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Wednesday, 29 June 2011

You hoo!

I haven't played along a with a challenge at Less is More for a while and thought it was about time I put that right.

This week's challenge is a sketch. I sat down with a fairly literal take on it in mind and ended up with something completely different! The idea of the sketch is still there but the three evenly sized and spaced circles have transformed themselves into a family of three owls!

A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to win blog candy from the Craft Room as they launched their own challenge blog - thank you Julia! - and these Hero Arts owl stamps were part of my goody bag. Cute aren't they?

They're stamped on kraft and have just a bit of colour added with a Copic marker and their eyes done with a white gel pen.

Stamps:
You hoo owls (Hero Arts)

Paper:
Bitter chocolate and kraft

Ink:
Adirondack dye ink by Ranger (Espresso)

Other:
Sewing machine and thread
Copic markers
Corner Chomper by We R Memory Keepers
Inkssentials white pen by Ranger

Giveaway!

Also in my goody bag was this 6x6" paper pad by Kars. Now regulars to my blog will know that I really struggle with patterned paper. Whatever I do with it takes an eternity and I'm rarely happy with the outcome. With that in mind, I asked Julia (owner of the Craft Room) if she'd mind if I gave the pad away - better that than have it sitting feeling lonely in a drawer! They're nice bright colours and funky patterns - some designs have a glittered version as well as the printed one.

So, if you'd like to offer the papers a new home, just let me know in a comment on this post and I will draw a name at random. Let's say comments before midnight (UK time) Sunday 4th July, shall we?

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28 comments:

  1. Effie29 June 2011 at 08:11

    Love your little owl family!

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  2. tracy29 June 2011 at 09:05

    what a cute family joanne:) you can't go far wrong with hero stamps :)
    think i'd struggle to use those papers too-but i'm sure someone will be able to make good use of them :)

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  3. Kathyk29 June 2011 at 09:32

    A cute and fun card from you and loving the kraft card

    Kathyk

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  4. Jenny29 June 2011 at 09:35

    Brilliant take on the sketch Joanne, this is a fab stamp - love the gradual change in the size of the owls:)
    Jenny x

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  5. Alison29 June 2011 at 09:52

    Great card Joanne! Those owls are fab! x

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  6. Sue29 June 2011 at 09:53

    What asuper stamp and I love way you have kept it very simple.
    Sue x

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  7. Rachelxx29 June 2011 at 09:56

    Love your take on the sketch Joanne :-) & I'd love to be in with a chance for the papers please :-)

    Rachelxx

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  8. Gez Butterworth29 June 2011 at 10:42

    What a terrific card. Enjoy the new stamps :)

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  9. Zoechaos29 June 2011 at 11:35

    Love your owl family card looks great in the darker colours very refreshing. XOXO Zoe

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  10. Kaz29 June 2011 at 11:53

    This is a fab take on the sketch Joanne, those owls are gorgeous xxx

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  11. Karen29 June 2011 at 12:15

    oooo this is a gorgeous card....I love those owls! Perfect on the kraft card xxx

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  12. Paula Whittaker29 June 2011 at 12:50

    a great take on the sketch Joanne!

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  13. Debs M29 June 2011 at 12:58

    love these owls, great card x

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  14. Shobana29 June 2011 at 14:38

    Oh so cute! Super stamp and your colors are fab! :)

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  15. Suze Bain29 June 2011 at 15:37

    A super card, love the family of owls. xx

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  16. Chrissie29 June 2011 at 16:28

    Love your owls, I can still see the sketch there!
    Great stuff!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  17. Mandi29 June 2011 at 21:04

    Those owls look fabulous
    Clever take on our sketch
    Thank you
    Diva LIM
    "Less is More"

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  18. Janice29 June 2011 at 21:05

    Your owls are very cute. They work well on the kraft paper.

    As you know, I do like a bit of patterned paper, so would happily give a home to your lonely pack of dots and lines!

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  19. Kathleen29 June 2011 at 21:39

    This is a lovely, cute card, great owls.
    Thanks for your comment and your tip about the edging.

    Kath x

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  20. Net29 June 2011 at 21:44

    Just think Joanne this could have been your chance to conquer patterned paper lol

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  21. Sheila in Cyprus30 June 2011 at 05:17

    What a fabulous card. I love the stamp and how you have used it - just perfect.
    I could give a nice home 'in the sunshine' to your papers. They would be great on cards for our Grandsons and ever increasing number of youngsters in the family!
    Take care. Love Sheila x

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  22. Vicky Hayes30 June 2011 at 09:23

    Such a great interpretation of the sketch! The colours you used are perfect for the theme and I adore your family of owls.

    (I too would struggle to use the papers so don't include me in your give away.)

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  23. Aileen30 June 2011 at 14:00

    Love the owls, cute take on the sketch. x

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  24. Susan30 June 2011 at 23:51

    Awww...cute, cute, cute! LOVE the owls!
    My Card

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  25. Kathy1 July 2011 at 11:47

    ohhhh those little owls are gorgeous - and I love those browns

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  26. Debby1 July 2011 at 18:50

    Very Nice!!

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  27. Lynn1 July 2011 at 20:46

    A wonderful stamp, and a great take on the sketch. Lynn x

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  28. Janice14 July 2011 at 19:59

    Thank you very much Joanne, it was a lovely surprise to receive your giveaway. Hope to get some time to make something with them soon.

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