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Saturday, 6 August 2011

Less is More wk27 - your nation's flag

Hubby's taken the boys to his mum's this morning so I could have a few hours peace, it's been lovely!  I've sat in the craft room happily stamping, with NO interruptions, and made a few cards for the new challenge at Less is More :o)  This week Chrissie and Mandi want to see your nation's flag colours.


Now when I have a 'red, white & blue' challenge to do, I always think - boy card!  So that's what I did with my first card.  I made the panel using my Inkadinkado circle stamps and memento inks on a pale blue piece of linen card, and added a few small red dots using a Stampin Up stamp... I've no idea why I didn't just use a piece of red, white & blue patterned paper, it would have been much quicker lol.  More fun this way though!  The stars were cut with a sizzix die, button and twine from my stash and the sentiment is from a set by The Cat's Pajamas.  I'm also entering this card for the 'clean & simple' challenge at Cards For Men.


Then for my second card, I went with the colours of the St George's flag, rather than the Union Jack (and it works for hubby's Polish flag too).  The flourish stamp is from a set by Eco Green, that I treated myself to because I didn't have any flourish stamps... now that I've got them I'm not totally sure what to do with them, but they're all gorgeous so I'm sure I'll find a use for them!  The bird is a Glitz stamp and the sentiment is from the 'kids play' set by Flourishes.  It's ended up looking a lot like a Christmas card, but that wasn't my intention!


This one makes me hyperventilate just looking at it!  Eek, so much white (or ivory linen actually) space!!!  The flower and the sentiment are from the Penny Black 'salutations' set, and I added a teeny blue pearl in the centre of the flower... not sure I'll ever use this card, it's a bit too CAS for me!
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60 comments:

  1. Mandi6 August 2011 at 14:57

    Three fabulous cards lisa
    don;t hyperventilate, cos that may make you add something lol
    Good to see you
    Thank you
    Mandi
    Diva IM
    "Less is More"

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  2. Tara Cardwell6 August 2011 at 15:03

    3 stunning cards - the final really clean one is lovely - too lovely not to use :-)

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  3. Chrissie6 August 2011 at 15:03

    What a super bunch of cards, it looks as though you really did have fun! They are all terrific and as you probably won't be sending the last one to yourself, that is perfect too!
    Of them all the first one is my fave!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  4. Susie6 August 2011 at 15:26

    Gorgeous cards, all of them, but my fave is definitely the first one!
    Susie x

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  5. Ganna Gruden6 August 2011 at 15:51

    What a beauty!!! I love them)))

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  6. Jan 6 August 2011 at 15:54

    3 fabulous cards Lisa xx Jan

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  7. melsanford6 August 2011 at 15:55

    Gorgeous cards! Love them all but the first one has to be my fave :-) Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx

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  8. CraftinGranny6 August 2011 at 16:18

    Wow Lisa, you been one busy lady lately with the beautiful CAS cards. Sure glad I don't have to pick just one.....lol Have a fab weekend! "Love & Hugs" Carol

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  9. Anonymous6 August 2011 at 16:38

    All so different but equally as gorgeous! I think the second one is my favourite. Glad you've had some 'you' time! xx

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  10. Sue6 August 2011 at 16:40

    Hi hun
    wow you have been busy, a gorgeous selection of cards,you have been a busy girle, you are brill at these case cards hun, sue,x

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  11. Canonbury creations6 August 2011 at 16:49

    All 3 cards are fab Lisa but I especially love the 2nd one, it's beautiful :)
    Val x

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  12. Fiona6 August 2011 at 17:00

    All three cards are lovely Lisa, well done. I think the first one is my fave.

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  13. Whisper6 August 2011 at 17:34

    All of them absolutely fabby hun and i'm so glad you have managed to get some peace and quiet, Luv Sam x

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  14. Vicky6 August 2011 at 17:45

    They are all so gorgeous Lisa...and I must say I LOVE the second one...the wee bird is fabulous hun...

    hope you have enjoyed the peace n quiet sweetie...!

    have a lovely weekend...hugs Vicky xx

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  15. Unknown6 August 2011 at 18:19

    Three super cards I like the last one. Mary x

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  16. Ang C6 August 2011 at 18:24

    Three FAB!!!! cards

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  17. Claire6 August 2011 at 18:32

    WOW three fabulous cards Lisa - love them all. Hugs, Claire x

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  18. Lynsey6 August 2011 at 18:38

    Hi Lisa, these are all lovely cards!
    Hugs Lynsey x

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  19. Maureen6 August 2011 at 19:00

    Three lovely cards, well done. You can view my card here.
    Maureen.......x

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  20. Suze Bain6 August 2011 at 19:43

    Three fabulous CAS cards. xx

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  21. Denise 6 August 2011 at 20:15

    Wow Lisa - I love each and every one :0)
    Hugs
    Denise xx

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  22. Sarah6 August 2011 at 20:23

    These are all fabulous! I really like the simplicity of the last card, I think anyone would be happy to receive it!

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  23. Faye6 August 2011 at 22:15

    All totally, totally gorgeous. xxx

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  24. coldwaters26 August 2011 at 22:30

    Wow, wow and wow Lisa these all look terrific, I absolutely love the circles on the first one they look so bright and clear, perfect stamping and much better than paper. That second one is rather elegant with the bird and swirls and love the third one that flower is just perfect.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  25. StampingStace6 August 2011 at 23:43

    These are just great, I think I'd be hard pushed to chose a favourite - lovely!
    Stacex (48)

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  26. Debs M7 August 2011 at 00:08

    gorgeous cards and well done on doing 3..the challenge had me stumped x

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  27. xxxtglxxx7 August 2011 at 01:24

    Oh My Goodness, I am so impressed! :) I have never managed to make more than one card in a day, and you have created 3 stunners! :)

    All different but all brilliant! :)

    hugs

    xxalisonxx

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  28. Anonymous7 August 2011 at 06:54

    Beautiful collection of cards, great choice of stamps

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  29. coops7 August 2011 at 07:52

    these are fantastic lisa.i love your cas cards, they always look stunning.my fav is your first with the stars, so striking ;D

    xx coops xx

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  30. Feebsy7 August 2011 at 11:20

    Totally stunning Lisa, I can't decide which one I like the best they're all so stylish. You certainly made good use of the peace and quiet!

    Feebsy
    xx

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  31. Jenny7 August 2011 at 12:15

    What a busy bee!
    brilliant creations, love the stamping on the first...much more fun making your own bkgd!
    Luuurve the CAs-ness of the last too :)
    Jenny x

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  32. Pauline7 August 2011 at 14:56

    These are fab cards, love them all.

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  33. Nannieflash7 August 2011 at 15:04

    Stunning cards Lisa, simple designs with wow results. hugs Shirleyxxx

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  34. Donna Mosley7 August 2011 at 15:14

    Fab cards Lisa, love the patterned panel you've created.

    Donna x

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  35. Jessica7 August 2011 at 20:48

    Super cards Lisa - love the less is more look - very in at the moment. Jxx

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  36. Lynne7 August 2011 at 20:48

    Slow deep breaths Lisa. Lol.
    They are all fabulous, love both your LiM cards and the really CAS one is really great.
    Lynne xxx

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  37. Zoechaos7 August 2011 at 21:12

    All 3 are smashing cards, much more fun to stamp and paste! XOXO Zoe

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  38. Gibmiss7 August 2011 at 21:47

    Hi Lisa
    Three Stunners all superb....love them all .....
    hugs sylvie
    xx

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  39. Jules7 August 2011 at 21:56

    Hi Lisa

    Three gorgeous makes .. .. I think the second one is my favourite.

    You certainly make great use of those few hours of peace!!

    Love Jules xx

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  40. Beryl K7 August 2011 at 22:38

    Three fabulous cards
    Beryl x

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  41. Kat7 August 2011 at 23:29

    Fantastic cards Lisa. I love them all especially the third one.

    Kat xx

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  42. Anonymous8 August 2011 at 00:32

    Lisa, these are all stunning creations my dear!! You did an amazing job with CAS style!! ;) HUGS

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  43. Jennifer8 August 2011 at 01:55

    All fabulous Lisa, but #1 is my fave! Sounds like a perfect morning (now please could you have a word with my hubby too!) xx Jenny xx

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  44. Sarpreet8 August 2011 at 07:39

    Such gorgeous cards, beautiful image and colours.

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  45. Aileen8 August 2011 at 21:12

    All fab cards. I like your patterned panel on the first card. It does suit a boy especially with the stars. Love the flourish on your second card with the bird. I know it's scary to leave so much white but your third card looks great with just the little flower and the sentiment crossing it. x

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  46. Jen Nelson9 August 2011 at 00:20

    HI Lisa,

    perfect CAS Card... And perfect for the LIM challenge

    jen xx

    P.S
    Thanks for joining in with my Clean & Simple Challenge this week at Cards For Men and good luck

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  47. Maja9 August 2011 at 13:55

    Fabolous cards

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  48. massofhair9 August 2011 at 23:56

    Three outstanding cards! The last one is perfect for the challenge but i must admit to liking your red and white bird and swirl card. Such elegance is truly beautiful:-)

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  49. kingstonmama10 August 2011 at 02:53

    I love all of your cards!

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  50. Unknown10 August 2011 at 08:35

    Hi Lisa, just looking at the LiM blog and came across your cards - they are just brilliant. The middle one is my favourite - love the swirl. You lucky girl getting hubby to take the children, mine does that once (no make that twice a year ) to go shopping for my birthday and Christmas presents! Sarah

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  51. Unknown10 August 2011 at 08:35

    Hi Lisa, just looking at the LiM blog and came across your cards - they are just brilliant. The middle one is my favourite - love the swirl. You lucky girl getting hubby to take the children, mine does that once (no make that twice a year ) to go shopping for my birthday and Christmas presents! Sarah

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  52. Kathyk10 August 2011 at 08:46

    A FABULOUS selection and I'm hard pushed to pick a fave but I do LOVE the boy card with the stars and circles

    Kathyk

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  53. Suzi B10 August 2011 at 15:31

    Great cards! my favourite is the middle on .. fabulous scroll
    Sue B :)

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  54. Susan10 August 2011 at 16:17

    What a fab job you did with all three cards, Lisa!! Love that "guy" card...and the others are just as perfect!

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  55. rosie11 August 2011 at 13:29

    fabulous set of cards. love them all.

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  56. Sasha12 August 2011 at 14:09

    Three terrific cards! Second one is my favourite - Love the birdie!

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  57. Karen P12 August 2011 at 16:51

    All fabulous card, especially like the male theme one lol Karen

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  58. sparklygirl-Tina12 August 2011 at 17:49

    Hi

    What gorgeous cards and I think with this amount of comments they speak for themselves!

    Tina (no 75)

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  59. Lisa A.13 August 2011 at 03:15

    Hi Lisa! Your cards are wonderful!!! Especially love the red bird with the flourishes! I'm with you on having flourishes because they're so pretty, but like you...don't know what to do with them...I'm going to watch YOU:)!! Love the simplicity of the last one...all just lovely:)!!

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  60. Patricia St Martin13 August 2011 at 20:01

    Hi Lisa, Hope thing are good with you? Wonderful card. Thanks for joining us at Cards for Men Challenge. You did a great job making your card Clean and Simple. I love seeing you creations. Good luck on the challenge.
    Hugz, Patricia

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