Less is more challenge #2

Well here we are week two of the Less is More challenge blog. Congratulations to Chrissie and Mandi for the success of their new venture.
Week 2 :- the theme is a one layer card using a tree or flower. Sounds simple enough I thought to myself.....so why did I feel so nervous as my stamp hovered over the card??
I decided to use the sponging technique Chrissie demonstrated. I have never tried this before. I found it really hard to get a nice even result...although in the end I decided that I quite liked the mottled effect I ended up with....don't know if that is right really...but hey there you go! The sentiment was generated on computer, and the stamp is an old Rubbadubbado stamp that has been lying in my drawer for forever..so it is about time it was used for something. Hope you like!


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  1. Ali Watson12 February 2011 at 15:07

    Super card!

    Ali x

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  2. Chrissie12 February 2011 at 15:13

    Well done you!
    I think that the evenness or otherwise of sponging is dependent on several things... the absorbency of the cardstock, the texture of the ink, the sort of applicator you use...etc etc. I could go on, but no one method and no one look is right. It's purely personal taste. I think the effect on this card is great! I like the mottled effect too.
    You are a star for coming back again and breaking a few boundaries!
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  3. Gibmiss12 February 2011 at 15:17

    Hi
    Fab card ...love it ...
    Hugs
    sylvie
    ...xxxx

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  4. Aileen12 February 2011 at 16:11

    I like the mottled effect too! x

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  5. Larissa12 February 2011 at 17:36

    Very pretty!

    Hugs,
    Larissa

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  6. Lynne12 February 2011 at 18:20

    Beautiful card. Glad you found that stamp, such a shame to leave it in a drawer, it`s gorgeous.
    Lynne xxx

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  7. Sheila in Cyprus12 February 2011 at 18:38

    This is gorgeous. I think the sponging is just perfect. Love Sheila (Cyprus)

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  8. Faye12 February 2011 at 20:31

    Really pretty with the sponged background.

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  9. Kaz12 February 2011 at 20:39

    Gorgeous card, your sponging looks fab!
    Kaz xx

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  10. Marlou McAlees12 February 2011 at 21:44

    a real beauty :)

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  11. Susan12 February 2011 at 22:32

    Very subtle...but I love it! The sponging looks great to me!

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  12. Deborah Frings12 February 2011 at 23:33

    This is lovely - the flower stamp is so pretty, and the sponging gives a lovely soft effect. So pretty!

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  13. Mandi13 February 2011 at 08:55

    Your effect is very effective, looks pretty
    I tend to use hammer effect card and sponging never looks smooth, but that's the charm of card making!
    Great card fo our challenge
    Thank you
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  14. Sharon Traynor Designs13 February 2011 at 12:41

    Fab card. The flower looks amazing with the inked background.
    Sharon xx

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  15. Sarn13 February 2011 at 16:23

    Perfect!
    Hugs, Sandra

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  16. Diane13 February 2011 at 18:45

    Lovely card ~ one of my favourite flowers too! xx

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  17. Sally H13 February 2011 at 20:07

    Fabulous card! I love that stamp and the mottled background looks great. I use very smooth copier card to sponge onto

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  18. Jane14 February 2011 at 12:58

    Beautiful card I love the stamp and your background is very effective

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