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Wednesday 20 April 2011

OLW # 50

Hello All!

And a happy sunny wednesday to you.

Since the Less is More challenge started and I got more and more into CAS cards, I began looking for inspiration on the net and found Susan Raihala`s blog Simplicity. I have been shamelessly stalking her for weeks now. She is also the co host of  One Layer Wednesday which I have looked at and thought about and have now plucked up the courage to join in with. The challenge this week is to make a one layer card using an old stamp that hasn`t seen ink in while and make a Thank You card.

Here is my submission,
The stamp is Leaf Flourish from Hero Arts stamped in Versa colour Peony. I have had this stamp for a couple of years and I think I last used it a few months ago but never before on a cas card.
The sentiment is by Flourishes Tag Lines ( ofcourse) and I think it goes really well with the flourish stamp.I used Memento Black ink.
And that`s it, no embellishments as I don`t think it needs them.

Well I finally got my Dads carpets shampooed. It took Alan all of five minutes to sort it out and would have been even quicker if he`d realised that I had one of the pipes upside down. Doh!!! I am thick sometimes.
I wouldn`t mind but the carpets weren`t even dirty, I just decided they needed freshening up a bit. They do look better though, I just have to go back before sunday and put all of his furniture back in place. What a way to spend your day off eh?

Edit I have been asked about purchasing stamps from Flourishes and Papertrey. Unfortunately, as far as I know they can only be ordered from the states.  The stamps themselves are quite cheap in comparison but the shipping is expensive and there`s also the problem of customs too. It depends how desperate you are for their stamps really lol.



Thanks for popping in...Lynne xxx

24 comments:

  1. that's just gorgeous!

    Do you buy your PTI and Flourish stamps direct from the States?

    Tx

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  2. Simply lovely. Yes . . . I'd like to know the answer to Craftilious's questions too! If there's a UK distributor . . . it'd be GREAT!

    Hugs, Sandra

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  3. Lynne - this is absolutely fabulous!! Love the flourish stamp and the colour too! Looks wonderful.

    I love CAS cards, but I do like to try to make vintage/shabby chic too.

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  4. This is beautiful Lynne, Susans cards are so inspirational aren't they :)
    Jenny x

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  5. Brilliant card, perfectly simple :0) xxx

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  6. Simply beautiful.....such a stylish card Lynne.

    Anne

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  7. Simple and beautiful card! I love the elegance of that flourish. Thanks for sharing.

    I have been following Susan for a couple of years, I think. Love her style in cards and writing.

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  8. I've got behind with my commenting, so please accept this one comment - sorry. You've really got into the CAS style I see, fab cards Lynne.
    Lynn x

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  9. Hi sweetie this is gorgeous, perfect i love the swirl, hugs ♥ pops x

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  10. Lynne, so glad you joined in the OLW challenge! We do have fun there...and it's ALWAYS a challenge! LOL! I do love that Flourishes sentiment...I don't think I have that set...hummmmm....I just might have to go shopping! LOL! A fabulous CAS card!

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  11. this is a perfect card, very elegant

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  12. This is simply beautiful Lynne. I love it!
    Chrissie

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  13. So pretty, that flourish is beautiful.

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  14. Hi Lynne, just read your comment on my card, ROFL I think I probably deserved that and you're quite right, she needs help:0) xxx

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  15. Lovely elegant card. Sandra

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  16. This is a perfect clean and simple card. That flourish is beautiful and I love it in pink!

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  17. Perfectly beautiful - love it! You have a real knack for these cards Lynne. xx

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  18. How lovely! I love that flourish!

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  19. I love the OLW challenges too but always run out of time to do them! I love your elegant card - the sentiment stamp goes so beautifully with the flourish.

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  20. Very lovely design. I get desperate for PTI stamps and I live in the US!! :0)

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  21. Hi Lynne, arrived here from 'stamps and paper' blog !
    beautifully elegant card !!
    hugs
    chris richards
    xxx

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  22. Simply beautiful Lynne - love the swirl stamp, and you've placed it in just the right spot. Fabulous!
    Have a Happy Easter - Sylvia xx

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  23. Hello,
    I really love your clean and simple cards and I wish you a happy easter!

    No,I was not busy...I was in hospital, because I got blind on my right eye since january. But I can hope to get better soon and then I will be busy, LOL.

    Beate

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  24. Running a bit behind on my blog surfing. Great job on OLW 50!
    Hugs,
    Colleen

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