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Monday, 13 February 2012

Warm stripes!

It's been ages since I played at Less is More so I decided to put that right today. This week's theme is "stripes" on a one layer card.

I chose a striped animal as the focus of my card - I love these beautiful zebras! I wanted to make something to send to a friend who slipped on the ice last Thursday, broke his elbow and subsequently had to have surgery on it. Warm colours and African animals was about as far away from ice as I could get!

I stamped the zebras, cut a mask for them from ordinary copy paper with a little Zig two-way adhesive on the back and then used plain paper to mask the strip and sponged with ink.

Just a tiny touch of shading on the zebras with grey Copic, a stamped sentiment and I called it done.

Stamps:
Zebra Pair and sentiment from Common Cold (both CHF, retired)

Paper: Smooth White

Ink:
Brilliance by Tsukineko (Graphite Black)
Tim Holtz Distress ink by Ranger (Mustard Seed, Spiced Marmalade, Fired Brick)

Other: Copic markers (C1 and C3)

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55 comments:

  1. Dotty Jo13 February 2012 at 11:39

    This is great - such a clever take on the challenge theme, Jo x

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  2. Kath13 February 2012 at 12:17

    A lovely warm ,serene card, Joanne. I'm sure it will cheer him up.

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  3. Chrissie13 February 2012 at 12:39

    This looks beautiful, what wonderful natural stripes!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  4. Carol Plume13 February 2012 at 12:45

    what a striking piece - a really WOW card...hope your friend makes good progress x

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  5. Elaine13 February 2012 at 12:57

    Great card - love your zebra stamp and your shading is brilliant!!

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  6. Effie13 February 2012 at 13:09

    I love your one layer cards.. So clean and simple with lovely stamping.

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  7. Diane13 February 2012 at 13:12

    Beautiful card...perfect image!!

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  8. sam21ski13 February 2012 at 14:33

    WOW this image really stands out against the background colours.

    Sam xxxx

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  9. Carla13 February 2012 at 14:38

    a beautiful card.

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  10. Scrapmate13 February 2012 at 14:41

    This is lovely. Th BG is wonderful I'm sure your friend will be thrilled.

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  11. Margaret13 February 2012 at 14:41

    Fabulous!
    Margaret x

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  12. Artyjen13 February 2012 at 16:14

    It's a fabulous CAS card...Sure to warm him up ;)
    xoxo Sioux

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  13. Faith A at Daffodil Cards13 February 2012 at 16:22

    After my fall last year on the ice, which ended up with concussion, I know I would have loved to have this card.

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  14. tracy13 February 2012 at 16:44

    nicely done joanne :)

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  15. Paula Whittaker13 February 2012 at 17:22

    very striking!

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  16. Deborah13 February 2012 at 19:09

    Stunning use of b/w and colour. Bet your friend will love it!

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  17. Laney13 February 2012 at 20:12

    Absolutely stunning card!! and one amazing blog!! stayed a while and admired your beautiful creations
    hugs
    laney

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  18. Marlena M.13 February 2012 at 20:46

    Wow, this is incredible! I love the zebras and the stunning backdrop.

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  19. Mandi13 February 2012 at 21:17

    FANTASTIC card Joanne
    Superb stripes
    Thanks so much
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  20. Eloise13 February 2012 at 21:35

    Love your card with the warm colors. And zebras are always fun.

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  21. Carol13 February 2012 at 21:43

    This looks fabulous Joanne. Carol x

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  22. Beryl K13 February 2012 at 22:27

    Stunning card, I love it
    Beryl x

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  23. Wishcraft13 February 2012 at 22:37

    Gorgeous card! Love the colour and fab stripy image :o) Lisa x

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  24. MaggieC (Silvercrafter)13 February 2012 at 23:14

    What an excellent idea to use those Zebras, and the gorgeous hot colouring behind them. Perfect! Thank you for visiting me and leaving those lovely comments. xx Maggie

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  25. Rosemary13 February 2012 at 23:25

    wow... what a cool card! your friend will love it!!

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  26. Jenny13 February 2012 at 23:33

    Brilliant card and some great masking too!
    Those warm colours are such a welcome site too with the weather as it is :0)
    Jenny x

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  27. Darnell J Knauss14 February 2012 at 02:05

    That is a terrific zebra stamp and perfect for a stripey card! I'm in awe of your shading on this - perfect!

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  28. Karen M14 February 2012 at 08:38

    I love your card - the zebras and your colours are amazing! hugs x x

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  29. Karen14 February 2012 at 12:37

    WOW WOW WOW!!! this is stunning! xxx

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  30. Jose14 February 2012 at 12:51

    Stunning card, love it

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  31. Kathleen14 February 2012 at 13:40

    Good grief, wise after the fact, never thought about zebra's. Fabulous card, love it.

    Kath x

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  32. Aileen14 February 2012 at 13:59

    Your zebras are wonderful and stunning masking job! x

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  33. Loli 14 February 2012 at 16:56

    Hola Joanne, i'm glad to see you in my blog:D.
    Fantastic card!!!this stamp is fab and the inking is a great job, well done Joanne :D
    A hug from Palma

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  34. kingstonmama14 February 2012 at 18:23

    Beautiful card. The zebras are fabulous and the inky background is gorgeous. Such effective masking. It makes a striking card. Ann Y.

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  35. Susan14 February 2012 at 19:01

    I really ♥ this!!! So perfect...and the sponged background really make the zebras pop!!

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  36. G Peplow14 February 2012 at 20:26

    OOOh this is fabulous, I love the Zebras and the inky panel is wonderfully hot, great design:0) I hope your friend makes a good, quick recovery, xxx

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  37. Traceyr14 February 2012 at 21:55

    Yes a very warm feel to this card Joanne you always know just how to make the perfect card.

    :)

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  38. Kerry Parkinson14 February 2012 at 21:57

    Such a beautiful stamp and your sponged colours are just gorgeous. A lovely card, sure to cheer up your friend.

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  39. Margie14 February 2012 at 22:38

    Great card and I bet it cheered up your friend too! I love the zebra stripes.

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  40. Maria@Crafty Cre8tions14 February 2012 at 23:03

    WOW! This is gorgeous!!!!!! Love the use of your stripes for LIM!
    Love that background too!!!
    Maria

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  41. Bonnie15 February 2012 at 01:09

    I call this amazing! Those zebras are beautiful and the sponging is just perfect! I predict that this card will be a winner in this challenge.

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  42. Sally H16 February 2012 at 12:04

    Wow! Awesomely beautiful! I love it!

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  43. Helen T16 February 2012 at 12:46

    What a great image. This card just shouts Africa :)

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  44. salamanda16 February 2012 at 20:20

    What a beautiful card - love the zebras and orange stripe - very evocative of African safaris.

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  45. Linby16 February 2012 at 20:22

    Love the intense colour you achieved, goes soooo well with the zebras.
    Linbyx

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  46. Vicky Hayes17 February 2012 at 01:07

    It's very thoughtful to bring your friend a little sunshine! The zebras look amazing against the zingy background.

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  47. Stephanie Lanzalotto17 February 2012 at 02:19

    I love your Zebra stripe take on the challenge. Fabulous creation!

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  48. ribenaruby17 February 2012 at 08:12

    Stunning card, very clever creation! Ruby x

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  49. Gez Butterworth17 February 2012 at 11:57

    STUNNING Joanne.

    I've been meaning to leave a comment all week.. your card looked gorgeous peeking out on my side bar!

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  50. Sid17 February 2012 at 12:39

    Great card love the shading !!

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  51. Petra17 February 2012 at 13:12

    Great card, the background colours are stunning!! Petra

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  52. Vicky17 February 2012 at 20:02

    Fabulous! :)x

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  53. Jaclyn Miller17 February 2012 at 21:06

    Amazing use of masking - love that contrasting background.

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  54. Canonbury creations17 February 2012 at 21:42

    Fabulous colours and I love the natural stripes!
    Val x

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  55. Janice18 February 2012 at 10:58

    Nice bit of brayering going on there, great contrast with the zebras.

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