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Sunday, 15 May 2011

Less is more - Embossing

The theme at this week's Less is More challenge is Embossing - much more within my comfort zone! I used a magenta butterfly stamp.
I embossed it with ranger ultra-fine silver and painted it with distress inks. For once this is the first card I made! Here is a close up to show the shine on the embossing powder.
I have had this embossing powder for quite a while and it is the best I've ever had - Very fine, no static and so shiny. I've been struggling to find somewhere that stocks it though.
Thanks for looking. Let's hope Mr Blogger doesn't do away with lots of your lovely comments this week, so I can read them and leave some for you all too.
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32 comments:

  1. Fliss15 May 2011 at 16:13

    Really gorgeous card Sally. Just love the butterflies and DI colouring.
    I think this is one challenge I could never do as I always seem to end up with loads on the card!!!
    Fliss xx

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  2. Kathyk15 May 2011 at 16:14

    Smashing - and such pretty colors too

    Kathyk

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  3. Rita15 May 2011 at 16:28

    Beautiful card Sally, I love your butterflies. Hugs Rita xx

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  4. Seafield Jo15 May 2011 at 16:36

    It;s a beautiful card Sally, those butterflies are gorgeous. Jo

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  5. Zoechaos15 May 2011 at 16:39

    Wordless Just gorgeous. XOXO Zoe

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  6. G Peplow15 May 2011 at 16:58

    Hi There Sally, Your card is just perfect, love the embossing and your is colouring wonderful, love it:0) xxx

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  7. Linby15 May 2011 at 17:04

    Gorgeous card, really enhanced by the silver embossing, it is very shiny.
    Thanks for the congrats.
    Linbyx

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  8. Sarn15 May 2011 at 17:12

    Absolute knock-out card. Superb.

    Hugs, Sandra My card is HERE!

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  9. Carla15 May 2011 at 17:12

    beautiful butterflies

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  10. Deborah Frings15 May 2011 at 17:21

    Your embossed butterflies are stunning, your colouring wonderful!!

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  11. Anne15 May 2011 at 17:54

    This is so elegant, wonderful colours!

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  12. Sarah's Little Snippets15 May 2011 at 18:15

    Gorgeous card - the silver embossing is beautiful with the colours of the butterflies. Sarah x

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  13. Mandi15 May 2011 at 19:04

    Beautiful card Sally
    FAB butterflies

    Never used that RAnger EP, must look for it as I need some gold

    Thank you
    Diva LIM mandi
    "Less is More"

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  14. Chrissie15 May 2011 at 19:31

    Super embossing, super card Sally!
    I love the colouring too, I'm a great believer in using DI.
    Thanks so much for a fab submission.
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  15. Suze Bain15 May 2011 at 20:49

    What gorgeous butterflies and beautifully coloured. A lovely card. x

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  16. kelly15 May 2011 at 21:16

    wow, love this card, colourful and bright but still simple!
    Kelly x

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  17. Anonymous15 May 2011 at 21:52

    Beautiful card. The silver embossing is fab and I love the rich colours on the butterflies. xx

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  18. SYLVIA-ANNE15 May 2011 at 21:56

    What a beautiful CAS card Sally - the butterflies are fabulous - love your colouring. I wonder when (or if) our Comments will return?!
    Have a great week - hugs, Sylvia xxx

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  19. craftimamma15 May 2011 at 23:44

    Lovely Sally! I can see why you like that EP so much. I have the Ranger Queens Gold and that's lovely too.

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  20. Debbie16 May 2011 at 02:10

    Love your card, it is just beautiful!

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  21. Susan16 May 2011 at 04:16

    Sally, these butterflies are beautiful! Wonderful card!

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  22. Jules16 May 2011 at 07:52

    Hi Sal

    Loving your gorgeous butterflies .. .. they might have some of your embossing powder here

    http://cuddlybuddly.com/shop/v2160-ranger-super-fine-detail-embossing-powder-silver/

    hope so!!

    It is always a shame when we fall in love with something we use and then cannot replace it when it is "all used up!!".

    Yes, you did detect a bit of brayering on my card yesterday. I am trying to improve but I am still far too heavy handed .. .. but I will keep trying.

    Cannot yet get to the realms of having a sun or moon mask .. .. .. the outline of the mask transfers along my card (if you know what I mean). Not to worry I will keep trying.

    I hope that all is well with you.

    Love Jules xx

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  23. lisa16 May 2011 at 09:59

    Your silvery butterflies are beautiful, Sally. I love the colours you've used.
    Mr Blogger has been very naughty eating all our comments hasn't he.
    Hugs Lisax

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  24. Unknown16 May 2011 at 12:52

    Gorgeous Sally x hope you are well x Janet

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  25. Anonymous16 May 2011 at 17:07

    Absolutely beautiful Sally, really love the effect of the silver embossing and the DI's. Thanks for popping by already.

    Hugs
    Brenda

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  26. Suzi B16 May 2011 at 17:42

    Just wonderful!
    Sue :)

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  27. kingstonmama16 May 2011 at 20:25

    Beautiful butterflies. Love them!

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  28. Lisa Jane16 May 2011 at 20:39

    oh wiw this is gorgeous . I love the embossing .. so pretty
    Lisa x

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  29. Cate16 May 2011 at 22:10

    Wowza! Gorgeous butterflies!!

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  30. pinky18 May 2011 at 14:44

    Really beautiful creation Sally, the embossing works so well in silver.

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  31. Aileen19 May 2011 at 00:14

    Great embossing and colouring. x

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  32. Dolly Daydreams19 May 2011 at 20:17

    What stunning embossing absolutely magnificent.

    Marie

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