Saturday, April 23, 2011

less is more- off centre




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)
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50 comments:

  1. Crafting QueenApril 23, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Really lovely card!

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  2. TAMApril 23, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    A beautiful card - using the chalks has given the leaves a really subtle tone and the flower soft is pure magic

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  3. G PeplowApril 23, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Total beauty, like the sentiment very much. Flower soft works perfectly here on your card, just lovely:0) xxx

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  4. ChrisApril 23, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Love this card, Joanne. The Flowersoft is a lovely touch.

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  5. LynneApril 23, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Fabulous card. I always forget about my flowersoft, might have to get it out again. You have inspired me.
    Lynne xxx

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  6. AnonymousApril 23, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    This is so delicate and pretty.
    Heather T

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  7. AileenApril 23, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Very pretty. x

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  8. RosemaryApril 23, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    absolutely beautiful!!! love the addition of the flower soft!

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  9. KathykApril 23, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Lovely card

    Happy Easter

    Kathyk

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  10. Faith A at Daffodil CardsApril 23, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Gorgeous card, love the added flower soft.

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  11. Dotty JoApril 23, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    This is gorgeous Joanne! I might try this challenge as so many of my cards are ever-so slightly off centre!! Jo x

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  12. Dolly DaydreamsApril 23, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    This 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.

    Marie

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  13. Lorraine AApril 23, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Gorgeous card Joanne :-) the sentiment is lovely and the flower soft is just perfect ! :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  14. JenApril 23, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Just beautiful.
    jenjoy x

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  15. CaroljenksApril 23, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    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!

    Carol x

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  16. Princess4WizApril 23, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Stunning card. I just love it, Joanne! Beth. xxx

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  17. NettyApril 24, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    The 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

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  18. BeaApril 24, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    really pretty card

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  19. Jess SApril 24, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    This is so pretty and feminine. I love the flower soft on the card

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  20. ChrissieApril 24, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Hi Joanne, the use of chalk for the foliage was the perfect medium, allowing the text to show through the colouring... super idea,fabulous card.
    Enjoy your week.
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  21. Jo Capper-SandonApril 24, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Reminds me of the old script work that you would find in a monastery with the leaves over stamped. Beautiful.

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  22. SharonApril 24, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Beautiful card & I love the effect of the chalk & flower soft, clever idea.
    From one 'Leeds Lass' to another!!
    hugs
    Sharon xx

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  23. KarinApril 24, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous, Joanne. It reminds me of a script plate too. The flowersoft finishes it off beautifully.

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  24. Stamps and PaperApril 24, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    A 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...

    Anne

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  25. LisaVeronicaApril 24, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    what a beauty!

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  26. MandiApril 24, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Gorgeosu card Joanne
    Love the sentiment and the leaves, perfect
    Thanks so much
    mandi
    Diva LIM

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  27. Carol QApril 24, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    love the way you've coloured the leaves and added dimension with the flowersoft Joanne.

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  28. VivApril 24, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Beautiful 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

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  29. DianeApril 24, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Wow...this is beautiful!

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  30. CherryApril 24, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    So elegant and beautiful in so many ways. Love it Jo. Hugs Cherry XXX

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  31. AnonymousApril 24, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Stunning card Joanne. Love the quote and your flowers are such a superb touch

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  32. SusanApril 24, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Joanne, this turned out fabulous!! I love the flowersoft...and what a wonderful quote!

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  33. Elaine StarkApril 24, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Love this, chalks are so subtle. Elaine

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  34. Emma WilliamsApril 24, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Such a lovely card and as a new follower to your blog...can't wait to see what you will be sharing in the future!
    Hope you're having a lovely long weekend.
    Emma x

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  35. SueApril 24, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Hi hun
    the easier it seem the harder it is! lol, gorgeous card you have done,lovely sentiment, luv the colour n flower soft, sue,x

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  36. Seafield JoApril 24, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    This is a stunning card Joanne, I love it. Jo x

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  37. Suze BainApril 25, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Really gorgeous Joanne, I love the leaf stamp. x

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  38. Pauline CApril 25, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Love this joanne - the softly coloured foliage and flowers set of the quote perfectly
    pauline x

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  39. SarnApril 25, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Very nice indeed.
    Hugs, Sandra

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  40. UnknownApril 26, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    Gorgeous Joanne! I love the graduation of the colour of the leaves...very clever!
    Lizy x

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  41. ChrisApril 26, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Gorgeous card I love the sentiment.. Chris x

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  42. Auntie EmApril 26, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    So pretty! I always love the finished design when I dig my chalks out. They are so versatile.
    Thank you for sharing and the inspiration! :)

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  43. SarahApril 26, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Love the layers and subtle colour choices - great design!

    Thanks for sharing your work.

    Sarah at 182

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  44. CazroApril 27, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Simply Stunning. Caz

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  45. Mishelflos Paper CreationsApril 27, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Lovely card:) very classy!
    love
    michelle x

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  46. Diane Louise JApril 28, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    Gosh you have made a beautiful card, lovely image and sentiment xx

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  47. BonnieApril 28, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Beautiful! I love the framed sentiment and the soft leaves with textured flowers!

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  48. Deborah FringsApril 28, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    This is perfect - love the sentiment, and the chalks work perfectly on the leaves. It's fab!

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  49. Deb (dcorder)April 29, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    Simple. Elegant. Beautiful.

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  50. RachelxxApril 29, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Stunning Joanne!

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