Something Real for LIM

A new week and a new challenge at Less is More - this week it is to use something real.  I often save little things that I think I might be able to use on a card - a leather tag, an interesting button, some amazing fabric - I'm sure I'm not alone in doing this - but do you think I could find these 'treasures' this morning?  Of course not - that is the way it is - so I had to search in my craft room and came across some feathers fortunately, so this is what I used.


I trimmed it a little to complement my stamped feather, which was heat embossed and sponged over with grey, and added a small silver bow, considering it suitable for a sympathy card.  The stamped feather and sentiment is by Hot off the Press.  The stitched frame is by Mama Elephant in their Basic Set.

Comments

  1. Nonni27 August 2017 at 15:57

    Oh my, that feather looks so elegant and stylish! This design could work for many different occasions with different colored feathers and sentiments... Great idea! The little bow and the die cut frame add a lot of interest. Thanks for joining us at Less Is More!

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  2. Kathyk27 August 2017 at 18:29

    Simple, classic elegance - fab make

    Kathyk

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  3. Sazzle Dazzle28 August 2017 at 20:41

    Striking, sophisticated, CAS, elegant and so so clever Ann. Love this chic feather design and all that yummy white space. Thanks for playing along at Less is More.

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  4. Izzy Scrap29 August 2017 at 00:05

    WOW Ann ! Your card is absolutely stunning ! Love your take on our challenge with this elegant and refined card ! So creative and so, so beautiful ! LOVE it. Thanks for sharing and for playing along at Less is More !

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  5. Viv1 September 2017 at 05:13

    How clever to use a delicate feather on your card,such a beautiful CAS card too. Thanks for sharing at 'Less is More';) Viv (Guest Designer) xx

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  6. Neets B1 September 2017 at 07:04

    This is lovely, Ann. So delicate and stylish, and I love the shades of grey.
    Thanks so much for sharing with us at Less is More, Anita x

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