Sunday, 13 March 2011

Less is More - one layer, off the edge


Well here we go on my favourite week at Less is More (NOT!), it's the one-layer card, and this week Mandi and Chrissie have challenged us to go 'off the edge' of our card.

It's a bit of a boring effort I'm afraid... I'm wondering if I should have added some pearls to the tree or something - any suggestions welcome!  The tree stamp is a Kanban one, the sentiment is from this set from Little Claire.  Stamped in Rich Cocoa memento ink, on pale blue linen effect cardstock.

I was showcased again for the pastel card I made last week - so thrilled, thank you Mandi and Chrissie.  I think it's unlikely I'll be showcased for any of my one-layer cards though LOL!

I'm also entering my card for the following challenges:

54 comments:

Sue said...

This card is soooo not boring. I love it just the way it is. I have this stamp too and nearly used it myself. It's a lovely card and I love the colour used to stamp with.

Viv said...

Yes I love it too, not boring at all. The layout is perfect too, don't change a thing :O) Viv xx

Joey said...

Hiya Lisa

its lovely! gorgeous tree image, I love the textured cardstock

Joey x

Debs M said...

i think it looks lovely x

Lesley said...

I love this! I've wanted that stamp for ages but never felt able to justify it. Now I've seen what you've done though...

Lesley x

Sarn said...

Well, I love it tooo! Not boring at all.
Hugs, Sandra

Little K Smith said...

Fabulous card Lisa, a great tree image! Well done on this tricky challenge, not sure I can do this one :D
Kelly.x

Mandi said...

hi Lisa
You would be allowed to add a little glitter to the snowflakes, even an odd gem...maybe 3 of them
most acceptable!

Super card once again lisa
Thanks for entering
mandi
"Less is More"

Janette said...

Not boring at all, I really love it and think it's fab.xx

Anonymous said...

Clean, simple, elegant, stylish, classy and gorgeous! Boring?! Wash your mouth out, lol!!! xxxx

Unknown said...

Not boring - just beautiful. So simple and such a lovely stamp - love how you used pale blue card too.
Hugs
Dawn x

Vicky said...

Boring?? I think not!! gorgeous card Lisa and such an elegant look ~ I love it hun :o)

have a lovely afternoon, hugs Vicky xx

Seafield Jo said...

It's not boring at all, I think it's beautiful. I wasn't brave enough to stamp onto linen card but I really like the effect. That's a lovely stamp you've used. Jo x

Anonymous said...

I think this is gorgeous Lisa, it works beautifully in Rich Cocoa... I think black would have been too much, I wish I had thought of using the same ink on my latest card....

You have done a fantastic job chick, I love your design, the sentiment works beautifully too, I really love that font...

There is no need to add anything more to this card, honestly it's beautiful the way it is!!!
x
Vicky

Kathyk said...

Well I reckon it's fab!

Kathyk

Nannieflash said...

Stunning card Lisa, love that simple design, and the design. with hugs Shirleyxxx

Claire said...

I love this card - great CAS and I love how the tree is off the edge. Fab. Hugs, Claire x

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Beautiful card Lisa,
hugs Dianne xx :)

Mrsjobee said...

I think that your card is stunning - and am now feeling the need to purchase the set!!

Faye said...

You sound a bit down, hope you're ok. I think this is perfectly elegant. Nerr! xxx

Fiona said...

this is so elegant!! I love the plain & simple look...classy!!

Fi
x

oops...thanks for joining us at Paper Sundaes this week.

Susan said...

I love the look of that tree...very fun and whimsical. Awesome card!

Chrissie said...

A few coffee coloured pearls in the tree would be fine!.
But it's great!
See you next time!
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Beryl K said...

Your card in not boring in the least. It is a very elegant card and I don't think it needs anything else.
Beryl x

Diane said...

Great card, wonderful use of the image, love it as it is but it does lend itself to some little embellishments.
Diane x

Janet said...

It's not boring sweetie.....it's very effective! x

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

stunningly effective

Donna said...

I don't think its boring at all Lisa, the tree stamp is beautiful and I love the sentiment...fab style :) Donna x

Jules said...

Hi Lisa

Wow .. you have been making some lovely creations whilst I have been away.

I love this one. The tree is gorgeous and the sentiment go with it perfectly. Even your one layer cards are worthy of showcasing.

Hope you have had a good weekend.

Love Jules xx

debby4000 said...

Oh this is gorgeous Lisa, a few gems would make a lovely addition.
luv
Debby

Anonymous said...

Lisa, I just love this!! Especially how it's stamped off the side a bit!! Stunning CAS sweetie! HUGS

Cazza said...

Lisa this is stunning and just what a one layered card should be. Absolutely gorgeous :o)
Hugs,
Cazza
xxx

Donna Mosley said...

Gorgeous card Lisa. Love the stamp you've used. Not at all boring, just the opposite, very elegant.

Donna x

Caroline Hallett said...

very elegant card, and not at all boring - love it

Kelly Schelske said...

This card is absolutely not boring Lisa, love the textured cardstock,n it's great!

Jackie said...

What's boring???????????? It's a very classy card :o)
Jackie xx

melsanford said...

Nonsense! It's not boring... it's stunning! Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx

coops said...

stunning card lisa.i love the fab image and great cas design :D

xx coops xx

Sue said...

Hi ya hun
beautiful card, i do luv me trees, lovely CAS card, sue,x

Vicky Hayes said...

I think it's fab the way it is! I love the brown ink on the textured card base - very classy!

Aileen said...

I don't think your card is boring. I love this stamp and probably I wouldn't have been able to resist a few gems. x

Lynne said...

Smashing perfectly cas card.
Lynne xxx

Jenny said...

A fabulous CAS card, love that stamp too x

Silke Ledlow said...

Lisa, this is one awesome looking tree card! Love the CAS look too! Thank you for celebrating Earth Day with us...hugs ~S~

kingstonmama said...

This is beautiful. I love that tree!

massofhair said...

Wonderful Kanban stamped image and i like the sound of the cocoa and the blue.
NOT BORING!!! A truly CAS elegant card:-)

Francesca said...

Beautiful card

Thanks for joining us at OSCC this week and Good luck!

Hugs
Francesca

Suze Bain said...

A super card, this is one of my favourite stamps (added bling is definitely acceptable!)

Anonymous said...

Nothing boring about this one, it's simply beautiful!
Helen x

Michele Gross said...

Very cool! Great one layer card!!

Anonymous said...

Oh this is fab! I forgot i have this set too, must dig it out. Congrats on being showcased i was too!

Ali x

Kat said...

Gorgeous card Lisa. Definitely not boring. Love it.

Kat xx

Sudha said...

Pretty creation n pretty blog too.
Love ur creations n now following ur blog too.

Sudha
sudha-kalra.blogspot.com

Sue - said...

I think it's very elegant!