Thursday, March 8, 2012

Less is More - Neutrals

I'm just popping in with one more card for the Less is More neutral challenge.  My dad had surgery yesterday and I wanted to make a card to send to him.  Neutrals were a perfect choice for a masculine card.  




I paper pieced this comfy armchair, which is a free digi from Jane's Doodles, using patterned paper from my scrap box.  I tried two different layouts to see which I liked best.  I thought about adding a tiny button to the pillow and grounding the first chair with an oval stamp, but the button seemed too large and the oval seemed too small. :)

18 comments:

Sandy said...

great card,love the paper piecing,
Sandy

Michelle said...

These are both lovely, Ann! I hope your Dad recovers from surgery quickly.

Jenny said...

What a cool pattern for the upholstery!
Perfect get well soon card....I'd love to snooze in that chair :0) hope your dad Is on the mend soon :0)
Jenny x

Rosemary said...

oh this is just fabulous, ann!! your CAS cards are always the best!

Judy1223 said...

Ann, both cards are awesome! I love that comfy chair download, and it is perfect in a plaid patterned paper! Great masculine cards...love them both!

Chrissie said...

Both cards are just ace Ann, that chair does look comfy!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Colleen said...

Love both cards! The paper piecing is perfect for this.

Mandi said...

Thesea re just terrific Ann
Perfect paper piecing
Love them!


Thank you very much
mandi
"Less is More"

Aileen said...

Both these cards work really well but I'm more drawn to the second. The arm chair is fab and the papers just say Dad! Hope he has a speedy recovery. x

Jessi Fogan said...

Perfect paper for this - I swear we used to have a chair that looked just like it! Which card did you decide to give him?
I hope that your dad recovers quickly as possible.

Bonnie said...

What a comfy looking chair! I like both versions. Maybe a tiny brad would work for a button if you really want one. It doesn't need it though.

Susan said...

Both versions are great, Ann....but I have a thing about "grounding" images..so the second card wins by a hair!

SewSuzySew said...

Perfect for the men folk. Love that armchair .. Fab!

Darnell J Knauss said...

What a fun card. That paper for that chair, perfect! I know that grounding is best, but for some reason I am more drawn to the floating chair. Sending best wishes!

lostinpaper said...

A-MaZing! Perfect take on the neutrals challenge! Your dad is going to love it(hope he is better soon)!

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Just caught up with your beautiful cards. all fabulous

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

Oh Ann, I just LOVE this! What a perfect card for your dad. The plaid DP and little pillow is so warm and inviting.

Jen W. said...

I hate when that happens - can't quite find the right sized thing that you need. Never mind though as these are both still fabulous - perfect guy cards!