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Saturday, 12 February 2011

Less Is More Single Layer Card

Well this weeks challenge from Less is More certainly got me thinking.  The card had to be one layer with a theme of flowers or trees.

I knew what I wanted to do however I haven't made a card using a white base and have never made one as one layer before either so wasn't sure how it would work out.   Onto the card that I made -


Using whisper white as my card base I teamed up Baja Breeze and Not Quite Navy.  First of all I punched out a scallop square in scrap paper to act as a mask and sponged the edges with Baja Breeze.  The flower was centered in the middle of each one using my Stamp-a-ma-jig and is from the Sale-A-Bration set Sweet Summer.  I used a blender pen to colour the flowers with Baja Breeze.  The sentiment is from another Sale-A-Bration set  - So Happy For You.  Both the flowers and the sentiment were inked with the Not Quite Navy.  

Certainly this makes for a very inexpensive card! 

Materials Used
All products used are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise stated

Card Stock -  Whisper White
Stamp Sets - Sweet Summer, So Happy For You
Ink - Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy 

Was not happy with my photography on this one at all.  Took more attempts at that than I did making the card. Lol x

Thanks for looking. x 
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39 comments:

  1. Ali Watson12 February 2011 at 14:31

    Super card, love it

    Ali x

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  2. Chrissie12 February 2011 at 14:42

    Brilliant idea Aileen!
    I hadn't thought of doing sponging this way round before... it works really well!
    Thanks for joining us again Aileen, we really appreciate your participation!
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  3. Gibmiss12 February 2011 at 15:45

    Hi Aileen
    Fab card ...lovely
    hugs
    sylvie
    xxxx

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  4. KatheD12 February 2011 at 16:07

    LOVE this card - fabulous sponged scalloped squares - I'll be holding this idea for a (near) future use!

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  5. Faye12 February 2011 at 17:37

    Love that fabulous masking job.

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  6. Larissa12 February 2011 at 17:39

    So cute!! Love the sponged squares.

    Hugs,
    Larissa

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  7. Lynne12 February 2011 at 18:15

    Very pretty card.
    Lynne xxx

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  8. Sheila in Cyprus12 February 2011 at 18:33

    Fabulous card and great idea with the sponging, will have to give it a try. Love Sheila (Cyprus)

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  9. Suze Bain12 February 2011 at 18:56

    Love the card, great effect with the sponging.

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  10. Caroline Hallett12 February 2011 at 20:23

    thats a lovely card, and a clever technique too - thanks

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  11. Marlou McAlees12 February 2011 at 21:41

    what a fab card!! :)

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  12. Deborah Frings12 February 2011 at 21:51

    I really like the way you sponged around the scalloped squares - it makes the flowers pop!! Super sweet flowers too! Fab card!

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  13. Viv12 February 2011 at 22:09

    Great card.... deffo going to try the scallop idea - it looks fab!

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  14. Susan12 February 2011 at 22:30

    You did an awesome job with this card! I LOVE the scalloped shape and the way you sponged it...give it so much depth!!

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  15. Margaret12 February 2011 at 23:18

    This is a lovely card Aileen, and I love this set it's so versatile
    Margaret x

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  16. Mandi13 February 2011 at 08:51

    I love your 'reverse' sponging technique, looks soft and subtle and perfect for our challenge

    Thank you for participating again Aileen

    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  17. Sharon Traynor Designs13 February 2011 at 12:40

    Great card. I love using the mask and sponge technique too. This is such a pretty colour.
    Sharon xx

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  18. Wishcraft13 February 2011 at 15:42

    Lovely card - love the sponging, it's very effective :o) Lisa x

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  19. Sarn13 February 2011 at 16:22

    This is lovely. Very creative and effective.
    Hugs, Sandra

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  20. Sue13 February 2011 at 18:05

    aileen i love your card, simply stunning:)

    sue
    xx

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  21. Sally H13 February 2011 at 20:04

    This is wonderful! What an amazing job you have done!

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  22. Stamps and Paper14 February 2011 at 07:03

    An elegant card, very creative, love it.

    Anne

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  23. Jane14 February 2011 at 12:55

    Beautiful lovely colours x

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  24. Anonymous14 February 2011 at 17:42

    Great idea Aileen, very pretty.

    Hugs
    Brenda

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  25. Maureen14 February 2011 at 18:13

    Lovely card and I like the colour you have chosen and how you have blended it.
    Maureen.....x

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  26. Monica15 February 2011 at 12:39

    Very pretty card... love the distressed effect. So clever.

    I am a follower...

    xxx Monica

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  27. Kathyk15 February 2011 at 18:51

    Smashing card

    Kathyk

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  28. An Occasional Genius15 February 2011 at 22:56

    What a great idea & such a pretty card x

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  29. Keep It Sweet and Simple16 February 2011 at 09:49

    This is gorgeous... love your shading technique and the soft blue.
    Caroline xxx

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  30. Jose16 February 2011 at 15:15

    Excellent card, and love the amount of white space you still have.
    Jose

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  31. Vicky Hayes16 February 2011 at 17:13

    Well worth all your efforts - it's very classy! Sponging outside the mask is a great technique.

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  32. Kathleen16 February 2011 at 18:22

    What a great idea, I love it.
    Kath x

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  33. Diane16 February 2011 at 20:07

    A really elegant card....love it!
    Diane (justaddglueto)

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  34. DianeMoneyGoolsby16 February 2011 at 21:43

    BEAUTIFUL AQUA CARD--

    Diane
    http://DianesDigitalDesigns.blogspot.com/

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  35. Toulouse17 February 2011 at 16:42

    Thank you for your blog comments on my attempt, I am very flattered having looked at your lovely cards!

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  36. Faith A at Daffodil Cards17 February 2011 at 20:11

    I LOVE the layout it's a lovely card.

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  37. Gina17 February 2011 at 21:45

    I like the effect you have achieved with the sponging around a mask, I will certainly try this great idea. The card is simple and elegant - great.
    Gina x

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  38. Sue17 February 2011 at 22:45

    Very pretty card Aileen. Love how you've done the scalloped squares. Sue.x

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  39. Unknown17 February 2011 at 23:15

    This is gorgeous I love the sponging effect!

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