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Posts: 1233 (01/05/2008 09:51:44) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Tags : None I know many people say 'less is more' but I seem to think 'but more is even better!'. I just can't resist that extra flower, ribbon, glitter etc.. Does anyone else have this problem? I have made a few scrapbook pages with just about all the bling I can find on them, in the hope I will be more restrained in my card making, but it hasn't worked!
MaryNichol60		#1	[-]
Posts: 771 (01/05/2008 10:01:08) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I solved that problem by doing both! Some cards have lots of embellishments, others, especially the black and white ones, I don't put much on. I think you get to know when to stop! Mind you, I do love glitter!! Mary.x
craftyliz		#2	[-]
Posts: 726 (01/05/2008 10:01:44) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I definitely have a problem of knowing when to stop adding on that extra little bit or two and feel uneasy leaving blank spots. I've always said if I were to sell my cards professionally I'd use the name Bling It On. Because I've been sending cards to family and friends for four years now they are beginning to expect this overloaded style from me and It's become my trade mark. My son can't believe how many layers I build up on cards sometimes. I don't think either "less" or "more" is wrong. It's just using the card making style which makes you happy to make and proud to give. Liz x
Suzy03		#3	[-]
Posts: 6538 (01/05/2008 10:34:04) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I know what you mean....I am terrible for having to stick bows on my cards
joanna sheen		#4	[-]
Posts: 14615 (01/05/2008 11:01:52) Administrator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	well obviously I only make restrained contemporary - very sparse cards - me add too much to a card - oh i don't think so .... ok ok .. so I do .... all the time ... I admit it i do try with less is more cards but I fail miserably .... I like clutter lolol
JACQUI Q		#5	[-]
Posts: 11731 (01/05/2008 11:14:22) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I just think it depends on the card you're doing. Clean and elegant are lovely for weddings and anniversaries, Kiddies cards, the more fluffy , twinkly and embellished the better, At least that's what I've found xx
Beas Nanny		#6	[-]
Posts: 5360 (01/05/2008 11:30:45) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Now, I am learning to do the opposite to less is more! More layers etc - haven't quite got to the loads of glitter stage etc. yet, (although I do like my clear sakura!) I must admit when I used to buy cards - never bought the OTT cards - always preferred to buy the simple clean and elegant cards, although having said that verses were always a big deciding factor. Obviously looking at all the different cards there are for sale in shops - no two people like the same thing. (the card I made for my son's birthday was definitely a tad OTT as far as I was concerned - but it was supposed to be a bit of fun - and that's my excuse). As Jacqui says - it probably depends on the occasion, and of course the person you are making it for. Mags
MrsLawson		#7	[-]
Posts: 3638 (01/05/2008 11:35:59) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I go for the 'less is more' on the whole. Very occasionally I go wild and add a bit more. I don't like verses in cards because they are always so 'gushy'. I prefer them left blank or with a simple 'Happy Birthday' or whatever the greeting is for the occasion. Hazel
FionaBee		#8	[-]
Posts: 659 (01/05/2008 11:42:54) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Just copy and paste Hazel's message and add my name at the bottom, please.......
JCW22		#9	[-]
Posts: 3196 (01/05/2008 11:44:41) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Less for me too! I actually used one Flora Doodle on a card last night....... still getting over the shock! Jan
lindah11		#10	[-]
Posts: 1201 (01/05/2008 14:35:38) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	oh girls ......well i say if your happy bung it on you need abit of giltzs and glam in this world they will love it anyway love linda xxx

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