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Sunday 10 April 2011

Less is More wk10 - 1 layer & sentiment focus

This week's challenge at Less is More is a one layer card, with the focus on the sentiment.... umm.... eeek!  Now, if this had been any other challenge, I'd have passed on this week and not even attempted it.  But as it's Less is More, and I've played along every week so far, I had to get on with it!  This one is my first attempt...


I found this stamp while I was looking for the stamp I used on my second card, and thought it might work... not sure if it really did though.  The sentiment is an Elzybells stamp, butterfly is from a Pink Gem set.  Not really keen on this one, so I made another card...


This is my second card, with the sentiment I was looking for, which is from Paper Makeup I think.  The flower is from Little Claire.  I think this card worked better than the first one, but I'm not sure if I got the focus fully on the sentiment... I'd intended the flower to be slightly paler than it turned out.  I like this one though.

Hubby's been cooking while I've been playing in the craft room so I'd better go and eat... will visit you all in a bit though :o)
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43 comments:

  1. Vicky10 April 2011 at 16:01

    Fabulous cards Lisa....love them both but the second one is my fave too...love the colour you have used and gorgeous sentiment...another perfect LIM card!

    hugs Vicky xx

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  2. Jane10 April 2011 at 16:10

    two lovely cards hard to choose between them xx

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  3. Liz McGuire,10 April 2011 at 16:51

    Hiya, both brilliant, hard to pick a fave!

    Liz x

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  4. Claire10 April 2011 at 16:57

    Two lovely cards, but I do like the second one much better. Hugs, Claire x

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  5. Keep It Sweet and Simple10 April 2011 at 17:25

    2 fab cards - I actually prefer the first one... lol** I think it's really pretty and cheerful.
    Caroline xxx

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  6. Chrissie10 April 2011 at 17:31

    I love the second one too Lisa, I think the colour contrast is spot on, the flower has identity without overpowering the sentiment!
    Fabulous!
    Enjoy your week.
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"
    PS I must say thanks for doing a challenge which you might otherwise have not bothered with... I really appreciate it!

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  7. Jennifer10 April 2011 at 17:46

    You lucky girl having hubby cook for you! Mine just can't cook to save his life lol! Am loving the simple look here. Both great! xx Jenny xx

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  8. Anonymous10 April 2011 at 17:48

    Two very pretty creations!! :) Love the colors on the top card with the butterflies!! Hope you enjoy hubby's cooking!! :) Smiles, Vicki

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  9. Mandi10 April 2011 at 17:48

    Like both your cards Lisa
    F=Orange and pink is my FAV combination, but the green one is fabulous!
    thank you Lisa, appreciate you taking part, other will too
    mandi
    Less is More

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  10. Janette10 April 2011 at 18:29

    Both are gorgeous, think my fav is the second, but they are fab.xx

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  11. Jessica10 April 2011 at 18:32

    Both lovely cards - clean and simple but oh so elegant. Jx

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  12. Jan 10 April 2011 at 18:32

    Both lovely cards, I just prefer the second xx Jan

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  13. TAM10 April 2011 at 18:36

    Two fabulous entries. Like you my favorite is the second one with the flower from Little Claires - love this image, sentiment and the colours you've used.

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  14. Anonymous10 April 2011 at 19:26

    Fabulous cards, I do prefer the second one too, I think it's the colour that works so well!
    Helen x

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  15. CraftinGranny10 April 2011 at 19:30

    Great cards Lisa. My preference is also the second one. I love the greens, so CAS. "Hugs" Carol

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  16. kelly10 April 2011 at 19:30

    I think that the flower one is my favorite.
    thanks for commenting on my card
    kelly xx

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  17. Sue10 April 2011 at 19:36

    Hi hun
    oh i do luv how we all working so hard for these girlies, two fab card hun, think the 2nd be me fav, like you i did two! lol, sue,x

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  18. Anonymous10 April 2011 at 20:06

    Both gorgeous Lisa but I think the second one has the edge! xx

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  19. Sandra10 April 2011 at 20:16

    Two beautiful cards Lisa...must say my favourite is the second one,love the flower stamp you've used.

    Take care
    San x

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  20. Donna Mosley10 April 2011 at 20:34

    Both gorgeous cards Lisa, my fave is the second one too. Very elegant, must get that gorgeous stamp. Hope you enjoyed playing in the craft room hun.

    Donna x

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  21. coops10 April 2011 at 21:52

    2 stunning cas cards lisa.i love the fab stamps you`ve used :D

    xx coops xx

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  22. Jules10 April 2011 at 22:48

    Gorgeous makes Lisa.

    Love the sentiments .... especially the one on the second card.

    Hope you have had a good weekend.

    Love Jules xx

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  23. Linby10 April 2011 at 22:52

    Two great cards but the second one has the edge for me. Just love the simplicity of it and the colour you used.
    Linbyx

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  24. Susan10 April 2011 at 23:30

    Lisa, I think both cards are great...but I'm with you and I think I like the second one a little better....love the softness of the green flower!

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  25. Carole Campanile11 April 2011 at 00:15

    Your first card is great; your second card is awesome!! Perfect use of inks and stamps. Well done.
    TFS
    Carole

    PS - I'm with you, OLC are too hard for me. I should have passed this week; would have saved myself hours of stress. LOL

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  26. Diane11 April 2011 at 00:40

    Both are great cards...but that second one is my favorite....perfect!!

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  27. Unknown11 April 2011 at 02:42

    Hi, I like them both - but the first is just pipped at the post by the second. I actually don't mind one layer cards, but I don't do focus on sentiment. I'm trying this week tho! Thanks for the good luck wishes on my blog, fingers crossed, eh! Sarah

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  28. Craftdee Donna11 April 2011 at 03:14

    You've pulled this off beautifully: I still find one-layer cards the hardest to do, I don't think the green flower is too strong; the brief is for the MAIN focus to be the sentiment, and yours is :-) Dee

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  29. massofhair11 April 2011 at 03:23

    Both cards are great but i ReAlLy like the second one as it is just so beautiful:-)

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  30. Cheryl11 April 2011 at 05:13

    They are both GORGEOUS,I need to try some one layer cards!!!
    xx

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  31. Jackie11 April 2011 at 07:24

    Beautiful cards, but the first one is my favourite :o)
    Jackie xx

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  32. Shirley11 April 2011 at 10:07

    Beautiful cards, I really like the second one, the colour is lovely.
    Shirley x

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  33. Aileen11 April 2011 at 16:48

    Both are super but especially the green one.

    I know what you mean about passing on this one. I gave a groan too. x

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  34. Donna11 April 2011 at 19:36

    Love the second card although both are really fab x

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  35. Vicky Hayes11 April 2011 at 21:10

    These cards are both stunning but I agree the focus is more on the flower on the second card. I love the first with the vivid pink spiral sentiment.

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  36. coldwaters211 April 2011 at 22:09

    Two very beautiful and classy cards Lisa love them both but must admit the second one is my fave.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  37. Lorraine12 April 2011 at 03:50

    Love your CAS cards! My fav is the second one - love the different colored inks - gives it dimension.

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  38. Sheila in Cyprus12 April 2011 at 05:51

    Both are lovely cards, hard to choose which one but it has to be the .... second one, but only because I like the colour. Love Sheila x

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  39. Donna12 April 2011 at 10:03

    Both of these are beautiful Lisa, you do CAS card so perfectly...jealous much lol! :) Donna x

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  40. Sarah12 April 2011 at 16:36

    I love them both - they each have their own appeal!
    Sarah at 127

    http://blueboxbabe.blogspot.com/

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  41. Jenny12 April 2011 at 23:48

    The second is my favourite too, love the colours and that the sentiment is darker to take centre stage.
    Jenny x

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  42. melsanford14 April 2011 at 08:29

    Oh gorgeous cards! You really do this style well. Beautiful! Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx

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  43. Lynne14 April 2011 at 18:50

    Like them both a lot but the second one is my fave. Subtle and understated.
    Lynne xxx

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