Wednesday 25 May 2011

Less is More wk16 - butterflies

My last post before we go on holiday - we're off to Devon tomorrow morning :o) I had to find time to squeeze in a card for Less is More though! This week's challenge is 'butterflies' - another one of those 'should be easy but the mind goes blank' challenges...


I've followed the sketch at Clean & Simple and added some pearls and Sakura clear stardust pen (on the sentiment butterfly) so that I could also enter my card for the 'bling' challenge at CAS-ual Fridays.

I've used yellow core'dinations card, with a leftover scrap of K&Co paper. Sentiment is from Elzybells, butterfly and border cut using MS punches, ribbon and pearls from my stash.

Apologies for the slightly rushed post! Lots to get done before we go.  I'll be back next Tuesday and there'll be a couple of scheduled posts while I'm away.  Ooh I almost forgot - I had all my hair cut off yesterday! I went from long to a short bob with a fringe, and it looks so much better... had Dex's hair trimmed too but not much, he's still my little surfer dude lol :o)

42 comments:

Kathyk said...

Super card and colours

Kathyk

Mandi said...

Hi Lisa
Oh I love a bob style. I wish my hair was straighter..or curlier come to that to carry one off!
Enjoy your holiday, hate the packing personally!

Oh your card is perfect, love it
Thank you so much
Diva LIM mandi
Less is More

martina's kaartjes said...

simple, but lovely card ! great colors!
greetings, martina
x

Sarah's Little Snippets said...

Fabulous card Lisa - love the yellow and pink, it's so fresh. Enjoy your holiday! Sarah x

Chris said...

Such a pretty card, enjoy your holiday.. Chris x

Nannieflash said...

I think less is more is a fabulous way of creating a card not to much fuss on it. A stunning card. with hugs Shirleyxxx

amanda stokes said...

Hi Lisa,
Love your card,lovely colours.
We go away in a couple of weeks and i cant wait.hope the weathers nice for you to enjoy the beach :)
I've done that before and feel like doing it again,its amazing how much lighter your head feels when you have your hair chopped off LOL
:) xx

Seafield Jo said...

This is a really lovely card. Jo x

Anonymous said...

Lovely Cas design sweetie! I'm loving your papers and that darling butterfly!! :)

Claire said...

Great card hun - love the colours. Enjoy Devon .... whereabouts are you going? I am about to book a couple of days away for me and Mark in June. Hugs, Claire x

Tara said...

I just love that butterfly punch! I just got it and have only made one card using it...I think you may have just given me the inspiration I need to make another :)
Tara

melsanford said...

Beautiful card! I love the sentiment - perfect :-) Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx

Jenny said...

Gorgeous card Lisa, love the colours. The sentiment is such a sweet font.
Hope you have a lovely holiday and the weather stays good for you :)
Jenny x

Michele Gross said...

Beautifully done! I love that sketch and you did a marvelous job with it :) The pearls are wonderful!! Glad you joined us at CAS-ual Fridays!

G Peplow said...

Hi there Lisa, Your card's gorgeous, dunno how I missed it, but I'm happy to see it now, love the yellow papers and the pretty butterfly and bling, so cute. Hope your trip is fun and you have lovely weather:0) Thank you for your lovely comments:0) xxx

Anonymous said...

Simple, stylish, elegant and perfect! Love it! xx Your hair sounds gorgeous too. Have a lovely holiday! xxxxx

Kat said...

Lovely card Lisa. Very elegant and effective.

Have a lovely holiday.

Kat xx

Hannah said...

A beautiful card, love the colours and design. Enjoy your holiday in Devon :)

Unknown said...

Hi Lisa, love your card - the colour combo is perfect. Am in need of a cut myself as well, don't think I'd be as brave as you tho and get it all chopped! Enjoy your hols. Sarah

Vicky said...

Gorgeous Lisa...very elegant indeedy!

hope you have a lovely holiday hun...and you must take a piccie of your new hair cut...lol

hugs Vicky xx

Debs M said...

ooh lovely card! x

Jennifer said...

Have fun Lisa...your card is gorgeous!! xx Jenny xx

Louise said...

this is gorgeous, Lisa :)
Have a lovely holiday xx

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card, love the colours! Have a good holiday and would love to see your new hair do!
Helen x

coops said...

stunning cas card lisa.i love the delicate colours and fab butterfly.
enjoy your hols hun :D

xx coops xx

Jules said...

Hi Lisa

A beautiful card.

Love your colour choices.

I hope you have a lovely holiday.

Love Jules xx

Virginia L. said...

Beautiful layering and details! love the little pearls! Thanks so much for playing with us at CAS-ual Fridays!

Lisa A. said...

Oh, Lisa, I LOVE this!! I love the colors you chose, your papers, and with the touches of pink...so beautifully sweet!! Love your punched border, too...all WONDERFUL:)!!Have a great holiday!!

Vicky said...

Hi sweetie gorgeous beautiful card love the colour.
I would miss my hair if I cut it off lol.....you should put a pic on hun.
Enjoy your hols hope you have a super fabulous time sweetie.

Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

Laura Davis said...

Simply beautiful, I love your layers. :)
Thanks for playing at CAS-ual Fridays!
Laura

Karolyn at Paper Therapy said...

Oh so pretty and elegant! The addition of the pearls to the butterfly adds some great texture and dimension. Thanks so much for playing with us at CAS-ual Fridays! Hope you'll join us again and share more of your beautiful work with us!

debby4000 said...

Beautiful, gorgeous card Lisa.
luv
debby

Aileen said...

I know what you mean about the mind going blank, happens often to me. However you've made a really lovely card even with a blank mind! Hee Hee x

Helen said...

Beautiful, Lisa - very elegant.

Hope you're enjoying your holiday!

Helen x

Jan said...

This is fab, love the colours xx Jan

Whisper said...

Simply gorgeous and fabby colours too, Luv Sam x

Cazza said...

Gorgeous card Lisa, so simple and pretty!
Hope you have a fab holiday hon :o) New hair sounds fab too!
Hugs,
Cazza
xxx

Sarah said...

fab colours and great design - loving your card all over!
Sarah at 219

Anonymous said...

Beautiful! Love the layers and the pearls for the butterfly's body, so sweet :) Thanks for playing this week at CAS-ual Fridays!

Susan said...

Fabulous card! Even with all the layering, it's still a very CAS card! LOVE it!!

my card is HERE

Juls said...

ooooooooooh wow!! so very stylish! HUgs Juls

rosie said...

beautiful simple, elegant yet stunning x