Monday, March 28, 2011

Less Is More Challenge Week 8: Sketch

Time for a favorite part of my week... the Less Is More blog challenge! This weeks challenge is a "Sketch" which is a first for me. (It's also my first DL card, which I don't even know what DL means). I've never attempted a sketch challenge before, but I love the concept! Here is a peek at this weeks sketch... In all honesty, I underestimated the difficulty. I started brainstorming as soon as I saw the sketch and came up with a concept in my head. Well, about five failed attempts later I realized it just wasn't going to happen. I gave myself a day long break to give my creative energies a little rest. Nothing was coming to me until this morning when I received my recent Hero Arts purchases in the mail. As soon as I opened my box of goodies inspiration came over me. This card is a little bitter-sweet for me... sweet because I love how it turned out and I love that I got to use some of my new stamps. Bitter because it is a card I created with a purpose- a friend of my family just lost her father. So, here is the final result...


  • Small Sweet Petals Stamp (Hero Arts-CG311)


  • With Sympathy Clear Stamp Set (Hero Arts-CL476)


  • Swiss Dot Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug)


  • Copic Markers: R22, R14, R35
The petal is adhered with dimensional adhesives so it stands slightly above the card. Also, I got to try some creative problem solving... I wanted to emboss the one side of my paper, but it wouldn't fit properly into my Sizzix because of the paper size. I positioned my folder where I wanted it then placed my paper on a couple sheets of felt. Using a bone folder I went over the embossing folder, pushing down as hard as I could. Voila! It created the embossed effect where I needed it!

Thanks for letting me share! I know I took a few creative liberties... turning the design on its side and using the flower as my "circle." However, I love how it turned out and I still think it follows the sketch guidelines! Let's hope Chrissie and Mandi agree!


As always

Angela

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14 comments:

  1. TAMMarch 28, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    A beautiful card - never the easiest cards to make

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  2. Beryl KMarch 28, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Beautiful card and perfect for the occasion

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  3. ChrissieMarch 28, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    As beautiful as ever Angela, but sorry that this kind of card was needed.
    Thanks for rising to yet another LIM challenge.
    See you next time!
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  4. kellyMarch 28, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    it's a stunning card, great job!!

    Kelly x

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  5. Seafield JoMarch 28, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    You've created a very beautiful card. I'm sure it will mean a lot to your friend. Jo x

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  6. SusanMarch 28, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Beautiful colors...fabulous card!

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  7. G PeplowMarch 28, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Hello there, ooh I like! beautiful colour and really suitable for the subject, classy:0) xxx

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  8. mandiMarch 28, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Your card is fantastic as ever Angela!
    Great to see you as always
    mandi

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  9. Faith A at Daffodil CardsMarch 28, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Oh! this is lovely, even though a sad occasion, I'm sure it will be well received.

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  10. AileenMarch 29, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    Sorry it's for a sad occasion. However your card protrays an elegance just right for the sentiment. x

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  11. Suze BainMarch 29, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    A stunning card Angela, colour is gorgeous. x

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  12. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    WOW!!!! It is amazingly beautiful which fits the personality of the family who will be receiving it and I know they will appreciate the beautiful spirit in the heart of the creator of such an elegant card :)

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  13. LynneMarch 29, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Beautiful. A perfect sympathy card.
    Lynne xxx

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  14. massofhairMarch 30, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    I'm sure that there is a way to use the tan mat with your machine to stop the embossing going onto the back of your card, have you tried looking on You Tube?

    Sad occasion but a lovely colour and style of card. Orange is the colour of emotions so very apt:-)

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