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Saturday, May 14, 2011

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I must say another big THANK YOU to all you amazing LIMettes and Lady LIM Chrissie and Diva LIM Mandi for all the lovely, lovely comments!! They just make my day ladies!!

Now... on to my card for Less is More.   This week is one layer challenge week and Chrissie and Mandi have asked us to do some embossing, either heat/wet or dry.  I decided to do both.   One of my favorite ways to emboss is to use VersaMark watermark ink and stamp it on to colored cardstock, apply clear embossing powder and heat set.   The color of the cardstock just "pops" with this technique.   I decided to use kraft cardstock because next to white cardstock kraft is my favorite.  Using the largest rectangle in the Spellbinders Large Rectangle dies I embossed the rectangle onto my card base.  I then stamped the damask image from the SU! set Bliss in the center, applied the clear embossing powder and heat set.  I finished off the card with a simple "thank you" stamped in black ink.   Simple as simple can get, but well... I like simple!!

Thanks for taking a peek...

Supplies:  Cardstock:  PTI kraft; Stamps:  SU! Bliss & Because I Care; Ink:  VersaMark Watermark, PTI True Black; Ranger UltraFine Clear Embossing Powder; Spellbenders Large Rectangle dies
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41 comments:

  1. Deborah FringsMay 14, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    It may be simple, but it's so beautiful. I do like the tone on tone effect of clear embossing - and this damask stamp is so elegant. Great card!

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  2. Suze BainMay 14, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    A beautiful CAS card. xx

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  3. Carol WildeMay 14, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    A simple card, but just elegant !

    Carol

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  4. Sarah's Little SnippetsMay 14, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Beautiful card - very elegant. Sarah x

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  5. VictoriaMay 14, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Love this Rosemary. Clean, simple and beautiful. This script/scroll stamp from the bliss set is gorgeous!
    Hugs, Victoria ~x~

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  6. LynneMay 14, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Beautiful card!
    Lynne xxx

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  7. GibmissMay 14, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Hi Rosie
    Stunning card ...i love kraft to ...
    hugs
    sylvie
    xxxx

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  8. Tara CardwellMay 14, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    I love damasks - they are so elegant. Beautiful card :-)

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  9. ChrissieMay 14, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    As wonderful as ever Rosemary... a beautiful card.
    Thanks so much for yet another gorgeous card.
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  10. ZoechaosMay 14, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Great idea to use Kraft Card makes this so much more interesting. XOXO Zoe

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  11. MandiMay 14, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Wonderful as ever Rosemaary
    you are most welcome for our comments
    We work hard and it isn't easy at times btu we love it
    thanks to out LIMettes like you!
    Thank you
    Diva LIM mandi
    Less is More

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  12. Seafield JoMay 14, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    It's a beautiful card Rosemary, very elegant. Jo

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  13. BrendaMay 14, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    I adore all the simple things you make Rosemary! This card has such a beautiful design!

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  14. Tenia NelsonMay 14, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    What a wonderful card dearie!!! tfs!!

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  15. Jan May 15, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    Totally elegant card xx Jan

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  16. AnonymousMay 15, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    Simply elegant, lovely card!
    Helen x

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  17. KathykMay 15, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    Simple and elegant ..... works for me!

    Kathyk

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  18. SarnMay 15, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    Stunning in its elegance and simplicity.

    Hugs, Sandra My card is HERE!

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  19. Ruth MMay 15, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    Simple but so stunning! Love the embossing on kraft and the black sentiment!

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  20. Jess SMay 15, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    I adore this! I will be bookmarking it to CASE at a later time.... Absolutely fab!

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  21. Ang CMay 15, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    It may be a simple card but it is very stylish!

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  22. StampingStaceMay 15, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Fabulous card, just beautiful!
    Stacex

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  23. G PeplowMay 15, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Hello there Rosemary, I absolutely love your card, that flourish stamp is so beautiful and your embossing perfect, Gorgeous:0) xxx

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  24. Liz McGuire,May 15, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Simple it may be but totally gorgeous,

    Liz x

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  25. LynneMay 15, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Fabulous card. Love that technique, haven`t done for ages must give it another go.
    Lynne xxx

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  26. ChristineMay 15, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Maybe it's simple but oh so beautiful!
    Christine

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  27. LinbyMay 15, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Very CAS -makes a change not to use white all the time.
    Linbyx

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  28. GretaMay 15, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    I do love your style, my friend! This is just lovely! I need to figure out how to emboss with my spellbinder dies.

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  29. SusanMay 15, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    I don't use kraft often...but I truly love the look! Awesome card, Rosemary!

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  30. EliseMay 16, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    You're killin' me with the elegance factor, Rosebud. YOU are such a tasteful crafter: I adore your work! Your use of dry embossing proves THAT! It just celebrated the beauty of PAPER, first and foremost! Such a terrific showcase for your excellent TALENT, as well as taste! Whoopeeee!

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  31. Lisa A.May 16, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    How pretty, and oh so elegant...love the embossing that frames your image...lovely:)!!

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  32. kingstonmamaMay 16, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Simple and lovely. I'm going to have to try that technique - using clear EP over Versamark. It looks great.

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  33. lin_ka1May 16, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Cool. Such other

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  34. MichelleMay 16, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Soooo elegant! I love the simpliciity!

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  35. Judy1223May 16, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Absolutely PERFECT! Simply lovely!

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  36. Vicky HayesMay 17, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    I love simple too Rosemary and this is just beautiful.

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  37. Crafty CatMay 17, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Fab card! The use of colour and embossing gives it a very classy feel! well done!

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  38. AileenMay 17, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Beautifully CAS. Love the Bliss set. x

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  39. stampingandstitchingMay 17, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Gorgeous and elegant CAS card, Rosemary! Love the embossed frame and the clear embossed damask looks beautiful!

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  40. DianeMay 18, 2011 at 4:19 AM

    Simply beautiful! xx

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  41. VivMay 18, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    Another beautiful card again Rosemary, well done again :O) Viv xx

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