Saturday 12 March 2011

Simply Less is More Week 6 - "Off The Edge"

It's my favourite challenge again today :-)  I found myself torn this morning as I was going out with a friend shopping for the day for her birthday, and while I've been looking forward to the day out, I checked out the blog before setting off and instantly wanted to play along...  It's been weird not spending my Saturday crafting for the first time in 5 weeks.

So, as soon as I got home and we'd eaten, it was straight upstairs to play.  However, this weeks challenge is a honker!  Normally, I look at the challenge title and know instantly what stamp to use and what I'm going to do - NOT this week - I don't think I've ever done a card with the stamp going off the edge before.  It took a lot of thought, and 3 cards went in the bin (including a very wonky orange number that should never be discussed in public....)


I finally ended up with a flourish border stamp, which I stamped just over the edge to the right, and the top and bottom of the stamp fall off their edges too.  This is a clear rubber stamp set and I think it was a Basic Grey one but there is no branding on it and I've had it a while so can't remember for sure.  The little flourish by the sentiment is also from the same set.  The sentiment is from my ever trusted Elzybels sets.  All stamped in momento tuxedo black.  I was toying with embossing as I thought the shiny contrast down the side would be lovely, but I think the detail in the stamp is too fine to emboss.  I really should try using some colour in these challenges as I often seem to go to B&W - so with that and the fact that I found this soooo challenging - I may well be back with a second (or third) attempt this week...

Follow the link to play along - it's a lovely challenge with so many friendly 'commenters' - they broke my record for comments again last week with 38 so thanks again ladies :-)
http://simplylessismoore.blogspot.com/2011/03/week-6-one-layer-card-off-edge.html

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                                   Craftilicious x

24 comments:

  1. Hi again
    Lovely card, that's such a striking image! No can see this wouldn't work embossed!
    I do think this is such a clean and crisp card that it didn't need the swirl next to the sentiment. Maybe if you want the addition of some 'colour' a little glamour dust to highlight some areas? However it's FAB
    Thank you as always
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  2. I really like your card, it's elegant and I love the flourish stamps down the edge.
    hugs
    wynneth
    x

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  3. Beautiful card .. what a wonderful image
    Lisa ;)

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  4. Love this card, the stamp is great, black and white is classy.
    Thanks for my comment.
    jenjoy x

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  5. I love black and white, and I love this card.

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  6. Very elegant...perfect for a black & white look.

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  7. This is a beautiful card, very elegant. Jo x

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  8. A really lovely card, love your idea of the swirl. Caz

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  9. What a fabulous image...so striking...and I love it in black! Fabulous card!

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  10. This is a fabulous edging... love the 'off the edge' look. I think if I wanted to add a little colour.... a few ruby looking gems nestling in the flourishes might look good.
    Well done on all those comments, I don't think I've ever had that many!
    See you next time.
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  11. Fantastic! I love your CAS card!

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  12. lovely - so elegant - love the soft colour

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  13. A very elegant black & white card, love that flourish stamp.

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  14. Lovely Card. I really like that flourish stamp.
    Lynne xxx

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  15. Lovely monochrome card! I love the stamps you have used!

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  16. loving the black and white look

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  17. This is a layout I never would have thought of so thanks for sharing - must try it soon. I love it.

    cheers,
    Malyn
    ThinkInkCreative

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  18. Thanks for your comments. I don't use a brayer either. Try adding the ink with a shaving brush, mine are from Inkylicious. I find it easier than a brayer. Shame not to use those fab Lavinia stamps.Cheers Caz

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  19. Black and white always looks smart, lovely card.

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  20. Seeing as i adore swirls i have to love your card, especially in black and white...
    So very elegant:-)

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  21. What a gorgeous, elegant card.

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