Monday, 15 December 2014

Diva Challenge 198 - KISS....

Keep it Simple, Silly!

Laura and family seem as busy and cheerful as ever over on I am the Diva but I don't blame her one little bit for wanting to keep things simple at this time of the year. I wish all the family a great Christmas and hope Artoo's recovery continues - he and his brother certainly seem to be having fun!

I did this simple tile yesterday as one of my Christmas card toppers. Verdigogh, one of my all time favourites, is simple, elegant and doesn't usually need anything else to go with it. Rather than finishing it off as usual by subtle shading, I resisted doing any at all in order to keep those simple lines...it was difficult as I love shading! But I like it.
Hope you all have a great Christmas.

Axxx



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    1. Thank you, Kia - I shall mount it on red card and sent it to a friend. Axxx

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  2. A perfect Verdigogh for this time of year. The one time I tried it, I'm afraid mine didn't come out looking simply elegant nor peaceful like yours did.

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    1. I have always loved this tangle, Suzanne, but it can come out looking less than perfect sometimes! Practice! Axxx

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    1. Thanks you! I love Verdigogh at Christmas and always like to use a touch of red and green to emphasis its 'Christmassyness'! Axxx

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    1. Thanks Judy - Verdigogh always seems so festive to me. Axxx

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  5. Love! The apparent simplicity of nature is very well represented. Merry Christmas to you too!

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    1. Thank you Belmira - and a Merry Christmas to you too! Axxx

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  6. A lovely expression of winter simplicity. Merry Christmas!

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    1. Now, we can't call you 'FiberCafe' can we?? Thank you for popping by and leaving me a comment - I will be over to see you very soon! Axxx

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  7. Love your Tile, Annie. Verdigogh is one of my favorite patterns also. I very much like your curved elements, and the way you colored it in layers. Beautiful red highlighted beads. Well done.

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    1. I love Verdigogh, David and I think I almost always curve the 'leaves'. I was going to add more colour and shading but then the challenge came up....and to leave shading is always a challenge for me!! Thank you. Axxx

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  8. Beautifully simply done! Happy Christmas and a Merry New Year to you!

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    1. Thank you Lady Kate! And Season's Greetings to you too. Have a great new year. Axxx

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  9. Perfect tangle for a Christmas card. Very pretty!

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    1. Thank you Jean - I confess to adding some shading and a bit more colour before putting it onto a card for CHristmas! But it suits simplicity too....
      Happy Christmas, Axxx

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  10. This is very lovely, Annie! Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones!

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    1. Many thanks, Annemarie - I wish you a lovely Christmas and a Happy New Year too. Axxx

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  11. Absolutely wonderful, Annie! Merry Christmas to you!

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    1. Thank you LonettA - and a Merry Christmas to you too! Axxx

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  12. So lovely - I like Verdigogh and your tile is so pretty with this little bit of colour in it!

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    1. Thank you Sandra. For me, Verdigogh always draws itself! Axxx

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  13. What a beautiful simple Christmas greeting embodied in this verdigogh tile! Love the color of the background tile and the added colors too really add to the holiday feel!

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    1. Thank you so much, Lynne, for this lovely feedback. Axxx

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  14. Simple and Christmas themed---perfect

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  15. One simple pattern that says Christmas. Very good.

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    1. Thank you Cheryl - Merry Christmas to you! Axxx

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  16. Nice job with Verdigogh. I think this is one of the harder tangles. I have had mixed results with it. You did well and it will make a great card. Sure your friend will cherish receiving it. Merry Christmas to you and your family and best wished for the New Year.

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    1. Thank you Donald. I have always found Verdigogh just flew off my pens...interesting that you didn't find the same. Many thanks for your kind words and a very Merry Christmas to you and your family too. Axxx

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  17. I've never had great results with Verdigogh, but this is simply beautiful.

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    1. Thank you Christine - though as I just commented to Donald above, it's a tangle that suits me very much and I never had a problem with it. SO glad you like it! Axxx

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  18. Great job on Verdigoh. I also used it on Holiday Cards this year; it's really perfect for season. I love your red berries; they add a nice touch.

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    1. Hi Audrie - thank you for your lovely words - Verdigogh is really at home when it's Christmas! Axxx

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I read everyone's comments and am delighted that you took the time to share your views. Thank you! Ax