29 June 2013

Desert greetings!

Hi there!

I can clearly recall the day I stumbled upon Chrissie's blog... that was before I was even considering to blog or before I knew about CAS, or any other style of card making for that matter!

I just knew : I want to make cards like this!

After discovering Chrissie's blog... of course, I followed the link on her blog to Less is more... it took some time before I joined the fun... just watched (& learned) ... and now, I just can't wait every week to see in which way Chrissie & Jen are going to challenge the LIMettes!

Today, just more than 2 years later, I find myself writing a post as guest designer at Less is more !

So now you know how thrilled I am to share my card with you today... and don't you just think it's awesome that the theme this week is : SAND!

I have lots of sand to play with here in the desert... so here you go!


For my focal point, I've cut a geometric pattern (with my silhouette cameo) , characteristic to the Middle east ( you will find it on many mosques and other buildings). I used a spray adhesive and covered the top layer ( pattern) in the darker shade of sand. I then  created the background with the lighter shade of sand, and sealed it off with a layer of spray-able Modge Podge.



Thanks so much for taking the time to visit!

I appreciate it!


18 comments:

Desire Fourie said...

Beautiful. Hou van die herfskleure.
Mooi bly
Desíre
{Doing Life – my personal blog}

Jan said...

Hi Hannielie fab card xx Jan

Cathy said...

Wow, fantastic design, beautiful colours, I love that you've used sand! :) Cathy X

Anonymous said...

Wow, Hannelie, congratulations on being GD at LIM ... such an honour so totally deserved. Your sand inspiration card is awesome ... warm, rich and textured ... and I love that you used real sand ... and in different colours! Sooo amazing, sooo creative! Anita :)

Sue said...

BIG congrats on your well deserved GDT spot!
Your card is stunning. The colours and textures are wonderful
hugs Sue xx

GinaA said...

Congratulations on your GDT spot, just love your card, creating your own 'sand-paper' and using it as art is inspiring, a fabulous creation.

Lynn said...

Such a well deserved GDT spot! Your texture on your card is amazing Hannalie.

Marjorie said...

So pleased you finally have your computer problem fixed Hannelie.. and congratulations on your GDT spot..Love this card and how you have used the sand it is so clever.. love your ideas:)...
Hugs,
Marjorie xx

Anne said...

Super textures, congrats on being guest this week

Lorraine A said...

Fabulous card Hannalie :-) the way you used the sand is brilliant ,,, I love the whole design :-)

Congratulations on your GD spot too :-)

luv
Lols x x x

Happy Dance said...

Big Congrats on the GDT over at LIM. How cool is that?!!! It's no surprise though...your work is always phenomenal! Truly. And this card is pretty darn awesome. It does remind me of the architecture of the Middle East. Love that you've used real sand too. You so rock! : ) Bev

Gabby said...

Great card! Like the geometric pattern and the actual two tones of "real" sand! How cool is that? Congrats on being featured as a guest designer. :)

Anonymous said...

Baie geluk met die "GD" geleentheid Hannelie. Met jou mooi kaartjies kan dit ook nie anders nie. Jou kaartjie is pragtig met die bruin kleure en wat 'n uitstekende ontwerp om te pas by die tema.
Amelia.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on the guest designer spot. A fabulous card (as always!) I love the texture of this card.

Darnell said...

Congratulations, Hannelie! You so deserve this honor!! Your card, as always, is magical!!

Jen Nelson said...

so glad you could joined us a guest this week hannelie.. your work is inspiring

jen xxx

Viv said...

Fab card and well done on being chosen as GD too :) Viv xx

Jenny said...

So happy to see you guest designing this week Hannelie and what a great challenge too!!
Your card is just amazing, very brave of you to work with sand in crafting..... I just know it would go everywhere if I did the same!!!
How wonderful for your daughter to study in Switzerland... such a beautiful country :0)
Jenny x