Sunday, March 13, 2011

Less is More - Off the Page Challenge

I'm feeling so much better after hearing from my son in Japan yesterday. I have to say making cards this weekend has kept my mind off of worrying about him. He will be going to Sendai today to help with the relief efforts there, so I'm sure I won't hear from him again for a few days. I did spend some time trying to work out some challenging cards. This week's challenge over at Less is More  was to create a one layer card with part of the image off the page. This was even more challenging for me than the previous ones, because I am not a stamper. I only own a few stamps and I mostly handwrite or print out from MS Word my sentiments. I do mostly die cutting and using embellishments. Thanks for stopping by.
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17 comments:

  1. ChrissieMarch 14, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    This is lovely Christy. I love the variation of colour within the flourish!
    Thanks for joining us especially as this was a particular challenge for you!
    See you next time!
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  2. SueMarch 14, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    Hi Christy,
    Thank goodness your son is safe and well. I can imagine how worried you must have been.

    Your card is beautiful. I too love how you have coloured the flourish.

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  3. KathykMarch 14, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    It must be such a relief to know your son is safe.

    YOur card is lovely and the colours you have merged are super

    Kathyk

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  4. Seafield JoMarch 14, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    So glad that your son is safe.

    This is a very elegant card, such lovely colours.

    Jo x

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  5. MandiMarch 14, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    Gorgeous card, what a beautiful flourish
    So glad you have heard from your Son, what a worry Such horrific pictures form over there
    Thanks for entering, great to see you
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  6. Stamps and PaperMarch 14, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    Pleased your son is safe its such a dreadful disaster.... Your card us just perfect and love the scroll stamp.

    Anne

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  7. ThinkInk CreativeMarch 14, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    Glad your son's safe. It's good that and you find refuge in craft.

    How did you do that flourish? Was that stamped or printed off? The blending is perfect.

    Great card.

    cheers,
    Malyn
    ThinkInkCreative

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  8. Vicky HayesMarch 14, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    Stamping is so therapeutic isn't it - and thank goodness your son is safe. I absolutely love your card! The flourish is beautiful and the graduated colouring very effective.

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  9. AshMarch 14, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    This would be a terribly difficult challenge for me, but you executed it beautifully!! Great Job!!! And thank you for your sweet comment!!! Yes, I've been MIA lately. But I will be posting very soon:)) LOL.

    Hugz,
    Ash

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  10. SusanMarch 14, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Christy, this looks awesome! I love the varigated colors...and the stamp is perfect for this!

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  11. SashaMarch 14, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Lovely card! I love how you graduated the colours on the flourish. Pleased to hear that your son is safe.

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  12. JoseMarch 14, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    So glad that your son is safe.
    This is a gorgeous card, such lovely colours.
    Jose x

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  13. AileenMarch 14, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Love the colours on your flourish. Great card. x

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  14. massofhairMarch 15, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    So glad your Son is safe and i hope he continues to be so.

    Gorgeous card and liking the multicoloured swirls very much. An elegant card:-)

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  15. SarnMarch 15, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Very pretty card and love the colouring of the flourish.
    Hugs, Sandra

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  16. Suze BainMarch 16, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Super card, love the flourish. Best wishes to you & your family. x

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  17. Nana Bluebird aka Kathy AhoMarch 17, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Nice work!
    Also, be sure to tell your son thanks for all of us who can't go and help in Japan.
    Kathy Aho

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