This is my second attempt at a Less is More challenge. Last weeks being acetate and a toughie I thought that this weeks challenge being “off centre” would be a doddle ! No doddle here though ! As a newie to these challenges but a follower from afar I have come to realise that it is a lot more difficult than it looks. I admire all of you wonderfully talented ladies who week after week pick up the gauntlet and create such amazing pieces of art , because for me that’s what they are.
I would also like to thank everyone who took time to comment on my first entry last week for LIM challenge acetate I was overwhelmed by your lovely warm welcome and your comments all of which where truly appreciated.
Even though my card may seem simple it has taken me hours to try to get the right layout and the correct proportion of the images, not to mention the sihouttes the tricky little devils ! Then again you all know that because your here once again with your amazing Less is More masterpieces.
I do hope I am off centre enough and if I’m not please let me know.
Wishing you all a wonderful Easter
Marie
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The LIM look defects me time and again love these both are elegant making statements. Fabulous work. XOXO Zoe
I love those cards!I like it simple!You did a wonderful job!:)Happy Easter to you and your family!Hugs, Alexandra.xxx
Stylish and understated love the cards!Happy Easter!!!!!!!!!!!!
Both cards are great, very elegant! I am still busy thinking after having filled the bin with mistakes! Have a lovely Easter, Marie, hugs and sparkles to you and your family! Valerie x
I to find it rather difficult to do less is more, you did a fine job, kudos to you!!!
Marie! These are fantastic! Both cards, I have to say 🙂 Happy Easter to you!
I think you've got these spot on. Both are fab, worth the time taken. x
Both these cards are fabulous, well worth the time you spend working out the layout as the balance is excellent.Heather T
They are both fabulous. Very CAS.Lynne xxx
Hi It effects me the same way you spend hours on a simple card …love the 1st one ….very nice hugs sylvie xxHappy Easterthanks for comments on my cards
Love both of these! Well done xx
Both cards are terrific Marie. Hope you are now having some sunshine for Easter, enjoy the break. Annette x
Fabuous cards 🙂 the silhouettes are lovely and the sentiments are perfect :-)luvLols x x x
Hi Marie, I'm an admirer-from-afar of these Less Is More cards as I havent had a go myself yet, but I always think they look deceptively simply, so I'm not surprised to read that it took you hours of planning first. Such a challenge to get the placements and proportions just right, but you managed it….I love the first card in particular. Really great! coB
Two lovely cards and I know what you mean about the hours of planning! Carol x
Both fabulous cards, so stylish :o) I know what you mean – I always spend ages thinking, planning, shuffling through my stamps… takes longer to decide what to make than it does to actually make it! Lisa x
Two perfect cards Marie! xx
cute cards – think youve nailed the challenge with flying colours. And 'thank you' for your visit/comments on my blog, always appreciated!
Hello Dolly.thank you for to visit my blog i'm happy to see you.Fabulous cards Dolly, i love both, hard work but fantastic result!!!!The simplicity never is simply, only it look easy.a hug from Palma de Mallorca
Oh! my gosh both are wonderful cards, love them
Very stylish! You've definitely mastered this type of card Marie!Happy Easter to you!Alison x
Hey Marie, thanks a lot for all your sweet comments!!!Just sat down in front of my computer, saw your comments and clicked on your blog – what a great entry for the Less is more-challenge – perfectly CAS!!! I love silhouettes – so in my opinion – you did a GREAT job!!!Lots of greetings from Austria,Ulina
Beautiful cards! I love them both equally. Beth. xxx
Hi Marie, they are both such elegant cards! As far as I am concerned you've got it right. I thought at first this challenge was easy, I'm beginning to wonder now! Sarah
Hi MarieLess is more takes skill and talent which you obviously have in abundance.Fabulous cards.WishesLynne
Hi Marie, you've rocked this challenge, both great cards fit perfectly:0) Thank you for you kind comments
Wow, two fantastic pieces, both look wonderful. Less is more is really difficult but you made two masterpieces.
wow, wow, wow!! I love them, especially the kissing couple, what fab cards!!thanks for commenting on my card.kelly xx
These are great Marie… perfect CAS cards. Thanks so much for entering another challenge… you're definitely a LIMette now!ChrissieLady LIM"Less is More"
Great cards Marie, I love the 'couple' silhouette and I think the composition is spot on. Gorgeous.Jenny x
hello dolly!!!Fabulous!!!
Love both of these and would be hard pushed to choose my faveHappy EasterKathyk
Marie, I think your cards are outstanding. I love the baby elephant card. So sweet.
Both very lovely and striking cards, well done!
dearest Marie,Wonderful cards. The elephants are especially dear. Dont know if I could do "Less is more", you see I might go thru sparkle withdrawl. LOL. Have a beautiful Easter with family and friends, take care, gerri
Two very classy cards, Marie!Happy Easter!
Two fabulous cards great images love them both…Babs x
Both are fantastic Marie. The elephants are adorable. Regards Florence.
fantastic job with this week's challenge, dolly! both cards are wonderful!! thank you for all the lovely comments you have left me!!! 🙂 happy easter!
I love the silhouettes on both these cards, they are both so good!
Both cards are just Fab, I think you do Less is more just perfect.Fiona x
Marie, i love your LIM card combo, what a great idea… you've done a wonderful job with it…
Χρόνια πολλά με υγεία αγάπη κι ευτυχία για εσένα και την οικογένειά σου!
both lovely CAS cards, just prefer the elephants. happy easter xx
Thanks for your kind visit, it led me to your blog! These cards are gorgeous. Well done!Wishing you a lovely Easter!Gaby
Two very classy cards…..Anne
Lovely images Marie Happy Easter Von x
Hi MArieBoth cards are FAB, Id say the elephant one is perfect placement, as it is just right for off centre, rather than just at the sideFAB!Thanks so muchmandiDiva LIM
both great cards!
Both are perfect cards…..the images are great….you are becoming a master of the less is more challenge….can't wait to see what you create next week!!
The time taken and effort were definitely worthwhile, Marie. You have created two stunning cards!
Stunning cards
Wow what a beautiful stylish cards. Love them both very much!
oh wow, both cards are really amazing!!!
I've been making cards for a couple of years now, and I still struggle each week to design something that I'm happy with! I LOVE your silhouettes…are those stamped or cut out? I can't stamp silhouettes in black without it turning out a bit speckled because the stamp won't hold a solid layer of ink….I just quit trying to do them!
These are 'simply' beautiful! The first one's great but I love the elephants. Really fab. x
Your silhoutte cards are wonderful. Tracey x
"simple" cards often take the longest! your cards are lovely and perfect for the challnge
Both fantastic cards an i love them both for different reasons. Your elephants are just so darn cute but your sentiment and you fab couple really made me smile.Hope you enjoyed your Easter and didn't work too hard:-)
Both your cards are stunning, love the black on white images.
Great job on this challenge……Love both cards.
Marie, beautiful cards in their simplicity!
Wish I could do "less is more" ha, that never seems to work for me! 🙂 Yours turned out lovely!
Both beautiful Marie, I can appreciate that they must have taken ages to plan and to get just right (but you certainly have). Your elephant card is stunning x
Love the elephany card and thanks so much for your comment on my card.I noticed this one on the challenge list and it really stands out!Yvonne
You have made 2 very stylish cards, I love them both. Jo x
Both the cards are really stylish and look fab :0)Sam
Thanks for visiting my blog. These cards are simple but very attention-grabbing. Well done! Lynn x
Brilliant, glad to see that you have joined us again, I love your first card and couldn't be more off centre, your second card is great too but I go for the first one.Kath x
These are fabulous, I just love the whatever the weather one !
Hi Marie, thanx for visiting my blog & leaving the lovely comment on my LIM card. I love bothe of your cards but the 1st one is my favourite.Sally x
Oh my! but aren't you just one talented crafter! I love these and your acetate ones as well. Welcome to LIM challenges – my favourite.thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a crumb trail. I'm glad I came.cheers,Malyn at ThinkInkCreative
these are fab and just right for the challenge,x
love them bothJose
Two great cards-both just perfect for the challenge.Linbyx
Hi Marie I just love your cards they are fabulous, especially the elephants as they are my favourite animal.Chris xx
These are fab! I really love the elephant image – it's soo cute and I love the sentiment.And you're right! This is the most interactive blog out there!! I love it!See you next weekLinda
Beautiful cards! I love them both!
Both absolutely stunning! Vx
Fabby card! the Dalek egg was the before picture LOL it was rather bashed by the time it stopped LOLAli x
These are both wonderful..very LIM indeed! Ruth 🙂
I really like these. I hadn't heard of the LIM challenge. I'm going to check it out. I often like fairly "less" in my drawings.Darla
Both of these are stunning! I particularly like the elephants – wonderful!
Really fab cards, very striking and perfectly Clean and Simple! CAS/LIM cards seem deceptively easy but you're right, there's lots to consider. You did a fab job – I love the rounded corner detail!
WOW – very striking indeed. I particularly like the first one.Hugs, Sandra
Beautiful cards, I love the stamps and the black and white is beautiful xx
I love the clean and crisp look of black and white. The image of the couple is wonderful, and those elephants are great, too. Striking cards.
Beautiful cards, love black & white so stylish!Helen x
Two really great cards!!!
Fabulous cards!
Oh I do love the elephants:) What is it about elephants, I dont know a single person who doesnt like them!lovemichelle x
Wow…these are fantastic. It blows my mind how one recipe (off centre) can create so many wonderful ideas.
Two fab cards Marie. The silhouettes are really effective. Sue.xp.s. I feel the same about my Silhouette machine – couldn't live without it.lol
Oh Marie – I love both of these – they are both perfectly awesome!!! I wholeheartedly agree the Clean and Simple is not easy – for me CAS stands for Complicated and Stressful!!hugsHeather xx
Two fabulous cards, I love them both, and the sentiments …perfect!Avril x
These are both lovely cards, very elegant in black and white, if I had to choose I think I like the Elephant one the most :-)Hugs xx
I love these cards.I don't have a favourite-my eyes are drawn to both of them equally!