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Tuesday 13 May 2014

Less is More week 171-one layer

Hi everyone I'm back from our break in Derbyshire, more of that later. This week the challenge over at Less is More is for a one layer card with a theme:

Our ONE LAYER theme 
this week is 
THANK YOU!
We are delighted to announce our new 
Design Team Member.
We had the most astonishing group of crafters to choose from and the decision was exceedingly difficult.
However the Designer has been selected and we're sure that you will be delighted with our choice.
It is
(SAZZLE DAZZLE)

I've missed crafting, it's been over a week but I have been busy making cards today as I have more birthdays coming up and next week Charlie is coming to stay for four days, so there will be no chance!! I may need another break after that:)
Anyway here is what I came up with using the SU Wetlands stamps set and Crumb Cake and Soft Suede inks. The sentiment is a JustRite one with three pearls as a highlight.


Our break is Derbyshire was lovely, not an area I am familiar with but very scenic. We stopped for lunch on the way up on the banks of the Grand Union canal and watched the narrow boats floating by. Quite fancy that as a holiday! 
We spent a day at Chatsworth and bought lots of goodies at their farm shop and another day relaxing and going for walks along the river bank which ran past our house. Amazing house, huge rooms and very well equipped and we managed to imbibe a fair amount of wine:)

I am waiting in anticipation for the heatwave which is promised for later this week, I live in hope:)




19 comments:

  1. love your card, val... absolutely gorgeous!

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  2. Gorgeous card Val. These images are perfect done in the neutrals. Love the look of the stamping and second generation stamping - gives lots of depth for a one layer card - great job! Glad to hear you had a nice time away. Loll xx

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  3. Great card Val. Love the monotones and the second generation bird, makes the scene look misty.

    Karen x

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  4. I love this stamp set Val...super card.
    Enjoy Charlie!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    Less is More

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  5. Hi Val
    Love what you have done with this stamp set ... Fabulous...
    Hugs Sylvie xxx

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  6. You've used that great stamp set to to very good effect on this single layer card. Glad you enjoyed your holiday - I'm eagerly awaiting some warmer weather too!!

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  7. Love this Cas at its best Val and glad you enjoyed the break and funny enough Ive always wanted a barge holiday too... Just not too sure about the steering:)x

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  8. Beautiful CAS card. Sounds like you had a super holiday.
    Yvonne

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  9. Gorgeous card Val....pleased you enjoyed your break, Chatsworth House is fabulous we've been several tines

    Anne

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  10. Hi Val, so glad you had a nice time away. LOVE your card. That stamp set is fab and you have used it beautifully. The soft colour palette looks great and I like how you've done some shadow stamping. The enamel dots are a lovely touch too.

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  11. this is such a brilliant stamp and is definitely on my wish list.
    thanks for taking part
    Sarah
    Less is More

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  12. Your Wetlands card is just stunning Val! It sounds as if you've had a great time in Derbyshire. Have fun with little Charlie! Vicky x

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  13. A really lovely card, Val! It will be treasured!

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  14. Gorgeous card Val, great stamping and colour too.Glad you had a nice break away, we went to Chatsworth a couple of times and loved it.Great area isn't it,six of us went and we drank our fair share of wine too ;) Viv xx

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  15. Ooops forgot to say good luck looking after Charlie,.... 4 days very brave! I am still getting over my two days stint looking after two of them....soo miss the baby now though :) Viv xx

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  16. This is beautiful, I so much like nature inspired cards! Thanks for visiting my blog today Valerie -you are right, I'll be in London, staying at Sandie's, 10 sleeps from now! So fun! :)

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  17. Super one layer card Val, one of my favourite stamp sets right now.
    Heatwave is here!
    Thanks for joining us at Less is More
    Anne
    Less is More Designer

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  18. A super card Val. Canal holidays are fun as long as the weather is good.

    Bev x

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