Sunday 11 January 2015

Less is More - One Layer Card 'New Beginnings'

Today's card is for the Less is More -  One Layer Card 'New Beginnings' Challenge   I chose the stamp set, because they reminded me of spring and the beginning of all the pretty flowers coming up and showing their pretty little heads.

 First I embossed the stitched panel into the card front with MFT 'Stitched Panels' die set to give the flowers a bit of a frame.  Next I stamped the flowers, Stampin' Up 'Painted Petals' and the greeting in the embossed panel.  The greeting was a darker colour green to make it stand out more, but I think it looks more like black in the picture!

 It looked a little bit plain, even for CAS, so I added a few little pearls and sequins in order to give it a little 'lift' . . . what do you all think, with or without?









As always, I appreciate you stopping by and for any comments you leave, I love reading them and do reciprocate, where possible.  Have a great day.  Hazel x
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37 comments:

  1. Betty11 January 2015 at 17:25

    the sequins definitely give it that little extra classy touch - very pretty.

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  2. Sazzle Dazzle11 January 2015 at 17:59

    Super bright and cheery Hazel and great thought process to pick a spring like flower. Love your card. Striking, elegant and perfectly CAS
    Thanks for sharing
    Sarah
    Less is More

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  3. Veerle11 January 2015 at 18:27

    Love your summery CAS card Hazel. And the few pearls and sequins give that extra touch very lovely.
    Veerle x

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  4. Sid11 January 2015 at 19:32

    Hazel, I just love your card !

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  5. Aileen11 January 2015 at 20:31

    This is really pretty and I love the embossed border. x

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  6. Carol11 January 2015 at 20:46

    This is beautiful Hazel, love the pearls and sequins you've added. Carol x

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  7. Tippy11 January 2015 at 20:53

    I like your card it is very cherry and yellow flowers are perfect. I also like the sequins and pearls. You did a wonderful job.

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  8. Jan 11 January 2015 at 22:07

    Fabulous Lim card xx Jan

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  9. Evelyn S.11 January 2015 at 22:15

    Beautiful use of embossing on this happy card!

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  10. Brenda11 January 2015 at 23:13

    I am loving this wonderfully CAS card Hazel! And I love the added bling and pearls, it give the added touch without taking away from the CAS design. I say a job well done! Hugs, Brenda

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  11. JD/ Jill11 January 2015 at 23:56

    Very pretty OLC...I like how you added the embossing and the pearls are a nice added touch.

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  12. Jerrie12 January 2015 at 00:45

    Hazel, you can never go wrong with pearls! I love how you framed the flowers to draw the attention to them. Very nice.

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  13. Cheryl W12 January 2015 at 04:04

    I love the sequins and pearls. Pretty card!

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  14. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards12 January 2015 at 07:18

    A beautifully executed card Hazel!!

    .. and thanks for popping over and joining my blog too :D
    ...and will try and remember to link over on next post,
    Shaz in Oz.x

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  15. Donna12 January 2015 at 11:25

    Beautiful card, so many fabulous details with the stitching, sequins, and pearls, and your image is fabulous!

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  16. Sharon Underwood12 January 2015 at 16:00

    A beautiful, happy card! Love that stitched border!

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  17. Joyce12 January 2015 at 18:56

    Love your card, especially with the pearls and sequins. The embossed frame does a great job of highlighting your focal point.

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  18. cotnob12 January 2015 at 19:26

    This is a beautiful card Hazel, such a pretty image and great take on the theme. I think you delicate pearls and sequins are the perfect finishing touch.
    Pauline
    x

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  19. Lisa12 January 2015 at 20:13

    Absolutely gorgeous, Hazel!! The flowers are so pretty - I love the stitched frame!! And I definitely think with the sequins!! They add the perfect touch!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  20. Viv12 January 2015 at 20:35

    Lovely cheerful card!

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  21. Vicki Dutcher12 January 2015 at 21:53

    So lovely with the bright yellow!

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  22. Anita in France12 January 2015 at 21:58

    So wonderfully pretty and spring like, Hazel ... I LOVE the scattering of sequins and pearls ... they're perfect with these delicate blooms! Anita :)

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  23. AB. 12 January 2015 at 23:03

    Beautiful! I like it with the sequins and pearls. :)

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  24. Brenda in IN12 January 2015 at 23:29

    Gorgeous card. It looks like you watercolored it. I'm loving seeing flowers as it makes me feel like spring while we are in this freezing weather. Thanks for visiting my blog and I'm so happy to "meet" you.

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  25. Monika/Buzsy13 January 2015 at 01:44

    Beautiful card. Love the dry-embossed frame.

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  26. Alanna13 January 2015 at 01:45

    Beautiful. I love the embossed frame.

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  27. Kay Miller13 January 2015 at 02:04

    Oh just beautiful! I love the embossed panel! So sunny and happy!

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  28. Kim Heggins13 January 2015 at 03:08

    this is so so pretty and I love your sweet sunny yellow posies. And all your sweet pearls and sequins, love it.

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  29. jimlynn13 January 2015 at 03:31

    Totally beautiful! I do love the tiny pearls and the sequins on here too. Such lovely flowers!
    I just love your blog and am now a follower!
    Lynn

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  30. Seraphinas Phantasie13 January 2015 at 08:08

    Really wonderful. I like the simplicity.
    Best regards, Synnöve

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  31. Karen Dunbrook13 January 2015 at 11:41

    just gorgeous Hazel...

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  32. oldpunca13 January 2015 at 22:08

    Definitely with pearls and sequins. :-) I like your card. It's so positive and gentle.
    Sonja

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  33. Oliva Ohlson15 January 2015 at 05:48

    Gorgeous card! I love how you randomly placed the pearls and sequins. Perfect!

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  34. Inkyfingers15 January 2015 at 20:02

    The little sequins and pears add a lovely touch IMHO Hazel. Love your pretty card - makes me think spring is on the way ( I wish!).
    Hugs
    Carol x

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  35. Pia S15 January 2015 at 20:50

    Beautiful! This one layer card sort of looks layered with the embossed frame around the image. Brilliant idea!

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  36. Chrissie15 January 2015 at 22:29

    This is simply beautiful and perfect for our challenge this week!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  37. Sue16 January 2015 at 15:01

    This is so pretty! What a gorgeous CAS design and the sequins are a lovely touch.

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Thank you so very much for your comments you lovely people, they really make my day! Hazel x

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