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Wednesday, 1 June 2011

Less is More wk17 - pick a square

Back from our little holiday in Devon :o)  We had a lovely time but it's always nice to get home isn't it?  Thanks for all your lovely comments while I've been away, I'm still trying to catch up!  One of the first things I did when we got back was check what the new challenge was at Less is More lol... totally addicted!  So... this week Chrissie and Mandi want us to pick a square of our card - either one of the corners or the centre square.  I've made 2 and I'm not overly happy with either of them...


For my first card I've used the new Gerbera Set of stamps from Little Claire.  I've used the corner flowers and one of the sentiments, but there are more flowers and another sentiment in the set too.  Stamped the flowers in green and coloured them with promarkers.  Added some pearls from my stash.


For my second card I've used a new stamp from a set I bought on holiday - I managed to drag Pav into Crafty Devils Papercrafts and treated myself to a few new stamps.  This one's from the Birds in Cages set by Words Like Honey.  The sentiment is Penny Black.  Added a tiny blue pearl to the top of the birdcage.  Cardstock is pale blue linen but the photo's washed it out a bit.

I'm also entering my cards for the 'clean & simple' challenge at Secret Crafter.
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32 comments:

  1. Cazza1 June 2011 at 19:36

    Glad you had a nice holiday Lisa, nice to have you back sharing your gorgeous cards with us :o) These are no exception, both are so pretty!
    Hugs,
    Cazza
    xxx

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  2. amanda stokes1 June 2011 at 19:43

    Hi Lisa,
    Glad to hear you had a good holiday,but it's nice to have you back! ;)
    I'm going to Devon next week,what part did you go to?I would'nt mind visiting Crafty Devils while i'm there lol
    Two fab cards,love them both :)
    Have a lovely evening xx

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  3. Mandi1 June 2011 at 19:54

    Good to see you back Lisa
    I LOVE the bird cage one, its adorable!
    For me the square of the gerbera one is slightly too big
    But, I like them both, kist LOVE the bird one!

    Thank you for your entry
    Diva LIM mandi
    Less is More

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  4. Anonymous1 June 2011 at 20:01

    I think they're both gorgeous Lisa! I love the gerbera stamp. Glad you had a lovely holiday but glad you're back too! xx

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  5. Jenny1 June 2011 at 20:02

    Beautiful cards Lisa, both are great but I really love the birdcage stamp. Nothing like a bit of craft shopping whilst on holiday :)
    Jenny x

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  6. Claire1 June 2011 at 20:09

    Glad you had a fab time in Devon, great to see you back. These are two fabulous cards. Hugs, Claire x

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  7. Sue1 June 2011 at 20:11

    Hi hun
    glad to here you had a lovely time, two gorgeous cards, luv the flower card, we are all so addicted to LIM, tis brill, sue,x

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  8. Vicky1 June 2011 at 20:28

    Hi sweetie glad you had a fab time on your hols shug. Now I admire anyone that does this LIM thingy-ma-bib as its bloody hard.....to me anyway lol.
    Anyway I think both of the cards are gorgeous my fave is the second one that stamp is just fab, I love it. Both are super tho hun.

    Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

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  9. Lindsey1 June 2011 at 20:35

    Both gorgeous Lisa, really striking xx

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  10. Carol1 June 2011 at 20:42

    Two great cards but I love the birdcage one. Carol x

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  11. Donna Mosley1 June 2011 at 20:42

    Love them both Lisa, glad you all had a lovely holiday and a little crafty shopping. Perfect.

    Donna x

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  12. Dolly Daydreams1 June 2011 at 20:46

    Glad you had a great holiday, Love both cards couldn't choose between then but then again no need to !

    Marie

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  13. Susan1 June 2011 at 20:50

    I'm on a little break from work right now myself...and loving it! LOVE both of your cards...but I think the second one is my fave...it's really AWESOME!!
    My card is HERE

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  14. Debs M1 June 2011 at 20:51

    glad you had a nice holiday, love the cards, hmmmm i think the birdcage is my fave x

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  15. Jan 1 June 2011 at 21:07

    I love them both Lisa xx jan

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  16. Zoechaos1 June 2011 at 21:32

    Beautiful cards, the colours of the first one are so happy. The second one is pure charm. Great makes from a fellow addict. XOXO Zoe

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  17. Chrissie1 June 2011 at 21:39

    Glad you had a good time Lisa, I enjoyed my break too!
    Both of these are just lovely! I love them.
    Thanks so much!
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  18. Louise1 June 2011 at 21:42

    Two gorgeous cards - I love the pearls on the Gerberas.
    Glad you had a lovely holiday xx

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  19. Anonymous1 June 2011 at 21:46

    Glad you had a good holiday, fab cards but especially love the second one!
    Helen x

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  20. Faye1 June 2011 at 23:14

    You went to my home!! Where did you go aside from Banstaple? (An hour from mine.) Nice to see you back anyway. So, love both, but really love the second. Very nice. xxx

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  21. Lisa A.2 June 2011 at 00:06

    Yes, it IS good to be back and have you back:)!! Both cards are lovely!! The purple flowers are pretty and love the sentiment on the first one. I was wondering how anyone could use the upper left corner...you did, and perfectly!! The stamp is sweet...your sentiment perfect for this stamp...a perfect match for this challenge:)!!

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  22. Kat2 June 2011 at 00:15

    Glad you had a good holiday Lisa, it's nice to have a break.

    Love both of your cards, especially the first one.

    Kat xx

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  23. Jennifer2 June 2011 at 03:01

    Both gorgeous Lisa. Hope you are rested and refreshed after your break
    xx Jenny xx

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  24. Jackie2 June 2011 at 08:58

    Hi Lisa, nice to see you back. Both are beautiful CAS cards :o)
    Jackie xx

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  25. debby40002 June 2011 at 09:45

    Oh this is gorgeous Lisa.
    luv
    Debby

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  26. Curly2 June 2011 at 09:49

    Oh My Word these are just perfect for our challenge this week they are both equally stunning cards ..... WOW


    Thank You for taking part at Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge: 136 Clean & Simple

    Good luck with the challenge,
    Hugs Bridget :) x.
    SCSC DT

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  27. coops2 June 2011 at 09:51

    stunning cards lisa.fantastic cas designs and i love the images :D

    xx coops xx

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  28. Ang C2 June 2011 at 11:20

    Beautiful cards - love the birdcage

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  29. Sue2 June 2011 at 21:16

    Two brilliant cards Luv Sue x

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  30. Pauline3 June 2011 at 07:52

    Absolutely beautiful!

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  31. Juls3 June 2011 at 13:43

    this is so incredibly stylish! I Love it!! Hugs Juls

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  32. Jane (Carroll's Creations)3 June 2011 at 16:35

    Both gorgeous

    Thanks for joining our "Clean & Simple" challenge this week on SECRET CRAFTER SATURDAY CHALLENGE :)

    Hugs Jane x

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