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Monday, 20 February 2012

Less is More - punches or die cuts

Huge enormous thank yous and hugs to everyone who left me lovely messages on yesterday's post, you're all fab xxx

I was hoping to return with a half decent card today, but Mrs Mojo decided to abandon me and I've thrown so many rubbish attempts in the bin... only one card survived!  The challenge at Less is More this week is 'punches or die cuts' and I really did try to be clever, but I gave up in the end and my effort is very ordinary...


I used a set of nesties - Labels 14 - that I bought recently from Pink Gem Designs, and did lots of inking.  Even that wasn't going well for me today and I kept messing pieces up and starting again, and then I managed to dunk the first card blank in brown ink too.  The image and sentiment are from a Flourishes set and the swirl is Eco Green.  Card blank and nestie shape cut from ivory linen card, and the ribbon is from my stash.

You never know, maybe the mojo will come back tomorrow and I might have a better day  Still trying to catch up with you all as usual - I'll get there eventually!
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45 comments:

  1. Debs M20 February 2012 at 21:03

    wow this looks great x

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  2. Scrapmate20 February 2012 at 21:13

    I love the inking on this card.

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  3. Donna Mosley20 February 2012 at 21:28

    Ooh! I love this Lisa, fab inking and the die and image are so lovely.

    Donna x

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  4. Mau xx20 February 2012 at 21:32

    This is gorgeous Lisa, your ordinary and my ordinary must be very different....lol I love the colour and the stamping is lovely xxx
    Huge Hugs Mau xx

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  5. Victoria20 February 2012 at 21:39

    Fab stamp and gorgeous inking. I think you're your own worst critic!

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  6. mixamatoasties20 February 2012 at 21:42

    Oh I love that Lisa. It's stunning!

    Susan xx

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  7. Louise20 February 2012 at 21:55

    If you can produce a masterpiece like this without mojo, you can send it to me!!
    It's a beautiful card, Lisa xx

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  8. Diane's Card Designs20 February 2012 at 21:58

    Oh wow...considering your mojo has gone you have presented a stunning card. Love the distressing and the image is lovely.
    Diane xx

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  9. lainey20 February 2012 at 22:00

    simply gorgeous!! lainey x

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  10. Squirrel x20 February 2012 at 22:04

    Oh hun, your cards are never ordinary, far from it - this is fab! Hugs Sxx

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  11. Chrissie20 February 2012 at 22:09

    Great design Lisa and gorgeous shading!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  12. heidy20 February 2012 at 22:21

    Oh it's beautiful Lisa it's not ordinary .it's simple gorgeous!
    Big XXX heidy

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  13. Princess Judy Palmer20 February 2012 at 22:28

    I think it is a very pretty card and anyone would love to receive it. It just evokes fishing peacefully in the countryside. It is a very relaxing card (even if it did cause you a lot of stress to make it!)

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  14. Lou20 February 2012 at 22:41

    It is sooo far from ordinary, Honestly it is great, I would be proud to make something like this, be proud Lisa, it is brill. Lou xx

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  15. Paper Hearts Handmade Cards20 February 2012 at 22:44

    Its gorgeous Lisa , a lovely card ...Karen x

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  16. Faye20 February 2012 at 22:46

    Lisa, this is sooooo stylish. xxx

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  17. Aileen20 February 2012 at 22:50

    Gosh Lisa this looks stunning to me and not at all ordinary. Love the scene on the nestie and the composition. x

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  18. Anonymous20 February 2012 at 22:58

    Nothing ordinary about this Lisa, it's gorgeous!
    Helen x

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  19. CraftyC20 February 2012 at 23:07

    Love it Lisa, fab colours. Tomorrows another day as they say and I hope your feeling a little brighter!
    Clairexx

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  20. smittenstamper20 February 2012 at 23:32

    What a stunning card ,just love the colours ..so rich!love it.Wilma x

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  21. Bea21 February 2012 at 00:43

    gorgeous card - love the clour scheme

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  22. Lorraine21 February 2012 at 05:02

    Lisa, your mojo is still there. I love your card! The colors, inking and design are gorgeous! Also loving that image in the punch.

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  23. Feebsy21 February 2012 at 06:30

    Oh Lisa your card is anything but ordinary I think it's gorgeous. I really love the warmth you've created and the image is lovely.

    I'm sorry my hugs are a couple days late but I'm thinking about you all.

    Feebs
    xx

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  24. Vicky21 February 2012 at 07:44

    Gorgeous card sweetie loving the effect & the colour.
    Just seen your previous post as I'm way behind...again!! I'm so sorry hun I know how you feel I have lost 2 the 2nd one was in my arms after surviving just 13 hours, I was 17 at the time he would have been 22 january 29th my first ones memorium is in april. People say it gets easier but it doesnt its just we learn to cope & deal with it as time goes on but the hurt is forever there & nothing will ever take that heart ache away. E-mail me anytime hun if you fancy a chat or anything I still struggle with the days even after all these years shug.
    Take care sweets mmwah.

    Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

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  25. Jackie21 February 2012 at 08:26

    Oh wow, this is stunning. Wonderful inking and a great image :o)
    Jackie xx

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  26. Christine L21 February 2012 at 08:48

    And that's without your mojo????? It's beautiful Lisa!
    Hugs
    Christine x

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  27. Denise 21 February 2012 at 09:59

    There is nothing "very ordinary" about this card at all - it is gorgeous.
    Hugs
    Denise xx

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  28. coops21 February 2012 at 10:19

    wow love this lisa.really striking colours and design and the image is stunning ;D

    xx coops xx

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  29. Unknown21 February 2012 at 12:37

    Less certainly is more I love the image and the colours you have used.
    Well Done
    Hugs
    Elaine

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  30. The Crafty Blonde21 February 2012 at 14:43

    Fab card, love the image and distressed shape. Hope you are feeling a bit less emotional today, although its very understandable. I cant imagine what it must be like.
    Take care
    Lyndsey xx

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  31. Michelle Short21 February 2012 at 15:18

    I don't think your mojo has gone, this is fab Lisa. Your inking is gorgeous and love the stamps xx

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  32. Anne21 February 2012 at 17:38

    What a gorgeous card! I love the rich colour :-)

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  33. Zoe Tant21 February 2012 at 18:02

    Serene and peaceful. You could just walk in and relax. Zx

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  34. Viv21 February 2012 at 20:13

    Such a fab card and little scene , well done :) Viv xx

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  35. Little K Smith21 February 2012 at 21:14

    Oh this is gorgeous Lisa, I love the delish colours and the image is so lovely 'n' dreamy :)
    Kelly.x

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  36. Diane21 February 2012 at 22:19

    Beautiful card, so serene, I love it.
    Diane

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  37. Lori Aragon22 February 2012 at 06:54

    Ooooh, loving all the inking and the silhouette! So pretty!

    Love n hugs,
    Lori

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  38. Craftdee22 February 2012 at 08:09

    This is a very striking card, Lisa. It's seriously good in it's own right, just different from your other cards, I really like it. Donna

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  39. fundraising charity22 February 2012 at 08:55

    This is the beautiful nature creation art drawn in this cards.It look so fabulous and colorful.This pictures on the paper creations look so beautiful.

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  40. rosie22 February 2012 at 12:20

    if you made this without mojo Lisa - I may as well give up now!!!!
    LOL. only kidding hun.
    fab card. love the image. love the inking.
    In fact I just love it x

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  41. coldwaters222 February 2012 at 18:34

    Wow Lisa I would call this anything but ordinary that colour you have used looks like chocolate and I love that serene little scene the added ribbon is perfect.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  42. Mistys Mum23 February 2012 at 21:45

    That image is just the sort of thing I love. What a clever use of the die shape & a stunning image.
    It is not surprising you have so many lovely comments

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  43. Susan24 February 2012 at 16:39

    I love those Flourishes images...but never thought to cut them out with a label die...very clever! Beautiful card!

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  44. Mandi24 February 2012 at 19:44

    Gorgeous card Lisa, fab stamping
    Thank you
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  45. Karen P24 February 2012 at 22:54

    stop being so hard on yourself! this is gorgeous, no way is it ordinary, lovely card, beautifully inked and stamped hugs Karen x

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