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Saturday, 23 April 2011

Less is More - Father's Day card


Hello everyone, not so sunny here today but still nice.  I've been busy today working on my entry to this weeks challenge at  less is more which is to follow a recipe - off centre.  I can't believe that's the time already it seems to have disappeared today.

I've used one of the stamps from Lovely As A Tree. A bit different to my norm I decided to make a 6" by 6" card.  I chose the textured card stock in Sahara Sand as I felt it reminded me of the bark of a tree.  I stamped the tree in soft suede on whisper white.  I masked the tree and lightly sponged around it in crumb cake  and some pear pizzazz at the bottom.  Then added a little sponging to the foliage in pear pizzazz and again crumb cake to the trunk.  I was aiming at a soft effect.

I mounted two corners with old olive and wrapped chocolate chip ribbon around the bottom.  I then used two stamps for my greeting.  Both are in Occasional Greetings. Firstly the fathers day stamp was masked so that only Father's would show and this was stamped in soft suede.  Then I used the Happy Birthday stamp but again only inked Happy and Day.  These were positioned using my Stamp-a-ma-jig.  The greeting was trimmed and placed onto the ribbon.

Phew can't believe I've only got one card to show for almost all day.  I'll never receive the speedy limette badge that's for sure. Lol!!

Have a great weekend. x
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55 comments:

  1. The Anscombe 423 April 2011 at 15:21

    This is a gorgeous card - very smart and elegant.
    kx

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  2. Chrissie23 April 2011 at 15:25

    Oooh this is a really lovely card Aileen, just perfect!
    This will be very well received I'm sure!
    Very clever use of stamps for your sentiment... super job.
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM!

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  3. Linby23 April 2011 at 15:25

    Great card for Father's day. Love your positioning.
    Linbyx

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  4. Sharon23 April 2011 at 15:30

    Lovely card.
    hugs
    Sharon x

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  5. Stamps and Paper23 April 2011 at 15:30

    A beautiful Fathers Day card Aileen and I am sure it will be greatly admired.

    Anne

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  6. Lynne23 April 2011 at 16:23

    Fabulous card Aileen. Love the colours.
    Lynne xxx

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  7. Valerie-Jael23 April 2011 at 16:53

    Great card, very elegant! I'm still thinking.... Valerie

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  8. Gibmiss23 April 2011 at 17:49

    HI Aileen
    Super card ...trees always look good ...very nice
    hugs
    sylvie
    xx

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  9. Kathyk23 April 2011 at 18:15

    Sorry to tell you that it's lovely and sunny here (Florida). I LOVE your fathers day card - it's such a great guy card

    Kathyk

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  10. Dolly Daydreams23 April 2011 at 18:20

    A perfect card with lovely image.

    Marie

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  11. Lorraine A23 April 2011 at 18:23

    Fabulous card Aileen :-) perfect card for Father's day ,, the image is lovely and I love the textured card :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  12. Mandi23 April 2011 at 18:28

    Beautiful card Aileen
    That's a lovely set, lives up to it's name
    love the sentiment tab
    Thanks so much
    mandi
    Diva LIM!

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  13. Carol23 April 2011 at 19:22

    Lovely card Aileen. Carol x

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  14. Faith A at Daffodil Cards23 April 2011 at 20:02

    A fabulous card, love how you have placed the layers, just perfect

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  15. Anonymous23 April 2011 at 20:10

    This is just lovely Aileen; so elegant! xx

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  16. Kathyk23 April 2011 at 20:12

    So, you're going to be in Florida in October? Shame - we leave on September 27th! Where are you staying?

    Kathyk

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  17. Sue23 April 2011 at 20:39

    Hi ya
    fabulous card, great image, very classy card, sue,x

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  18. Princess4Wiz23 April 2011 at 21:11

    Just gorgeous, Aileen! I love everything about it. Beth. xxx

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  19. kelly23 April 2011 at 21:28

    this is beautiful,
    thanks for commenting on my card.
    kelly xx

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  20. Kasey ~ in Oz23 April 2011 at 21:40

    Aileen, This is such a lovely male card. Nice work! Cheers, Kasey ~ in Oz

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  21. Caroljenks23 April 2011 at 22:30

    Gorgeous card - love the effect you achieved with the sponging.

    Carol x

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  22. Jen23 April 2011 at 22:35

    Beautiful card, lovely image.
    jenjoy x

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  23. Loli 23 April 2011 at 23:06

    Hello Aileen, thank you for to visit my blog, i'm happy to see you.
    Aileen...sooo elegant, i love the colours and this stamp is fabulous, i love it.
    A hug from Palma de Mallorca

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  24. Bea24 April 2011 at 02:11

    how elegant - such a calming colour scheme

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  25. Fiona24 April 2011 at 02:11

    I love your card, such a great Fathers day card.
    Fiona x

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  26. Dori24 April 2011 at 06:20

    such a classy card, love the quiet colours used, and love the tree stamp, hmm tree stamps, something else to add to my wishlist :)

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  27. Diane24 April 2011 at 11:48

    Beautful card...great image!

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  28. Emzie24 April 2011 at 14:24

    Great card Aileen, I love the way you have added the ribbon.

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  29. Anonymous24 April 2011 at 14:58

    Beautiful masculin card! Love that treestamp

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  30. G Peplow24 April 2011 at 16:46

    Hi Aileen, this is a beautiful Fathers day card, very classy colour and classic style, love it:0) xxx

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  31. Suze Bain24 April 2011 at 19:04

    A great layout and great colour combo, Aileen. Fab! x

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  32. Susan24 April 2011 at 19:27

    Aileen, I love that tree...and it's so perfect for a Father's Day card! I have that stamp..but rarely use it....maybe I need to get it out and dust it off!

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  33. joanne wardle24 April 2011 at 20:50

    fabulous, brilliant use of space

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  34. Ciara24 April 2011 at 21:51

    Genius use of the two sentiment stamps! The colour combo is great too, well done :-)

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  35. Seafield Jo24 April 2011 at 23:20

    This is a lovely card Aileen, perfect for fathers day. Jo x

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  36. MonicaB25 April 2011 at 00:31

    Wonderful father's day card. Love the colors.

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  37. massofhair25 April 2011 at 03:45

    Hi Aileen i have to say i really like your card this week. Great textures, beautiful colours and just perfect for Fathers Day. One of my favourites from this weeks entries:-)

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  38. Sarn25 April 2011 at 19:08

    A great card, especially for the occasion you've chosen it for.

    Hugs, Sandra

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  39. Jenny25 April 2011 at 23:21

    I love your Fathers day card Aileen, just perfect for the recipe this week. The green corner mats are a fab idea :)
    Jenny x

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  40. Unknown25 April 2011 at 23:45

    Very lovely Aileen and a fab Fathers Day card!
    Lizy x

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  41. Chris26 April 2011 at 13:24

    A FAB Card and I love the tree stamp.. Chris x

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  42. Kathleen26 April 2011 at 15:20

    Great card and I like the way you have only mounted the card at 2 edges.

    Kath x

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  43. Anna-Karin26 April 2011 at 17:05

    Really nice card! I really like the tree!

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  44. ~ Ali Robertson ~26 April 2011 at 18:07

    This is fab love everything about it

    Ali x

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  45. Jose26 April 2011 at 18:09

    Beautiful card Aileen, and a stamp from my favourite stampin up set, love the layout
    Jose

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  46. Sarah26 April 2011 at 20:08

    Very elegant and love the muted tones with the tree - great card design.

    Thanks for sharing your work.

    Sarah at 182

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  47. Sandra27 April 2011 at 16:54

    Great design, just right for the men in our lives.

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  48. Mishelflos Paper Creations27 April 2011 at 21:51

    Lovely, "man" card, so hard to not do the norm for a man card, sports, cards etc. This is lovely:)
    love
    michelle x

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  49. Debbie27 April 2011 at 21:54

    Fabulous father's day card!

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  50. SYLVIA-ANNE27 April 2011 at 22:23

    A fabulous tree image, and a perfect "male" card. Love the gentle, natural colours and the off-set layers. Beautiful! Sylvia x

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  51. Sasha27 April 2011 at 23:17

    Love your card, the image and placement are perfect!

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  52. Maureen28 April 2011 at 08:52

    Lovely card - love stamped trees.

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  53. Canonbury creations28 April 2011 at 11:08

    Stunning card, great placement and I love the corner mats!
    Val x

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  54. The Crafty Elf28 April 2011 at 17:17

    Wonderful card. I seem to struggle a bit with masculine cards, I don't know why. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  55. Sally H29 April 2011 at 20:12

    Stunning card. Aileen! You have used my favourite set of tree stamps too.

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I appreciate your visit and your comments. I love coming to visit you too.
Aileen x