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Thursday 28 May 2015

Use some Metal...

Good morning, hope today finds you well...

I would like to welcome our new friend and follower, Kersten...it is great to have you join in with this crafty journey....

Today is a special day so I am going to blog early then it is family time and I am looking forward to lunch with my wonderful husband....

As you know I am really enjoying playing along with the girls at the Less Is More Challenge....

This week their Challenge is....Week 225- Add Some Metal.....

http://simplylessismoore.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/week-225-recipe.html

Here is my offering....

I started by looking through my box of metal embellishments.....and then decided which stamps to use....

This is such a useful stamp set....from Claritystamp..

I took a piece of gelli card and stamped the borders..

Then the Taylor's dummy...

Next I added some colour using my Spectrum Noir pencils....these really are fabulous and a great way to add shade to colouring...

The sentiment needed a border, so out with a black fine liner....

Then more shade using my charcoal pencils...And finally the metal embellishment....

And I couldn't resist an extra little touch of this metal pin...

And there we have it..... I do hope you like it..

Do pop over to the blog....the dt make the most wonderful creations...

http://simplylessismoore.blogspot.co.uk

Right, I had better get a move on..... Have a lovely day......and thanks as always for your support , I really appreciate it...

Much love...

Jo. xxx

 

 

18 comments:

Anonymous said...

Lovely Jo sew simple but effective.

Unknown said...

Beautiful. A great example of less is more. Have a Happy Birthday and a great day.

Naomi said...

Wonderful card Jo.

Linda Page said...

Fab card Jo enjoy today xx

Linda Page said...

Fab card Jo enjoy today xx

Angela said...

Fab card Jo! I used to join this challenge too. I really should get back to it!!! Have a lovely day xx

Saintly Lisa said...

Beautiful card Jo, have a lovely day xx

Sazzle Dazzle said...

WOW! CAS-tastic here Jo and brilliantly coloured image.
Even down to finding a cute metal sewing machine so just perfect for our challenge.
Thanks so much for sharing and taking part.
Sarah xx
Less is More

Chrissie said...

What a great card with super little metal accents.
Great for our challenge!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Unknown said...

Love, love, love the card Jo.
I may have to steal this for my daughter's next birthday - it is just so her.
It also means that I may just have to invest in this set too (sigh - lol!)
So looking forward to seeing you (and meeting Karl) on the 20th.
Hope you have had a truly fabby Birthday.

Hugs, Eileen x
(if this works - hope you are proud of me!! - lol) x

rachel said...

a gorgeous make Jo - very CAS and simply beautiful! Hugs rachel x

Theresa said...

pretty CAS card. couldn't join in as away, hugs xx

Jo Rice said...

Oh wonderful to read your comment Eileen...and yes I am so proud of you...
You are my little star....hugs...xxx

Donna Brooks said...

Sew simple but sew beautiful! Happy birthday Jo, hope you had a great day. Bet you got a few crafty prezzies! Xx

Neets B said...

So CAS and I love those metal embellies. And what fabulous shading with your charcoal pencils, the effect is amazing.
Thanks for sharing with us.
Anita x
Less is More

LesLee said...

Great card... fabulous job! I love every little detail.. especially the pin

Sarah G said...

Gorgeous card - love that stamped ribbon border. Your shading is fantastic and the little metal embellishments are perfect!

Anne said...

That border is fab with perfect shading, what a great card!
Thanks so much for joining us
Anne
Less is More