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Saturday, 28 May 2011

Pick A Square - Less is More

If you hop over to the Challenge at "Less is More" this week you will see that the recipe you have to follow today is to choose one of the squares from the diagram in which to place your image.
I have chosen the bottom left, as you can see. The image may overflow slightly but it must be obvious which is  the chosen square.
This card uses a technique whereby the stamp is inked and then tapped with a marker in a contrasting colour, before being stamped onto the card. I used a SU Baja Blue inkpad and a grey Docrafts marker. I did just huff on the stamp a time or two before stamping to ensure that the first colour hadn't dried out too much whilst I was adding the second colour.
I rather like the mottled effect.
I added the sentiment to which I had given the a similar treatment, positioning it with my Lego Corner and acetate. (There's a tutorial on the "Less is More" Blog for this).
With just a touch of Glamour Dust added to the blossoms the card was complete.
This card uses the same portion of the card as the first one, but  SU's Sail Away was simply stamped with Midnight Blue Stazon and sponged with SU Bashful Blue and Baja Breeze inks, having previously masked  the sails. The small sentiment from Silhouette Sentiments was added using the same method as above.
I do hope you'll join in the fun with all the other LIMettes at "Less is More" this week... which square will you pick?
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49 comments:

  1. Jan 28 May 2011 at 08:51

    Great cards Chrissie, fab sentiment on the first one! I'm pleased you have had a good week. I was wondering where you were. xx Jan

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  2. Deborah Frings28 May 2011 at 09:13

    Both are really lovely - my favourite is the yatch! I can imagine sailing away on it :)

    Nice to have you back - hope the cruise was wonderful.

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  3. Viv28 May 2011 at 09:49

    Two lovely cards again Chrissie, can't choose between them.Hope you had a nice time away and have come back refreshed:O) Viv xx

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  4. ~ Ali Robertson ~28 May 2011 at 09:52

    Both fabulous card chrissie thanks again for another fabulous challenge

    ali x

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  5. Maureen28 May 2011 at 09:59

    Two great cards but I have to say I love the yatch one.
    Maureen......x

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  6. Tara Cardwell28 May 2011 at 10:10

    Fab cards as always - love both equally. Hope you had a fabulous holiday.
    Tara x

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  7. Jenny28 May 2011 at 11:37

    ooooo you make it sound like game show. Both are gorgeous cards Chrissie, glad your back and I trust you enjoyed your holiday :)
    Jenny x

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  8. cardsandacuppa28 May 2011 at 11:56

    Two great cards Chrissie, and so different too! Glad you had a nice time away as well :-)
    Hugs xx

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  9. Kim S28 May 2011 at 13:08

    I am in awe. Using the Just Because set in the corner is inspired and the thumping technique makes it so unique.

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  10. Diane28 May 2011 at 13:16

    Great cards....love them both...and I did wonder where you were...thought maybe that you had blogger commenting issues liek the rest of us!

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  11. Margaret28 May 2011 at 14:07

    Both of these are absolutely GORGEOUS Chrissie might have to CASe these (with credits to you of course!!)
    Margaret x

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  12. Mandi28 May 2011 at 15:06

    Fantastic cards Chrissie
    I missed you!

    x

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  13. Rita28 May 2011 at 15:28

    Chrissie what great cards. Hugs Rita xx

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  14. Faith A at Daffodil Cards28 May 2011 at 15:54

    Both stunning cards, love the symmetry of them both and the colours.

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  15. Hazel (Didos)28 May 2011 at 15:54

    Hi Chrissie, Love both the cards they are stunning, thanks for the great theme this week, Love Hazelxo

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  16. Sue28 May 2011 at 17:05

    Hi hun
    two gorgeous card, lovely image & sentiment, have lovely weekend, sue,x

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  17. Anonymous28 May 2011 at 17:15

    Two fabulous cards and a fabulous challenge! Hope you had a wonderful holiday!
    Helen x

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  18. Bonnie28 May 2011 at 17:58

    Glad to hear you had a get away. This is an awesome challenge. I like the way you thumped the first one and the sail boat is so pretty with the sponging. Welcome back.

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  19. Riet28 May 2011 at 19:52

    What a gorgeous cards Chrissie.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  20. Kathleen28 May 2011 at 20:30

    Two great cards and a great challenge this week. Thanks so much.

    Kath x

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  21. Suze Bain28 May 2011 at 22:31

    Super cards Chrissie, love your sponging on the sailing boat. Thanks for anther great challenge. xx

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  22. Kat28 May 2011 at 23:48

    Fabulous cards Chrissie as usual. I like the sound of this challenge. Hoping to have more time to craft this week so that I can take part!

    Kat xx

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  23. Uhooi29 May 2011 at 04:55

    Uhooi,,
    Waw,, This card is very good and creative,,

    Uhooi.blogspot.com

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  24. Lorraine A29 May 2011 at 08:44

    Gorgeous cards Chrissie :-) I am going to have a go at the thumping technique ,, love the mottled effect and the sailing card is beautiful too,, very serene and calm looking :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  25. Sarn29 May 2011 at 09:53

    Both cards are absolutely FABULOUS. Thanks for sharing the technique on the floral one. Great idea.

    Wondered where you were last week. Glad you were having a lovely time.

    Hugs, Sandra

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  26. fatmonica29 May 2011 at 12:10

    Beautiful cards!I love them both-the mixed colours on the first and the serenity of the second.

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  27. Seafield Jo29 May 2011 at 12:27

    Two lovely cards Chrissie. You were missed last week, glad you had a good break. Jo x

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  28. Susan30 May 2011 at 00:56

    Your cruise sounds wonderful! I haven't been on one in years! LOVE your cards this week. Haven't tried the "thumping" yet, so might have to give it a whirl soon. My favorite of yours is the boat...LOVE the peaceful feel...great job on the sponging!

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  29. Trinh30 May 2011 at 03:03

    Your cards are gorgeous, Chrissie! This was a fun challenge but it was challenging!

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  30. Dolly Daydreams30 May 2011 at 09:58

    Both of your pieces are beautiful such gorgeous imagery and stamping, a great inspiration.

    Marie

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  31. Suzilou30 May 2011 at 10:49

    Both cards are gorgeous, am so loving these challenges, am digging out stamps that I have never used before and using techniques that I have never tried so thank you for pushing us to try something different :) xx

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  32. Michelle Short30 May 2011 at 13:24

    Beautiful cards Chrissie, I love them both, I love the soft colours xx

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  33. Marlena M.30 May 2011 at 13:55

    Both are incredible! I love the way that boat looks like it is sailing....love the blue effects!

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  34. Janice30 May 2011 at 14:24

    Both such beautiful cards, love them both. You certainly have an eye for what's good in LIM.Jx

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  35. Linby30 May 2011 at 16:57

    Two great cards as always. You made it look so easy and lulled me into a false sense of security LOL!
    Linbyx

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  36. G Peplow30 May 2011 at 21:48

    Hi Chrissie, I'm a bit late getting round, been a bit snowed under but I just wanted to say, I hope your holiday was wonderful. I'd love to go to Venice, ahh one day, LOL
    Your cards are beautiful, I love the flowers and that thumping technique is great. The sailing boat image is very romantic, Great challenge yet again, well done and Thank You:o)xxx

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  37. Vicky Hayes31 May 2011 at 02:02

    Hi Chrissie. The LiMettes missed you last week but I'm glad you were away having a fun time! I love your cards as always - the ink technique on the first is fab (why does it not come out this well when I do it?!) but I absolutely love the sailboat card.Vx

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  38. Carole Campanile31 May 2011 at 05:19

    Both cards are beautiful Chrissie, but my face is the flowers. Nice technique, I will have to try that some day.
    Carole

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  39. Leah l'Orange31 May 2011 at 13:59

    both of these are LOVELY. the soft blue is perfect for the images you chose, and i love your colouring on the sailboat card. simple, subtle, and beautiful!

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  40. Pauline31 May 2011 at 18:08

    Two wonderful inspirational cards! I love this week's theme, and I have made 2 cards this week! In fact i may enter a 3rd!!

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  41. coldwaters21 June 2011 at 01:50

    Two awesome cards Chrissie the images you have chosen to use are beautiful they look so classy and expensive, I will pluck up the courage to try this out one day, lol.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  42. StampingStace1 June 2011 at 08:40

    Hi Chrissie
    Just Believe is one of my favourites and I love the way you made it pop with one colour!
    Sail boat gorgeous too and it inspired me to get mine out and use it ;o)
    Stacex

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  43. Sonia1 June 2011 at 22:46

    Just fab cards Chrissie, the sail boat one is my favourite love that stamp set.
    Hugs Sonia xx

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  44. Debbie1 June 2011 at 22:49

    Great cards! Glad you reminded me of the thumping technique. I used it too

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  45. Shobana2 June 2011 at 03:50

    Beautiful! Love both your creations! :)
    Glad you had a good break and that you are back in action! :)
    Tks for all the effort you put into hosting this challenge! Salut!

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  46. Lynn2 June 2011 at 18:15

    Great cards, but the sailboat is my favourite. Lynn x

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  47. Helen2 June 2011 at 20:39

    Beautiful cards - love the mottled effect on the first one!
    Helen x

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  48. Unknown3 June 2011 at 15:26

    Hi Chrissie, sorry I'm so late with my entry - just scraped in! Glad you had a lovely holiday, I'm looking forward to our break at the end of June. Beautiful cards, as always and great inspiration. Sarah

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  49. Wishcraft3 June 2011 at 19:43

    Both lovely cards Chrissie. Love the stamps you've used and the technique on the first one looks fabulous! Glad you enjoyed your holiday :o) Lisa x

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Thank you so much for popping by, I appreciate your comments!
Thanks,
Chrissie