Sunday, February 27, 2011

less is more week 4 - three squares



Another brilliant theme at Less is more this week: three squares.
I decided to revisit the technique I did for the craft stamper article back in October.
This time I masked off squares using post it notes-in fact I managed to mask the first and then pick up all of the post-it notes joined together and reposition them (that made it alot easier)
The top square is inked with bundled sage distress ink and a little bit of peeled paint at the bottom. the middle one is peeled paint and a little forest moss, and the bottom one is just forest moss.

The twig and sentiment stamps are both Hotpicks from Paperartsy.

and in case you are wondering, yes, the ribbon is covering a smudge!! -- thanks angelnorth, I shall henceforth call this "an embellishment opportunity"
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62 comments:

  1. MinxyFebruary 27, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Very pretty, i envy anyone that can do cards like this, i just can't do it, i keep wanting to add more and more and well you get the point lol

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  2. ElaineFebruary 27, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Really elegant card.

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  3. ChrissieFebruary 27, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    I love the transition of colour down through the squares... it's lovely. I bought some more distress inks at the craft show in Farnborough and desperately need to have a play!
    The overstamping of the twigs is beautiful
    Great card
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  4. KathykFebruary 27, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Smashing take on the three squares Joanne

    Kathyk

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  5. AngelnorthFebruary 27, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    I believe that's known as an embellishment opportunity" - we don't do smudges ;o) Lovely card, your overlapping squares look like what I was trying to achieve with my Distress pad but yours worked and mine didn't!

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  6. Carol QFebruary 27, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    ooh that works really well Joanne. love those twigs.

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  7. FuchsiaFebruary 27, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    This card is just awesome !

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  8. SueFebruary 27, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    oooh i love this card, absolutely fabulous and simply stunning:)

    sue
    xx

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  9. TAMFebruary 27, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    A fabulous card, just love everything about it (including the added extra of the bow)

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  10. JaneFebruary 27, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Stunning card I love the way your squares overlap xx

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  11. MaureenFebruary 27, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    Lovely card, well done.
    Maureen.......x

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  12. KatalyticFebruary 27, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    This is a great technique Joanne

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  13. MaureenFebruary 27, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Fabulous card, love this technique!!

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  14. SusanFebruary 27, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    During my "experimenting" trying to come up with a card, I did this same type of layout...only mine looked yucky! I LOVE how you've done this...and as for the inky blob...I do it ALL the time! Hadn't thought to cover it with a bow...very creative!

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  15. CazroFebruary 27, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    You never fail to inspire me, stunning card. hugs Caz

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  16. ShazFebruary 27, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Gorgeous, a perfect male card. x

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  17. DorisFebruary 27, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Great card and a great save!

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  18. Lynne KFebruary 27, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    I really love this technique - simple yet stunning, and this card is a gorgeous example.

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  19. Laura TeeFebruary 27, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Beautiful card, love that technique!

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  20. MandiFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Great card Joanne, I actually love the squares and the twigs enough on their own
    But the overall effect is FAB
    Thanks for joining us again Joanne
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  21. Faith A at Daffodil CardsFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Another fabulous card from you

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  22. Canonbury creationsFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Wow just love this card, definitely an idea to case!! X

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  23. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    great take on the 3 squares challenge

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  24. JoanFebruary 27, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Fabulous card !

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  25. SmilynStefFebruary 27, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Oh my goodness, this is simply stunning ... ♥ it.

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  26. Marlou McAleesFebruary 27, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    very striking card Joanne, I loooove it!!! :)

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  27. VivFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Stunning card - and I'm glad someone else uses other things to cover up their mistakes!

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  28. Deborah FringsFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Brilliant!! Would never have know about the smudge!! This is stunning!

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  29. VivFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    It's perfect well done ! wouldn't have noticed the smudge, I use gems or a ribbon too if that happens:O) Viv xx

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  30. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Fab design, Joanne! Love it!

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  31. LynneFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    This is fabulous. I love it...alot.
    Lynne xxx

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  32. LindaFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    So natural. Lovely use of colours and stamped image

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  33. PaperArtsyFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    ohh perfect. Love that colour combo!

    Leandra

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  34. KarinFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Very Striking, Joanne.

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  35. SharonFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    This is very eye catching. Gorgeous stamp and you have used it effectively...x

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  36. SarahFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    I loved the simplicity of this technique and love trees and Paperartsy so it's a winner for me x

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  37. FionaFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Ha ha, glad it's not just me then.
    Such a striking card and your masking is brilliant. Liking those Paperartsy stamps too.

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  38. GibmissFebruary 27, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Hi Joanne
    Love this card ...great use of Squares ...love it....
    hugs
    sylvie
    xx

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  39. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    Hi Joanne, thanks for dropping in to see my three square music card and for leaving such a lovely comment. I can definitely return the compliment as I love the delicate branches in your card and your very artistic placement of subtle coloured squares.
    Heather T

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  40. massofhairFebruary 28, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    Love the Paper Artsy Hot Pick stamps and have most of them. Going to start collecting again when the new plates hit the retailers!

    Tried the distress squares and couldn't quite get the look you have, liking the shading down on each square.

    The twig stamp is one of my favourites and you have brought it to life. Fantastic and elegant card:-)

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  41. Stamps and PaperFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Great card and lovely background.

    Anne

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  42. 1CardCreatorFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    You are so right, this is stunning.

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  43. Lesley EdmondsFebruary 28, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    I remember that technique and it works here perfectly, and i love the embellishment opportunity lol!
    Lesley x

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  44. kaosFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    A great idea with the overlapping squares and the colours fit so well with the stamp and I just love the "embellishment opportunity" *lol*
    kaos

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  45. JennyFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Lovely card. The shaded squares are beautiful and set the twigs off well. x

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  46. Suze BainFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Wow Joanne, this is a gorgeous card. I really love your style (so I've become a follower!)x

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  47. Sally HFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Really, really stunning! I love the colours and the twig is a great stamp. Fabulous!

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  48. AnonymousMarch 1, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    I love this card. You always do such wonderful cards

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  49. Squirrel xMarch 1, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Wow, this is super! This is gorgeous hun, great layout and stunning use of the squares. Hugs, Sxx PS. I have blogoversary candy if you might be interested.

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  50. SarnMarch 1, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this!
    Hugs, Sandra

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  51. PetraBMarch 1, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    The card is absolutely stunning, a fabulous use of the squares.

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  52. Loli March 1, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Hello Joanne, thank you for visit my blog and post a comment.
    Really nice technique and clever idea for the squares.beautiful work.
    Regards from Spain

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  53. BabsMarch 1, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Stunning card, love the colours...

    Babs x

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  54. GinaMarch 1, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    A great card Joanne, that technique is fabulous and I really like that twig stamp. Very effective colours too.
    Gina x

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  55. AileenMarch 1, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Stunning card. A different take on the 3 squares! x

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  56. AnneMarch 1, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    love your take on the 3 squares, totally different from anything I thought of.
    Anne x

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  57. TraceyrMarch 1, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    Classy card and one of my favourite colours :)

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  58. FayeMarch 2, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    So gorgeous, Joanne.

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  59. pickleMarch 2, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Joanne I adore the this card. The composition is beautiful,
    Kerry x

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  60. Vicky HayesMarch 2, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Oh stunning Joanne! Love the sentiment with the squares and twigs. Smudges are also a work-out opportunity in this house as I throw myself round the room in a strop, yelling...

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  61. Cynthia SchelzigMarch 2, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    This is an utterly fabulous creation....wonderful in every way.

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  62. Shirley-AnneMarch 4, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Love those squares ! Was taken with the sentiment too.

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word verification is off! thanks for all your lovely comments, they mean so much to me!