Monday 5 September 2011

Less is More

Hello bloggers,

Here is a card I made for Less is More - the theme being metal. Getting a decent picture was the hardest thing - to say the least!


Supplies:

Base card stock -  beautiful metallic dark blue (sorry, that it kind of looks deep grey and that makes my heart grey, lol!)
Presents - punched with Jeff  on metallic mauve 
Lilac metallic tissue paper - Paper Chase
Metallic ribbon - Anchor
Rhinestones - from stash
Glitter - purple and silver from stash

I am also going to enter this card in Michelle's MIM - Make it Monday Linky party.

I think this is a rather uncreative card but the card stock looks really nice in real life and that adds some charm to it's otherwise staid look.

Hugs,

Monica

25 comments:

Crafterkhush said...

I can just imagine a metallic blue colour cardstock.. I bet it looks super.. those presents punches are soo cute.. Looks cute...!!

Judie said...

Hi Monica,
Nice card, a shame the blue metalic doesn't show, bet it's lovely. TFS.

Judie

jimlynn said...

Oh I think it's VERY creative - and just lovely!! So pretty and know that it shines, shines, shines!
(BTW - I still haven't tried the stencils - but will!)
Lynn

Always with a Sentiment said...

Hello lovely Monica. Its not staid at all. Very effective with the blue card and it does shine through. Love the little presents, so pretty and very cute. Happy crafting.
Love Sandra xxx

Shakti said...

интересная открытка!

Chrissie said...

Lots of metallic things here Monica, which has made it really difficult to do justice to in a photograph. I'm sure it twinkles like mad in real life.
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

McCrafty's Cards said...

A really lovely card Monica, I like all the sparkle.
Kevin xx

Lynne said...

Your card is lovely Monica.
Lynne xxx

Suze Bain said...

Lovely card Monica. xx

Dr Sonia S V said...

The punched presents look so good-- such a versatile punch it should be and though you say its uncreative it looks gorgeous!

soujanya said...

Looks nice....shiny card...liked it...

Helen said...

I think it's lovely. The colors went well together. Love all the sparkle.

susiestacey said...

Hi Monica - loving all the metallic work x Susan x

Linby said...

Lovely all the metallics, but hard to photo, what a shame.
Linbyx

Rae said...

Hi Monica, Thank you for not giving up on me, I appreciate your visit! I can see your beautiful paper. No worries...all of our cards look better in person! lol I think your blue metallic card turned out lovely!

Chrissy said...

Lovely card Monica. The punched presents look fabulous.Love all the shine.
Thanks for sharing with us at ‘Make it Monday’

Luv CHRISSYxx

Don’t forget. .if you leave a comment on another entrant, mention that you saw their card on ‘Make it Monday’ for a chance at second prize.. the more you comment on and mention MIM, the more chances at winning second prize.

Shirley-Anne said...

You are too hard on yourself Monica. The card is quite lovely , yes metalic is hard to photograph but we get the idea. And besides the pressys look great .
Shirley-anne

Merry said...

I bet this does look very glimmery and glittery in real life. I like the punch that you have used.

Karin said...

I love how this just shimmers! Very pretty :)

Mandi said...

Lovely lot of sparkle!
Super card


Thank you
Mandi
"Less is More"

Jane said...

Nice bright card, love your presents punch.

Aileen said...

Love purple and silver together! Great mix of metallics and the little pressies are fab. x

Mrs.B said...

Lovely card, Love the metallic tissue paper.
Avril

Lisa Minckler said...

Ohhhh yes, purple, silver and blue...gorgeous combo for a Christmas card. Your card looks wonderful and all the small details are so wonderful to look at.
Thanks for sharing it with us at Make It Monday.
Lisa xx

Naturally Me Creations said...

And you do such a great job of cards labelled as "less is more". :) You just know how to make something beautiful out of a few simple ingredients.