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Less Is More Sketch



This weeks Less is More Challenge is based on a sketch.  There are already some great entries...

Here is my take...





 To me the sketch screamed aperture.




Close ups of the centre piece... One taken from the front of the card through the aperture and one taken with the card open.





I used a Tatty Teddy brad, layered it up with coordinating papers with inked edges.  I also inked the edges of the card and the aperture.  I stamped 'hello' with shadow and london fog (I love that grey is never called grey!)  Then using the very subtle shadow ink I added a butterfly stamp to the front and flower stamps to the inside.







Just because I hadn't really finished using my daily allowance of creativity I added a butterfly to the envelope too!





I feel like I need to apologise for the quality of the photos today.  The weather is so pants that the light isn't good enough for a crisp shot.  I should have rigged some daylight lights up but didn't think about ti until after taking the first batch of photos... dopey!

Thanks for stopping by!

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  1. Chrissie28 April 2012 at 17:00

    That brad looks amazing in this setting Laura!
    Super card!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  2. Anne28 April 2012 at 17:06

    How clever to use the brad, what an adorable card!
    Anne
    x

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  3. Marrigje28 April 2012 at 17:06

    What an amazing card! Beautiful, so original.
    Marrigje

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  4. Gibmiss28 April 2012 at 17:10

    Hi
    Really nice card .......,gorgeous ...
    Hugs Sylvie xxxx

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  5. Pia S28 April 2012 at 17:28

    A really sweet card. The butterfly on the front is a really nice detail.

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  6. Margaret28 April 2012 at 17:46

    It's gorgeous!
    Margaret x

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  7. Caroline28 April 2012 at 19:32

    very nicely done
    Greetings Caroline

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  8. Zoe Tant28 April 2012 at 19:46

    Love that brad and isn't it perfect for your aperture! Zx

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  9. Tara Cardwell28 April 2012 at 20:11

    such a brilliant take on the sketch - it's stunning.

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  10. ...the yorkshire fox...28 April 2012 at 20:49

    ...tis a very cute card Laura...Mel :)

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  11. Carole29 April 2012 at 03:54

    Wonderful sketch Laura. Sometimes I have pictures that turn out darker than they should and I haven't quite figured it all out yet. I think your pics look great.

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  12. Sarah's Little Snippets29 April 2012 at 14:52

    A super card Laura! I love how the way you've placed the brad ~ what a great idea! Sarah x

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  13. Viv29 April 2012 at 15:18

    Super card, only just noticed it, I think we had similar ideas this week too :) Viv xx

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  14. Viv29 April 2012 at 15:43

    Brilliant card - the brad was a great idea!

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  15. Linby29 April 2012 at 18:27

    Great work with the brad, lovely card.
    Linbyx

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  16. CraftyTeacher29 April 2012 at 19:07

    What a lovely card. My Dad bought me some Tatty Teddy brads for Christmas, and I had no idea how to use them...

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  17. Claudia30 April 2012 at 03:46

    That's just a lovely idea and how you made it, just great!
    Hugs Claudia

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  18. Sue from Oregon30 April 2012 at 05:49

    Very cool card using the challenge this week. Love that you used a window!

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  19. Anna-Karin30 April 2012 at 10:46

    Thanks for visiting my blog. What a stunning card you made!

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  20. Annie1 May 2012 at 19:34

    love the soft colours and the aperture version for the LIM theme! hugs, annie x

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  21. Sally H1 May 2012 at 21:19

    Wow! Would never have thought a brad could be the centrepiece of such a great card! Beautiful colours too

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  22. Sarah1 May 2012 at 21:33

    What a cute card Laura - I love the aperture idea. Thanks for commenting on my blog :)

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  23. Jose2 May 2012 at 07:36

    Excellent use of a brad, and love the colours you have used, lovely card

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  24. Suze Bain2 May 2012 at 10:19

    Clever interpretation of the sketch - love that little brad. xx

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  25. Sandy3 May 2012 at 07:50

    Very cute :)

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  26. Mandi3 May 2012 at 16:07

    Super brad I do love images that are lopped off!
    FAB card
    Thank you very much
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  27. Mim3 May 2012 at 21:02

    Very neat idea! I giggled at the thought of having to add a butterfly because you hadn't had your daily craft quota!

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  28. Skye5 May 2012 at 00:37

    A very sweet card. A very creative use of the brad

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  29. Darnell12 May 2012 at 21:24

    Your clever take on the sketch and your execution are so fantastic! Congratulations on being showCASed on LIM!!

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