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Saturday, March 12, 2011

Two for One

The card I made today is for two challenges; Less is More's week 6 challenge, Off the Edge, and Mark's Finest Papers Speedy the Cat's Friends Challenge #46, to use lime green and gray on a one layer card.  (Thank you Susan, a.k.a. LateBlossom.)

I got out some previously uninked sets from my New Stamp Basket, and stamped away.

Susan has used this color combo before, but I had never tried it.  Now I can see why she loves it so much.  I will definitely be using it again.

The tree might be a little small in scale for this layout, but I think the placement of the sentiment helps to balance the card.  And bling because a little bling never hurt anyone.

Supplies:
Stamps - Forest Friends, TPC Patterned Borders, PTI Sentiments
Paper - GKD PL white
Ink - Memento pear tart, London fog
Accessories - London fog marker, rhinestones


A little note about word verification for the Less is More crowd...I turned off word verification last week and was inundated with spam comments, so I turned it back on.  If you don't wish to comment, I'm ok with that.  I don't judge my work by the number of comments I get, I only hope you find inspiration from my creations.  Thank you for understanding.

Have a great weekend, everyone!

K
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28 comments:

  1. Stamps and PaperMarch 12, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    A really lovely card...

    Anne

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  2. VictoriaMarch 12, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    lovely card Anne - you're right about the lime green and grey combo, I'll have to give that one a try.

    Beautiful stamps
    Hugs
    Victoria
    x

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  3. MandiMarch 12, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Gorgeous card, so simple but perfectly placed
    Super card
    Thanks for turning off WV, how odd you get so much spam, I've never had a problem. how annoying for you. Thanks for trying, greta to see you
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  4. My name is WynnethMarch 12, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Just delightful and such an effective colour combo.
    hugs
    wynneth
    x

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  5. AnneMarch 12, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    I agree about the bling and the colour combo is great - must give it a try!
    Anne x

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  6. Caroline HallettMarch 12, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    very good card, and the colour combo is really effective

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  7. MaureenMarch 12, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    A lovely card, well done.
    Maureen......x

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  8. LynneMarch 12, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Fabulous! Great colour combo.
    Lynne xxx

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  9. Susan RaihalaMarch 12, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Oh I love how you used that smaller tree and made it work on a standard card...nicely done with super placement and balance!

    Thanks for playing with Speedy's friends, Karen.

    And how weird that you got spam comments. I've had my WV turned off for months and haven't received any. Now, I've jinxed myself...but it's still strange. Wonder what the difference is.

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  10. ChrissieMarch 12, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    I don't get spam comments either and haven't used word verification for years. You must be really unlucky. Did you have blog owners comment moderation switched on?
    I love this colour combo and you're right a bit of bling never hurt anyone!
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  11. Seafield JoMarch 12, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    A lovely card, those colours are great. Jo x

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  12. Harriet SkellyMarch 12, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    I love your OLC Karen!! I think the sentiment really does balance the card out - so beautifully done! Thanks for playing with Speedy's Friends!

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  13. SusanMarch 12, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    I do love this color combo...and thought about playing with Susan's challenge...but just haven't done it. I love the tree...and that stamp you used for grounding it is awesome as grass.

    I have my verification turned off, but I have turned on moderation...meaning that I have to approve the message before it will post, that way I could just delete any unwanted posts. I've never had any spam though and I have had a blog for several years now.

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  14. Karen (TLgirl353)March 12, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Great job on the color challenge! Thanks for playing along with Speedy's Friends!
    No spam for me either. I have verification off and I don't moderate either. However, I do not allow anonymous commentors- could that be how spam gets through to you?

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  15. ElaineMarch 13, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    Lovely - will have to try the colour combo now.

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  16. KathykMarch 13, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    FAB card and so clever to combine both challenges so effortlessly - brill

    Kathyk

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  17. LindaMarch 13, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    I just love your card. So simple but so elegant xxx

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  18. Lynne KMarch 13, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    A really lovely card with gorgeous colours. I think the tree is just the right size, and the whole card is perfectly balanced.

    I got spam comments when I turned off WF, but realised that in my blog settings, under "Who can comment" I had it set on "Anyone". I've changed it to "Registered Users", and haven't had any spam since then.
    Lynne x

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  19. Faith A at Daffodil CardsMarch 13, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Just lurve this and the colour combo is one of my absolute favourites

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  20. MichelleMarch 13, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    i love this stamp and what you have done with it x

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  21. SashaMarch 13, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Lovely card, with great stamping and colours.

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  22. Vicki DutcherMarch 13, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Isn't it a fun combo! Love your Hello- Thanks for playing with Speedy's Friends!

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  23. AileenMarch 14, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    A beautiful card and the colours are fab. x

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  24. JulieMarch 14, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    This is so pretty! Love the gorgeous scene you created here! I left an award for you on my blog today :)

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  25. Deborah FringsMarch 15, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    Love, love this colour combination - that the design is super. I might have used a slightly bigger tree - but that me being picky! It's lovely!

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  26. redwasher1March 15, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Absolutely delightful card!!

    Thanks for sharing it with us at Speedy's Friends.

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  27. VivMarch 15, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Size is everything! And I think the tree is the right size! Great colours, lovely layout.... and 'bling' is good!!!!!

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  28. Suze BainMarch 16, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    What a lovely clean, fresh card. Colours are great.

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