Tuesday 5 April 2011

Less is more 'A Touch of Red'

Evening all!

I've had a much needed day off work today and how did I spend it? Shopping and crafting of course, the cleaning can wait. Although if I'm being honest I did manage to do a load of washing, in between cards!! Lol!

Those who know my style of card know that I love the CAS look. So the new challenge blog 'Less is more' is perfect for me! I decided to join in on this weeks challenge which is 'A touch of red' and here is my card..


and I simply decorated the inside, also 'adding a touch of red'.

Now this card was so easy to do (in under 5 minutes) so I decided to replicate it, just with a different sentiment.


Two cards in under 15 minutes, that must be a record for me!!


Materials


CS: SU Whisper White, Basic Black

Paper: Scraps from my stash

Sentiment: SU Afterthoughts (Level 1 hostess set)

Stamps: Butterfly from SU 'Bliss' set (retired)

Tools: SU Scallop Border & Butterfly punches

Misc: SU adhesive pearls


I really enjoyed making these. I am on a roll at the moment, my mojo's in full flow. I am trying to use my new stash that I haven't got around to using yet and scraps of card & paper before I buy anything else. I don't see that lasting long though as I am in love with the new Springtime Vintage papers in the new SU mini catalogue, and I can see them being in my basket on my next order!

Well I'm off to have a lovely soak in the tub with a cuppa before I head off to bed for a good nights sleep ready for work in the morning!

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs, Vicky ~x~

17 comments:

Julie said...

Love this colour combo, very elegant !
Julie x

Liz McGuire, said...

Hiya, this is really beautiful. I've had a nosey round your blog and I love your cards, really bright, fresh and modern. I've become a follower, don't want to miss anything.

Liz x
PS congrats!

Sue said...

Hi Vicky, sorry I haven't dropped by recently. Congratulations on your recent marriage, your photo's are stunning. Hope you're enjoying married life so far.

Love your cards. The sentiment stamps are gorgeous. Sue.x

Sally said...

Boo to the washing, but gorgeous cards.
Sal. x

Suze Bain said...

Lovely cards Vicky, very elegant. x

Chrissie said...

This is a fabulous card... with a perfect Touch of Red. Thanks so much for joining our challenge and have a great week!
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Jenny said...

A beautiful card, the butterfly is so striking against the black.
Jennie X

Susan said...

I love how you've finished the inside of the card too! Absolutely beautiful !!!

Mandi said...

Such a striking card Vicky
Love everything about it
Super job
mandi
"Less is More"

Aileen said...

Very pretty, I like the way you have decorated the inside. x

Donna said...

Love both these cards - simply gorgeous x

Jan said...

Fab cards, I love them xx Jan

Vicky Hayes said...

My kind of card - quick and simple but very effective!

pickle said...

Another Beaut Vicky! But then i woudln't expect anythign else from you. Congrats on the wedding! your pictures are lovely and you were a VERY beautiful bride indeed.
Kerry x

kelly said...

i love to see other SU demos on this challenge!
great card, I have a feeling this baby maybe getting CASE'd.
kelly xx

Catherine Pooler said...

Hi Vicky! Thanks for visiting my blog! Ithought I'd pop over to yours for a visit. LOVE this card!
Have a fabulous weekend!
Catherine

craftyb said...

oh i love them Vicky - simple but soooo elegant! bx ps i agree about the cleaning!!! lol