Saturday 9 July 2011

Something with Legs

Isn't this Ted just the best!
He comes from Indigo Blu and reminds me of a teddy which sits in my conservatory and was given to me many years ago by one of my pupils at the end of a school year (I taught tiddlers don't forget).
He is for our one layer challenge at "Less is More" which this week asks for "Something with legs". It's implicit that he has them although they can't be seen.
He was stamped and masked to add the manuscript 'behind' him. The sentiment is from the Wild Rose Studio.
Alphabet Challenge - Just one Word
More stamps here from Indigo Blu.
My favourite masking technique was used to sponge the central panel in blue, amethyst and green and the  tree was stamped in Early Espresso both before and after the mask was removed. I chose the position for the sentiment by stamping it onto acetate and moving it around the card until I was happy with the chosen spot. then using my lego corner to guide my stamp into place. The legs are on the birds in this one!
Here's a final quickie with legs... this time it's a table from Stampin Up's Scene in a Garden, but the the bird has legs too I guess.
Nuff said!

42 comments:

  1. Chrissie - such lovely inspiration cards for this week's challenge. Lovely sponged background for the tree and birds, super sentitment too. The teddy is so cute. And a table is what came to mind when I saw the theme. My favourite of your set - the bird and trees - magnificent!

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  2. Fabulous creations as always Chrissie, love love love them. Have a fab day

    ali x

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  3. oh chrissy these are just stunning love them all but the teddy has it for me he is just brilliant,great challenge again this week hun hugs cherylx

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  4. Fab trio to inspire us this week. My fav has to be the tree & birds one, LOVE IT!
    Daubers on my shopping list.
    Have a great weekend.
    Kaz x

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  5. What a gorgeous cards.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  6. Hi there Chrissie, WOW I love the tree card, love them all actually, great challenge again I can see you're going to be very busy commenting again, LOL Thanks, Gay xxx

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  7. I love bears and he's a super one! Lovely cards and great challenge. Zx

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  8. That teddy is just the most handsome Ive seen in a long while!

    He has a traditional vintage look about him, quite striking!

    Keryn :)

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  9. Landscape with hovering bird has to be my favourite. I didn't check your blog before I did mine and was pleased to see that I'm not the only one who thought furniture.

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  10. Love these cards, Chrissie! When I saw the one with the tree and birds over at LIM, I gasped out loud - stunning!

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  11. 3 lovely cards Chrissie, and great stamps; I particularly love the tree on the middle card :-)
    Anne x

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  12. 3 Wows for 3 gorgeous cards Chrissie -you are so talented xHugsx

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  13. Lovely cards 2nd's my favourite

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  14. Beautiful cards Chrissie I especially love the tree and birds. Another fab challenge although a little worried initially until i realised you didn't have to show the legs in the image :)
    Jenny x

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  15. Another great challenge Chrissie, super inspiration from you as always, my favourite has to be the tree, it's stunning. xx

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  16. Great inspiration asa lways Chrissie, I love 'em all but my fave has to be the table one, this set was a great mans one I thought :-)
    Hugs xxx

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  17. All your cards are lovely but I'm a fiend for a sponged image and the second one is my favourite. What a great challenge! It makes me wonder what we're getting next week? Things with teeth?!! Vx

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  18. I keep getting drawn back to look at your tree and birds card, Chrissi. It is so lovely in so many ways.
    Michelle.

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  19. Hi Chrissie, I'm really glad to be back taking part in LiM this week. Love your cards, they are all great but I really like the tree/bird, sponged one. Best wishes, Sarah

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  20. Lovely cards really love the teddy bear one
    Nicky

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  21. gorgeous inspiration cards, chrissie!! love the one with the tree branches... just stunning!

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  22. Another amazing display of cards Chrissie. Particularly love the second one.
    isa

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  23. Great inspiration Chrissy, and an extra one on here! My favourite has to be the trees and background.
    Avril

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  24. Great theme this week, and fabulous inspiration from you Lady LIMs. I like the table image it's got great legs lol!

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  25. Wonderful cards! My favorite is the last one with the table.

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  26. Three great card, love the blue and green on the tree card and the bird on the table is cute.
    The sentiment on the tree card is lovely.

    Kath x

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  27. All fabulous but I love the teddy.Those Indigo Blue stamps are gorgeous!

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  28. Oh Chrissie these are excellent creations I love each and everyone of them. That Teddy looks quite vintage which I totally adore, the colours and that tree look amazing and the third is just superb.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  29. I am in awe of your inking skills!
    Totally mind blowing

    Puts me to shame really!
    mandi x

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  30. All beautiful and all VERY different. You are very talented.

    Thanks for visiting me.

    Hugs, Sandra

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  31. The OLC challenges are always my favourite as i seem to get more inspired...
    Your cards are always an inspiration and always show me things i haven't tried so educational too.
    Kay from Indigo Blue is a very talented Lady and so lovely. I always love to attend her workshops when i can:-)

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  32. What great cards! That Teddy is so darn adorable and I love the little birdie on the table - too cute. Great challenges as always!

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  33. Super cards again Chrisse, what inspiration again! love the teddy but my fav is the tree one, love the sponging:O) Viv xx

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  34. Great cards Chrissie, love your inky scene on the second one :o) Lisa x

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  35. wonderful are your cards!
    Elborgi

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  36. Love them all! The teddy one is darling and I love the table one at the end! Hope that you had a lovely time on your vacation! Spain sounds delightful! Waiting for some sun to take a pic to post on the LIM blog! :0) ~Romaine

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  37. You've made three gorgeous cards!! There was a red cross by my second admit, but not by the first one. Probably while the link was wrong.

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  38. You never stop amazing me your cards are so stylish clean and clever! love them all! :0) thanks for stopping by my blog twice today sorry the first card was not to the LIM spec! glad the second one hit the mark! phew! lol!

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  39. All your card are brilliant and inspiring. Thanks for playing with us at the Alphabet Challenge, blessings Hilde

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  40. Very inspirational card!
    Thanks for joining us at ALPHABET Challenge Blog.
    Good Luck!

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Chrissie