Saturday 16 July 2011

LIM24 round and round in circles !!!

Hi crafty people, it was a bit wet here today, a stark contrast to yesterday which was totally brilliant, wall to wall sunshine:0) Less is More is all about Circles.
 This is what the Ladies had to say
We have a theme which this week is 
CIRCLES
Please note that this is in the plural... we need to see more than one circle, so not just a circular card base or the odd circle thrown in just to qualify... we need you to think circles and see what you can come up with. Whilst you're thinking of your design however, we don't want you to forget the white space element and the CAS feel for your card.

 
                                                                             I used Anna Griffin DP from my stash, nesties to cut the circles and TH embossing folder circles. Some card candy from Craftwork cards and a small amount of Bazzil card stock. I also used Isa Norris' stamps from KatzelKraft,  English notes

Had fun with this one, I may have a go later with stamps, have an idea I'm mulling over:0)

Pop over and check out the LIM challenge it's loads of fun:0) Thank you again Chrissie and Mandi, another interesting challenge.
                                     
p.s There's a new challenge over at the Craft Barn today, pop over and check it out, if you have time there is a £15 voucher to be won, all about alcohol inks, great opportunity to get  inky again, Gay x

46 comments:

Dolly Daydreams said...

Now I can go to bed thank you ! Have been waiting for your card!!! Was defo worth the wait ! Beautiful, strong dynamic pieces whatever you create you always make them so perfectly and so individual . Especially love the first one , great embossing and the image is lovely.

Can't wait to see what else you come up with ,

Mighty night

Marie ( the nutter )

TAM said...

Brilliant collection of cards

Dolly Daydreams said...

A couple of nutters I would say ! It 2.15 am having an early night due to various over indulgences if you know what I mean.

Marie

Shirley said...

Okay, Mac, there you go again with elegance, and it will get you everywhere!!! Very very pretty!

The Crafty Elf said...

Excellent cards!!! You never cease to amaze! Great job again Gay! Love to see your take on things, very inspiring!

Rosemary said...

really cool cards, gay! the 2nd one with all the circles is fabulous... i love the way you have positioned some of the circles so they are off the card!

Anonymous said...

two fabulous cards!!! I love those big circles in the 2nd one.

lisa a.

Fiona said...

Wow 2 awesome cards Love them both
Fiona x

Mandi said...

Fabulous cards Gay
Love the protruding circles on the second one
Thank you
Diva LIM
"Less is more"

nicolet said...

Two wonderful cards Gay!! Clean and simple.. I like it!
Have a nice day.
Hugs Nicolet

Chrissie said...

Both of these look great Gay, I particularly like the embossing on the first one.
One thing which has me puzzled when I see cards with bits which extend beyond the edge of a card base, is how you fit them into an envelope. Do you make an oversized one specially?
Thanks so much
Chrissie
Lady LIM
"Less is More"

Valerie-Jael said...

Lovely cards, all of them! Hugs, Valerie

Kathyk said...

Lovely LIM card from you - I'm sure there will be more later too .....

Kathyk

Sarn said...

Fantastic cards Gay. Very striking. You always make something with IMPACT.

Hugs, Sandra View my card HERE!

Ang C said...

Two beautiful and elegant cards

Doreen said...

Gorgeous cards as usual Gaye.xxx

Elin Larsson said...

Love the way you have created this cards using the "scraps" also :)

hazel said...

A fabulous collection of cards.
xxx Hazel.

Tara Cardwell said...

These are both stunning. I adore Anna Griffin's stuff she has such an eye for vintage design.

Deborah Frings said...

Gay - these are super - I really like the first one with the deeply embossed border of circles. And I love the mix of papers and circle sizes on the second one. Both have lovely texture. Here's mine!

Carol said...

Two very pretty cards, love Anna Griffin papers - but aren't they just for stroking lol. Carol x

Loli said...

Hola Gay, thank you for to visit my blog last week, i'm so glad to see you.
FANTASTIC CARDS!!!Gay, i love, love your roses, very romantic,i love the texture of your card and the embossing, clever ideas, well done.
Have a nice week and a hug from Palma

Debs M said...

2 gorgeous cards x

Zoechaos said...

Lovely elegant cards, especially the white one. XOXO Zoe

Vicky Hayes said...

I like the second one best with the over-sized circles on that gorgeous textured card base!

Wishcraft said...

Fab cards Gay, such gorgeous designs. Love the roses :o) Lisa x

kelly said...

I'm loving the second darker card, the oversized circles look fab!
Kelly x

Pop's Cards said...

Hi sweetie, i love them both the circles on looks ace, and the white one is stunning, hugs pops x

Unknown said...

There you go again my friend making those cute CAS cards.. You are definitely the queen of these..

Hugs, Linda

Joyce across the Pond said...

Two excellent cards...Anna Griffin would be proud of you...I just love them both...have a weakness for her papers as well but used much like you have rather than the busyness of the cards she makes. Of course the kind she makes uses more card lol!!!

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

These are fantastic cards, I love the embossing and the rose one especially, but it's a gorgeous set of cards

Lynne K said...

Fantastic cards! Love your thinking outside the box (or off the card!).

Lynne x

Esther said...

Great cards as always - love the black one with the large circles on..weather's been pants today too, still an excuse not to leave the craft room!! Esther xx

lisa said...

Love all your circles, Gay, they are very elegant cards. The circle embossing is gorgeous.
Hugs Lisax

Lynne said...

Amazing cards Gay, especially the second one. I would never have dreamt of using shabby chic/ vintage papers this way but they work beautifully.
Lynne xxx

Linby said...

Great take on the challenge. I love the second one the most but the theme you have is wonderful.
Linbyx

Hella said...

Both are beautiful!

Netty said...

Terrific cards Gay, your LIM cards are always fab.

Willy said...

Fabulous take on the challenge!

Tee said...

I love the embossing folder on the first one!! cute!! need to give this one a try too!!!

GinaA said...

You have some fantastic ideas. lOve the square frame to set off the Rose circle, and the embossing showing through just sets it off so well.

Anonymous said...

Fabulous! Love the second one especially! xx

Beryl K said...

Fabulous cards Gay,
Beryl x

Mrs.B said...

All fabulous, but especially the first one. Love the way you have them all protruding over the edge. Great idea.
Avril x

Lisa A. said...

Hi Gay!! I continue to be blown away by your creativity!! What beautiful, wonderful cards...love how you thought outside the card...sooooo pretty!!

Lisa A. said...

Oh, and congrats on your showcase...I LOVE that card:)!!