An easy-peasy challenge this week at less is more, all you have to do is make something "off centre". However, that's almost too easy..... where to start?? Well it's such a gorgeous spring day today that I felt that I just had to start with this lovely quote. Then I decided to add some leaves... but then a strange thing happened, I had an urge to revisit a technique that I haven't done for ages...chalking... mostly because I just didn't have the right shade of green ink to stamp the leaves, lol. I stamped the leaves in versamark ink and used three shades of green chalk applied with a cotton wool ball. I finished with some spring flower soft.
All of the stamps are available from Scrolls work stamps
The quote (springtime #1607)
the leaves (vine #45305)
Really lovely card!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card - using the chalks has given the leaves a really subtle tone and the flower soft is pure magic
ReplyDeleteTotal beauty, like the sentiment very much. Flower soft works perfectly here on your card, just lovely:0) xxx
ReplyDeleteLove this card, Joanne. The Flowersoft is a lovely touch.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card. I always forget about my flowersoft, might have to get it out again. You have inspired me.
ReplyDeleteLynne xxx
This is so delicate and pretty.
ReplyDeleteHeather T
Very pretty. x
ReplyDeleteabsolutely beautiful!!! love the addition of the flower soft!
ReplyDeleteLovely card
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Kathyk
Gorgeous card, love the added flower soft.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Joanne! I might try this challenge as so many of my cards are ever-so slightly off centre!! Jo x
ReplyDeleteThis is a very striking card but oh so subtle at the same time. The sentiment is perfect as is your card , the leaves and flowers are gorgeous and those chalks certainly add a beautiful soft touch.
ReplyDeleteMarie
Gorgeous card Joanne :-) the sentiment is lovely and the flower soft is just perfect ! :-)
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Lols x x x
Just beautiful.
ReplyDeletejenjoy x
Wow this is a stunning LiM card! That quote is fab but your chalking of those gorgeous leaves is perfect, and made even more so by the flowersoft accents. LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Stunning card. I just love it, Joanne! Beth. xxx
ReplyDeleteThe flowersoft is a beautiful addition to your fab card Joanne. Have a great Easter with the family and hope you get an Easter Egg, Annette x
ReplyDeletereally pretty card
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty and feminine. I love the flower soft on the card
ReplyDeleteHi Joanne, the use of chalk for the foliage was the perfect medium, allowing the text to show through the colouring... super idea,fabulous card.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your week.
Chrissie
Lady LIM
"Less is More"
Reminds me of the old script work that you would find in a monastery with the leaves over stamped. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card & I love the effect of the chalk & flower soft, clever idea.
ReplyDeleteFrom one 'Leeds Lass' to another!!
hugs
Sharon xx
Absolutely gorgeous, Joanne. It reminds me of a script plate too. The flowersoft finishes it off beautifully.
ReplyDeleteA beuatiful card, stylish and elegant....I forget sometimes that I have a draw full of word stamps...mm maybe I ought to have a rummage...
ReplyDeleteAnne
what a beauty!
ReplyDeleteGorgeosu card Joanne
ReplyDeleteLove the sentiment and the leaves, perfect
Thanks so much
mandi
Diva LIM
love the way you've coloured the leaves and added dimension with the flowersoft Joanne.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Joanne, I used chalk on mine too, so used to using my Copics I forget about my chalks. Love the use of flowersoft , sets it off nicely......I forget to use mine too lol :O) Viv xx
ReplyDeleteWow...this is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo elegant and beautiful in so many ways. Love it Jo. Hugs Cherry XXX
ReplyDeleteStunning card Joanne. Love the quote and your flowers are such a superb touch
ReplyDeleteJoanne, this turned out fabulous!! I love the flowersoft...and what a wonderful quote!
ReplyDeleteLove this, chalks are so subtle. Elaine
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely card and as a new follower to your blog...can't wait to see what you will be sharing in the future!
ReplyDeleteHope you're having a lovely long weekend.
Emma x
Hi hun
ReplyDeletethe easier it seem the harder it is! lol, gorgeous card you have done,lovely sentiment, luv the colour n flower soft, sue,x
This is a stunning card Joanne, I love it. Jo x
ReplyDeleteReally gorgeous Joanne, I love the leaf stamp. x
ReplyDeleteLove this joanne - the softly coloured foliage and flowers set of the quote perfectly
ReplyDeletepauline x
Very nice indeed.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sandra
Gorgeous Joanne! I love the graduation of the colour of the leaves...very clever!
ReplyDeleteLizy x
Gorgeous card I love the sentiment.. Chris x
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I always love the finished design when I dig my chalks out. They are so versatile.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing and the inspiration! :)
Love the layers and subtle colour choices - great design!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your work.
Sarah at 182
Simply Stunning. Caz
ReplyDeleteLovely card:) very classy!
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michelle x
Gosh you have made a beautiful card, lovely image and sentiment xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the framed sentiment and the soft leaves with textured flowers!
ReplyDeleteThis is perfect - love the sentiment, and the chalks work perfectly on the leaves. It's fab!
ReplyDeleteSimple. Elegant. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteStunning Joanne!
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