Saturday, June 4, 2011

Less is More Challenge - Week 18 - Monochrome













Another glorious morning here in the Loire. Thank you all for the lovely comments on last weeks card.

Had to be Black and White for me this week. Inspired by "The Swallow Family" The swallows have nested in my neighbours garage as they do every year. Mr and Mrs Swallow have reared 5 babies and yesterday afternoon they bought them all over and settled them down on our Banana Plant on the edge of the swimming pool to feed them all. What a sight swooping and gliding overhead. The parents even came down to drink from the swimming pool water. Good job there are a lot of insects for a family of that size. We've even got Black Redstarts again nesting in an old baked bean tin lodged between the beams in the barn.


Back to my cards, I used Black Linen Card, White Hammered and silver Mirror for the one. Marianne Die cut Lady and white peel off. Tiny black feather and 3 tiny black gems.


The white card is hammered, silver holographic card, white feather and 3 tiny black gems.


Off to the garden now to assist in the chopping down of a huge Yucca which is past its sell -by-date.





Thanks for looking at

33 comments:

  1. PaulineJune 4, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Gorgeous, beautiful silhouettes.

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  2. KathykJune 4, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Super cards

    KAthyk

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  3. GibmissJune 4, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    HI
    aNOTHER STUNNER ...LOVE ALL YOUR CARDS ...
    HUGS
    SYLVIE
    XXXXXXX

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  4. My name is WynnethJune 4, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Two lovely cards, I'm a huge fan of black and white !
    hugs
    wynneth
    x

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  5. Jan June 4, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Great card! xx Jan

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  6. ChrissieJune 4, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Pretty cards Sandra!
    Thanks so much.
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  7. SuzilouJune 4, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Ooo love these cards, both of them beauties, think my fav has to be the black and white and what a gorgeous place you live. How lucky to see the family of swallows :)

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  8. Loli June 4, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Hello Sandra, fantastic cards, great idea.
    A hug from Palma

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  9. DianeJune 4, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Very pretty and different cards...I clicked on them to see them better...love those feathers on them!!

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  10. MandiJune 4, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Striking cards Sandra
    Bet Mr & Mrs Swallow are happy birdies
    Enjoy the garden
    Diva LIM mandi
    "Less is More"

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  11. HazelJune 4, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Love them both. Hazel x

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  12. nickyJune 4, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    both are great cards
    Nicky

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  13. kellyJune 4, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    what gorgeous silhouettes! kelly xx

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  14. RitaJune 4, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Stunning cards Sandra. Hugs Rita xx

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  15. AnonymousJune 4, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Gorgeous cards!

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  16. LynneJune 4, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Two fabulous cards. Very elegant.
    Lynne xxx

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  17. Ang CJune 4, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Gorgeous cards

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  18. Sandra HJune 4, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Fabulous card very elegant.........:) Sandra H

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  19. Zoe TantJune 4, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Love them both and in particular the cute feather detail on the second. Zx

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  20. SusanJune 5, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    Sandra, these are both lovely cards! Love the silhouettes!
    My card is HERE

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  21. Beryl KJune 5, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Beautiful cards,
    Beryl x

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  22. JenJune 5, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Lovely cards Sandra.
    jenjoy x

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  23. NettyJune 6, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Both terrific cards, Annette x

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  24. Canonbury creationsJune 6, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Lovely cards Sandra I particularly like the 2nd one. I Loved reading about the swallows, having recently come back from Montbolo in Rousillon and experienced swallows dipping in the pool with me!!!
    Val x

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  25. starcylJune 7, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Stunning cards. Jenny x

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  26. suzARTeJune 7, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    These are really beautiful cards

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  27. LinbyJune 7, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    What lovely elegant cards.
    Linbyx

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  28. CarolJune 7, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    Two lovely cards. Carol x

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  29. sparklygirl-TinaJune 8, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Hi Sandra

    Love both your cards.

    Happy crafting (and relaxing by that lovely pool.........)

    Tina
    X

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  30. G PeplowJune 8, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    I love silhouettes and your card is beautiful, Gay xx

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  31. SYLVIA-ANNEJune 8, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    A very dramatic and elegant card Sandra - love the silhouette and the die cut. Fabulous!
    Hugs, Sylvia xxx

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  32. DanaJune 9, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    Beautiful cards!

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  33. SueJune 11, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Beautiful cards. Love the silhouette. Sue.x

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