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. Chrissie16 May 2011 at 07:01

    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. downrightcrafty16 May 2011 at 07:21

    lovely crisp clean card and so classy
    Hugs Kate xx

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  3. debby400016 May 2011 at 07:33

    Oh this is so gorgeous Helen.
    luv
    Debby

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  4. Unknown16 May 2011 at 07:58

    Very elegant card. Mary x

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  5. Saskia16 May 2011 at 08:12

    So beautiful and so elegant! :)

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  6. Mandi16 May 2011 at 08:12

    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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  7. Kathyk16 May 2011 at 08:23

    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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  8. Squirrel x16 May 2011 at 08:32

    Totally classy hun! Hugs Sxx

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  9. PinksyDoodles16 May 2011 at 09:20

    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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  10. Suze Bain16 May 2011 at 09:36

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

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  11. Suzi B16 May 2011 at 10:03

    This is "LIMettiliscious" :)
    Sue

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  12. Zoechaos16 May 2011 at 10:33

    Utterly charming XOXO Zoe

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  13. nessy16 May 2011 at 11:02

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

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  14. Seafield Jo16 May 2011 at 11:22

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

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  15. Deborah Frings16 May 2011 at 13:00

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

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  16. G Peplow16 May 2011 at 16:11

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

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  17. Riet16 May 2011 at 16:30

    What a gorgeous card Helen.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  18. Lee16 May 2011 at 18:12

    Stunning.x

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  19. Claire16 May 2011 at 19:28

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

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  20. Linby16 May 2011 at 20:49

    A lovely elegant card. Great embossing.
    Linbyx

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  21. Anonymous16 May 2011 at 21:03

    So crisp and elegant Helen. Lovely! xx

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  22. Anonymous16 May 2011 at 21:18

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

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  23. Beryl K16 May 2011 at 21:49

    Beautiful card, I need that stamp lol
    Beryl x

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  24. Jenny16 May 2011 at 23:18

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

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  25. StampingStace17 May 2011 at 10:10

    Gorgeous - a perfect CAS card!
    Stacex

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  26. Cec17 May 2011 at 18:37

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

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  27. ~ Ali Robertson ~17 May 2011 at 21:39

    This is fab Helen love it

    Ali x

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  28. Sue17 May 2011 at 21:46

    Very elegant. Sue x

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  29. Design og Hobby17 May 2011 at 23:13

    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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  30. Mrs.B17 May 2011 at 23:41

    Very stylish, love the blue.
    Avril x

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  31. Susan18 May 2011 at 04:17

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

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  32. Viv18 May 2011 at 14:34

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

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  33. Aileen19 May 2011 at 11:42

    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

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