▼

Sunday, 16 June 2013

Hexagon hello and a little giveaway

I haven't played at Less is More for ages but the planets have aligned this week - I recently got some Hero Arts goodies including a set of dies with hexagon shapes and as the theme for this week's challenge is hexagons it seemed right I should play! I have a brand new set of Hero Arts stamps to give away too.

I've gone monochrome for a slightly masculine feel although I think this would make a reasonable hello card for just about anybody!

I stacked black and white hexagone die cuts in two sizes, trimming them flush with the edges of the card. The pointy finger is cut out and popped up on foam pads. It's from a set with various vintage style transport-based images and I think it's a nice size!

Stamps:
Past Times by Hero Arts
Essential Messages by Hero Arts

Paper: black and white

Ink: Onyx Black Versafine by Tsukineko

Other: Geometric Shape Frame Cuts dies by Hero Arts

Now for the giveaway bit! When I got my stuff from Hero Arts, I received a stamp set that was having a bit of an identity crisis. It believed itself to be a set of script stamps where in actual fact it was a chandelier-based set (a little packaging hiccup). Having alerted them to the issue, Libby and the lovely folk at Hero Arts sent me the script stamps and said I could gift the extra set rather than sending it back.

Here it is - it's called Chandelier with Birds.

If you'd like it, just say so in your comment and I'll pop your name into a hat - comments on the card are, of course, very welcome so if you don't mention the stamps I'll assume you're not interested in the draw. I'll draw one at random next Sunday so leave a comment by midnight GMT on Saturday  22nd June 2013.

Thanks for stopping by!
at

27 comments:

  1. Kath16 June 2013 at 10:25

    Gosh. This is totally different from your usual style. How clever! Very dramtic.

    ReplyDelete
  2. sam21ski16 June 2013 at 11:12

    Oooh lovely card, sometimes the LIM style is so classy, and this just proves it!!

    Sam xxx

    ReplyDelete
  3. Netty16 June 2013 at 11:35

    Loving your fab LIM card, Annette x

    ReplyDelete
  4. Deborah16 June 2013 at 12:48

    That is one fabulous card - in a style I love but can never achieve myself (inky fingers!)

    ReplyDelete
  5. Kaz16 June 2013 at 13:20

    I adore this card Joanne, it's so classy xxx

    ReplyDelete
  6. Kathyk16 June 2013 at 14:18

    Fab card, great idea and, yes please, I'd love to be in the draw

    Kathyk

    ReplyDelete
  7. Kathy16 June 2013 at 15:25

    Great card, Joanne. I'm a sucker for a B&W theme!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Hazel16 June 2013 at 15:28

    Love the look of the monochrome and that hexagon die is so useful - I hadn't taken part in LIM for ages either, but did a couple of cards yesterday, but all I could find in my stash was some vellum that had honeycomb hexagons on it. Oh, and I would love my name to go in the draw for the HA stamp set. x

    ReplyDelete
  9. Adele16 June 2013 at 19:03

    Very dramatic and stylish! Love it! xx

    ReplyDelete
  10. sally16 June 2013 at 20:19

    Love your LIM card!

    Sally

    ReplyDelete
  11. GinaA16 June 2013 at 21:20

    Just love the hand coming out of the honeycomb, very arty, and the monochrome looks brill with the stamps. Thanks for your comment on my blog and I would be delighted to go into the draw for the stamps, they look super.

    ReplyDelete
  12. Unknown16 June 2013 at 22:41

    What a wonderful take on the 'Less is more' challenge. You have such original ideas.

    I have been popping online to visit your blogs and other forums members, but haven't been able to comment much as Mr L is poorly.

    Good luck one and all in the draw for those fantastic stamps - they definitely would be perfect for a 'Less is more project' that's for sure

    ReplyDelete
  13. Unknown16 June 2013 at 22:43

    Silly forgot to say - please may I be entered into the draw for the fabulous stamps

    Thank you

    ReplyDelete
  14. Chrissie16 June 2013 at 22:44

    This is brilliant!
    Love the way the finger points to the sentiment!
    Fabbo!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

    ReplyDelete
  15. Gerrina16 June 2013 at 23:27

    Just had to peek back... Like the black and white; so simple but so clever desigened!

    ReplyDelete
  16. Nelda17 June 2013 at 07:03

    Oh, I'd love to have that set of stamps - Chandalier w/birds! Love anything with hexagons too and having a hard time finding the right dies so thanks for your info.
    Nelda Deakins

    ReplyDelete
  17. Janet17 June 2013 at 13:40

    Your hexagon card is brilliant! I love its simplicity and the hand stamp certainly packs a punch!! Please enter me in the draw for the stamp set.

    Janet

    ReplyDelete
  18. Maarit at Violets Corner17 June 2013 at 18:51

    Very beautiful CAS card Joanne!

    Love
    Maarit

    ReplyDelete
  19. Victoria17 June 2013 at 19:15

    Fabulously elegant and classy. Thanks for popping by my blog :)

    ReplyDelete
  20. gardenpinks17 June 2013 at 21:55

    I always admire your CAS style cards - something I struggle with, also love the black and white. A fab card and would love to be entered into the draw for the stamps.
    Lynn x

    ReplyDelete
  21. Jen Nelson17 June 2013 at 21:59

    this is simply fabulous ...love it

    Thanks for joining us this week
    Jen x
    "Less Is More"

    ReplyDelete
  22. The Hardy Stamper18 June 2013 at 13:46

    Your hexagon card is lovely. Please may I enter the draw for the stamps? Many thanks.

    ReplyDelete
  23. Lucy Edmondson20 June 2013 at 11:40

    Well I love those Chandelier stamps - and I love your card too! Thank you for the chance to win,

    Lucy x

    ReplyDelete
  24. Beverley21 June 2013 at 08:50

    LOVE your card, it really stood out to me in the LIM gallery. The bold hexagons and pointing hand makes my CAS heart sing! Hugs Bev x

    ReplyDelete
  25. Viv21 June 2013 at 12:17

    Gorgeous monochrome card,always looks so classy too I find.Thanks for the chance to win the stamps too :) Viv xx

    ReplyDelete
  26. Caroline28 June 2013 at 04:15

    Live that set of stamps, hope you pick me. Love your eagle and hexagon cards

    ReplyDelete
  27. Anonymous30 June 2013 at 12:14

    I have a weakness for Hero Arts stamps and would love a chance at winning the set. Thanks for the opportunity :)

    I really enjoy your blog BTW because it is more quality than quantity, and your cards often make me think.

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for stopping by today and leaving a comment for me. Comments make me smile :o) Please remember that comments on this blog are public, submitting one indicates that you are happy for it to be published here.