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Sunday 6 February 2011

Less is More Week 1

I came across a new challenge blog called Less is More and this is their first week - the title speaks for itself and as this is well out of my comfort zone I thought it would be good to rise to the challenge and have a go.  I must apologise in advance for the picture because my scanner also seems to have a problem with lots of empty space as well and I can assure you that the black card is really clean and doesn't  have dodgy speckles on it!!  The idea is to make cards in minimalist style leaving plenty of white space (or in my case this week black space) - the theme this time is colour using pink, black and white.  The sentiment was stamped with white and clear embossed using an Elusive Images stamp, the dress dummy was stamped on pink card and cut out (Creative Expressions stamp).  I also couldn't resist the urge to add some pink pearls.  I'm not entirely happy with the result but I'm sure if I keep entering the challenge I should improve my technique.

11 comments:

  1. Well we hope you certainly will keep entering our challenges at "Less is More"... this is super. Your white space looks great in black and I love the image you used!
    I'm so glad you could join us for our very first challenge!
    Chrissie

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  2. It may be out of your comfort zone, but, you have mailed the "Less is More" perfectly
    Glad you found us...thank you for taking part

    Hope to see you again next week
    mandi x

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  3. Like what you have done for this challenge.... simple but classy.

    Anne

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  4. I found this challenge difficult as well Val - you just have to stop yourself reaching for all those ribbons and bows!!! lol Great card.

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  5. Love this Val.. I'm hoping to have a go :)

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  6. Love that pink body-form! Very elegant!

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  7. Great card. It's way out of my comfort zone too. I might have a try though. Hugs x ChrisB

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  8. Great card, thanks you for visiting my blog, we must both try again next week.
    Jose

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  9. Great idea to use black as your base card - WTG!

    Kathyk

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  10. I'm always impressed when someone makes a black card....I SO struggle with it...and this is beautiful!!!

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