Monday, March 7, 2011

Less is More Week 5

This week at Less is More, they gave us the challenge of using pastels. While I often reach for more natural and subdued colors, I just happened to buy a pack of chalk inks in spring pastels a couple of weeks ago, so this was the perfect opportunity to use them.

I made several failed and frustrating attempts before realizing that what I really wanted to do was use all four colors on a card! What to do?

I pulled out my small dot stamp, and stamped a random polka dot background across a piece of white paper. Then I gave it a very thin mat in a matching blue. On a separate piece of paper I stamped a Hero Arts sentiment and carefully cut out around the frame. I mounted the sentiment on pop dots for added dimension.




When I finished this card I literally jumped for joy. Silly, I know, but it's a very happy card. And isn't it great when you have an idea that actually translates well to paper and ink?

Supplies:
Stamps: Hero Arts Three Messages, Small dot from Rubber Soul
VersaMagic Chalk Inks: spring pansy, sea breeze, aloe vera, pixie dust
Paper: PTI White, blue from scrap box
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13 comments:

  1. MandiMarch 7, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Hi
    Your card is stunning!
    CAS to perfection
    If that was a dp Id buy it! Superbly created
    Thank you for entering our challenge
    See you again
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  2. G PeplowMarch 7, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Yay, brilliant, love it:0) xxx

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  3. SusanMarch 7, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    This is just adorable! I LOVE the stamped circles...so cheerful!!

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  4. Kathy and LuckyMarch 7, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Love this, as I get use to CAS, I will have to try something like this, so pretty and soft.

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  5. massofhairMarch 7, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Gorgeous balanced card which would cheer anyone up... I really like circles:-)

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  6. ChrissieMarch 7, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    It's surprising how difficult creating a random pattern can be and you have completely nailed it. Not only that, you have made a stunning card with it too!
    Well done you, it's fabulous!
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  7. choupynetteMarch 8, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    it is indeed a very happy card! it litteraly pops!

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  8. Seafield JoMarch 8, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    This is such a lovely card, what great colours. Jo x

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  9. Canonbury creationsMarch 8, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    Fabulous card made me happy just looking at it!
    Strange how lots of us struggled this week and then produced beautiful cards :)
    Val x

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  10. JennyMarch 8, 2011 at 2:46 AM

    Brilliant, just goes to prove the most simple ideas are the best. Love it :)

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  11. Vicky HayesMarch 8, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    I absolutely LOVE this card - the stamped polka dots, the colours, the beautiful sentiment in that fabulous frame - it's all perfect!

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  12. LizaMarch 9, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    Such a pretty card, I love the polka dots and the fresh colours.

    Liza x

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  13. AileenMarch 10, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    I thought this was dp until I read your post. Well done in creating a lovely card. x

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