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Monday 24 January 2011

More than words...

Susan is hosting this week's One Layer Wednesday challenge and she's asked us to use more than one sentiment and NO image stamps on our single layer creations - details are here.

I had fun finding lots of examples of the word love in my stamp sets (some were the single word, some needed selective inking from a longer phrase), then used alpha stamps to spell out LOVE in bigger letters and used selective inking on the word your to stamp YOU in red. It really could have done with being just a fraction further to the right so I added a red dot to extend the visual impact of the word - I think I succeeded in rescuing it!

Embossing the card front with a Nestability provides some definition for the stamped area without creating clutter or breaking the rules for a one layer card!

I think this would make a good masculine Valentine or anniversary card.

Stamps:
My Type alpha stamps (Ma Vinci's Reliquary)
Various CHF and Crafty Secrets sentiments

Paper:
Smooth white

Ink:
Versfine by Tsukineko (Onyx Black, Satin Red)

Other:
Nestabilities by Spellbinder (Large Square)

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19 comments:

  1. Susan24 January 2011 at 13:23

    Oooooo!!! LOVE this! The embossed square really makes the sentiments pop!! Adding the "you" in red is perfect!!

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  2. Artyjen24 January 2011 at 13:38

    'Tis simply gorgeous
    xoxo Sioux

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  3. Kaz24 January 2011 at 14:38

    What a gorgeous card and such a difficult challenge too!! xx

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  4. Chrissie24 January 2011 at 15:12

    Simply beautiful!
    We have a new challenge blog for C&S cards starting on Feb 5th. It's called ”Less is More” We'd love to see you there!
    Chrissie

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  5. Kristine Reynolds24 January 2011 at 15:38

    Love this Joanne! You have such a knack with one layer cards!

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  6. Deborah Frings24 January 2011 at 15:45

    Brilliant!! Looks really classy!

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  7. Effie24 January 2011 at 18:25

    That's a real elegant card.

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  8. Janice24 January 2011 at 20:48

    Very effective, bet you really enjoyed making that card, it being all words lol!

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  9. hazel24 January 2011 at 21:19

    What an elegant card, I love it.
    xxx Hazel.

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  10. Tineke24 January 2011 at 21:41

    Simple card.... but SO BEAUTIFUL!
    Greeting from Holland,
    Tineke

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  11. sam21ski24 January 2011 at 22:01

    WOW I 'love' it xxxx

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  12. Traceyr24 January 2011 at 22:12

    wow! Joanne another fantastic creation and s*d it being a male card I'd love to receive it.

    x x :)

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  13. Cookie24 January 2011 at 23:50

    Your card is BEAUTIFUL! PERFECT CAS!

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  14. Jennifer Styles25 January 2011 at 02:24

    You totally rocked the challenge.

    Great layout and that embossed square is just perfect!

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  15. Carol25 January 2011 at 04:04

    The black, white and red...just over the top classy. And the embossed border really makes it sensational!

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  16. Gez Butterworth25 January 2011 at 10:50

    Fabulous card Joanne. Perfect.xx

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  17. Karen25 January 2011 at 12:12

    Thisis just beautiful Joanne, its so classy & perfect for the man in your life! xxx

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  18. Caroline25 January 2011 at 15:32

    Love this Joanne, such a great idea for the challenge...x

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  19. Kathy27 January 2011 at 09:36

    Oh, now I really LOVE (hehe) this one. Brilliant use of you stamps and the end result is just stunning

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