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Saturday 16 July 2011

Less is More wk24 - circles

This week at Less is More Chrissie and Mandi would like to see 'circles' - and it has to be more than one circle. I've used some of the new stamps I ordered with the Simon Says Stamp voucher that I won at Papertake Weekly...


For my first card, I've used an Inkadinkadoo stamp set, and stamped various circle images from the set onto linen card, using memento inks in 'pear tart', 'paris dusk' and 'grape jelly'.  The sentiment is a CC Designs stamp.


The plane image on my second card is from a little Kaisercraft stamp set, stamped in 'tangelo' memento ink and then cut out.  I've cut a circle from a scrap of MME paper, and used the 'waste' piece rather than the actual circle.  Mounted this piece (raised up with foam pads) onto teal cardstock from Papermill Direct, added a CC Designs sentiment and my cut out plane.  I've also added a strip of orange cardstock that I've de-bossed (totally on purpose of course lol!) with the swiss dots folder.

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

I'm feeling a bit bah humbug at the weather today - we were supposed to be going to a family BBQ tonight, but it's been called off because of the rain.  The boys are very disappointed and grumpy, especially Morgan who's been going on about it all week... think we might let him stay up and watch a film with us instead.  Off to do a huge catch up session with you all now, as I don't seem to have had much blogging time over the last couple of days!
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61 comments:

  1. Debs M16 July 2011 at 15:48

    2 lovely cards! the sun is shining now, any chance the bbq will be on again!

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  2. Kathyk16 July 2011 at 16:12

    Fab cards - I keep looking at the inkadinkado circles but have so far resisted ....... maybe not for much longer!

    Kathyk

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  3. G Peplow16 July 2011 at 16:13

    Wonderful cards, great use of circles, Gay xxx
    Hope it stays dry for you, Gay x

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  4. Gibmiss16 July 2011 at 16:19

    Hi
    gorgeous circles ...very nice
    hugs
    sylvie
    xxx

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  5. Tracey T16 July 2011 at 16:56

    Love your choice of colours for this card - so nice to see a change from the usual blue! Thank you for playing at Sweet Stampin' this week. Tracey x

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  6. Deborah Frings16 July 2011 at 17:09

    Both cards are just great - love the plane on the second one. But I adore the first one - I really like the graphic feel!

    Sorry about your BBQ - hopefully the weather will improve soon.

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  7. Claire16 July 2011 at 17:17

    Love both of these cards, the first one is really effective and I love the colours. Hugs, Claire x

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  8. Sarn16 July 2011 at 17:33

    Both cards are just brilliant.
    Hugs, Sandra View my card HERE!

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  9. Chrissie16 July 2011 at 18:26

    Love your LIM card... super bunch of circles and a fab colour combo!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  10. The Crafty Goat Girl16 July 2011 at 18:35

    Hi Lisa, Loving your new stamps, great fresh colours you have used too. Have a good weekend, hugs Heidi x

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  11. Ang C16 July 2011 at 18:40

    Two fantastic cards

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  12. Zoe Tant16 July 2011 at 18:41

    Both cards are terrific. The circles fit the LIM challenge perfectly and I'm really liking your one for the boys.

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  13. Hazel (Didos)16 July 2011 at 19:07

    Love both the cards they are super, Hazelxox

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  14. Donna16 July 2011 at 19:51

    Gorgeous cards Lisa...love the colours on the first card and the lil aeroplane on the second...weather so rubbish today I agree :( Donna x

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  15. Sue16 July 2011 at 19:56

    Hi hun
    wow two fabulous cards, luv the colours on the top one,sue,x

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  16. Margaret16 July 2011 at 19:59

    Both lovely cards Lisa, but I love the colour combo on the first one
    Margaret x

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  17. Mandi16 July 2011 at 19:59

    Love our LIM card, super colours
    Sorry about the BBQ, we were so lucky to have had our party last week!
    Thank you
    Diva LIM
    "Less is More"

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  18. Lynne16 July 2011 at 20:27

    Gorgeous Lisa, love those colours together.
    Lynne xxx

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  19. Tara Cardwell16 July 2011 at 20:31

    A couple of fabulous cards - that little plane is adorable :-)

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  20. CraftyC16 July 2011 at 20:37

    Both gorgeous cards Lisa. Shame about the weather but hope Morgan enjoys the film!
    Clairexx

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  21. Jules16 July 2011 at 20:55

    Hi Lisa

    You are the second blog I have visited tonight where a BBQ has been cancelled. Such a shame.

    I also feel sorry for couples getting married when it rains so heavily on a Saturday.

    Two lovely cards . .. I particularly love the last one with the text paper.

    Love Jules xx

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  22. Donna Mosley16 July 2011 at 21:43

    Hi Lisa, two really fab cards hun. Love the bright colours and really great designs. Aww! sorry you missed the bbq, the weather always spoils things.

    Donna x

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  23. Jenny16 July 2011 at 21:50

    Love how you used circles in your two cards and such different styles. Shame about the BBQ...it dried up here at 3pm and been lovely since :)
    Jenny x

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  24. Kat16 July 2011 at 22:02

    Great cards Lisa. The second one is a perfect wee boy card. Thanks for sharing it with us at TG this week.

    Know what you mean about not having time to blog. And the worst bit is I don't know what I've been doing.!

    Kat xx

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  25. Helen16 July 2011 at 22:22

    Great cards as always, Lisa - I love the different coloured ink you've used on them.

    Hope tomorrow is a better day - it certainly can't get any wetter!!

    Helen x

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  26. Unknown16 July 2011 at 22:38

    These are both gorgeous cards Lisa! :)
    Lizy x

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  27. coops16 July 2011 at 22:41

    fantastic cards lisa.love the funky circles and love the design on your 2nd card, really fab :D

    xx coops xx

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  28. Fiona16 July 2011 at 22:47

    wow Lisa...another fab card and perfect for that little guy. Thanks for joining us at Sweet Stampin this week.

    Fi
    x

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  29. Faye16 July 2011 at 23:14

    Me too with the humbug. We were supposed to go to a party and poor Sweet Cheeks caught a bug. Projectile doesn't really do it justice...!
    Anyway, I really like these. Fab circles on the first, guess I'm telling you I like the stamp and the second is just perfecto. xxx

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  30. Kelly Schelske17 July 2011 at 03:26

    These are both great Lisa!

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  31. Anonymous17 July 2011 at 04:59

    These are both so fab Lisa! I really love that orange and blue one!

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  32. Vicky Hayes17 July 2011 at 07:01

    Love these Lisa especially the first - it's got an edginess I love. The circles remind me of my first ever stamp set called Seeing Spots - I loved it! Hope you had a good evening in the end - it wasn't really BBQ weather was it?!! Vx

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  33. Jackie17 July 2011 at 07:18

    Two fab cards. I love the colour combo on the first and the bold colours of the second :o)
    Jackie xx

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  34. Debs17 July 2011 at 08:21

    2 Fab cards Lisa -especially love the colours of the first one and love the design of the second one.
    Shame about the weather - and we are in the middle of summer - if you can't plan a BBQ then - when can you!!!!!
    Hope it's a better day today.
    Have a good one!
    Debs xx

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  35. Feebsy17 July 2011 at 08:29

    Both of these are super Lisa. I really like the colours you've used. I really like the orange and blue on the second card.

    Sorry to hear about the BBQ. It was miserable weather yesterday :(.

    Feebsy
    xx

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  36. Janette17 July 2011 at 10:26

    Both cards are just fab Lisa, love that plane by the way...xx

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  37. Kozmik17 July 2011 at 10:27

    2 Great cards - Thankyou for joining us at Sweet Stampin this week and good luck xx Kozmik xx

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  38. melsanford17 July 2011 at 10:39

    Fab cards! Love all the colours :-) Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx

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  39. Sudha17 July 2011 at 10:53

    Wow lovely creations dear.

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  40. Craftdee17 July 2011 at 13:22

    Great circle cards Lisa...and that airplane is yet another stamp I've bought and not yet used, I love how you've used it here! TFS, Dee

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  41. Zoechaos17 July 2011 at 14:54

    Super cards love the first one especially. XOXO Zoe

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  42. Maureen17 July 2011 at 15:30

    Two lovely cards for this challenge. Well done.
    Maureen.......x
    You can view mine here

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  43. Faith A at Daffodil Cards17 July 2011 at 17:00

    Fantastic cards, love the colours you have used too, especially in the first one.

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  44. coldwaters217 July 2011 at 19:06

    Two fab cards Lisa I have been thinking of doing something for this challenge and have been searching through huge stamp stock and sifting my brain for some ideas so thank you for some wonderful inspiration. That first one really appeals to me and a great design on the second.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  45. Cazza17 July 2011 at 21:00

    Ooooo fab bright colours on your first card but I love your aeroplane one, the layout is brilliant!
    Sorry to hear your BBQ was rained off, stupid British summertime weather ay :o(
    Hugs,
    Cazza
    xxx

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  46. Vicky17 July 2011 at 21:52

    2 gorgeous cards Lisa...!

    thanks for joining us at Sweet Stampin...and good luck..!

    hugs Vicky xx

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  47. Anonymous17 July 2011 at 22:09

    Two fabulous cards Lisa, love the designs and colours!
    Helen x

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  48. maxine18 July 2011 at 08:28

    Beautiful cards Lisa hugs maxine x

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  49. Sharon18 July 2011 at 09:59

    A wonderful boys card, thanks for joining in the fun at Totally Gorjuss this week. Sharon

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  50. Aileen18 July 2011 at 14:19

    Great designs for both cards. Love your first one very zesty! x

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  51. Susan18 July 2011 at 17:38

    Lisa, I love both cards...but my personal favorite is the second card...so perfect for a little guy...can I have it? LOL!!! I have a grandson with a birthday soon....he'd love it! Guess I'll have to CASE it!! LOL!! My Card

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  52. Cazro18 July 2011 at 17:41

    A brilliant card, love the style and the colours are so fresh and pretty. Caz

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  53. GinaA18 July 2011 at 18:14

    Very stylish, super cards.

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  54. Keep It Sweet and Simple18 July 2011 at 19:40

    2 brilliant cards. Love the plane one and the clever way you used the 'waste' piece.
    Caroline xxx

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  55. Anonymous18 July 2011 at 20:25

    Gosh, that was along scroll down to leave a comment!!! I'm not surprised though as both of these cards are gorgeous. I love the blue and green you've used on the first one. xx

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  56. Beryl K19 July 2011 at 08:31

    Fabulous cards, I think the first one is my favourite love the colours
    Beryl x

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  57. rosie19 July 2011 at 14:55

    gorgeous. fab set of cards x

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  58. Suzi B20 July 2011 at 10:51

    Love the colours so crisp and bright. Great card
    Sue :)

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  59. Marlena M.21 July 2011 at 13:26

    Wonderful, trendy colors! ;)

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  60. Unknown22 July 2011 at 18:10

    Hi Lisa, both cards are great. Really like the aeroplane one, the colour combo is just fab. Sarah

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  61. fatmonica22 July 2011 at 19:07

    Beautiful cards but I love the colours of the first one.

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