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Sunday, 27 February 2011

Let Your Dreams Take Flight.

Hello,

Today's card is for our Roses Challenge this month which was picked by 'The Other Patti Sue'.... She wanted us to  make Monochromatic Cards.

I've used this weeks Less Is More Challenge # 4 which is to 'Take  Three Squares' to form the layout for my card.  I wanted it to be a little different from just three squares across the card ...... so hope it still fits!



My card measures five inches square my first square has been masked, sponged with  Memento Desert Sand and stamped using SU En Francais and Close to Cocoa ink.  Spellbinder Fleur De Lis dies cut two size pendants the largest of which represents my second square. I've added an image from Kaisercrafts Up,Up And Away 6 x 6 paper collection for the centre image and popped it up on foam dots. The third square and smaller pendant holds my computer generated sentiment, this is also popped up. 

I couldn't resist a length of double faced satin ribbon finished with a small bow to complete the card.

If you'd like to check the other members of our Rose bouquet .....the link is in the left hand side bar.  Thanks for stopping by today.......I'll see you soon,

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Edit:


I did make this card for the LIM challenge taking my lead from other entries......however it seems it's too fancy, which is fine....I've removed it.


OK so here's another card and hopefully this one is more appropriate......very CAS.....same but different, what do you think?  Three squares, not quite straight across the page so I got my slightly different!


No ribbon and the smallest AnnaBelle Gems!  Two of my squares have been masked and sponged. The top one stamped as before, the bottom one with the computer sentiment. The centre square popped up on foam tape.


Happy Sunday......





48 comments:

  1. Kerry Steger27 February 2011 at 17:57

    Wow Sue, this card is just gorgeous!! I love the colour scheme you have chosen and I have always wanted to buy the En Francais stamp set, so you may have made my mind up! Just beautiful!
    Kerry

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  2. Jose27 February 2011 at 17:58

    This is a great card Sue, and love the sentiment, excellent.
    Jose xx

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  3. Chrissie27 February 2011 at 18:04

    Hi Sue,
    This is really pretty and a super take on three squares, however it is a little more layered and fancy than than most cards in the Clean and Simple genre.
    We have reference to our perception of a CAS card in the Guidelines on our blog.
    It's great to see you back in our challenge and we hope to see you again next time!
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  4. Jan 27 February 2011 at 18:05

    Adorable card xx Jan

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  5. Deborah Frings27 February 2011 at 18:19

    This is so beautiful. I love the soft, subtle colours and the way you've made the three squares - it's stunning!

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  6. Annie27 February 2011 at 18:30

    very elegant
    Haven't had chance to do mine yet but I'm getting such fabulous ideas whilst blog hopping.
    Ann xxx

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  7. Bea27 February 2011 at 18:37

    how beautiful - lovely colour scheme

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  8. Marcia @ Pretty Things27 February 2011 at 19:13

    Whether it is 'in or out', you know what, it's still stunning. Rules, smules .... it rocks!

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  9. Chrissie27 February 2011 at 21:08

    LIM Mark ii is great, decidedly Clean and Simple and perfect for our challenge.
    I love your first card, but the second is more in keeping with our guidelines. Thank you so much for making a special second submission!
    We really appreciate it!
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  10. Kerrie27 February 2011 at 21:11

    Well they are both stunning...

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  11. Laura Tee27 February 2011 at 21:26

    I love them both! Great colours. The first one is beautiful - even if it's not quite clean & simple enough for the challenge, it's a super card!

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  12. Jane27 February 2011 at 21:41

    Both cards are beautiful xx

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  13. Anne27 February 2011 at 22:01

    Love the 'oldie worldie' sepia tones.
    Anne x

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  14. TAM27 February 2011 at 22:27

    Both fabulous cards - good to see how the same concept can be "dressed up" or "toned down"

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  15. Lynn Mercurio27 February 2011 at 22:55

    Both designs are outstanding, and so "uplifting" (giggle). Elegant designs with gorgeous details make each one a thing of beauty! Awesome job.

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  16. Sue27 February 2011 at 22:57

    Two great cards, very different from each other considering you've used the same stamp set. Love how you've sponged the squares on the CAS card. Sue.x

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  17. Meggymay27 February 2011 at 23:02

    Love both your cards, the first one is stunning. I think I tend to add to much to cards as well

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  18. Chris Olsen, Glowbug27 February 2011 at 23:31

    These cards are both beautiful Sue!! I just love your layouts and the soft colors!! Beautiful!!

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  19. Canonbury creations27 February 2011 at 23:37

    Wow I would l love to receive the first card it's beautiful. Definitely got it right for the 2nd card and like the way the middle image pops!

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  20. Mandi27 February 2011 at 23:38

    Aww Sue bless you for submitting another card
    I love the fist, but, the second certainly lends itself much better to CAS
    Thank you very much
    mndi
    "Less is More"

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  21. Maureen27 February 2011 at 23:39

    Gorgeous cards, I really like the first one as well.
    Maureen...x

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  22. Mary Anne / MA54K27 February 2011 at 23:39

    They are both totally gorgeous cards, Sue! Perfect soft coloring!

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  23. Patti P.27 February 2011 at 23:51

    I love both of them, Sue and although the first one didn't quite fit into their rules, I think it is gorgeous. You made a wonderful comeback with the second one and I really like your masking...such a creative way to get your squares in. This is a lovely monochromatic color combo for the roses, so elegant. TFS both of them and for the inspiration.

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  24. craftieodmae28 February 2011 at 00:00

    Love both cards!!!! You did great with the Roses Challenge!

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  25. Theresa's Studio28 February 2011 at 00:24

    Love both of your cards. Always enjoying seeing what the Roses do for the monthly challenge. Great use of the squares and color scheme.

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  26. The Other Patti Sue28 February 2011 at 01:34

    Wow Sue... I love both renditions! The first is so elegant, absolutely beautiful! The second is the perfect CAS card... a work of art in it's own right!

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  27. Susan28 February 2011 at 02:35

    Your first card is just BEAUTIFUL!....even if it's not CAS! Love the images on the second card...well done!

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  28. Faith A at Daffodil Cards28 February 2011 at 03:45

    What gorgeous cards, love them

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  29. Monique28 February 2011 at 05:04

    Both are Beautiful Sue.. Love the text BG and such soft colors.Great sentiment :)

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  30. Angelnorth28 February 2011 at 05:18

    Great colour pallette on these and although they're both lovely I prefer the second one - leaves the emphasis much more on the image. I think maybe the scale of the fleur de lys on the die cut is just a bit overpowering for the delicacy of the balloon?

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  31. KatheD28 February 2011 at 05:29

    great cards - i love them both. i looked first, before reading, and thought, well that's a beautiful card, but is it really clean and simple? then i read your comments and saw the second card, which is also beautiful! appreciate your leaving up both cards with comments, especially since they are both lovely, but also because it helps those of us who are still learning about different styles.

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  32. Deborah Frings28 February 2011 at 05:47

    The same colours, the same basic idea, but fewer layers - and it's stunning!! I like both cards very much, but I love the second version. Great to be able to compare the two - lots for me to learn here - thanks for sharing!

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  33. Payne Holler Cards28 February 2011 at 06:06

    they are both beautiful!

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  34. Payne Holler Cards28 February 2011 at 06:07

    these are both beautiful!!

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  35. Viv28 February 2011 at 07:24

    Love them both too but the second is just perfect for a CAS card, well done :O) Viv xx

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  36. Gina28 February 2011 at 09:16

    Both are lovely cards - the colours you have chosen are so atmospheric with the stamp set.
    Gina x

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  37. Mona Pendleton28 February 2011 at 10:30

    Both of these cards are so pretty Sue!

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  38. Keep It Sweet and Simple28 February 2011 at 10:35

    2 really gorgeous cards. The first one is a little too intricate to be a CAS card, but is stunning none the less.
    The second one fits the brief perfectly. I love the sepia type colours. Really beautiful.
    Thanks for your lovely comment and the link for colouring with Copics. I will check that out.
    Caroline xxx

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  39. massofhair28 February 2011 at 15:58

    Hi Sue, please pop over to my blog where there is something waiting for you. Enjoy your weekend:-) xxx

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  40. Kris Turner28 February 2011 at 16:00

    Just love hot air balloon images, and these cards just wonderfully highlight that image. The sentiment is perfect. TFS!
    Kris, Wadsworth, OH
    www.visionsinmyheart.blogspot.com

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  41. Maureen28 February 2011 at 19:58

    Both cards are great but I LOVE the first card tho' as you say not quite CAS but lovely!!!, of course your new entry is good - love those colours.

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  42. Viv28 February 2011 at 21:26

    Two amazing cards! First one is beautiful, second one is stunning in it's simplicity with it's clean lines and assymetric design. You have shown that stamps can be versatile and have achieved two completely different results. Love them both and adore the colours you've used!

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  43. Kym Weber1 March 2011 at 02:16

    Wow! Absolutely stunning! Love the color! Amazing how differently gorgeous they both are but done so differently! Fabulous!

    Hugs,
    ~Kym~

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  44. Stamps and Paper1 March 2011 at 02:26

    Two very lovely cards....love the simplicity of the 2nd one.

    Anne

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  45. Anonymous1 March 2011 at 11:03

    Love both of your cards. the fist one is very elegant and what i would normally play with but like the clean lines of the second one

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  46. Squirrel x1 March 2011 at 19:46

    I love both cards hun, but the second one does it for me. This is gorgeous, great layout and use of the squares and fabulous clean lines. Hugs, Sxx PS. I have blogoversary candy if you might be interested.

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  47. CraftieConnie2 March 2011 at 12:14

    Wohooo Sue-Rose, this card for our challenge from Patti-Rose is so beautiful! Love the soft colors and lovely touch of ribbon and lacy look!

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  48. Vicky Hayes3 March 2011 at 10:12

    Well I'm a CAS girl but I adore your first card - which might not be simple but has beautifully clean lines. Such a gorgeous colour scheme too.

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