Sunday 13 March 2011

Off the edge

It's one layer week at Less is More and the challenge this time is to stamp off the edge of the card.

I didn't find this too challenging as it's something I quite often do with CAS designs - either off the edge of the card itself or off a panel if it's not a one layer project. I think it helps to avoid the "floating in nothing" problem and often creates a sense of movement, too.

I stamped the balloon off the edge and masked it, then masked off the square and sponged ink over a torn piece of paper to create a slightly cloudy look to the sky. I ran a marker round the inside edge of a Nestie to create the fine borderline - the Memento markers are good for this as they have a nice firm, fine nib as well as the brush one.

Stamps:
Hot Air Balloon (unknown maker - if you recognise it, I'd love to know!)
Sentiment from Ornamental Beauty set (CHF, retired)

Paper:
smooth white

Ink:
Brilliance by Tsukineko (Graphite black)
Distress ink by Ranger to sponge the sky (Tumbled Glass)

Other:
Copic markers
Nestie (used as template)
Memento marker (Tuxedo Black)


Thanks for stopping by!

37 comments:

  1. Ooh! Lovely...brings back happy memories :)
    xoxo Sioux

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  2. Such a beautiful effective card
    Thanks for joining us again
    Great to see you
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  3. So simple but effective..love the less is more look.

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  4. Great card. Love the sky effect & that balloon stamp is fabby :-)

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  5. that's wonderful. it really creates the effect of drifting away. creates a really dreamy effect

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  6. Wonderful card Joanne and you have certainly lived up to the challenge. Wish I was up in my balloon. :)

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  7. Brilliant card! The yellow of the balloon against the blue is the perfect colour combination, and I love the way the balloon seems to be drifting out of the frame and off the card. Very effective. Lynne x

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  8. I love the baloon stamped off the card. This one should be for TraceyR who has not yet managed to get her baloon ride!

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  9. I did a wonderful balloon ride over Disney in 2007, this brought back such happy memories - fab card

    Kathyk

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  10. What a great card, brilliantly coloured and the sky is so effective. I love it. Jo x

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  11. I LOVE this! I have some hot air balloon stamps from Papertrey Ink, but this one looks much larger. I LOVE the square you sponged....so creative and way to go - thinking outside the box!!

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  12. Great take on the challenge! Jo x

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  13. this is my favorite card this week! i have quite the soft spot for hot-air balloons, guess i'll have to go shopping :) i agree with you completely about the sense of movement, i was trying to put it in words and you've nailed it!

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  14. Works like a dream, but then you knew it would!
    Great card! We're looking forward to your next submission!
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  15. themessycraftroom13 March 2011 at 20:03

    A wonderful card, you really captured the sense of movemnet. Hugs x ChrisB

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  16. A "SUPER" card! I have translate your blog. Than I can read it easy!
    Greetings from Holland,
    Tineke

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  17. Beautiful card, I love the cloud effects! x

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  18. fantastic card I love the theme xx

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  19. Beautiful card- very serene
    Linbyx

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  20. lovely card and I like the bright colours - its really cheery x

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  21. Beautiful card - feels so peaceful
    Lisa

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  22. absolutely beautiful card
    the balloon looks as if it's moving
    very nice colors...
    ~victoria~

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  23. how pretty, love the balloon :)

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  24. I love that the balloon is flying off somewhere....lovely card.

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  25. This is a stunner! The balloon image is gorgeous and I love your sky panel.

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  26. This is gorgeous. I love that hot air balloon, and the colors you've used.

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  27. This is a lovely card.
    xxx Hazel.

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  28. Great card Love the balloon "up up and AWAY!

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  29. Great idea about using the INSIDE of a nestie for the border - must remember that TOP TIP! Very nice "off the edge" card.
    Hugs, Sandra

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  30. Very impressive. Love the yellow against the blue.
    Lynne xxx

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  31. Wow, this card is fantastic. Love the balloon and your sponging & colouring are fab. A work of art!

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