Only 3 Stamps on Less is More

Now you know by now that Less is More is one of my favourite challenges, but I always find the one-layer challenges…er….challenging! 

Can’t help but feel like a bit of a cheat with this fab meadow stamp from Indigo Blu though *snigger*.  Although you can’t really tell from my photo I’ve used my ink duster to add Baja Breeze “wash”  to the card (love ink dusters!).   I’ve added a little dragonfly stamp from Cardio and a greeting from Stampin’ Up ….that equals 3 stamps, so it can’t be cheating, right? :-)
Hope you like it.
I’m also entering this in the following challenges:
Crafty Catz {Happy Birthday}
BFN
Linda
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Back to CAS

Ok…my last couple of cards have been borderline CAS recently so I’m getting back to the Clean and Simple look today but  I’m sticking with the blue theme:

I’ve used the Level One Hostess Set from Stampin’ Up!  Silhouette Sentiments and stamped flowers in Night of Navy, Pacific Point, Marina Mist and Baha Breeze.  I’ve then inked around the stems to “ground them”.  (I’ve actually used this technique before.  You can see it here.)
I’ve matted the image on to  Marina Mist, adding a border with the Scallop trim punch, and 3d’d it to the front of a 15cm card.
BUT what to do for the sentiment?  I’ve used a dark card blank (Night of Navy) and having constructed my card before thinking about the sentiment I was a little stuck for the medium to use….
So I resorted to good old-fashioned handwriting.  Adds a personal touch too.  I’ve used the Signo uni-ball Gel Pen for this….available from Stampin’ Up! at £3.75. 
So I hope you like it.  I definitely think this technique of stamping a “wild field of flowers” is soo suitable for any occasion.  I’d love to see your versions…
I’m entering this in the following challenges:
Less is More {Shades of Blue}
Papertake Weekly {Anything Goes}
Allsorts Challenge {Free and Easy}
BFN
Linda
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Less Is More–Monochromatic

Woohoo….it’s Saturday and Dad is home to entertain the children so although the sun is shining, I’ve found time to check out the Less is More Challenge this week (it was actually the first thing I checked this morning…but don’t want to seem too keen.  The theme is MONOCHROMATIC:

I’ve never really done much with monochrome so this is probably my first ever monochromatic card.  I doubt it shall be my last! LOL!
I’ve used the ‘Just Believe’ Stamp set in Basic Black.  The sentiment is from Silhouette Sentiments.  I stamped the image once, then aligned it with my Stamp-a-ma-jig and stamped it again without re-inking it.  I also inked the edges of the card before matting it on to Basic Black card.
I finished it off with some clear rhinestones under the sentiment and a fancy bow in black.

But it’s  not a very cheery card, is it?  So you know I’m going to have to have another go!  Chrissie and Mandi’s challenges can keep me busy all week!!
Well, off to enjoy the remainder of the sun.  I think we’re off swimming too.  Come back soon for more .
BFN
Linda
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LIM Take 2

Thank you so much for all your hints and tips! I quite agree…I think my first card in the Less is More challenge (One Layer Embossed) was a little too more and not enough less…so I’ve had another go. 

I’ve kept the same principle (although I now know it’s not resist embossing) and have black embossed the image.  This time, I took the advice of Lady LIM and masked off an area to give it its “Less is More” feel.  I also reduced the amount of foliage and didn’t bother with the Wasabi green this time.  I cut a smaller circle out of another piece of card and used the hole to inked the sun with Pumpkin Pie, Tangerine Tango and a little bit of Real Red around the edge.  I then used the circle I cut out to mask the sun while I lightly inked the sky using Marina Mist.  I’ve added a smaller, ‘more appropriate for the card’ image too.
Oh…fab tip about the talc too, Chrissie.  I used to keep some in my kit for when I’d accidentally got glue on something….and after a quick hunt I found it again and it worked a treat!
I’m a lot happier with this version .
Thanks again for all your comments.
BFN
Linda
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