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Thursday, 28 April 2011

Less is More, Off Center

Well here goes with my first challenge blog. I have decided to try the LIM challenge as it is something I'm not usually very good at but have been greatly inspired by all the lovely cards that I have seen there lately. This weeks' challenge is "Off Center" which means a card with little or no symmetry but perfect balance. My card is deffinitely  not symmetrical and I hope it has the balance.
 The stamp I chose to use is from the Elusive Images (now Chocolate Baroque)Tall Trees plate. I inked the tree trunks with Memento Rich Cocoa and the leafy parts with Bundled Sage DI and then over inked some parts with Forest Moss DI before stamping it. I then added the sentiment from Crafty Individuals with the Memento ink. I hope you like my first offering, thanks for taking a look.
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18 comments:

  1. Lynne28 April 2011 at 10:52

    This is a lovely delicate card, very pretty.
    Lynne xxx

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  2. Katalytic28 April 2011 at 10:53

    This is a lovely card, great colours

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  3. Dolly Daydreams28 April 2011 at 11:03

    Love our whispers in the wind , gorgeous stamping.

    Marie

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  4. Sally H28 April 2011 at 11:27

    Fabulous! Those trees are so beautiful and I lvoe how you have placed them

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  5. Chrissie28 April 2011 at 11:41

    Hi Jean,
    Welcome to "Less is More"!
    We are delighted that you have chosen our blog as your entrée into Blog challenges!
    This is a beautiful, simple card and the image is just lovely.
    I hope that you will enjoy entering our challenges each week from now onwards!
    If you can manage to visit some of the other entrants' blogs and leave some comments that would be wonderful... we're a very friendly and supportive bunch at "Less is More" and we're glad to have you with us!
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  6. mamapez528 April 2011 at 12:17

    A lovely card Jean. Welcome to the world of blog challenges.

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  7. Gibmiss28 April 2011 at 12:20

    Hi Jean
    Gorgeous card ...love the trees ...
    hugs
    sylvie
    xxxx
    Welcome!!!!

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  8. G Peplow28 April 2011 at 12:31

    Stunning, love it:0) xxx
    oops sorry, welcome here, big smiles:0) xxx

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  9. Jenny28 April 2011 at 12:39

    Wow what a great first card for this challenge, those trees are so perfectly placed :)
    Jenny x

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  10. Carol28 April 2011 at 14:01

    Great first card Jean. Love the tree stamp. Carol x

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  11. Mandi28 April 2011 at 14:29

    Hi Jean
    Welcome to our challenge, thank you for choosing us as your first one to join!
    You are officially now a LIMette!
    See you next time
    Thanks so much
    mandi
    Diva LIM
    LEss is More

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  12. Suze Bain28 April 2011 at 15:22

    This is really lovely Jean, beautiful image and sentiment. (and your ATC's are fab! x)

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  13. fatmonica28 April 2011 at 16:16

    Lovely stamp and sentiment.Really like it!

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  14. Sarah28 April 2011 at 16:57

    lovely tones and stamping - makes a great card...
    Sarah at 182

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  15. debby400028 April 2011 at 23:08

    Oh this is fabulous.
    luv
    Debby

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  16. Zoechaos29 April 2011 at 03:44

    what a lovely card perfect placement and the sentiment is perfect. XOXO Zoe

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  17. Lynn29 April 2011 at 11:44

    You are now hooked to playing each week :-) A lovely delicate image and superb sentiment. Lynn x

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  18. Irene30 April 2011 at 11:18

    A beautiful and soft, serene card, love it.
    Thank you so much for your kind comment on my blog.

    irene
    xxxx

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