Monday 16 May 2011

Agapanthus Clusters

This is my first attempt at a card for this week's Less is More Challenge, where the theme is to make a one layer card featuring embossing (the other one will appear on my blog later in the week). I went for dry embossing, using the dotty border folder from the 'Just My Type' set by Cuttlebug (I extended it a bit by overlapping and running through my Cuttlebug again), and scoring a couple of lines on my scoring board. The flower image is 'Agapanthus Clusters' by Stampendous, which I stamped in 'Faded Jeans' Distress Ink, watercolouring the outline flowers with the same ink. The sentiment stamp is by Whiff of Joy, and is also stamped in 'Faded Jeans'.


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33 comments:

  1. Super card Helen, I've just bought this stamp and can't wait to use it... especially after seeing this card!
    Thanks so much for another fab card this week.
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  2. lovely crisp clean card and so classy
    Hugs Kate xx

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  3. Oh this is so gorgeous Helen.
    luv
    Debby

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  4. So beautiful and so elegant! :)

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  5. Super card Helen
    I've had this stamp for years, I love it.Particularly the outline and solid mix
    Thank you
    Diva LIM mandi
    "Less is More"

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  6. I bought this stamp whilst on vacation recently and, sadly, have left it in FLorida (don't panic - it's for future use!) - fab isn't it? And I LOVE what you've done with it too - fab in blue

    Kathyk

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  7. Totally classy hun! Hugs Sxx

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  8. This is gorgeous Helen. Very elegant. I bought this stamp ages ago and still haven't made a card using it, you have inspired me to get it out and use it.
    Clare x

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  9. A beautiful card Helen, love your layout and the image and colours are fab. xx

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  10. This is "LIMettiliscious" :)
    Sue

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  11. oh simply stunning ~love the colour choice ~perfect!!
    vanessa xx

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  12. It's a beautiful card Helen, very elegant. Jo

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  13. This is just beautiful - it's one of my all time favourite stamps. Your card is very elegant!

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  14. Hello there, Your card is gorgeous, a favourite stamp of mine too :0) xxx

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  15. What a gorgeous card Helen.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  16. Gorgeous card, I love the crispness of the blue and white. Hugs, Claire x

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  17. A lovely elegant card. Great embossing.
    Linbyx

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  18. So crisp and elegant Helen. Lovely! xx

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  19. Gorgious card Helen, love it! thanks for joining us on the Tip Top Tuesday challenge, hugs Samantha :0)

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  20. Beautiful card, I need that stamp lol
    Beryl x

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  21. Lovely card helen and lots of lovely white space too :)
    Jenny x

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  22. Gorgeous - a perfect CAS card!
    Stacex

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  23. This is stunning in its simplicity. Thanks for joining us at Delightful Challenges.
    Hugs!
    Cec

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  24. Great card! Blue and white always look good together and on your card it looked marvelous! Love it!
    Thanks for joining CCC at May Flower challenge!
    Hugs, Gry

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  25. Very stylish, love the blue.
    Avril x

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  26. Helen, this is so pretty! I definitely need that stamp!

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  27. Great card, must get that stamp, whenever I see it used I love the effect of it :O) Viv xx

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  28. Super image and love the colours. x

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Thanks for taking the time to look and comment on my cards! Helen x