Tuesday 1 May 2012

Less is More

I've managed to put a little card together for this week's Less Is More sketch challenge, although this is my second attempt.  On the first card the square was too big and not in the proportions shown, so, after looking at some of the other entries I took inspiration and came up with this one.  The square image is part of an old Elusive Images stamp coloured with Copics then I added the little gem flowers.  I used a square Nestie to emboss the centre of the card, inked up the text with a Burgundy Brilliance ink and used the same to edge the image before fixing in place - simples!

I have my new pc up and running but I haven't got used to it and don't have all the programs I had on the old one.  Consequently I've not been able to brighten my picture in the new software I found I had, but it might just be me not knowing what I'm doing - I'll learn and get there in the end.  After the miserable weather over the weekend and yesterday, the builders couldn't start on the roof until today, fingers crossed it stays fine for them, I am starting to feel very impatient and wonder how many more months before I can get my craft stash sorted and within reach.  Until then I've managed to put together a couple more simple cards to share with you in the next few days and now that I've got the internet again I can catch up with some of my favourite blogs and get back to those friends that kindly leave me a comment.

18 comments:

  1. How fabulous a NEW computer , you will get used to it soon , Fabulous card I love the simplicity well done Hugs Elaine

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  2. absolutely beautiful Annie! I dislike changing my computer for just that reason, mine is so slow to start up now but I am dreading the changeover so putting it off! Hope you get your roof done soon!
    Debxx

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  3. Brilliant card Annie for such a sad occasion. Hugs x

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  4. Thank you for visiting my blog. This is a lovely card. I always find sympathy cards are so tricky to make.

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  5. It´s beautiful annie!
    Hugs nicolet

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  6. A lovely card Annie. Good luck with the new computer, we've just updated ours, it's taking some getting used to!
    Jo x

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  7. Love the embossed square and your colouring is lovely.
    Good luck with the PC, I lost some programs when I changed mine and it takes some getting sorted.

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  8. Beautiful and yet subtle for such an occasion. Ruby x

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  9. Lovely card Annie - so comforting for this type of occasion. I'm sure you will siin get used to your new computer.

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  10. All the best with the PC switch - I've yet to embark upon the latest Apple Upgrade! Husband will do it first.
    Your embossed square to frame the image is delightful & I love that blue background to it - edging with the purple is very pretty indeed.
    Paula (PEP)

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  11. This is really sweet Annie... onward and upward with your new PC, you'll soon be au fait with it!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  12. Great card Annie, good to hear from you again, seems ages since we met at the Garden Centre.
    Jose

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  13. wonderful cards you made annie I love them all
    hugs Lia

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  14. There's a beautiful tranquil feel to your card which I love Annie and it makes a perfect sympathy card. Enjoy learning all about the new PC and fingers crossed for fine weather for your building work.

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  15. Gorgeous card Annie :-) the image is beautiful and the colours and CAS design are perfect , lovely :-)

    Good Luck with your comp, am sure you will soon get the hang of it :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  16. The little gem flowers look fab on this.

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