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Wednesday, 10 August 2011

An Aussie Christmas


Hello!

It's a colour challenge this week at "Less Is More" and we have been asked to create a card using the colours from our nation's flag.  You may or may not know that I am Australian.  The Australian flag is:
Blue, Red, and White

The card I posted yesterday was my first effort at answering to this challenge, but as you can see, it became "More" rather than "Less" the more I worked on it, so I submitted it elsewhere, LOL.  I really wanted to do the navy blue card base, but every attempt I made didn't quite work for a "Less is More" card.

So, I reverted back to the first idea that came to me, and I am so, so happy that I did.  I'm not sure the photo does this card justice.  In real life it is a beautiful card (and you don't hear me say that very often about my own cards).

Here it is:

What I used (all SU):
Ink: Real Red, Night of Navy
Card: Whisper White
Stamps: Snow Swirled, Four the Holidays

I'm loving this card so much, I might make some more. What do you think?

Michelle
xxx
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18 comments:

  1. Chrissie10 August 2011 at 16:33

    This is terrific Michelle, a really super card!
    I love your take on the challenge!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  2. Cassandra10 August 2011 at 17:17

    Stunning simplicity Michelle and perfect for Aussie Christmas cards. May have to "borrow" this idea.

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  3. Deborah Frings10 August 2011 at 18:20

    Absolutely stunning!! A crisp, clean image with a little bling and a wonderful sentiment - wish they could have peace in England at the moment! I really like this card - you've done a fab job!

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  4. Sian Ridley10 August 2011 at 19:04

    That tree is absolutely gorgeous! I'm a little obsessed with flourishes and swirls :)

    It makes a good aussie Christmas card too. I have a friend over there that I send cards to and I hate sending her a cold-themed Christmas card because you guys are slap bang in the middle of summer! I shall have to come back for some more warm inspiration :)

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  5. Suze Bain10 August 2011 at 19:53

    What fabulous stamps, a great festive card. xx

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  6. Aileen10 August 2011 at 20:30

    I definitely think you should make more, beautiful Christmas card. x

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  7. Kathyk11 August 2011 at 01:57

    Lovely card and a beautiful image

    Kathyk

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  8. kingstonmama11 August 2011 at 03:56

    This is a gorgeous Christmas card. Really beautiful.

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  9. Mandi11 August 2011 at 06:28

    Fabulous card Michelle
    Beautifully crafted
    Thanks so much
    Mandi
    Diva LIM
    "Less is More"

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  10. Jenny11 August 2011 at 07:46

    Amazing card Michelle, I just love that tree it's so intricate and you've stamped it perfectly with the sentiment too. It would take pride of place on any mantelpiece :)
    Jenny x

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  11. G Peplow11 August 2011 at 08:03

    Hi Michelle, I agree it's totally beautiful, Gay xxx

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  12. Tracy Ercole11 August 2011 at 12:53

    Love this card :)

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  13. Charlotte11 August 2011 at 18:30

    This is such a nice LIM card! Well done!
    Greetings,
    Charlotte

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  14. Pauline12 August 2011 at 00:48

    Yes a beautiful card, I love the font on the sentiment. A cracking card!

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  15. Viv12 August 2011 at 05:07

    So simple and yet so perfect, I love it :O)Viv xx

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  16. Kaz12 August 2011 at 07:33

    Oooh this is a real stunner! I LOVE your image.
    Fab card.
    Kaz xx

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  17. Vicky Hayes12 August 2011 at 18:37

    Oh this is definitely one to make more of! Love the design in those colours!

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  18. Judy122316 August 2011 at 13:45

    This card is a perfect example of why sometimes "less is more." This is simply stunning! I love it!

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Thanks for your comments! You make my day! Michelle.