.
Love marjolein.

Henna said...

Love these!

Barbara said...

These are all stunning! I especially love the first one and those tree dies are fabulous!

Donna Mosley said...

Gorgeous cards Debby, love you new dies.

Donna x

Riet said...

What a beautiful cards Debby.

Hugs Riet.xx

Elaine said...

A fabulous trio of cards Debby.
It's lovely to see how you've used the two trees, since I do have them both but haven't quite worked out what to do with them on a card!
Many thanks for the inspiration!

Hugs Elaine xx

Corine van der Zee said...

Gorgeous cards Debby, love all three!

Gr. Corine

Helen said...

All are great cards. Thanks for your comment on my PB card. Regards.

Archies Mum said...

Your cards are gorgeous.

Kathleen said...

The first card I just loved when I saw it and thought that the navy blue (hope it isn't black or need to have a colour blind test) was a very pleasant change from red or green.
Thought the star card was a great idea and CAS
But the third card was my favorite just loved it.

Kath x

coops said...

stunning cards debby,really beautiful designs and i love the intricate tree ;D

xx coops xx

Anonymous said...

Stunning set of cards Debby.
Sue x

Wendy said...

Beautiful cards Debby, love the top one.
Wendy xx

Gibmiss said...

hi Debby
Three Fabulous cards .....love all the dies .....
Hugs sylvie
xx

Beth aka BR-T said...

These are astounding…picking jaw up off of the ground!
Can’t wait to see what you create this weekend!

Unknown said...

O wow wow wow these are just stunning Debby.. love the Memory Box winterland tree die, looks fabulous xxx

XxJULESxX said...

wow stunning work Debby!!!

Mrs.B said...

Love all three cards Debby, fabulous die cut Flowering Christmas tree. Beautiful card.
Avril xx

chilli pip said...

These are absolutely gorgeous ...love them both

coldwaters2 said...

Wow Debby, what class, what elegance, what beauty and what amazing creativity they are all so beautiful.
Hugs
Lorraine x

Gina said...

Love how you've the Flowering Christmas Tree, thanks for the idea. I'm glad I'm not the only one to have trouble with the Winterland Tree!

Debs said...

Great cards Debby, love the images and colours, thanks for joining us at Friday Sketch Challenge this week.
Hugs Debs

Sarah-Jane said...

Beautiful cards, very elegant. xx

Unknown said...

Wow, your cards are gorgeous, especially love the first one! What a fab swirly Christmas tree die and love the layout.

Emma

Unknown said...

Wow, your cards are gorgeous, especially love the first one! What a fab swirly Christmas tree die and love the layout.

Emma