Happy Mothers day everyone. Hope you are having a great day. I have had some lovely crafting time this morning and managed to come up with a couple of cards for the
Less is More challenge.
First up is a long thin card (A5 folded lengthways) stamped with a set called tranquil by ISC.
Initially I made it without the sun (or is it a moon?), but I couldn't resist adding it. I'm also not sure about the red flowers at the bottom, but it looked a bit strange without them.
I had been playing with those roses again and there were three red ones on my table, so I quickly embossed a white card, punched the edge and embossed some lines in the gap. This then is my second card.
I was going to put a sentiment on it, but in the end I didn't. What do you think? thanks for visiting x
I love the sun/moon it add great moodiness to the card!
ReplyDeleteoh and those roses are fab!!
How did you make them?
Kelly xx
ooooo I haven't used that ISC stamp set for a while, I'd forgotten how gorgeous it was. You've created a beautiful card with the stamps.
ReplyDeleteFab second card too.
I think both cards are brilliant, but the first one is just stunning. Love the stamps used. Sarah
ReplyDeleteBoth fab cards.
ReplyDeleteI think one of those Craftwork Cards oval mini sentiments could be stuck on the second one with foam pads just by the flowers IF you want to add something.
Hugs, Sandra
I love the first one... the second doesnt do much for me... but thats just me i think....
ReplyDeleteMy they are both fabulous. loving the handmade flowers so effective.
ReplyDeleteAli x
Hi Sally
ReplyDeleteFor me Id say the red flowers at the bottom detract a bit from the stunning sun you have created. Because I see CAS easy I can imagine it with just the one bird on the branch too...scarey lot of white space eh lol
FAB work
Thanks for your entry
mandi
"Less is More"
Your bird card is gorgeous-fabulous stamps! Your second card is lovely too, fantastic roses.
ReplyDeleteI actually like the red flowers at the bottom! Although it might have been more CAS without them, I think it needs something there to hold in the eye. You could try them in black instead of the red, then the eye would be drawn back to the gorgeous red sun.
ReplyDeleteLove the second card too - beautiful roses, and I don't think it needs anything else. xx
beautiful card
ReplyDeleteStunning love the DL card so elegant in its simplicity. The second embossed card is also elegant and beautiful. XOXO Zoe
ReplyDeleteTwo really stunning card but the first one is my favourite...
ReplyDeleteAnne
Sally these are gorgeous, I have to say I really really love the moon/sun one
ReplyDeletehugs
Ildiko
I think both of your cards are gorgeous Sally. Love the red sun/moon. Debbie x
ReplyDeleteHappy mothers day sally - i love them both but think the top one just has the edge
ReplyDeleteLisa x
Love the 1st card it has a lovely oriental feel to it!
ReplyDeleteVal x
Both cards are great Sally but the first one is the star of the show. It's really fabulous. Lx
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are super Sally, but I kinda go along with Mandi in that the first one would be fine without the red flowers and the bird on the branch could stand well all on its own (with that fabulous sun/moon)!
ReplyDeleteSuperb submissions.Have a great week.
Chrissie
"Less is More"
Gorgeous!! both of your cards a gorgeous. I love the embossed card with the roses the best, but if they were on a rack at a craft, I'd buy both. Well done.
ReplyDeleteCarole
Love the first one, however I also love the second one, Oh! alright, I think they are both great.
ReplyDeleteWow Sally, I love both these gorgeous cards. The first one is very atmospheric and I think it's perfect as it is, red flowers and red moon/sun.
ReplyDeleteTotally different style to the second card and it is really elegant. Love the richness of the deep red against the white.
Hugs
Lesley Xx
Both cards are stunners but my favorite is the first one with the red moon or sun just fab Luv Sue x
ReplyDeletetwo wonderful cards!
ReplyDeleteLove the top card Sally (don't think it needs the flowers - but it's still fab!) x
ReplyDeleteThese are both super cards, the sun/moon is amazing. Jo x
ReplyDeleteBoth your cards are fabulous,I especially like the roses on the second. I keep promising myself that I`ll make some of these but never get around to it.
ReplyDeleteLynne xxx
Sally...that two fabulous cards...but I'm loving the flowers on the second card!
ReplyDeleteHi Sal
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous cards.
I love the little red roses on your second one.
They look scrummy on the white embossed background. Nothing more needed on this one .. .. just perfect as it is.
Hope you had a good Mother's Day.
Love Jules xx
2 beautiful cards. I particularly like the first one. The stark black and white then the red really stands out. Lovely.
ReplyDelete2 lovely cards.
ReplyDeleteI particularly like the first - very atmospheric with an oriental feel :-)
Your top card is my fav. Reminded me of an oriental feel. x
ReplyDeleteSuch a great card, I love it :O) Viv xx
ReplyDeleteLove your cards - especially the birdy one! Jx
ReplyDeleteLove both of your cards!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you had a lovely Mother's Day and managed a bit of crafting.
ReplyDeleteThese cards are stunning. I love the big red ....sun I think!!
And the embossed card is stunning. It shows you need very little to make a gorgeous card. I really must have a go at these roses!!
Hugs Lisax
Wow these are both gorgeous Sally! I agree with Lynne tho, perhaps the flowers would look better in black, then the moon would really stand out! How did you make the flowers on the second card?
ReplyDeleteLizy x
Amazing, I especially love the first one, the red really pops.
ReplyDeleteThey're both gorgeous but for me it's the second card that caused the wow! Those spiral-cut flowers are beautiful against the laciness of the embossing folder and the punched edge.
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