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Monday, 6 June 2011

Less is More wk 18 (again!)

I started off with so many ideas today and everything went horribly wrong! I made a DT card, which didn't go too badly, but then I wanted to make some more cards for this week's Less is More 'monochrome' challenge. Mum says a few people at her work have been interested in my cards, so I'm sending a box in next week... I've got loads of birthday cards that I can put in but I need some other themes, so today I was going to do some monochrome 'get well' and 'thinking of you' type things.  Well I've only managed one get well card!  Nothing else worked out... grr!


I was aiming for a card that could be used for a man, not sure if I really achieved it though! I've used a Hero Arts stamp, stamped in Rich Cocoa memento ink, and a Papermania sentiment.  The textured and plain Kraft cardstock is from Stampin Up, dark brown card is from Papermill Direct. Ribbon and pearls from my stash.  Seem to have been on a bit of a corner rounding mission with this card lol!

I'm also entering my card for the following challenges:
Fingers crossed for a better day tomorrow!
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52 comments:

  1. Louise6 June 2011 at 18:40

    It's gorgeous Lisa x

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  2. Tkat6 June 2011 at 18:42

    wow!!!!!! love it!

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  3. Tina6 June 2011 at 18:55

    Simply beautiful

    Tina

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  4. Fiona6 June 2011 at 18:55

    this is gorgeous Lisa...I love the effect with this kraft card...must try it!!

    Thanks for your lovely comments wishing Holly well.

    Fi
    x

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  5. Victoria6 June 2011 at 18:56

    This is beautiful Lisa. You may have only made the one, when you intended to make a whole batch, but it was well worth it!
    Hugs, Victoria ~x~

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  6. Anonymous6 June 2011 at 19:07

    It's gorgeous Lisa.
    Sue x

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  7. martina's kaartjes6 June 2011 at 19:16

    what a fab card ! lovely !!
    greetings martina
    x

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  8. Ang C6 June 2011 at 19:21

    A beautiful card

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  9. Vicky6 June 2011 at 19:39

    Gorgeous Lisa...so love the kraft hun..!

    hugs Vicky xx

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  10. Netty6 June 2011 at 19:40

    Smashing card and love the Kraft cardstock. Annette x

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  11. Claire6 June 2011 at 19:54

    I love this Lisa and think it would suit a male perfectly. Hugs, Claire x

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  12. Anonymous6 June 2011 at 20:14

    I love it Lisa! xx

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  13. Debs M6 June 2011 at 20:23

    ooh love it, fab card for a bloke x

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  14. Donna Mosley6 June 2011 at 20:23

    Ooh! it's fab Lisa. Love the kraft and gorgeous image.

    Donna x

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  15. Beryl K6 June 2011 at 20:28

    Stunning card, very elegant
    Beryl x

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  16. Chrissie6 June 2011 at 20:39

    I think this would be well received by any recipient!
    Lovely card.
    Thanks again.
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  17. Cazza6 June 2011 at 20:40

    Fab card Lisa, love the kraft and brown tones, perfect for a male.
    Hugs,
    Cazza
    xxx

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  18. Denise 6 June 2011 at 20:54

    Fantastic card Lisa - well worth all that effort :0) xx

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  19. Lynn6 June 2011 at 21:18

    Wonderful card - the kraft works well with the colours of ink and gingham ribbon. Lynn x

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  20. Mandi6 June 2011 at 21:24

    I think it;s FAB whoever it was given to
    Would look super adapted in other colours
    So effective and useful design to replicate again!

    Thank you
    Diva LIM mandi
    "Less is More"

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  21. Diane Louise J6 June 2011 at 21:30

    Love the colour of your card andthe stamp is gorgeous.
    Dianex

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  22. Faye6 June 2011 at 21:44

    Oh, I love, love, love this one too!! ;)
    xxx

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  23. Jennifer6 June 2011 at 21:50

    What a beautiful creation Lisa. Thanks for playing at CES challs this week! xx Jenny xx

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  24. Janice6 June 2011 at 22:12

    A beautiful card. Jx

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  25. Sheila6 June 2011 at 22:20

    Stunning card! Sheila:)X

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  26. Sheila6 June 2011 at 22:20

    Stunning card! Sheila:)X

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  27. Rita6 June 2011 at 22:21

    What a Gorgeous card. Hugs Rita xx

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  28. Juls6 June 2011 at 22:38

    love this so so much!!! It has a fabulous softness to it!! Hugs Juls

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  29. Kathyk6 June 2011 at 22:58

    Splendid card and a really smashing image

    Kathyk

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  30. Sue6 June 2011 at 23:03

    Wonderfull card and my favorite colours Luv Sue x

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  31. Jenny6 June 2011 at 23:18

    Doesn't it make you cross when you have days like this...a lovely card is the end result tho:)
    Love the stamp and the colours are very unisex so I think it would be fine for a chap:)
    Jenny x

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  32. Kat6 June 2011 at 23:20

    Gorgeous card Lisa. Looks great in Kraft and brown but it would be just as amazing in any colour. I think the design would be suitable for anyone and a variety of occasions. Love it.

    I know what you mean about not getting as much done as you hoped. I had a day off and spent all my time on altering a frame. As well as walking dogs a few times and making tea etc!

    Kat xx

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  33. Jules6 June 2011 at 23:33

    Oh Lisa .. .. your card is wonderful.

    I love it!!

    Love Jules xx

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  34. coldwaters27 June 2011 at 01:18

    Hi Lisa to tell the truth I love, love this card the darker colour card and the stamping of that image is brilliant the ribbon and sentiment looks great I think this is top notch.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  35. Karen7 June 2011 at 06:50

    A beautiful card - such a great take on the challenge too x

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  36. coops7 June 2011 at 09:25

    stunning card lisa.the image is superb and i love the mono colours and design :D

    xx coops xx

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  37. coops7 June 2011 at 09:25

    stunning card lisa.the image is superb and i love the mono colours and design :D

    xx coops xx

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  38. Irene7 June 2011 at 10:22

    A fabulous card, I love your colour combo. The flower image is surpurb and the addition of pearls just perfect.

    irene
    xxxx

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  39. Pauline7 June 2011 at 11:41

    This is beautiful! I love these brown tones, so warm and restfyl with this image.

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  40. Sandra7 June 2011 at 11:57

    Lovely card, and love the brown colours.

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  41. Aileen7 June 2011 at 12:08

    Lovely card and should go well at your Mum's work. x

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  42. Whisper7 June 2011 at 13:10

    Simply stunning, Luv Sam x

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  43. rosie7 June 2011 at 16:46

    gorgeous x

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  44. Tara Godfrey8 June 2011 at 01:05

    Wonderful card! I love the monochromatic colour scheme and the image is so pretty! Thanks so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Challenge!
    Hugs,t

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  45. Kelly Schelske8 June 2011 at 05:00

    Less really is more, it's gorgeous Lisa!

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  46. Anonymous8 June 2011 at 08:14

    Gorgeous card Lisa, love it!
    Helen x

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  47. Janet8 June 2011 at 08:54

    Wonderful Card Lisa, I love it
    http://janetscraftycreations.blogspot.com/2011/06/monochrome.html

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  48. Anonymous8 June 2011 at 12:42

    This is a fabulous card but more than that the design is great and one that you could repeat with different stamps for different themed cards (ie men's birthday, anniversary, etc). I had a great tip from a friend who makes her cards 3 at a time, keeping them similar but not the same. That way if more than one person likes a card you've got another similar one to sell them, lol.
    xx

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  49. Susan10 June 2011 at 14:03

    What a wonderful card! I LOVE that stamp..in fact, I just bought it the other day, and now I can't wait to use it! You've inspired me! Thanks!
    Susan@Keeping in Touch

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  50. Shobana10 June 2011 at 17:52

    This is lovely too! :) Pretty with those pearls!

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  51. Julie10 June 2011 at 20:23

    Wow - this is fabulous Lisa!! Love the whole design!! Thanks for joining us at CES challenges this week, Juliexx

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  52. kaylou11 June 2011 at 08:57

    wow such a gorgeous card thank you for joining our clean and simple challenge at CES.
    Hugs Kaylou xx

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