Sunday, March 13, 2011

less is more - off the edge

Well what's a girl to do? a new set of stamps to play with, no white card blanks left, and a really good challenge that she wants to take part in...


well this, actually.


This is probably one of the simplest cards I've ever made. I dug out some cream card blanks, and had a play around with using black and brown inks together (something I rarely do for some reason)

I liked it so much though I decided to play with the rest of the stamps in the set in the same way.
The stamps are from Happy daze and very reasonably priced at £4.80 for the set. (there are other sets in the collection too). They are clear stamps are considering I was stamping onto textured card, actually stamp really, really well.
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28 comments:

  1. ScrappyDandyDooMarch 13, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    They look fabby :D
    Those stamp sets are great aren't they :D
    Julie xx

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  2. TashaMarch 13, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Fabulous designs
    Loved your article in Craft Stamper
    love tasha xx

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  3. KathykMarch 13, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    WOO HOO - you have been on a roll today and what a great set of cards from your bargain stamps - YAY

    Kathyk

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  4. Loli March 13, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Hello Joanne, thank you for your comment.:D
    Perfect clean and simple cards, i love it your work.
    Hugs from Palma de Mallorca

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  5. MandiMarch 13, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Hi Joanne
    Lovely set, really like the matching tags
    Love the crown type ones too
    Thanks for entering again
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  6. AnonymousMarch 13, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Great set of cards/tags with that bargain stamp set...must go and investigate them now!

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  7. Lesley EdmondsMarch 13, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Great stamps Joanne and love your take on 'off the page' - must get cracking on mine this week.

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  8. LinbyMarch 13, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Love the brown and black inks together - uhm must try that. Thanks for the link to the stamps too as not seen those or that supplier before.
    Linbyx

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  9. SusanMarch 13, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    They have a really cool vintage-y look to them! Awesome!

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  10. DianeMarch 13, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Ooooh lovely stamps and you've used them brilliantly!!!
    Diane x

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  11. ChrissieMarch 13, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Super stuff yet again!
    Glad you're having fun!
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  12. AngelnorthMarch 13, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    These look fab Joanne, the crest and crown is my favourite I think but they're all great!

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  13. Faith A at Daffodil CardsMarch 13, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Wow love these

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  14. MichelleMarch 13, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    super card xx

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  15. JoeyMarch 13, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Hi Joanne

    these are lovely, The combo of the black and brown ink works so beautifully. Thankyou for such a nice comment you left me :O)

    Joey xx

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  16. PaulienMarch 13, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Hey joanne, ik like them both, very natural!!!

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  17. Caroline HallettMarch 13, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    they are all brilliant - love the one with the crown best of all

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  18. JoanMarch 14, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    These are great Joanne, you have just reminded me I have those stamps somewhere, I have several sets of their stamps and they are brilliant.

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  19. RachelxxMarch 14, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Great card Joanne. Love the ink combination :-)

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  20. Vicky HayesMarch 14, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Black and brown is a brilliant combination of colours - looking stunning on your beautiful set.

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  21. SarnMarch 14, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Really great vintage feel to your cards. Congrats. Lovely stamps too.
    Hugs, Sandra

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  22. massofhairMarch 15, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    Vintage and grungy... Great stamps and love how elegant your card is.

    Enjoyed your article in CS this month a great idea:-)

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  23. Jo Capper-SandonMarch 15, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Very regal...good male cards too!

    Think I shall have a go at this challenge.

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  24. LauraMarch 15, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Great stamps and love how you used them!

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  25. AnonymousMarch 15, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Love your clean design! Beautifully done!

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  26. ChrisMarch 15, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    What a great colour combination, one I never think to use either, and it works brilliantly.

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  27. MoiraMarch 15, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Fantastic, great colour combo, subtle and elegant.

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  28. Suze BainMarch 16, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Super cards, love the brown ink you've used.

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