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Saturday 4 February 2012

Life in Plastic, It's Fantastic !

Less Is More is celebrating it's first anniversary with an AQUA theme this week. I have tried to take part in as many challenges as possible as there are so few CAS challenges out there and none with hosts as diligent in commenting as Chrissie and Mandi. Also the "Limettes" are brilliant at giving praise and encouragement to each other, there just isn't another challenge in the same league.

As I mentioned last time, mojo was missing and I'm still running short on idea's this week but I came up with this none the less.





For this card I used an ancient envelope stamp which I found in a bargain bucket somewhere or other. It was heat embossed and cut out and then I cut a slit so I could tuck in 'a letter' which I have stamped with a Hero Arts definition stamp. The sentiment is an oft used one by SU and I stamped a postmark to one side. Finally I chomped the corner.

Thank you all for your recent good wishes for my new job which is going well so far, although some days I think my head is going to explode with the amount of information assimilated.

The anticipated snow has arrived, it started here about three hours ago, hopefully it won't be as heavy as the last two year's. I was thankful it didn't start earlier as it allowed me to dash out to a jumble sale. There was quite a queue half an hour before doors were due to open but I think the helpers must have taken pity on us all shivering outside in the cold and doors were opened early. I've never seen such a mad rush and there was plenty of jostling, however thanks to some marvellous JS tips from Vix I didn't get mown down in the melee and came away with four 50p items. Unfortunately no vintage bits, but two of my finds are linen, lets hope they fit!

a bientot,
Fiona x




24 comments:

  1. Gorgeous card - love the envelope stamp. x

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  2. WOW what a great card, love the envelope stamp :)

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  3. Gorgeous card, I love the envelope and the message inside
    Beryl x

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  4. Thanks for your really kind words about our challenge Fiona... it's wonderful to know that we are held in such high esteem.
    This is a terrific card... the little envelope is great and it was inspired to cut the slit to add a message... very clever!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  5. This card is adorable! One of my favorites for this week.

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  6. Brilliant idea Fiona and it turned out beautifully
    Margaret x

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  7. This is too cute! Love the little envie~

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  8. So cute and the postmark in the corner is the perfect touch. And big congrats on the new job!

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  9. love it!!! so clever and sweet!!

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  10. this is super, love it

    happy sunday

    ali x

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  11. Oh that card is gorgeous, Fiona - I would definitely feel my mojo was working if I could make something like that!
    Now I wouldn't have had you down as an Aqua fan, hahaha! My kids love that song!
    Glad the job's going well, looking forward to hearing what you picked up at the jumble. xxxxxxx

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  12. I'm delighted that something I said was useful to you. Dying to see your finds, it's been ages since I went jumbling.
    That card is a delight, love the colour. x

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  13. I loved the envelopstamp what a great idea for this card. Lovely.

    Margreet

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  14. Thanks Fiona, Chrissie an dI are so chuffed at akk the wonderful comments
    Your card is FAB, the little envelope looks terrific
    Thanks so much
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  15. Love your card - very inventive with the envelope. It really stood out in the thumbnails!!

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  16. Love this Fiona! Very original and and gorgeous!
    xx

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  17. Brilliant card Fiona, love it.
    Lyne xxx

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  18. Hi Fiona, thanks for popping in. Love your aqua card, the little envie is fab, brilliant take on a thank you note, with a real thank you note! Good news on the job front, if I ever fly into Gatwick again I'll look out for you, lol!

    Hugs
    Brenda

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  19. Very unique and creative card, Fiona!

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  20. It's a brilliant idea that's come off perfectly Fiona! Hope we get to see your 50p finds soon... and take care, we don't want any exploding heads! Vicky x

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  21. Love your envelope with the definition peeking out. x

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  22. The little envelope is adorable Fiona, such a fab idea to put the thanks definition inside it :0)
    Glad the job's going well.
    Jenny x

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  23. Really love this LIM card! Well done Fiona! Keep up the good work!
    Charlotte

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