Monday, November 12, 2012

Less is More and One-Layer Wednesday

I'm sharing two one-layer cards this morning.  I made the first for Less is More 93, where the theme is houses.  I stamped this lovely Northwoods winter scenery stamp and added some very soft color with Prismacolor pencils.  After masking the image, I sponged some soft blue ink on the hillsides and in the sky.  A Sakura pen added some sparkle to finish it off. 



My second card is for One-Layer Wednesday 113 where the challenge is to use dark red, green, and yellow/gold on a one-layer card.  I used Paper Smooches gently seasoned.  This is my first Paper Smooches set and I love the tree combined with the polka dots.  So fun!


It's been lovely this long weekend to find some crafty time.  I hope that wherever you are in the world, you are finding some time to create, too!

Ann



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21 comments:

  1. LinbyNovember 12, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    oh this is just a beautiful LIM entry, lovely card.
    Linbyx

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  2. RosemaryNovember 12, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    your LIM card is just stunning, ann... the sponging is so perfect! and your OLW card is so cute...love that little tree!

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  3. LynnNovember 12, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    Both cards are beautiful, but I really love the circles on the second.

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  4. FionaNovember 12, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    Beautiful wintery stamp and the colouring is great. Love it.
    'Tree' card is gorgeous too!
    xxx

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  5. SueNovember 12, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    Beautiful inking and stamping on your LIM card and a fun pretty one layer card. Sue x

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  6. Kim SNovember 12, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    Each is so different and absolutely gorgeous!!!

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  7. lostinpaperNovember 12, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    Both your cards are gorgeous Ann! Your soft colouring in the scene is stunning and LOVE the bold spot leaves on the tree, you really are so talented!

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  8. ChrissieNovember 12, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    What a lovely scene Ann...it looks simply super.
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  9. shirley-beeNovember 12, 2012 at 11:50 PM

    Two beautiful cards, Ann! Love the delicate shades on the first one, but I adore that tree on the second one!

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  10. KathykNovember 13, 2012 at 1:20 AM

    Lovely cards, your LIM entry is so very elegant

    Kathyk

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  11. Jessi FoganNovember 13, 2012 at 2:16 AM

    That house stamp is gorgeous, and I love the way you coloured it so softly! Beautiful for the holidays. And that tree is beyond fun!

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  12. SkyeNovember 13, 2012 at 6:15 AM

    Two lovely card. I love the winter scene and the soft colouring. I like the tree for it's desing and bold colouring

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  13. DarnellNovember 13, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    What an awesome job you did on the blue for the snow hills, Ann. It is perfect! And the polka dot tree? Please. So pinned!

    Thank you for your kind thoughts. I'm home and doing pretty well. Yesterday was ridunculous, but today I'm feeling like I might actually venture out to the Playhouse for some card therapy!

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  14. Deanna November 13, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    These are all such stunning cards!

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  15. ArdythNovember 13, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    Love your polka dot tree - so bold and graphic! A wonderful OLW card!

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  16. AnonymousNovember 13, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    Both cards are fab ... the blob tree is particularly wonderful! Anita in France

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  17. JennyNovember 13, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    Gorgeous winter scene Ann, your soft shading has really bought it to life :0)
    Jenny x

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  18. ElaineNovember 14, 2012 at 6:35 AM

    Beautiful cards - love that winter scene and your colouring is lovely and subtle!

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  19. BonnieNovember 14, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    Wow, Ann, this little village scene is remarkable! What a beautiful Christmas card! I love the bight colored whimsical tree on the second card! What a cheery hello!

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  20. bastelengelNovember 15, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    A beautiful skyline. Great work.

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  21. VivNovember 16, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    Beautiful LIM card Ann and I love the second card also :) Viv xx

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