Monday, 4 April 2011

A Touch of Red



Well I missed last week's Less is More Challenge and was determined to get something submitted earlier this week only problem is I don't seem to have much "me time" lately unless I craft into the early hours which isn't doing me any good at all. Anyway having got the house to myself this evening I demolished the pile of ironing and ignoring anything else that needs to be done I've sat down and done this quick card for this week's A Touch of Red challenge. I can't remember where I picked up this idea originally but the layout is pretty effective whatever papers you use. Now not sure you'll believe me if I say the small squares are layered onto red mirri board - it looks black in the scan but in actual fact I now think it would have looked better on black anyway - bit too much red for my liking.

Thanks for any comments you may leave - thanks for looking.
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19 comments:

  1. Chrissie5 April 2011 at 08:37

    I think htat scanning always takes so much away from cards... I always prefer to see photographs of them... however if the base of this card is red.. then I think the scan may be better... as black, it looks great, as red, I think it posssibly would be a little 'de trop'!
    In fact you could probaly have got away with fewer squares for a cleaner look... and left more black 'white space'!
    It's fun to play around with these things... so I'm sorry that time is pressing for you at the moment!
    Have a great week and see you next time!
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  2. Mandi5 April 2011 at 09:15

    Hi Tam
    You are forgiven for not playing along last week lol
    I agree onto a black base this is better than red. As Chrissie says fewer squares would probably have been better, your flower would have been the hight more rather than a little 'lost' [no offence]
    Thanks for playing along
    Great to see you
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  3. Suze Bain5 April 2011 at 11:17

    Lovely card Tam, great embossing. x

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  4. Aileen5 April 2011 at 11:58

    Love the embossed squares and the little flower in the middle. I agree on black would be fab. x

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  5. Seafield Jo5 April 2011 at 18:05

    Hi Tam, you've made a very stylish card, I love the embossing. JO x

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  6. G Peplow5 April 2011 at 20:12

    Hello there, I love your card, the embossing is perfect and your central flower is great, it's a really pretty image. Me time is so precious, I hope you get some more, real soon:0) xxx
    p.s Thank you so much for your kind comments on my card:0) xxx

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  7. Keep It Sweet and Simple5 April 2011 at 20:55

    I love this layout with the squares and think the embossing adds a lovely texture to complement the smooth mirri board.
    Caroline xxx

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  8. Heather5 April 2011 at 22:35

    Thanks for your lovely comment Tam, your card is fabulous - so stunning, beautiful embossing and I love the cute flower in the middle
    hugs
    Heather xx

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  9. Susan6 April 2011 at 03:17

    Well, I do like it on the black! Its a great design!

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  10. Jose6 April 2011 at 19:30

    Lovely card, I love embossing!
    Jose x

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  11. Emzie6 April 2011 at 22:52

    Thanks for commenting on my blog, I love how you have laid out the scalloped squares and embossed them.
    Emz x

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  12. Viv7 April 2011 at 14:40

    Such a pretty card, well done Tam. I have a little something for you over at my blog btw. :O) Viv xx

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  13. Diane7 April 2011 at 20:49

    Super classy layout, and the embossing is a great finishing touch.
    Diane x

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  14. Zoe Tant7 April 2011 at 22:03

    Hi it does look black, but I like it and the single red bloom fits the bill perfectly. Zx

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  15. Sharon8 April 2011 at 13:16

    Fab enbossing, lovely card...x

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  16. fatmonica8 April 2011 at 22:41

    Lovely card.I like the black/red background!

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  17. Loli 9 April 2011 at 15:31

    Hello TAM, thank you for to visit my blog.
    Your card is so elegant, i love it.beautiful embossing.
    A hug from Palma de Mallorca

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  18. Wishcraft10 April 2011 at 19:10

    Lovely card Tam, fab embossing :o) Lisa x

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  19. Faith A at Daffodil Cards29 May 2011 at 19:51

    Just had a look through and can't believe I have missed your cards as I love what you do, so will make up and comment today, this is fabulous, I bet it looks even better "in real life"

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