Sunday, September 4, 2011

Heavy Metal



This is my submission for Week 31 at the Less Is More challenge. This weeks theme is colour, more specifically, metallic.

"METALLIC - something that has a METALLIC finish to it... ink, embossing, card, charms, actual metal... "

This morning when I logged on to see what the LIM Divas had in store for us I was thrilled. I've had this fabulous fan for some time now and always knew I wanted to use it on a thank you card, but never really found a good layout. So after I double checked to make sure I could use it for this challenge, I flipped over to Splitcoast Stampers Sketch Challenge thread to see if I might find something to inspire me, no luck there. However I found this gorgeous card called Water Lily by Chris Dickerson who is this weeks Featured Stamper challenge.

I'm not so sure the Divas are going to let me get away with this one since I used a little more than half the white space up with DP; however I'm game to try again if this one gets the buzzer. :D

Thanks for stopping by and thank you for your comments, they are much appreciated.
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27 comments:

  1. ChrissieSeptember 5, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    This is simply FABULOUS!
    What a gorgeous, striking design, a perfect backdrop for your beautiful fan.
    I think that you improved on your inspiration card enormously, it's just stunning!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  2. G PeplowSeptember 5, 2011 at 2:01 AM

    Hi there Carole, Your card is amazing, and so beautiful, I love the fan and the background is perfect, the small oval sets the fan up brilliantly! I have to agree with Chrissie a great improvement on your inspiration, well done, Gay xxx

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  3. Beryl KSeptember 5, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    This is just beautiful
    Beryl x

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  4. PennySeptember 5, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    Beautiful! I love how the fan is set off by the little squares.

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  5. LynneSeptember 5, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    Perfect background for your fan Carole.A fabulous card.
    Lynne xxx

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  6. Suze BainSeptember 5, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    This is stunning. I love oriental. Those papers are a perfect backdrop for the fan. xx

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  7. WishcraftSeptember 5, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Gorgeous card Carole. Love the fan and the design is so striking, really lovely :o) Lisa x

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  8. FionaSeptember 5, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Stunning work. The papers showcase the fan to perfection.

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  9. JulesSeptember 5, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Oh wow Carole ..... this is simply amazing!! I love the black and white with a touch of red and the fan is a brilliant addition.

    I hope things are calming down for you a little in the old budget world .. .. must catch up with you very soon!!!!

    Love Jules xx

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  10. RosemarySeptember 5, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    your card is absolutely GORGEOUS, carole!! elegant design and that fan is amazing... (you know.. i'm quite happy to be an enabler, tee hee!)

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  11. SashaSeptember 5, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Stunning card, beautiful image and such a pretty fan. A very elegant card, Carole!

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Wow Carole, this is fantastic! No buzzer for this I'm sure, lol!! xx

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  13. CarolSeptember 5, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    This is gorgeous Carole, the background is absolutely perfect for the fan. Carol x

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  14. MandiSeptember 5, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Completely and utterly stunning Carole
    Adore your card
    Thank you
    Mandi
    "Less is More"

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  15. EmSeptember 6, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    Like oriental style! The fan is very pretty! and I like the touch of red too!

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  16. GinaASeptember 6, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    Very stylish card, love black & red together.

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  17. AileenSeptember 6, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Love your design. The papers are a super backdrop for the fan. x

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  18. SYLVIA-ANNESeptember 6, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    A stunning card Carole - love the simplicity of the black and white design with the touch of red, and the fan charm is absolutely gorgeous. As Chrissie said - a great improvement on the inspiration piece.
    Hugs, Sylvia x

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  19. SuzilouSeptember 6, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    WOW this is gorgeous, love the papers and what a fab fan. Love it! :)

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  20. JennySeptember 6, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    I really love that background design Carole and the papers are just right for an oriental style :)
    The metal fan is such a cute little charm:)
    Jenny x

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  21. Stephanie LanzalottoSeptember 6, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    This is an absolutely wonderful creation! I love the way you set the fan on the oval. Every detail is perfect. IMHO, there is plenty of white space foe it to be CAS. I love it!

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  22. VivSeptember 7, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Wow wow and wow again ...... I absolutely ADORE this card!

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  23. SueSeptember 7, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    A gorgeous card. I love everything about it. The fan, red and black and the background stamp. I must pop over to the link you've posted to see Chris Dickerson's card. Sue.x

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  24. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    I just saw your card over at the LIM blog and had to thank you for sharing such a stunningly gorgeous card.

    Dorothy C.

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  25. MarianneSeptember 13, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    Congrats on being showCASed and well-deserved, too! It's a stunning creation and I, too, prefer this one over your inspiration card.

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  26. ShirleyOctober 21, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Very Asian lovely! Great with that fan too1

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  27. GiselaNovember 29, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Just discovered your blog after you left a comment on mine... so glad you did love your style and creativity. This card is just gorgeous! And so many others I saw.

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