Monday 28 February 2011

Busy Weekend

Well its been a busy weekend (as usual) trying to fit everything in before work again on Monday morning.


Went to a friends on Saturday for a Stampin Up Workshop with the lovely Emma and came away having spent far too much but having had a really good time. Emma gave us a really nice project to get our teeth into and we had a great time crafting and catching up with each other.


Anyway I was determined today to sort something out for the Less is More Challenge Blog as I had missed the deadline last week - shame because if I had managed it entries would have tipped over the 200 mark which is incredible when you think how long this Blog has been in existence. Well done Chrissie and Mandy.


Coming back to this week's challenge it is a recipie to use three squares. Now I've racked my brains to come up with something "outside the box" as others have done before me but couldn't manage this (too much brain power needed) so instead have settled for a standard layout.
First off I played with some alcohol inks to make a background and then used the flower stamp that was free with Craft Stamper some time ago added a few pearls and a sentiment.
The second card uses an image from Little Claires, stamped in versamark and then embossed in gold a simple sentiment and thats it.
Not sure if I'm really happy with either of them but perhaps I'll be back later in the week with something else.
A quick thank you to everyone who has left kind comments on my blog - I'm still very new to posting stuff and it does give me a boost when someone leaves a comment.

24 comments:

  1. Awesome image...and adorable card! The embossing looks great!

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  2. I think I prefer the layout of the second card, but I think your use of alcohol inks is really interesting. You can achieve some really interesting effect with them can't you!
    We really appreciate your participation again and are glad that you got this one in in time this week!
    If you could remove word verification from your posting we would be grateful, you can add owner approval if you are worried about inappropriate comments. Instructions on how to do this are on last week's challenge posting.
    Thanks.
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  3. Hi Tam
    The second card works better its crisper and cleaner, whch is perfect for our challenge.....thank you!
    Sorry you didn't make it last week, chuffed you have this one
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  4. Sorry girls didn't realise word verification was switched on - hopefully I've now taken this off - please let me know if I haven't

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  5. Lovely cards and thank you for your very kind comments over on my blog...really appreciate them!
    Hope you had a great weekend..
    Love Emma x

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  6. These are two lovely cards Tam. I like the alcohol ink background, but that is right up my street. The second card really has that CAS look to it.
    Thanks for your kind comments on my 'I need your help' card and the subsequent re-makes. Much appreciated.
    Sharon xx

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  7. Both are super cards.
    Lynne xxx

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  8. Two pretty cards! I like the flower images in the first one. I've never used alcohol inks, but the coloration you've achieved is so pretty. I really like the layout of the second card.

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  9. Both beautiful, but the first is my favourite. That stamp is gorgeous isn't it? I've used mine lots!

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  10. Both are great cards, but I think the second one really nails it as a CAS card. I don't know all the principles or fancy jargon as to why -it just speaks to me that way. You should be very pleased with both!

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  11. both cards are brilliant, but I PREFER the second one x

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  12. Lovely cards, favourite is the second one - much more CAS.

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  13. love both of these cards I think i prefer the fist one

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  14. Two super cards - my personal preference is towards card #1 though.

    Kathyk

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  15. I prefer the layout of the second card but am very intrigued by the beautiful colouring on the first.

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  16. Lovely cards, love the inky backgrounds on the first one and great layout on your second card :o) Lisa x

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  17. Love both your cards and colours on the first. x

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  18. I think both your cards are lovely. I made 2 this week as I'm finding this CAS very challenging. It's a shame you missed last weeks deadline, I've just had a look at that card too and it's a really pretty card. Jo x

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  19. Both of your cards are fab Tam, I really love the inky one!
    I hope your little chinchila is recovering, my Jasmine is doing well.
    Thank you for all your lovely comments on my blog recently,
    Love Sarita xx

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  20. ooooooh cant decide which one I like best as they are both lovely and fit the brief perfectly.....said on my blog I was bad at decisions!!! so big thank you for taking the time to leave your comment and suggestions on mine!
    Diane x

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  21. 2 great cards, but I prefer the second one, nice clean lines
    Jose

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  22. Hi Tam, thanx for your comment on my Less is More challenge card. The bug embossing folder I used is a set of 4 different small flower shapes. I got it from Hobby Craft.I love both your cards but prefer the first one unlike everyone else.
    Sally x

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