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Monday 6 June 2011

Less is More goes Monochrome.......

Hi, Chrissie and Mandi from LIM have chosen Monochrome for the challenge this week.  All last week my projects  have been very colourful and it seemed strange to switch mode.  But we all love a challenge don't we.....lol


This card hasn't got a greeting on it because am not sure how it will be used.  But thought I would show you the inside and the envelope as well, just in case you wanted to see............

The Birthday Card I made for one of my little grandsons', in March this year and he was tickled pink to see his face on it, such a cutie......

It has been a very busy weekend because some stupid woman decided to take all her Winter curtains down and put up her Summer ones, so of course all the window frames had to be washed and the windows cleaned, in between times she visited her dearest Mother who is not well and cooked no end of meals.  This woman is either a paragon of virtue or totally mad..................oops nearly forgot she did loads of washing as well...........all this while her dear husband played the piano and worked on his book.............grrrrrrrrrr

Am off now to see all the wonderful creations at LIM blog and to catch up with all your terrific creations.  Have a great week and take care, hugs Annette x

68 comments:

Kathyk said...

Quirky and fun LIM entry - fabulous!

Kathyk

Ruth said...

Unusual and beautiful!! Ruth

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Chrissie said...

I loved reading your post Annette, this woman you refer to must be a paragon of virtue!
It seems as though she makes rather fab cards too!
Thanks so much...
Chrissie
Lady LIM
"Less is More"

Sharon said...

Love your Monochrome LIM Card Annette!!! Great images!!

Valerie-Jael said...

Lovely work, as always, Netty. That woman should be locked up in her craft room instead of being let loose on innocent curtains and windows! Valerie

Sue said...

Well done superwoman, super card as well. Sue x

Šolanje na domu-Waldorf said...

YOu're not mad you're an angel to take care of everyone and everything the way you do. :) Beautiful monochrome cards as well.

Femmy said...

beautiful monochrome card!! love it.

Zoechaos said...

Winter and Summer curtains goodness that really is the style of a domestic goddess.

Monochrome card is fabulous XOXO Zoe

cheryl said...

oh hun you can turn your hand to anything this is brilliant really love this,clever clogs he he hugs cheryl xxxxxx

Fliss said...

Gorgeous work Netty and your little grandson is so cute.
Another stupid woman near here too who decided to do belated spring cleaning to get all the mould off the windows!!!
Hugs, Fliss xx
PS: I think your "stupid" one is a paragon of virtue!

minnie_mac said...

Love both of your cards. Oh well, at least that woman had a nice musical accompaniment to the housework ! Hope he wasn't playing at too fast a tempo or it might have looked like scenes from a silent movie.

Marilyn

Crafting Queen said...

Wonderful card, love the one with the adorable photo. Sounds like you had a hard weekend. :)

Brenda Brown said...

You are full of it today Annette, you really should have more inky fixes very soon.
Love your cards, I can't get my head around LIM but yours is amazing.
Have a lovely week.
luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

Helen said...

Great things, Netty! I had a weekend at my mum's who is also not good at the moment and it was hard hard work, I am shattered!

joanne wardle said...

fun card! brilliant

G Peplow said...

Hi there Annette, beautiful card ooh I'm impressed a matching envelope,
smart LOL
Thank you so much for your congrats, you're very kind, hugs Gay xxx

Crystal said...

these cards are so cute! I love the one with your grandson's face on it! :-)

Mandi said...

FAB card Nettie, so original
Well you always are!
Your grandson is adorable
Thank you so much
Diva LIM mandi
Less is More

McCrafty's Cards said...

Gorgeous cards, I love the first one, made me smile, and your Grandson looks fab on that card.
Kevin xx

1CardCreator said...

Love the cards, that grandson is a cutie! I hope your Mother feels better.

Pauline said...

What a fun image, love it on a CAS card like this.

Gerri Herbst said...

Love the Mona Lisa! simple and effective with a smile! gerri

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

Great piece for LIM, love the image you chose and the fact you stamped inside too. A cutie on the other card too, fabulous idea. Tracy x

Heidi said...

Beautiful monochrome card Netty!
And gorgeous birthday card:)Adorable grandson.
Hugs, Heidi:)

Pam said...

Lovely card Annette!! You did an awesome job with the photo!
Pam

Lisa Somerville said...

sometimes less is MORE - fab BD cards!

Ang C said...

Fab cards

Daniele said...

only you could put a hat on Mona and get away with it......lol, I've never heard of anyone who has Summer and Winter curtains, let alone washing the windows, too time consuming less time for crafting
hugs

Beverly G said...

Mona is a timeless beauty, you showcased her well.You will get jewels on your crown in heaven,hope you're not to tired to hold your head up when you get there ;-)

Maureen said...

Great card Netty!

Pop's Cards said...

Stunning works sweetie, hugs pops x

Wishcraft said...

Fab card and love the matching envelope. Your grandson is very cute :o) Lisa x

CAROL said...

What a gorgeous little grandson you have and what a gorgeous little card you have made xxx

Aileen said...

What a fun card, love the bunting across the top too. x

Marja's Stamp Addiction en Marja's Creativity said...

Netty what beautiful both of them.
great images. Super.
Gr. Marja

coops said...

stunning cards netty.love the mona lisa images and your grandson is gorgeous :D

xx coops xx

Meggymay said...

Love your Mona card, your grandson looks a real gem of a lad. Hope you are recovering from your burst of energy. Yvonne x

Rosietoes said...

Love the LIM card Annette. Couldn't see the other one I'm afraid.

Smashing quirky take on the LIM challenge. Fab!

Edna x

Vicky Hayes said...

I love your off-the-wall Mona Lisa card and the one you made for your grandson is so cute! I've no idea who that busy woman is but I think she might need to book next weekend off! Vx

Sharon Traynor Designs said...

This card really appeals to me; have never tried this style but so admire people like you that can pull it off with such ease and finesse. Fabulous work!
Sharon xx

Anonymous said...

It sounds to me like the woman is one of great virtue! Love your card. Hope your mom feels better soon and you have a great week. :-)

Unknown said...

There you go again making me laugh.. Who in the heck is that crazy lady?

Your cards are both amazing!!
I really do love the one with your grandson.. Too cute!!

Hugs, Linda

CuddlyBunny said...

Excellent Less is More piece Netty! Your Mona makes me giggle with glee!

Your little grandson is quite a cute one! He needs lots of silly bubbles to blow and sidewalk chalk!

... don't clean any more this month ... it'll only get dirty again anyway. :)

Carolyn said...

You make me laugh, Annette. I wasn't as ambitious but did do laundry and shopping. No art for me today.

Tricia Williams said...

Love your Monochrome card Annette!!! Great colour :O) Tricia

Jo Austin said...

Oh very lovely! And Mona Lisa is looking adorable!

Jo xx

suzARTe said...

such artistic cards, just love them.

Sarah said...

A fun and arty take on the challenge!
Sarah at 162

Suze Bain said...

Wow Annette, not only are you a fabulous artist but a domestic goddess too!! Great card, love the bunting. xx

Keep It Sweet and Simple said...

Fab card - what a great combination of images.
Your grandson is adorable.
Caroline xxx

judith@poppy cottage said...

Great compilation of images! It made me smile!! Judith xx

Gibmiss said...

Hi Netty
Fabulous cards ...Stunning .....i love them all
hugs
sylvie
xxxx

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

A very enjoyable Post Nettie, and an amazing card - absolutely brilliant! (you and the card)!!
Hugs, Sylvia xxx

Kathleen said...

Very different type of entry and well done you for doing it. Fab card.

Kath x

Isabelle Norris said...

Very nice, love the combo

Jayne A said...

Wow what a great image of the Mona Lisa.

Jayne
x

Anonymous said...

Fabulous cards, very original!
Helen x

Andrea C said...

Aww poor Netty you need to take a break. Love your grandsons card and the first one too, very classy. xx

GinaA said...

very witty LIM card,i'm still smiling.

Loli said...

Hello Netty, thank you for to visit my blog last week, i'm happy to see you.
FUNNY CARD!!!i love the Mona Lisa Party girl, fantastic stamps, i love it, well done.
a hug from Palma de Mallorca

Silvia(Barnie) said...

Great Mona.

Dana said...

I love the Mona Lisa card!

Susan said...

Nettie, it makes me tired just reading about all you did!! WOW!

LOVE your cards! I really love that little banner on the first card! Is that a stamp or a digi? I need it!!

My Card is Here

Anonymous said...

So very interesting and different from what I have seen! :) Love your humor too! :)

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Another WOW card, love the originality of it AND it's envelope.

Carol said...

A fab card and your grandson is gorgeous. Carol x