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Saturday, 12 November 2011

Less is More - one layer and leaves

When I saw the challenge was leaves at Less Is More this week I knew straight away which stamps I was going to use. I bought these Chappell Road maple leaves at the first show I ever went to in Leeds many years ago. I stamped them in Big and Juicy Foliage, sponged around the edges with Tea dye distress ink and used a damp brush to spread a little colour across the leaves.
I thought I would also show you yet another triptych card that I would have submitted for last week's challenge had I finished it in time!
The Allium stamps are from Lavinia and I used Copper embossing powder this time. More details about how I made it can be found here.
Thanks for looking, and I hope I will get round to visiting a few more of you this week!
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39 comments:

  1. Dolly Daydreams12 November 2011 at 13:02

    Beautiful cards Sally I knew you would be quick of the mark with this one , such great stamping and perfect colours and techniques as usual. Makes me want to light a fire and sip cocoa !

    Marie

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  2. nicky12 November 2011 at 13:54

    Both are very wowwy cards
    Nicky

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  3. Suzilou12 November 2011 at 14:03

    Love your leaf stamp and what a great sentiment :)

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  4. Lisa Jane12 November 2011 at 14:11

    oh wow two fabulous cards Sally... i love those leaves
    Lisa x

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  5. Kathyk12 November 2011 at 14:34

    Two beautiful cards and I have that super Lavinia allium too

    Kathyk

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  6. GinaA12 November 2011 at 15:02

    This is a beautiful card, the Thumbnail on LIM cought my eye at once. great colours and a truly stunning stamped image.

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  7. Cath Wilson12 November 2011 at 15:26

    Stunning, Sally. I remember those, lol. I must stll have mine somewhere and I do love them. You've used them really well and I love the colours. Love the triptych, too x

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  8. Dena J12 November 2011 at 17:20

    Just love how you used the color in the sentiment. Beautiful card.

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  9. Lynne12 November 2011 at 18:59

    Fabulous! Gorgeous stamp and beautiful colours.
    Lynne xxx

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  10. Margaret12 November 2011 at 19:43

    They're both gorgeous Sally
    Margaret x

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  11. Carol12 November 2011 at 19:59

    Two lovely cards Sally, your triptych is stunning. Carol x

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  12. Desirée-ScrapDees12 November 2011 at 20:27

    oh how lovely, it is really nice!

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  13. Linby12 November 2011 at 21:57

    A lovely card Sally - just right for the challenge. Another fab triptych card too.
    Lynn x

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  14. SYLVIA-ANNE12 November 2011 at 22:24

    A beautiful leaf image and wonderful Autumn colouring - love the sentiment too. The triptych card is gorgeous - you really do create some wonderful nature cards Sally.
    Hugs, Sylvia xx

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  15. Jenni's Jems12 November 2011 at 23:20

    This is a stunning card ,just love the colours that you have used x

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  16. Unknown12 November 2011 at 23:56

    These are both lovely cards Sally! Love the colours! :)
    Lizy x

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  17. Gibmiss13 November 2011 at 01:14

    Hi Sally
    Fabulous card.....stunning....Hugs sylvie
    x

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  18. Brigitte13 November 2011 at 05:19

    ...wow, both cards are so nice!!!

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  19. Chrissie13 November 2011 at 08:01

    These are both terrific Sally... awesome stamping, beautiful cards!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  20. Marrigje13 November 2011 at 08:08

    This is a beautiful card, and I love the sentiment. Thank you for sharing.

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  21. Mandi13 November 2011 at 09:04

    Terrific cards
    Love the first one specially

    Thank you
    Mandi LIM

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  22. Zoechaos13 November 2011 at 12:49

    Gorgeous Gorgeous Gorgeous XOXO Zoe

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  23. Andrea13 November 2011 at 16:03

    they are both beautiful

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  24. Sandra13 November 2011 at 18:21

    Beautiful cards, Sandra

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  25. Karen P13 November 2011 at 18:30

    These are both very beautiful cards, with lovely lush colours lol Kx

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  26. Suze Bain13 November 2011 at 19:21

    Beautiful cards, that's a gorgeous maple leaf stamp. xx

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  27. Diane13 November 2011 at 21:10

    Lovely card. I've been raking up leaves in these colours just this afternoon! xx

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  28. Beryl K13 November 2011 at 22:04

    Just beautiful
    Beryl x

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  29. lisa13 November 2011 at 23:18

    The simplicity of your leaves makes them stunning, Sally. I love the shaded colours and the poem is beautiful.
    Your Allium card is lovely too.
    Hope you've had a good weekend.
    Hugs Lisax

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  30. Jules14 November 2011 at 08:45

    Hi Sal

    Right up your street this week then!

    Loving your leaves and how you have used the colour on the leaves .. .. very realistic.

    Great look on your second make too.

    I love the colours of Autumn.

    Hope you had a good weekend.

    Love Jules xx

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  31. kingstonmama15 November 2011 at 01:26

    Beautiful. Those maples leaves are lovely and look great inked in those colors. :) Ann Y.

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  32. Lisa A.15 November 2011 at 13:13

    Wow...these are beautiful!! The one layer is simple, elegant and beautiful...love the second...thanks for letting us see it, even though it didn't make the challenge...stunning:)!!

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  33. Sue15 November 2011 at 19:48

    2 beautiful cards Sally, I love your colours on the maple leaves, and your tryptich is fabulous x

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  34. Canonbury creations15 November 2011 at 21:33

    Beautiful cards Sally, love the maple leaf and the triptych is stunning!
    Val x

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  35. Aileen15 November 2011 at 22:08

    Beautiful cards. Your leaves are stunning, love the colours. x

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  36. Anonymous16 November 2011 at 07:04

    These two are beautiful.A beautiful leaf image and wonderful Autumn coloring - love the sentiment too.
    plastic cards
    plastic card printing

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  37. Anke16 November 2011 at 08:50

    Wonderful cards Sally, I love the colours.

    Hugs
    Anke

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  38. Papoosue18 November 2011 at 20:07

    Back in the world of blogging and I see that nothing changes - you are still producing beautiful and inspiring work, Sally :)

    Thank you for your lovely comment on my blog and for still reading after all this time xxx

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  39. Carola Bartz22 November 2011 at 21:09

    Sally, these two cards are so beautiful, I love them. The colors are stunning and pop in contrast to the white. Absolutely gorgeous!

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