Sunday, June 19, 2011

LIM: Monogram


For my submission for this week's Less is more challenge, I decided to make a monogram using my 3 size hole punches (from a making memories tool set). I originally saw something similar done on QVC using martha stewart tools, and have been meaning to try it ever since. Mine is a lot more random than the one that I saw, though.

If you want to try this, here's how I did it. I drew the shape of my letter onto a post-it note, and positioned this on the front of the card. I started with the largest hole punch and randomly punched holes within the letter. I then used the medium size in some of the gaps and finished by filling up the remaining gaps with the smallest size. really easy!

I added a sparkly paper insert to emphasise the punching.

I chose the letter A as I have made it for my son Alex's birthday.

In other news, today I ran my first ever 10km event, and I did it in 66minutes and 15 seconds (unofficial time- still waiting for the official time) and I'm chuffed to bits, it's about 10 minutes faster than I dreamed I could do it!
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47 comments:

  1. SuzilouJune 19, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    I love this, what a neat idea, great use of circle punches :)

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  2. KathykJune 19, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    What a fabulous and simple idea

    WELL DONE on your 10km run too

    Kathyk

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  3. DanaJune 19, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Wow, this is fantastic! Very creative idea. And congrats on your run!

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  4. kjjcJune 19, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Well done on the run Joanne. Love this card-going to do a similar one for hubby's 50th. So struggle with male cards-this is ideal. thanks for sharing it.

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  5. Suze BainJune 19, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Love the card Joanne, what a fantastic idea, I'm sure many of us will be trying this one out! Well done on your run, you make me feel incredibly lazy! Lol xx

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  6. UnknownJune 19, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Thisis fabulous! Like top dollar in a store fabulous and I'd buy it. What a wonderful idea!

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  7. flutterbycrafterJune 19, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    This is sooooo cool, love it

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  8. Ang CJune 19, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    What a brilliant idea - great card

    Well done on the run

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  9. G PeplowJune 19, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Gorgeous card, so clever Joanne:0) Well done on your run and in good time too I'm impressed, Hugs Gay xxx

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  10. Dolly DaydreamsJune 19, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Very clever indeed and very effective love this. Well done on your run great time too ( Used to run 22k a day too old now though )

    Marie

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  11. FionaJune 19, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Totally fabulous card, what a brilliant use of punches - guess they must be the long handled variety. Well done on your run, I could just about manage 10 yards.

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  12. Dotty JoJune 19, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    This is great - what a clever idea, I love it. Well done on that run, I get out of puff just going up stairs! Jo x

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  13. DebbyJune 19, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Very nice!
    Debby

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  14. Annes ArtJune 19, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Beautiful Joanne!!

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  15. ChrissieJune 19, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    This is a great idea and it's worked out beautifully.. you said it was easy, but to get the random effect so perfectly is not that simple... Great Job!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  16. Paula WhittakerJune 19, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    where ever the idea was sparked from - youve created a wonderful card.
    Congrats on your first 10km event - is there anything you cant do! (said in a nice way!)

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  17. NettyJune 19, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Congrats on your run Joanne, such an achievement...woo hoo.
    Loving your card, but don't think I will try it as despite what you say it looks really difficult..... Annette x

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  18. humelJune 19, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    I like this very much :) I like all your cards very much lol but this one even more than usual!

    PS I've been decluttering craft mags by tearing out pages I want to keep and recycling the rest - found lots of lovely articles by you! I've kept them all :)

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  19. MandiJune 19, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    This is FAB Joanne
    As Chrissie says, random is pretty difficult to get right, but, you have nailed it brilliantly
    Thank you very much
    Diva LIM mandi
    "Less is More"

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  20. SusanJune 19, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Joanne, this is SO unique!! Love it! Congrats on the 10k run. I haven't been able to run for a number of years...but back in my early 40s I ran in several 5k....it's a good feeling!
    My Card

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  21. StampingStaceJune 19, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    This is brilliant. Great job on the run ;o)
    Stacex (19)

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  22. CarlaJune 19, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    it's brilliant!

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  23. SueJune 19, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Hi hun
    luv this what a fabulous idea, very effective,congratulations on your run, great time, i have started running again after 6 years, must say finding it hard, managed 7miles 2nite but my hips n thighs no about it!! Doin a half mara in nov!! stoopid or what! lol, sue,x

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  24. Cynthia SchelzigJune 19, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    WEll my DH does not call me the swiss cheese maker for nothing....as I punch any and everything full of holes with my trusty Japanese Screw Punch....and just like our chandelier here we go making the SAME card AGAIN......ok back to the drawing board...you are just too darn fast on the production line:)and this is great with your run...wow! I jog too but again, you beat me hands down.

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  25. LynneJune 19, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Utterly fabulous. Really clever and unique idea.
    Lynne xxx

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  26. Beryl KJune 19, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Absolutely Fabulous
    Beryl x

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  27. AnonymousJune 20, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    Very pretty! I love the shimmery show-through!

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  28. AnonymousJune 20, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    This is amazing! What an awesome card!

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  29. Jess SJune 20, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    this is pretty!

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  30. DianeJune 20, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Very clever idea.....neat card and a perfect monogram card!!

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  31. Basement StamperJune 20, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    great card, love the monogram effect on this and congrats on running your first 10K!!! What an accomplishment.

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  32. GinaAJune 20, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    This is very smart card, thank you so much for explaining how it's done.

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  33. Diane Louise JJune 20, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Great effect, love it xx

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  34. CazroJune 20, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Stunning, great work. Congratulations on your running achievement, well done. Caz

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  35. joJune 20, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Fabulous card Joanne!

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  36. RachelxxJune 20, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Brilliant card!

    & a brilliant result on the run! Well done!

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  37. JennyJune 20, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    Just brilliant, so neat and perfectly done. Random is not easy to achieve when you want it to be :)
    Jenny x

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  38. Gerri HerbstJune 21, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    Fantastic and brillant! Congrats on your race too!

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  39. Deborah FringsJune 21, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    This looks amazing - I think I saw that programme too - but I've not tried the technique. And the sparkle behind the letter is stunning.

    Many congratulations on doing your run - great time! Make sure you look after your legs now - you deserve a nice massage :)

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  40. Suzi BJune 21, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Fabulous idea I love it!
    Congratulations on your "run time"
    Sue :)

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  41. Jane WetzelJune 21, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    congrats on the 10k and wow...awesome inspiration on this card!

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  42. SarahJune 21, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Another fabulous design that could work on so many occasions! Great run too, hoping for a dry morning tomorrow to pound the pavements too!
    Sarah at 108

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  43. AileenJune 21, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Love your A. Great idea. x

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  44. KatyJune 22, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    Wow! This idea is so brilliant! Your blog is very inspiring!

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  45. SarahJune 24, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Always a fabulous idea, but you have even better execution. Great card!

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  46. CaroljenksJune 25, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    This is STUNNING! Absolutely LOVE it!
    ...thanks for sharing how to it too ;)

    Carol x

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  47. Call Me Crafty AlJune 30, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Love, love, love how you punched the letter out on the front of the card!!

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