Wednesday 19 October 2011

Less is More wk37 - cocktail

This week at Less is More Chrissie and Mandi have set the theme of 'cocktail'... it doesn't have to be an actual cocktail, it could be the colours or however you want to interpret it, but I went for the obvious as I have no imagination this week lol...


I've printed the image - Summer Quencher from DigiStamp Boutique - 3 times and then coloured them with promarkers and flexmarkers, and added a little pearl on each flower.  Normally I use pencils if I'm colouring directly on the card base, but I bought a box of thick white card that was on special offer at Papermill Direct and the pens don't bleed through it!  I'm sure they would if I did any blending, but for simple flat colouring like I've done here it was fine :o)  The sentiment is Penny Black.

Oh and this is my cocktail apparently...



You Are Made Of Passion, Genius, and Courage




3 parts Passion

2 parts Genius

1 part Courage



And a Splash of Energy



Serve over ice


Who's pinched my 'splash of energy' then?!  Because I've definitely not got it...

Oh, while I'm here... do any of you sell on Etsy? I do have a couple of places locally where I sell my cards, but I'd love to sell a bit more and feel like I was properly contributing.  Is Etsy easy to use and have you sold much?

35 comments:

An Occasional Genius said...

So simple & so fabulous Lisa! The colours are great.

Can't help with Etsy, never used it myself, but it's got to be worth a go hey! Good luck x

Anonymous said...

Simply stunning Lisa!! Love the colors and fun sentiment!! :) Love your little cocktail concoction recipe too!! Very sweet!! Thanks for sharing!!

Creations by Shirl said...

Love your CAS card, it's a little bit to early right now for one of those, maybe several hours from no...(he,he,)

Chrissie said...

This is terrific, the colours really pop!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Carol said...

Great card Lisa, I could use one of these right now lol. Carol x

heidy said...

Fab card Lisa!
Hugs Heidy

Denise said...

Gorgeous card Lisa. Love the colours of the cocktails.
I have sold on Etsy - last year - but things went very quiet this year. It is very easy to use. I also sell on Folksy which is a UK based site.
Hugs
Denise xx

Kelly Schelske said...

So simple, yet so fun! Love it Lisa!

Doreen said...

This is ust gorgeous Lisa.xxx

Anonymous said...

Hi Lisa, this is just perfect! From what I know about you, I'd say the 2 parts genius is about right when it comes to making cards!!
xx

Debs M said...

great card, wow the pens don't bleed thro..good to know for simple cards x

Sue said...

Hi hun
oh this is fabulous, luv the cocktail glasses, awesome colouring, great CAS card, sue,x

Jenni's Jems said...

simply fabulous x

Vicky said...

Stunning work Lisa....!

big hugs Vicky xx

Jenny said...

I really love your card, the design is ace and the sentiment sits just perfectly in the space:)
Great to find some card that doesn't take the colour right through too.

Thanks for the paper stump info :)
Jenny x

Carla said...

lovely card, great colours

Anonymous said...

Fab CAS card Lisa, love the image and great colours!
Helen x

Diane's Card Designs said...

Wow...simple but stunning! I could just drink those....lol
Diane xx

coldwaters2 said...

This is fantastic Lisa I do admire these Less is More cards they look so professional and expensive this is no exception.
Hugs
Lorraine x

Unknown said...

Hi Lisa, very elegant. Wonderful image and perfectly balanced on the card. Sorry can't help about Etsy, I only heard about it recently when I brought my Saturated Canary images the other day. Sarah

kingstonmama said...

Fabulous card. I love your three cocktails and the colors you've used to color them. :) Ann

Jackie said...

Fantastic card, I love the colourful drinks :o)
Jackie xx

Deborah Frings said...

I could do with one of those!!! They look delicious! So bright and cheerful!

Janette said...

Fab card Lisa, very elegant, love the colours u've used. Janette x

Andrea said...

brillant colors and a fab card

Andrea said...

brillant colors and a fab card

coops said...

stunning card lisa.fab cas design and the image is great :D
never tried etsy hun, just sell mine in a couple of shops but not very many.

xx coops xx

Janette said...

Gorgeous card Lisa and I love the list too....can't help with etsy, have wondered about it though.xx

Mandi said...

Simply exquisite LJ
Fabulous, your cocktail is rather elegant too!
Thank youndMadni LIM

Lorraine said...

Ooh, I love this! Perfect celebration card!

Cazza said...

This is fab Lisa, great stamp and perfect for the challenge :o)
Hugs,
Cazza
xxx

Christine L said...

Fabulous LIM card Lisa... you do them to perfection!
Can't help with Etsy I'm afraid..
Hugs
Christine x

Sarpreet said...

This is such a gorgeous, Sorry it has been a while since I hvae been on your blog, it may be a little longer before I can start visiting regularly.

Sarah said...

I really like this - love the funky colours and crisp images - a great CAS design!

Vicky Hayes said...

A gorgeous bright card Lisa - love it! Vx