Saturday, April 02, 2011

less is more : a touch of red


This week's challenge at Less is More is "a touch of red" I made this card for my son's birthday as he has a really cute grey rat as a pet. I fell in love with this Lili of the Valley stamp as soon as I saw it.
it's a really really quick make, simply stamped, coloured with pencils, a glued on knot (no, this one isn't covering a mistake either, it's just sort of become a signature) and finally I highlighted the cherries with glossy accents.


I know this card also has blue on it, but I think it's the red that really makes it "pop"
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52 comments:

  1. ChrissieApril 2, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    The Cornishware pot looks so different in red! What a cute image, those little chaps look really busy!
    Thanks for another super card!
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  2. VictoriaApril 2, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    I love this Joanne, the red looks fab and I adore the image. Love your bow
    Hugs
    Victoria
    x

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  3. Lesley EdmondsApril 2, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    What a fabulous stamp. I love this card.

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  4. Dotty JoApril 2, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    What an adorable stamp... yet another for the wish list! Your card is gorgeous and totally proves that less is more! Jo x

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  5. Lisa xxApril 2, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    such a cute stamp, gorgeous card xx

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  6. Lauren HatwellApril 2, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Fabulous! I so want that LOTV stamp. You may just have tipped the balance. I can feel my credit card running for cover already.... Fantastic card Joanne. Lx

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  7. MaggieC (Silvercrafter)April 2, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    So simple but so much to look at.

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  8. TAMApril 2, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Fabulous card - the image is gorgeous makes me regret not getting this one at the NEC recently - there was just sooo much choice it was impossible to get everything I wanted

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  9. Cynthia SchelzigApril 2, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    I like this stamp too...great card!

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  10. AileenApril 2, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Sweet card - I'm sure your son will love it especially as it features mice. x

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  11. The Anscombe 4April 2, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Beautiful card - a wonderful image nicely accented with your colouring - thanks!

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  12. GinaApril 2, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Excellent. That stamp is gorgeous.
    Gina x

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  13. MaureenApril 2, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Brilliant card and a great image, well done.
    Maureen.......x

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  14. RitaApril 2, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Love the image you have used on your card. certainly cheered me up anyway. Hugs Rita xx

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  15. VivApril 2, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    This stamp is recently acquired but not yet used! Love what you've done with it. Great card

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  16. MandiApril 2, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    I LVOE your card Joanne
    The touch of red is perfect to me
    There was no stipulation on other colours only that red was the highlighted colour
    FAB job
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  17. KathykApril 2, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Lovely card Joanne, with such cute cherries - you're not wrong about the glossy accents

    Kathyk

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  18. nickyApril 2, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Those little mice look there having a fab time and your card is also great , like the knot.
    Nicky

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  19. massofhairApril 2, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Looks like the mice want to make their own cup cakes.Fab image and really loving your colours:-)

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  20. Faith A at Daffodil CardsApril 2, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Love this stamp and how you have coloured it, lovely little story in that image.

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  21. G PeplowApril 2, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Fabulous Joanne, love it:0) what a great image and your little bow, aawww!:0) xxx

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  22. LynneApril 2, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    I love this image and your treatment of it is fabulous. Gorgeous card.
    Lynne xxx

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  23. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Brilliant; the glossy accents look fab! x

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  24. Seafield JoApril 2, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Fantastic card. Jo x

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  25. LinbyApril 2, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Lovely card.
    Linbyx

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  26. Suze BainApril 2, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    What a gorgeous image and beautifully coloured. x

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  27. UnknownApril 2, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Oh I love this card Joanne! I too have this stamp and sold the one card I have made with it today!
    Lizy x

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  28. NettyApril 3, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    Oh wow Joanne your son is going to love your card, its magic. Enjoy the weekend, Annette x

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  29. ShazApril 3, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    How lovely. The Red bow is just perfect. x

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  30. ~ Ali Robertson ~April 3, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    How adorable, love it

    Ali x

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  31. Stamps and PaperApril 3, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    A really great card....

    Anne

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  32. kellyApril 3, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    LOL what a cute card!

    Kelly x

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  33. Paula J AtkinsonApril 3, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Love this image, Joanne. I think the blue touches are gorgeous they complement the red

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  34. KatalyticApril 3, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Oooh I have this stamp too and would never have used it for Less is More but it looks fabulous with just the hint of colour. Mine would have been Pro marker soup. It's a great card

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  35. SusanApril 4, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    Joanne, you're really on the ball this week getting your card done so quickly! I LOVE that adorable image!

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  36. Tricia WilliamsApril 4, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    GORGEOUS Stamp, I love lili of the valley too!! your son is going to love this card :O)

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  37. Princess4WizApril 4, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Fabulous card! Those wee mice are just so sweet. xxx

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  38. RachelxxApril 4, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    What a lovely card Joanne :-) Simple but lots going on! :-)

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  39. MichelleApril 4, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Fab Card, love how you have coloured the image xx

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  40. SueApril 4, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    A fab card. Love the image. Sue.x

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  41. pickleApril 4, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    A real beaut..love it!
    Kerry x

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  42. AnonymousApril 5, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    What a fun party Joanne! Love your card

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  43. Caroline MooreApril 5, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Love this so much, the stamp itself is cool but love how you have put it all together.

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  44. KarinApril 5, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Perfect for the theme!

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  45. KathleenApril 5, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Got this stamp, I love it too. Fab card

    Kath x

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  46. JennyApril 6, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    The red definitely stands out above the blue, lovely card and a cute image.
    Jennie X

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  47. JenApril 6, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Beautiful card, love the image.
    jenjoy x

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  48. 2amscrapperApril 7, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    so cute and fun!

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  49. CiaraApril 7, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Awww, this is so cute! Cheeky little mice :-)

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  50. Deborah FringsApril 8, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Utterly adorable! The image is so very pretty, and the red jar really stands out!

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  51. AnonymousApril 9, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    So cool! Love your touch of red!

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  52. laury55April 13, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    wow...love your card and the stamp is so lovely

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