Saturday, 16 April 2011

Less is More Challenge 11...

Acetate (eek!)

Help, I'm way out of my depth here! This is the very first time I've attempted to use acetate, luckily I had one sheet hidden away in my paper drawer.

I've used some lovely design papers that were a free download, but I can't remember where from (if anyone knows, please tell me). The top of the card was cut at 6cm, then I cut a 4cm strip for the bottom. The acetate sits between the two.

The Butterfly is from my favourite Marianne Creatables Butterfly die using the same background design paper and the sentiment is from Craftwork Cards.

I'm pretty pleased with how it's turned out considering my initial hesitation.

Hope you all have a great weekend. Thanks for stopping by.

Shirley



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64 comments:

  1. Caroline Hallett16 April 2011 at 05:13

    very pretty card - the acetate adds to it beautifully - well done

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  2. Chrissie16 April 2011 at 05:17

    Really beautiful!
    You don't appear to be out of your depth at all!
    Fabulous card!
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  3. G Peplow16 April 2011 at 05:31

    Hi there, this is totally beautiful, great job:0) xxx

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  4. Mandi16 April 2011 at 05:34

    You don;t need help at all
    thanks so much for attempting something that'scared' you lol
    Its absolutely fabulous, no one would have noticed your fear!
    Thanks you so much
    mandi
    Less is More

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  5. Jo Capper-Sandon16 April 2011 at 05:41

    Fantastic!! Perfect use of acetate making it appear the butterfly is flying.

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  6. Jan 16 April 2011 at 05:53

    Stunning card, well done xx Jan

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  7. Jen16 April 2011 at 06:28

    OMG, this is beautiful.
    I need to try the idea of splitting the card.
    jenjoy x

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  8. Tara Cardwell16 April 2011 at 06:37

    very effective and beautiful!

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  9. Susie Sugar16 April 2011 at 07:38

    So pretty and such inspiration
    Hugs Susie Sugar xx

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  10. Canonbury creations16 April 2011 at 07:40

    Beautiful, love the split card and the card base is gorgeous!
    Val x

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  11. Lynne16 April 2011 at 07:43

    Beautiful. If this is you out of your depth I can`t wait to see you on form.
    Lynne xxx

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  12. Linby16 April 2011 at 08:16

    Wow this is stunning and a professional card-looks like an expert made it to me, well done.
    Linbyx

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  13. TAM16 April 2011 at 08:38

    Fabulous card

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  14. Lynne K16 April 2011 at 08:42

    Wonderful card! Looking through tthe acetate to the design inside gives it depth, and that butterfly is simply gorgeous!
    Lynne x

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  15. Kathyk16 April 2011 at 08:46

    It's lovely, no-one would know you were out of your depth

    Kathyk

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  16. Bea16 April 2011 at 08:51

    Lovely card - what a beautiful butterfly

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  17. ~ Ali Robertson ~16 April 2011 at 09:08

    Simply stunning! Eek is what i said too lol you have made a stunning creation! Love it. I keep forgetting about this style of card and it really is fabulous.

    Ali x

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  18. Jenny16 April 2011 at 09:50

    Superb card Shirley, good to get out of your comfort zone and succeed so well.:)
    Jenny x

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  19. Anonymous16 April 2011 at 09:58

    Fabulous card - i love it!
    Maria

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  20. Anonymous16 April 2011 at 09:59

    Fabulous card - i love it!
    Maria

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  21. Ohneilly16 April 2011 at 10:36

    This is a lovely card, I love the clean lines of the acetate.
    Claire x

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  22. Anonymous16 April 2011 at 11:16

    Beautiful card! x

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  23. Suzi B16 April 2011 at 11:37

    Beautiful card I love the backing paper.

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  24. Sheila in Cyprus16 April 2011 at 11:48

    Fabulous card. Love the cutaway effect. Love Sheila x

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  25. Helene16 April 2011 at 12:05

    Wow. If that is when you are out of your depth I would like to see a card when you are both on top form.

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  26. Lauren Hatwell16 April 2011 at 13:16

    This is so pretty. Lx

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  27. Karen Aicken16 April 2011 at 13:35

    You did a beautiful job with the challenge. TFS!!
    Cheers, Karen
    alteredscrapbookingdotcom

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  28. Tara Cardwell16 April 2011 at 13:39

    thanks for your comments on my blog about St Lukes and thanks for offering to donate some cards :-)

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  29. Diane16 April 2011 at 14:21

    Fabulous card! xx

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  30. Rosemary16 April 2011 at 14:47

    oh you most definitely should be pleased with your card! it is absolutely brilliant!!

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  31. Susan16 April 2011 at 14:53

    You should be VERY pleased with your card! It's absolutely gorgeous!!

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  32. Aunty Sue16 April 2011 at 15:47

    This such a pretty card love the butterfly and so simple but effective

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  33. Caroljenks16 April 2011 at 16:01

    Shirley this is just gorgeous! That printed backing paper is stunning - as is your butterfly cut from the same. I love the acetate panel - a very 'crisp' and clean card - LOVE IT!

    Thanks for visiting my blog too :)

    Carol x

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  34. Anna-Karin16 April 2011 at 22:25

    Fabulous card!

    Anna-Karin

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  35. kelly17 April 2011 at 02:37

    Your card is beautiful!
    Love the way the butterfly looks like the floating away.
    Thanks for commenting on my card.
    Kelly xx

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  36. fatmonica17 April 2011 at 03:15

    beautiful card!

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  37. Ruth M17 April 2011 at 03:32

    Wow, this is a stunning, gorgeous card - fabulous!

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  38. Dolly Daydreams17 April 2011 at 04:07

    Well obviously there was no need to be scared the result speaks for itself. Beautiful card and the the papers and colours you used. I used half a box of acetate's and it;s not half as good as yours.

    Marie

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  39. Meggymay17 April 2011 at 06:17

    Wow, your card is fantastic, the butterfly is beautiful

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  40. Carole Campanile17 April 2011 at 08:31

    Absolutely gorgeous. If this is out of your element is does not show one bit.

    Gorgeous, gorgeous card.

    TFS
    Carole

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  41. Viv17 April 2011 at 08:46

    Fabulous card Shirley and my fav so far too :O) Viv xx

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  42. Rita17 April 2011 at 08:49

    I don't think you are out of your depth at all, your card is simply beautiful. Hugs Rita xxx

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  43. Sarn17 April 2011 at 10:51

    Oh that's LOVELY. Great acetate card. I really struggled with this challenge.
    Hugs, Sandra

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  44. Sue17 April 2011 at 11:42

    A really beautiful card. I love this card splitting idea, very effective. Sue.x

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  45. Viv17 April 2011 at 12:26

    Deffo NOT out of your depth here! A stunning card.

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  46. Diane17 April 2011 at 12:37

    Gorgeous card - love the colour. xx

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  47. Anonymous17 April 2011 at 12:48

    What a gorgeous card! Love the idea with the butterflies and the colors are so beautiful

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  48. Kathleen17 April 2011 at 14:15

    No help required here, a stunning card, lovely colours.

    Kath x

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  49. Unknown17 April 2011 at 14:18

    Gorgeous! Just gorgeous! I love the colour!
    Lizy x

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  50. Anonymous17 April 2011 at 19:22

    Gorgeous, I love the way you have captured the light airy nature of butterflies with the clear panel of acetate and the lovely images revealed behind.

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  51. val09018 April 2011 at 02:28

    Beautiful card Shirley

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  52. Chris18 April 2011 at 06:37

    Fabulous card..Chrissieann xx

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  53. Victoria18 April 2011 at 07:34

    Glad you had that piece of acetate waiting to be used Shirley cos you've done a fab job with it - this card is so pretty
    Love
    Victoria
    x

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  54. Michelle18 April 2011 at 14:59

    This card is so beautiful well done. xx

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  55. Zoechaos19 April 2011 at 01:04

    never seen PINK! look so good fabulous card. XOXO Zoe

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  56. Gibmiss19 April 2011 at 10:16

    Hello
    love this card .....simple but stunning ...
    hugs
    sylvie
    xxxxxx

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  57. Suze Bain19 April 2011 at 12:35

    Lovely card Shirley, love how you've also decorated the inside. x

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  58. Aileen19 April 2011 at 13:55

    This is very pretty with the butterfly and seeing through to the panel on the inside adds to the overall effect. x

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  59. Maureen19 April 2011 at 14:27

    A really lovely card!!!

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  60. Sandra19 April 2011 at 23:29

    Gorgeous card....love everything about it...lovely work!

    Take care
    San x

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  61. Sapphires-Crafty-Cards20 April 2011 at 01:38

    georgous card shirley..love the butterfly..
    michelle x

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  62. Unknown20 April 2011 at 13:17

    Just beautiful, you really wouldn't know that using acetate had worried you! Sarah

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  63. Vicki Dutcher20 April 2011 at 17:03

    Beautiful distressed look! Fabulous amount of comments too!

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  64. nicky21 April 2011 at 08:43

    Very elgant card
    Nicky

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