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Saturday, 12 February 2011

Branching out....

Good afternoon folks.

It`s week 2 over at Less is More and this week we are asked for a one layer card using either a tree or a flower.
To my shame and embarrassment I have to admit that I don`t possess a tree stamp. Isn`t that terrible?
I have lots of flower stamps and make lots of cards with flowers but I fancied a change. What I do have though, is Inkadinkado`s Delicate Branches and branches come from tree`s, right? So that`s what I`ve used.

It`s another of my brothers birthdays coming up soon so I`ve made this one for him.


I`m not 100% sure about this one and I`ve looked at some of the other entries so I`m not over confident. I might attempt another before the weeks out.

Naturally, being a one layer CAS card is was very quick and simple to make.
I used pale blue base card.
My sentiment is computer generated which I did first to get the placement right.
Then I stamped my image in black stazon.
I then cut the card to the correct size and scored some lines at either side and along the bottom edge to give it some texture.

Before I go I have to give a massive thanks to Chrissie and Mandi for starting this challenge. Since submitting my entry in the first ever Less is More challenge my ratings in UK blogs have gone up from nearly 700 to less than 400, I have gained 5 new followers and had the most ever amount of comments since I started blogging.
Thank you girls!!!

Thanks for popping in...Lynne xxx
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46 comments:

  1. Ali Watson12 February 2011 at 14:54

    Super card Lynne, love it.

    Ali x

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  2. Anonymous12 February 2011 at 14:58

    Hi Lynne,
    This is lovely; very CAS and elegant. I love the birds. Thanks for letting me know about my blog - I'm not sure what to do now :o( Yours is a 3 column isn't it, where did you get your background from? xx

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  3. Sue12 February 2011 at 15:00

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  4. Linby12 February 2011 at 15:01

    Glad you are getting increased traffic to your blog as it is certainly worthy of wider exposure. As soon as I saw this card I thought you could enter it into Less is more! and you have! Fab card, love the font on the sentiment.
    Lynn x

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  5. Sue12 February 2011 at 15:02

    Love the card, although I disagree with your comment about CAS cards being easy, I find keeping it simple a challenge,I must be doing something wrong. Once again great card.

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  6. Chrissie12 February 2011 at 15:22

    Lynne,I find your comments on this post SO gratifying. It's EXACTLY what I had in mind for our blog... where participants visit each other and appreciate each other's work. SO often cards are thrown into challenges, given a perfunctory comment by the members of a design team and that's that.
    I really hope that everyone can get to know each other and it seems that you have had some success with that.
    Wonderful!
    This card is superb... and a branch is most certainly from a tree.
    Thanks for coming back again!
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  7. Gibmiss12 February 2011 at 15:28

    Hi Lynne
    I really love your card soooo nice ...love it ....
    hugs
    sylvie xxx

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  8. Laura Tee12 February 2011 at 15:42

    I love how you made up the tree! Fab card.

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  9. Aileen12 February 2011 at 16:09

    Your card is lovely Lynne, male cards can be quite challenging!

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  10. ikki12 February 2011 at 17:38

    Lovely card, see you next week, ikki

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  11. Larissa12 February 2011 at 17:38

    Very pretty! Love that stamp set, it is so perfect for CAS cards.

    Hugs,
    Larissa

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  12. Sheila in Cyprus12 February 2011 at 18:36

    Another great card. Love the image, but wish I could master printing direct to card too! Love Sheila (Cyprus)

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  13. Cynthia Schelzig12 February 2011 at 19:46

    Whata stunning card...I really like it.
    Isn´t this Less is More such a fun challenge...

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  14. Sallie's Place12 February 2011 at 20:29

    A lovely card Lynne, one layer cards are not as simple as you might thing are they?

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  15. Faye12 February 2011 at 20:29

    I think it's perfect, Lynne. Your brother will love it. Very professional looking.

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  16. Pop's Cards12 February 2011 at 20:30

    Hi sweetie, this is simply gorgeous, big hugs love Pops x x x

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  17. Kaz12 February 2011 at 20:37

    Stunning! Love the image.
    Kaz xx

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  18. Caroline Hallett12 February 2011 at 21:06

    WOW! This is absolutely STUNNING - I really like it - (dont tell anyone else but this is my fav so far ever in this challenge). Its brilliantly done and very clean and simple - well done xxx

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  19. Marlou McAlees12 February 2011 at 21:42

    gorgeous!!! :) x

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  20. Lesley Edmonds12 February 2011 at 21:56

    This is a lovely card.

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  21. Susan12 February 2011 at 22:30

    What a beautiful stamp...love the embossed lines...so pretty!!

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  22. Fiona12 February 2011 at 23:26

    What a superb card, so elegant and perfect stamping. Your brother will love it.

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  23. Deborah Frings12 February 2011 at 23:32

    Well, I think it's gorgeous. I like the very pale blue card, and the branches look fab! Nice touch to add the birds. Super sentiment - I'm sure your brother will love it!!

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  24. Mandi13 February 2011 at 08:53

    Love your card, I have a similar branch stamp to this its so effective
    Yours is perfect for our challenge

    So pleased you feel at home in our new little community it's exactly what we wanted, I never imagined things would take off so well when the idea was in my head....thank you so much
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  25. Katalytic13 February 2011 at 10:35

    It's a lovely card

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  26. Sharon Traynor Designs13 February 2011 at 12:41

    Gorgeous. Absolutely adore that bird and twg stamp. Beautiful.
    Sharon xx

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  27. Sarn13 February 2011 at 16:23

    Definitely a CAS card. Terrific!
    Hugs, Sandra

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  28. Lynne K13 February 2011 at 17:00

    Fabulous card! Very elegant. I too have had lots more traffic to my blog since joining in the challenge. Great, isn't it? Lynne x

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  29. Sue13 February 2011 at 17:32

    Hi Lynne,
    I love this card, very clean and simple.

    I know you said you are not 100% about it but trust me it is lovely.
    If you do have a go at it again though, the only thing I would change about the card is don't stamp the bird under the sentiment, leave it blank. Other than that I don't think you need change a thing.
    I remake cards all the time when I'm not 100% about them and some times it is only the smallest adjustment that is needed.

    Regards Sue
    PS I hope you don't mind . I don't wish to offend

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  30. Sue13 February 2011 at 19:53

    oh wow lynne,this is stunning,simplicity at it's best...stunning:)

    Sue
    xx

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  31. Sally H13 February 2011 at 20:06

    Stunning card, Lynne! I love it

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  32. themessycraftroom13 February 2011 at 20:58

    I love your card Lynne, it's very elegant. Thank you very much for visiting my blog and your lovely comment. Hugs x ChrisB

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  33. SYLVIA-ANNE13 February 2011 at 21:55

    An elegant CAS card Lynne - men's cards are very difficult to do (for me anyway!), but this is perfect. Love the tree and bird images. Hugs, Sylvia xxx

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  34. S Jane14 February 2011 at 02:01

    This card is so crisp and clean........who wouldn't love to open an envelope and find it tucked inside.... Lovely!

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  35. Jennibee's Cardspot14 February 2011 at 04:32

    This is really terrific Lynne, I love it! I have left something on my blog for you
    Jenni

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  36. massofhair14 February 2011 at 04:53

    Simple and elegant with beautiful stamped images, a great entry. Must try printing a sentiment straight onto card, usually rubber stamp all mine:-)

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  37. Stamps and Paper14 February 2011 at 07:05

    What an elegant card, I just love it. The image gives a really crisp and clean look, beautiful.

    Anne

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  38. kelly ledder14 February 2011 at 08:37

    lynne this is such a lovely image the card is so clean and crisp I love it!!!

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  39. Vicky Hayes14 February 2011 at 10:40

    I think you've definitely got the hang of CAS Lynne - your card is gorgeous! Love those branches and the birds!

    It's such a great new site isn't it! Hope I'll get time to join in this week...

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  40. Meggymay14 February 2011 at 11:41

    Love your card, it is a super stamp you used.

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  41. Jane14 February 2011 at 12:56

    Very elegant and stylish card

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  42. Cazro15 February 2011 at 00:05

    I love everything about this card. Caz

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  43. Stacy Morgan15 February 2011 at 03:19

    Classy! I adore the scoring that is one of my favorite and white space is my second Awesome card.

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  44. Kathyk15 February 2011 at 18:46

    Simple but very effective

    Kathyk

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  45. Sue17 February 2011 at 22:39

    A fab male card Lynne. I love it. Sue.x

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  46. Viv23 February 2011 at 14:06

    It's fabulous, well done! such a lovely branch stamp too looks great here :O) Viv xx

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