Thursday, February 17, 2011

Less Is More

Lately I have been browsing around some new blogs and I found one called Less Is More that has challenges focusing on simpler cards.  Well wouldn't you know it, their challenge this week was a one layer card with the theme of a flower or a tree and I just so happened to have a one layer card with a tree on it ready and waiting for me to photograph and post.

It was meant to be.   So todays card is another one of my sponged spotlight cards that I have grown to love because of how simple yet effective this technique it.



I used Wild Wasabi and Marina Mist ink to sponge my landscape and I used the tree from the set Forest Friends.

I hope you like my simple yet vibrant card and would love for you to give this technique a try as well.
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16 comments:

  1. ChrissieFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    I love your simple yet vibrant card and would like to thank you for joining our challenge this week!
    I hope that you will be able to visit a few of the other entrants and leave a few words of encouragement!
    I am delighted that your found our challenge and hope that you will enjoy entering again for our new one on Saturday.
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  2. Deborah FringsFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    This is beautiful! I love sponged squares and the tree stamp is fab!

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  3. JaneFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Beautiful card xx

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  4. Vicky HayesFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    This is stunning Margaret! Your group of three sponged backgrounds are really effective and the black trees really pop against them.

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  5. MandiFebruary 17, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Super card, its very striking!
    Love your header btw, very SU!!!
    Thanks so much for participating, much appreciated
    See you again
    mandi
    "Less si More"

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  6. AngelnorthFebruary 17, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Really fresh and pretty card, beautiful job!

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  7. Ann SchachFebruary 17, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    This is fabulous! I will certainly try this technique!

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  8. Sheila in CyprusFebruary 17, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Stunning vibrant card. Love it! Love Sheila (Cyprus)

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  9. LynneFebruary 17, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Lovely, bright cheerful card.
    Lynne xxx

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  10. JustNeedlingFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Simple yet beautiful! Love it!

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  11. Suze BainFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    This is a beautiful card. Love the colours you've used and the tree stamp.

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  12. SusanFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Love that tree stamp...and the sponging looks great!

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  13. michibFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    great card!!! maybe you can teach us the technique at one of our stamp clubs? :)

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  14. AngelaFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    I can't believe I STILL haven't tried this!! I love how you combined the two colours on this one - so calming and beautiful. The tree stamp is the perfect silhouette against those peaceful squares. You've inspired me AGAIN! Thanks for sharing another beautiful creation. xo

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  15. AileenFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Love your card. Must try this sponged effect some time. x

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  16. VivFebruary 19, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    It's so lovely, must have a bash at doing three images soon, thanks for the inspiration :O) Viv xx

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