Red and White is rather alright....

Morning...!
Just popping by with my weekly dose of Less is More. I think this great blog is definitely the "New Black" as they say, in the CAS card world, as there are now droves of us checking in each week. As always - really relishing the challenge each week...it gets my brain ticking and whirring along as good as any of my more detailed projects do. Also Mandi and Chrissie's passion for creativity and quality work is also a huge bonus - thanks ladies!

 This week I am totally in love with red and white. My sewing bug is also starting to tap at the door again so what better way to combine them all than with this card. The challenge this week is to use a tall thin card and a sketch. The card was actually longer at first, but I ended up snipping off the top 2cms or so as it looked far too long. Didn't measure - went by eye and feel. I had the idea for a few days and I'm pleased to say it turned out just as I hoped. The contrasting red and white colours do all the work for me!

 The gingham ribbon always make me feel nostalgic so this little stamp is just perfect to help echo a little 1950's feeling...

My ancient sewing machine can still run up a zig-zag and then I added a piece of red darning thread and then sewed the buttons on by hand. I hate to glue buttons - they don't like it either! Finished off with a little light inking around the edges and done!

Then in true Sarah style, I just had to do one more...although this one kind of had a mind of it's own...

I think that theoretically this one may not be eligible for the Beauty Pageant...sigh.
I have flipped both the card and the sketch but I love it anyway. So even though this is not an official entry, using a sketch is also about being inspired so... I can conclude that all is well.

A close-up purely because I just love looking at detail ! Not because I think I have expert stitching skills...

More scrumptious buttons. Only a ribbon and line of zig-zag on this one as the thread was too much.

Just a simple sentiment and this card is good to go...just like me!


Signing off...Hope you enjoy them. Do pop over to Less is More for more of more.

Thanks for visiting, see you again soon.

Sarah .