Saturday, May 28, 2011

less is more- pick a square



I love this week's challenge at Less is More. You have to pick one of the corners or the centre square of a card and only use that square, leaving the rest as white space.

I decided to pick the square I thought would be most difficult. Top Right. I decided that I needed something to either float or hang there to make it work.

So I made two. A full size (5") card with a hot air balloon from the frantic stampers own range of stamps, and a 2 inch mini card with bow heart from Stampotique (also available from Happy Daze)


I used Jenny Bowlin inks on both (they swipe really nicely) from Happy Daze and basic gray papers (from The Frantic Stamper)

I'm also entering this for Secret Crafter's Saturday Challenge where the theme is Clean and Simple
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55 comments:

  1. Cynthia SchelzigMay 28, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Very nice ...both of them!

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  2. AnonymousMay 28, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    nice cards - must check out the Jenny Bowlin ink pads, thanks for the info.

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  3. TAMMay 28, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Brilliant cards

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  4. MandiMay 28, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    I intended doing this square Joanne, but once Id stuck the flower I found I was on the bottom LOL
    Fantastic card, totally FADB
    Thank you so much
    Diva LIM mandi
    "Less is More"

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  5. KathykMay 28, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Simply fab, Joanne, love them both

    Kathyk

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  6. KathykMay 28, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    In answer to your question of is the new CS issue a good one? I have no idea yet as I was thinking of the LIM challenge when it landed on the mat and I went off at an immediate tangent - haven't even opened it yet!!!! You are right though, it will make a great top corner image - I promise not to pinch that idea!

    Enjoy your B/Hol weekend - typical weather here, wet and windy!

    Kathy

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  7. Canonbury creationsMay 28, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Lovely cards but the balloon is fantastic!
    Val x

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  8. Dotty JoMay 28, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Great take on the challenge Joanne, Jo x

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  9. RitaMay 28, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Fantastic card Joan. Hugs Rita xx

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  10. Tara CardwellMay 28, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    I love that image its fab. Great idea with the layout too.

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  11. G PeplowMay 28, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Fabulous Joanne, love the whole idea, very clever:0) xxx

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  12. Vicky HayesMay 28, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    VERY impresses by your comment: "I decided to pick the square I thought would be most difficult"! It really paid off anyhow - both cards are beauties. Vx

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  13. nickyMay 28, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Love both your cards
    Nicky

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  14. DianeMay 28, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Both are perfect.....fantastic ideas!!

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  15. LinnyMay 28, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Love both of these, Im still thinking what to do! Linda x

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  16. Kathy BergerMay 28, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Wow! Thie ballon card is especially beautiful! Love it!

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  17. LindaMay 28, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    I love the image and perfect placement for an air ballon! Thanks for sharing :-)

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  18. Deborah FringsMay 28, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    I agree the top right and top left are probably the hardest areas - but you've made it work! Love the hot air balloon!

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  19. HeleneMay 28, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Beautiful cards. So unusual and the technique works perfectly.

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  20. MaureenMay 28, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Lovely cards, well done.
    Maureen......x

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  21. ChrisMay 28, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Lovely cards I love the image.. Chris xx

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  22. SueMay 28, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Hi Joanne
    two fabulous cards, the balloon works perfect, have lovely weekend, sue,x

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  23. NettyMay 28, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Both of them are smashing Joanne, especially love the hot air balloon. Annette x

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  24. Jan May 28, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    These are fab.xx Jan

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  25. Lorraine AMay 28, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    gorgeous cards ,,, both of them are fabulous !! I love the inked background ,, very arty :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  26. KathleenMay 28, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Fabulous choice of image, lovely cards, prefer the balloon. looks great in that top corner.

    Kath x

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  27. HazelMay 28, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Lovely images, lovely cards, both of them. Hazel x

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  28. AileenMay 28, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Two super cards. Really like the hot air balloon. How brave to choose the most difficult square! x

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  29. Tricia WilliamsMay 28, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Very Clever, Gorgeous Tricia :O)

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  30. JenMay 28, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Both are beautiful cards, love the colour combos.
    jenjoy x

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  31. Beryl KMay 28, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Both lovely cards
    Beryl x

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  32. Suze BainMay 28, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Fab cards Joanne, great sky in the first one but I just love the little heart one. xx

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  33. JennyMay 28, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    This is great, fab positioning on the card for your image. The sky is very effective too :)
    Jenny x

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  34. StampingStaceMay 29, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Wow - great card!
    Stacey at 32
    X

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  35. kellyMay 29, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    wow, wow, wow. Lving that hot air balloon stamp!! What a fab card!
    Kelly xx

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  36. Seafield JoMay 29, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    This is lovely Joanne, great idea. Jo x

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  37. fatmonicaMay 29, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Lovely cards,both stunning!

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  38. Ang CMay 29, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Beautiful cards - the balloon is fantastic

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  39. LynneMay 29, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Fabulous! I think I need that balloon stamp lol.
    Lynne xxx

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  40. Jane (Carroll's Creations)May 29, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Stunning

    Thanks for joining our "Clean & Simple" challenge on SECRET CRAFTER SATURDAY CHALLENGE this week :)

    Hugs Jane x

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  41. PaulineMay 29, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Two fab cards, love the balloon paper piecing and the hanging heart is lovely.

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  42. SusanMay 30, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    Joanne, that patch of blue sky behind the balloon couldn't be more perfect! Love both card...but I think the balloon is my fave! My card is HERE

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  43. DanaMay 30, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    Love both of them!

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  44. My name is WynnethMay 30, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Awesome ! I love how you did the sky in the first one and a great idea with the paper piecing. The second one is also gorgeous.
    hugs
    wynneth
    x

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  45. Marlena M.May 30, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Awesome, awesome. That little swipe of color creates such a wonderful base. Love it! ;)

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  46. Dolly DaydreamsMay 30, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    How brave of you to pick top right it indeed is the most difficult corner. I being a coward went for the middle lol. Both cards are beautiful love th swiping fabulous.

    Marie

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  47. The Crafty ElfMay 30, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    You did a wonderful job on both cards they are equally fab!

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  48. HannahMay 30, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    I love your cards, especially the balloon one, a great use of the recipe at LIM, great cards :)

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  49. ChrissieMay 30, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Just super Joanne, I love the balloon image!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  50. CurlyMay 31, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Oh My Word these are just perfect for our challenge this week and fabulous paper piecing,


    Thank You for taking part at Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge: 136 Clean & Simple

    Good luck with the challenge,
    Hugs Bridget :) x.
    SCSC DT

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  51. Leah l'OrangeMay 31, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    these are BEAUTIFUL! i love the way you tackled the Less is More challenge - quite a fun and REWARDING jump when you challenge yourself like that! it definitely paid off! :)

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  52. AnonymousJune 2, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    Super stuff! Love both the cards! :) Awesome swiping too! :P

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  53. SarahJune 2, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    love the images and subtle colour tones - you've really created a feeling of movement - love the mini one too - great inks!
    Thanks for sharing,
    Sarah at 281.

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  54. RachelxxJune 2, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Love that balloon stamp Joanne :-) Love the movement in the card as depicted with the sky :-)

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  55. The Anscombe 4June 3, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    Great cards - a good take on the challenge x

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