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Saturday, 10 December 2011

"Less is More" Week 45

Week 45 already over at our "Less is More" and yes, second week of the month equals ONE LAYER over at our "Less is More"
Well that doesn't fill any of you with dread now right?
We have chosen
Let it Snow


Photographing this was a nightmare! I ended up trying the mirror as the reflection seemed to show the gold embossed snowflake better than without it!
I do love snowflakes, they are so light and delicate, hence why I decided to use black lol
Supplies. Inkadinkdo stamps, stamped with Versafine Black Onyx, some are inked and stamped directly, then others are inked, stamped onto paper, then onto the card, for a lighter shade, adding dimension. I  glittered the black snowflakes with a zig glue pen, then added the obligatory gems and a swirl of liquid pearls. Maybe you can see better in the close up photo.
It really is so sparkly, but, you will have to take  my word for that!


Thanks for stopping by and for all your FAB comments, as always

Have a great week, I'm off crimbo shopping this morning...the first time!
mandi xx

37 comments:

Jan said...

Lovely card Mandi. Love snowflakes. Which is strange cos I hate snow lol! xx Jan

Sarah said...

Love these colours - quite unusual for snow - very elegant and such great detail! Have a good shop - I'm off today too!

Craftilicious said...

Hope your shopping trip was better than mine last week!

Your card is gorgeous - I LOVE all the sparkle :-D
Tara x

cathi139 said...

Your card is very pretty, thanks for the inspiration
Cathi

R.Maria Sabina(Lollyrot) said...

i lovee those snowflakes!!! so pretty

Sally said...

A lovely card Mandi. I like how you've embossed the snowflake in gold & together with the black ones, makes for an elegant design.
Sally x

Valerie said...

Love the embossed snowflake and the stamping off Mandi, lovely!
Val x

Kim S said...

Simply stunning! Love your color choice and the layout of the snowflakes.

Deborah Frings said...

I adore snowflakes on Christmas cards and these are just fabulous! Great theme for this week!

Sue said...

Hi hun
gorgeous card, fabulous design as always, luv the bling, sue,x

Anna-Karin said...

A very elegant card! Black and gold - that's beautiful!

/Anna-Karin

Vicky Hayes said...

What a brilliant idea to make black and gold snowflakes Mandi! I love the card and can imagine that it looks even better in real life in all its full sparkly glory! Vx

Suze Bain said...

Those are beautiful snowflakes Mandi. Thanks for another great challenge.xx

fatmonica said...

I love it!The gold really stands out against the black.

Jenny said...

ooo such a sophisticated colour combo Mandi, and just looking fab in all its sparkly glory :)
Jenny x

Pop, Paper, Scissors said...

I love your card. (But then, I always do). You laid those snowflakes out perfectly.

Vicki Dutcher said...

Oh the big gold snowflake is gorgeous! Loved this challenge~

debby4000 said...

Oh love your gorgeous card Mandi.
luv
Debby

Aileen said...

Very elegant snowflakes. x

GinaA said...

Fabulous card, so classy, and the photo is brilliant worth all of the time you took.

Viv said...

Another fab crimbo card Mandi, love the sparkly snowflakes :O)

Pauline said...

Beautiful and elegant Mandi, love the colours, and the way you used the mirror.

Marlena M. said...

Gorgeous gold snowflakes Mandi! ;)

Chrissie said...

I love this one my friend and I think that the photography of it is dead arty too!
It's a truly stunning creation!
Chrissie

gg nurse said...

Wowzer! I adore this elegant snowflake card!

Susie Sugar said...

Simply stunning Mandi so elegant ...just like the lady who made it !!! You must come to dinner with Sue and Graham next time you come over, can't wait to meet you
Hugs Susie xx

Susie Sugar said...

Simply stunning Mandi so elegant ...just like the lady who made it !!! You must come to dinner with Sue and Graham next time you come over, can't wait to meet you
Hugs Susie xx

Anne said...

Definitely need to click on the pic, looks fab Mandi!
Anne
x

Lorraine A said...

Gorgeous card Mandi ,,, I love the black and gold ,, stunning !! and all the sparkle is fab too :-)

luv
Lols x x x

Paula Fuller said...

Love the elegance of this. Love how that gold snowflake takes centre stage too!!

My name is Wynneth said...

Your card is fabulous Mandi, so elegant and sophisticated.

Thanks for your kind words on my blog and your concern. I should be having surgery within the next few days and hopefully, after a few weeks recouperation, should be as good as new, fiting fit and crafting again :o)
hugs
wynneth
x

Mary Jo said...

Wow! This is absolutely stunning! Beautifully photographed too. Love it!

Susan said...

I love how you've photographed this card...the embossing looks fab as does the added bling!! Beautiful work!

kingstonmama said...

This is so beautiful, Mandi. I love the way you've arranged the snowflakes along the edge of the card. Your colors are very striking and elegant, and I can just imagine how sparkly it is. :) Ann

mustavcoffee, Gay Peplow said...

Gorgeous Mandi, love the gold snowflake it's just beautiful! Hope you got everything you needed LOL Gay xxx

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

A beautiful card Mandi, love the gold embossed snowflake and "off the edge" stamping.
Hugs, Sylvia x

Bonnie said...

The mirror did the trick! What a beautiful card!

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