9 June 2012

Less is More Week 71

Hi everyone hope that you are all well.  Sorry I've not be around much lately.......  Anyway I've had a play today and created this card to enter into this weeks Less is More challenge which is

ONE LAYER CARD

The challenge this week is to

USE A FLOURISH

Chrissie and Mandi have once again created some gorgeous inspiration for us all.  So here is my little card for this week:-


I don't know about you, but I just LOVE flourishes and have a few in my collection!  This particular corner flourish is by Fancy Pants and is in a collection called Pollen Dust.  Its a large 12 x 12 set that I got some years back - it cost a LOT of money but just for this stamp alone I just HAD to have it!!  I thought rather than stamping in black that I would for a change use my Versafine Deep Lagoon.  I also wanted to create more of a "whimsical" feel to the card so added the bird cage and little birdies (Craftwork Cards Gilded Cages).  The sentiment is Papermania.

Of course a card of mine wouldn't be without any sparkle so I added some Glamour Dust here, there and everywhere to the flourish!

Well enjoy the rest of your day, I shall be back around later to leave some comments for my fellow LIMettes!

Take care and until next time...

Happy Crafting


Tina
XXXX

50 comments:

...the yorkshire fox... said...

...tis a beautiful swirl indeed & I can see why it was a 'just had to have' buy ...the card is rather stunning...Mel :)

Suzilou said...

That is one fab stamp and it looks great in the blue with the little birds dotted around. Really lovely :)

Mandi said...

Hi Tina
Thisa looks superb! that flourihs is fabulous. I know the set you mean, I intended getting it some years ago, btu, didn't Maybe i need to remedy that!
I love the addition of the bird cage, but, it would work on it;s own too. Imagine in gold on black...oh I need to go purchase!!! lol
Have a sparkly week

Loli said...

Hola Sparklygirl:D, what beautiful flourish stamp, i undertand your expensive invest:D it's worth it!!!beautiful colour and great touch your birdhouse, well done Tina.
A hug from a very, very hot place

Jodi said...

I love your card, very simple and elegant...the colors are wonderful too...

Kimberley said...

Love your card - very glamorous - a bit like your good self and my flip flops!

Claire said...

Hi Tina, your card is beautiful! That flourish stamp really is great, love Claire x

Zoe Tant said...

Wow what a beauty! Love the use of colour on a gorgeous image. Zx

Inkyfingers said...

That truly is a wonderful flourish and it was such a good idea to hang the birdcage from it. Love your cute dog!

Chrissie said...

Just lovely Tina!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Bea said...

What a beautiful flourish - love how you have incorporated the bird cage

Anne said...

Ooh what a gorgeous stamp and card, I can see why you had to have it!

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

Wow Tina - I fully understand why you paid good money for this stamp set - the flourish is awesome! Love how you added the birdcage, and the tiny bird on the sentiment.
Sylvia x

Kaz said...

This is such a classy card, love those birds around the card.

Jenni's Jems said...

This is lovely and love the soft blue ,especially love the way you have placed the little birds! x

Unknown said...

Love the flourish and the little birds. Very elegant!

Vicky Hayes said...

I adore this Tina! The flourish is superb and I love that you've stamped everything in one colour so that the little birds are almost camouflaged. Vicky x

Anonymous said...

WOW fabulous card, I love it!

Gibmiss said...

Hi tina
Where have you been hiding ..... Missed you
Fabulous card .... Love that flourish .....
Hugs sylvie
Tilly XXXXXXXX

Anna said...

wow - love the card, I can see why you had to have that stamp!

Linby said...

This is just gorgeous and I love the little bird cage you added on.
Linbyx

Suze Bain said...

That really is a gorgeous flourish Tina and you can really see the sparkle when you zoom in. Gorgeous. xx

Julie Brooks said...

Beautiful Tina x

Anonymous said...

Wow, that's a wonderful flourish Tina and I love how you've added the bird cage! Fabulous card.
xx

cheryl said...

oh gosh Hun just adore that stamp you have used Hun,as you have made one really gorgeous,and beautiful card hugs Cherylxxxxxx

Kathyk said...

Glorious, I understand why you simply HAD to have it!

Kathyk

Evil Edna said...

really beautiful, I remember lusting after that set too.EE

Jeannie said...

Fab card - love it! Jeannie x

Carole said...

HI Tina, wow, totally awesome my friend, I love your stamp!

Lynn said...

The flourish is fab and I love the colour. I think the bird cage and birds give that finishing touch. Lynn x

Marianne said...

Wow, this is stunning. I love the flourish you've used. I would spend a LOT of money on that one also if I saw it! The colour choice is great, and I love the little birds dotted around, particularly the one sitting on the sentiment!

I have that sentiment set from Papermania, but never get a crisp impression from it - what's your secret?

Marianne said...

Wow, this is stunning. I love the flourish you've used. I would spend a LOT of money on that one also if I saw it! The colour choice is great, and I love the little birds dotted around, particularly the one sitting on the sentiment!

I have that sentiment set from Papermania, but never get a crisp impression from it - what's your secret?

Marianne said...

Wow, this is stunning. I love the flourish you've used. I would spend a LOT of money on that one also if I saw it! The colour choice is great, and I love the little birds dotted around, particularly the one sitting on the sentiment!

I have that sentiment set from Papermania, but never get a crisp impression from it - what's your secret?

Canonbury creations said...

Stunning card Tina, just love the little birds:)
Val x

Lynne said...

That is one fabulous flourish stamp Tina and it looks great with the birdcage.
Lynne xxx

bastelengel said...

What a wonderful stamp and so wunderfuly used! Great work.

Susan said...

Tina, I have that same exact Prima stamp set...and that flourish was the reason I bought it! LOL! Haven't thought about that set in a long time! It sure makes a beautiful card!!

Marijke said...

this is simply gorgeous

Viv said...

Oh this is Soooooooooooooooooo unfair - this is just TOO gorgeous!I absolutely LOVE it.... x

Diane said...

The addition of the birdcage and birds is inspirational. Absolutely wonderful card.

KatzElbows said...

I love the way you've added the bird cage. Brilliant!

cheers,
rachel

GinaA said...

Your little bird stamp is just the perfect finishing touch to your gorgeous flourish, I especially like the one perching on the sentiment. Fab card.

Paper Creations by Shirley said...

What a beautiful card, the flourish is gorgeous ! what a great idea to add the bird cage, it looks wonderful.

Aileen said...

Gorgeous card. Love the swirl as a branch. x

WitchyFingers said...

Wow, you've got my vote, your card is beautiful!

Anonymous said...

What an awesome stamp this is! And your blue looks lovely! :) Great card!

Deanna said...

This is just gorgeous love the little birds~awesome!

Linda said...

WOW! What a stunning flourish, and the addition of the birdcage is perfect. Great card xx

Lyndal said...

Gorgeous flourish - looks fab with the birdcage and little birds :) :) :)

Colleen Dietrich said...

Ah, I see what you mean about the number of comments on this post! 49! Awesome!!

Tina, I do LOVE this clean, simple, yet elegant design, and you've inspired me today. :D I feel a CASE coming on!

Thanks so much for visiting my photo blog this weekend. I had been thinking about you, and wanted to visit you, but you beat me to it. I miss you! Take care!

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