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Saturday, 19 March 2011

Less is More - Masculine Challenge

I look forward to Saturdays as the Less is More Challenge for the week is set.

I have been busy this week playing with my new Mini Catalogue goodies that I have forgot to put up any blog posts this week!


I did a commission similar to this but forgot to take a picture (typical). I used the Blender Pen (on offer this month) to pull the ink from the edges of the tree and add a bit more grass at the bottom of the tree. The edges of the card were roughed up a bit with the distressing tool.


SUPPLIES:
Stamp: Lovely as a Tree, Basic Phrases
Ink: Always Articoke, Chocolate Chip
Stamp'n'write: Early Expresso
Card: Naturals Ivory, Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: linen thread, Blender Pen, Distressing tool


Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

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42 comments:

  1. Victoria19 March 2011 at 09:00

    fab card Elaine, I think the linen thread finishes it perfectly.

    I often make cards and then forget to photograph them - so frustrating when you've given them away!

    hugs
    Victoria
    x

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  2. Mandi19 March 2011 at 09:08

    Just lovely Elaine!
    I love the twine with the tree image, it works perfectly!
    Thanks for being quick off the mark, glad you could join us again
    mandi
    "LEss is More"

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  3. Chrissie19 March 2011 at 09:14

    Super Elaine, I loved the added bit of twine... looks great.
    Perfect for a man!
    SO pleased you eagerly await our challenge each Saturday!
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  4. Caro19 March 2011 at 09:31

    Ooo, lovely. I do like trees as masculine images. Wonderful work. Thanks for sharing

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  5. Kathyk19 March 2011 at 09:37

    This is just lovely and I love the natural feel of the string too

    Kathyk

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  6. Diane19 March 2011 at 09:42

    Lovely card and I love the way you've tied the yarn around it.
    Diane xx

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  7. Anonymous19 March 2011 at 09:55

    Morning Elaine this is fab I must get this set! Love this card. Perfect!

    Oh and get those sneak peaks up on your blog lol. Have a fabby Saturday!

    Ali x

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  8. Cathy19 March 2011 at 11:03

    Fabulous card Elaine, and love the thread detail.
    Cathy xx

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  9. Caroline Hallett19 March 2011 at 11:05

    nice card - great stamp - really adds something with the addition of the twine - enjoy your day

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  10. Pauline19 March 2011 at 11:34

    This is a wonderful masculine card, I love the tree image.

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  11. Jan 19 March 2011 at 11:48

    I nee dome twine, love your card xx Jan

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  12. Hazel19 March 2011 at 12:25

    It's lovely and you've just reminded me that I've got tree stamps that I could have used. Perfect. Hazel x

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  13. nicky19 March 2011 at 13:43

    Its just prefect your card for a man , saying that would nt mind a card like that been sent to me , as love trees.
    Nicky

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  14. Stamps and Paper19 March 2011 at 14:05

    Trees are are a goobd bet for men..lovely card.

    Anne

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  15. Hazel (Didos)19 March 2011 at 14:37

    WOW this is super, What a great card. Love Hazelxox

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  16. Shazza19 March 2011 at 15:18

    this is beautiful Elaine, I do love this stamp set.x

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  17. Lynne19 March 2011 at 15:28

    Fabulous card. I love the twine, gives it a really natural look.
    Lynne xxx

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  18. Maureen19 March 2011 at 16:21

    Love your card and the twine just sets if off.
    Maureen.....x

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  19. Sarn19 March 2011 at 17:17

    Love this stamp and you've made a great male card with it. Congrats.
    Hugs, Sandra

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  20. Seafield Jo19 March 2011 at 17:43

    Stunning card Elaine, I too love the effect of the twine. Jo x

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  21. Samantha Carlton19 March 2011 at 22:00

    Lovley stamp, and beautiful card

    Sam x

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  22. Susan20 March 2011 at 03:04

    Elaine, this is awesome! iLife that stamp!

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  23. Sharon20 March 2011 at 11:47

    This is a perfect card for someone male.
    I also forget to take photos of cards LOL

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  24. Suze Bain20 March 2011 at 12:55

    Super card Elaine, love the use of the linen thread.

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  25. Rita20 March 2011 at 14:32

    Your card is lovely Elaine. Very suitable too. Hugs Rita xx

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  26. Meggymay20 March 2011 at 15:20

    Fabulous card, love how you added the twine

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  27. Maureen20 March 2011 at 15:35

    A stunning card!

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  28. Cazro20 March 2011 at 18:09

    I love the simple yet very appealing design on your card. Caz

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  29. Sue20 March 2011 at 18:20

    A great card Elaine. I love this tree stamp. I really like your addition of the twine. Sue.x

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  30. kelly20 March 2011 at 18:38

    I love this set it's one of my fav's.
    it's simple without being too plain
    kelly xx

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  31. Aileen20 March 2011 at 19:15

    Hi Elaine

    Lovely as a tree is a new stmap set for me. Great to see how it can be used for those tricky male cards. x

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  32. Jen20 March 2011 at 19:38

    TREEmendous card, love it.
    jenjoy x

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  33. Viv20 March 2011 at 20:07

    Great card, the twine just completes it too :O) Viv xx

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  34. pickle21 March 2011 at 00:30

    Another fan of the twine here..the perfect finishing touch..looks fab!
    kerry x

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  35. massofhair21 March 2011 at 02:06

    You made me smile when you wrote that you had roughed up the edges a bit, i thought just perfect for a masculine card lol:-)

    Nature works so well for a masculine card and i love that you have used natural colours and twine, very cool card:-)

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  36. Anonymous21 March 2011 at 15:37

    Love the card, tree stamps are great male images, the linen thread really finishes it off.

    Hugs
    Brenda

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  37. Linby21 March 2011 at 19:36

    This is very CAS and so suitable for a man.
    Linbyx

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  38. Vicky Hayes22 March 2011 at 01:42

    I think trees are great for male cards and the twine is just the right embellishment.

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  39. Marlou McAlees22 March 2011 at 20:13

    beautiful card you made :)

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  40. Faith A at Daffodil Cards22 March 2011 at 21:18

    A perfect man's card

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  41. My name is Wynneth22 March 2011 at 22:22

    Quite lovely and the twine is the perfect touch.
    hugs
    wynneth
    x

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  42. Shaz23 March 2011 at 22:58

    Great man card. Love the twine. x

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