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Monday, 28 March 2011

Less is More week 8



Hello from a very tired mustavcoffee,

I'm a very happy bunny today:0) not only did I get to the NEC yesterday (that's why I'm tired, it's a long old drive from here) but I won a new watermark,  YAY I'm really lucky!



BUT first I would like to share my card for Less is more





The technique of leaving some of the image out of the oval I encountered at Mina's blog and would like to give her a shout out, she's such an inspiration, Thanks Mina :0) x












This week is a sketch and here it is! 
At the NEC yesterday I found Graphic 45 stamps (this link takes you to an American online shop, the only one I found that has them ATM ), the first time I've ever seen them anywhere and I just couldn't resist although it was the end of the day and I'd reached my spending limit (that happened quite quickly actually!) I just couldn't walk away from these little beauties:0) I wonder if you're going to love them as much as me? I need the whole 3 sets now LOL.

 Anyway on to my new watermark................ I have been following Emily's recent collaboration with Lisa highlighting Unity Stamps and I was lucky enough to win one of Lisa's clever creations and guess what? it's a coffee cup ring stain, YAY! So perfect for me!
p.s the links will take you to the websites
That's it for today, pop over if you have time to check out the Less is More Challenge it's all good fun and Chrissy, Mandi and all the lovely participants will make you very welcome. :0) xxx
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45 comments:

  1. Susan28 March 2011 at 19:59

    I don't think I knew that G45 made stamps...how cool! Beautifully colored...and a fabulous card!

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  2. Beryl K28 March 2011 at 20:17

    This is absolutely brilliant, I just love that stamp. Thanks for your comments
    Beryl x

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  3. Chrissie28 March 2011 at 20:30

    I didn't see you at the NEC yesterday, and I was wearing my "Less is More" badge too!
    Great card... I love how the image overflows the oval!
    Super stuff!
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  4. AsAlwaysAngela28 March 2011 at 20:32

    Such bright, beautiful colors! This is definitely different from the usual "girly" type of card. I like it!

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  5. Kathyk28 March 2011 at 20:38

    Great watermark for you too! Love those images - gr8 card

    KAthyk

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  6. Faith A at Daffodil Cards28 March 2011 at 20:46

    This is a real WOWZER card, those images are incredible definitely a good buy, even though perhaps one to many :) and I think you have coloured them like a professional, absolutly gorgeous, makes me think perhaps I should become a stamper, nah! couldn't do it anything like this.

    Oh! yes, thank for the lovely comment on my blog.

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  7. MaggieC (Silvercrafter)28 March 2011 at 20:47

    This blogger is driving me nuts today. i cannot upload my own photos and I am having trouble viewing others. I had to change browsers to find your picture. Well worth it though. A splendid, colourful card.

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  8. Zue28 March 2011 at 20:47

    Got you on my sidebar, so it is now easy to find you!
    I love Graphic 45 paper, which I use quite a bit.
    Your character could do with being a bit 'less' couldn't he?
    You have done the sketch proud.
    Put your feet up and have a huge mug of steaming coffee

    Sue xx

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  9. Netty28 March 2011 at 20:48

    Congratulations on the waterstamp win.
    Am so loving your card its the most brilliant fun, terrific stamps.......wow Annette x

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  10. Anonymous28 March 2011 at 21:26

    Super card, so different!
    Very vibrant striking image
    Thanks for your comments, much appreciated
    Great to see you
    mandi

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  11. Maria Sabina R28 March 2011 at 21:26

    gorgeous ''fat belly'':d I love this card!!!! thanks for sharing!

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  12. Maria Sabina R28 March 2011 at 21:27

    gorgeous ''fat belly'' I love this card!!!!! Thanks for sharing!

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  13. Linby28 March 2011 at 21:51

    Great card- thanks for the links, nearly forgot to come back and comment!
    Linbyx

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  14. Jenny28 March 2011 at 21:53

    What a great card it certainly caught my eye in the thumbnails. Glad you enjoyed your stash buying trip...I couldn't go this year X

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  15. Anonymous28 March 2011 at 22:11

    WOW! What a striking card with such an unusual image - (he looks a bit like my boss,lol!) x

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  16. Vicky Hayes28 March 2011 at 22:13

    Sounds as if you've been having fun! And congratulations on winning the watermark! Your card is great - I like the muted images and then that amazing bold band and focal image in gorgeous orange.

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  17. Sue28 March 2011 at 22:14

    Wow what a different image on our card love it a pleasure to see something different Luv Sue x

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  18. Sandi28 March 2011 at 22:26

    Very colourful, love the design.

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  19. Gibmiss28 March 2011 at 22:47

    Hi Mustavcoffee
    this is stunning ....soooo different ...love it ...glad you had a good time at the NEC....i am getting excited ...as ally pally is getting near ....
    hug
    sylvie
    xx

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  20. Debbie28 March 2011 at 23:21

    That is really cool! Very unique and colorful.

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  21. Doreen28 March 2011 at 23:50

    Wow this is gorgeous and I love the new watermark.xxx

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  22. Paulien28 March 2011 at 23:54

    Hi Mustavcoffee....Great colors you've used! I like those Graphic 45 stamps & papers, bought them too;-)in other themes... Yesssssssss!

    Happy StampGreetz
    Paulien from the Netherlands

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  23. Tara Cardwell29 March 2011 at 00:31

    gorgeous stamps no wonder you couldn't walk away from them.

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  24. Emily Leiphart29 March 2011 at 01:40

    WOW, this card is just amazing! I love the bold central image, the acrobat hanging down the side and the subtle clowns at the bottom. I'm shocked that you chose the coffee rings for your watermark and in brown, too. SHOCKED! LOL!!! ;) It looks fabulous!

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  25. Mina29 March 2011 at 01:49

    oh wow Im gobsmacked that I inspired you, thats fantastic Im so chuffed...your card is so gorgeously artistic and wow to the colouring...did you get over your sleep in lol
    Mina xxx

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  26. massofhair29 March 2011 at 02:11

    LoVe Graphic 45 images and their cardstock pads are so fab i can't bear to use them lol... Congratulations on getting your images and i must say they look amazing. Love your colour palette and your card just works, BrIlLiAnT:-)

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  27. A Consuming Passion29 March 2011 at 04:36

    Oooh I didn't know Graphic 45 had a range of stamps!!!!! Love this image and the way you've coloured and used it for the sketch! Great job!!!

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  28. Jose29 March 2011 at 07:02

    Lovely card, and great colouring
    Jose

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  29. Jules29 March 2011 at 08:23

    A fantastic make!!! Love your colour choices and your image going outside the edge of the oval .. .. really must try that sometime as it looks great.

    Loving your new watermark too. How lovely and personal to you. Brilliant!!!

    Love Jules xx

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  30. Christina29 March 2011 at 09:12

    Woww that is a really beautiful card dear! Looks so sweet and devine!
    Hugs Kristel

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  31. Aileen29 March 2011 at 09:45

    Very dramatic. Super placement and your focal image coming out of the oval is a great touch. x

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  32. Anonymous29 March 2011 at 10:26

    this is fab so different, love it

    ali x

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  33. SYLVIA-ANNE29 March 2011 at 10:37

    Fabulous stamps MC, and a really beautiful card - love the rich colours. Hope you are now fully recovered from your visit to the NEC!
    Super watermark by the way.
    Hugs, Sylvia xx

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  34. Angela29 March 2011 at 11:37

    Hey, MC -- great use of those fab stamps! Adore your brand-spankin'-new watermark, too -- a perfect fit!

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  35. Sarn29 March 2011 at 12:06

    Wahoo . . . you nailed the LiM challenge. What fantastic images and a great sentiment!
    Hugs, Sandra

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  36. Anonymous29 March 2011 at 13:56

    LOVE this card! Those stamps are fab, I won a set from the states recently and love them, I just wish I could get more of them over here!

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  37. Suze Bain29 March 2011 at 16:17

    Well, he's had more than his fair share of pies hasn't he! Super card, nice to see something 'different'. Suze x

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  38. Maureen29 March 2011 at 17:08

    A brilliant take on the theme!!

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  39. Unknown29 March 2011 at 17:13

    Oh my sweet friend.. I just looooove this image. I can see why you liked it.. It just make me smile.. And you colored it perfectly.. LOVE IT..

    Hope you have a wonderful day!!!

    Hugs, Linda

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  40. Lynne29 March 2011 at 19:16

    Stunning card. Love the bright colours. Your watermark is great too.
    Lynne xxx

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  41. Rosemary29 March 2011 at 20:08

    wow!! perfectly colored! what a neat image!

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  42. Anonymous30 March 2011 at 03:07

    What an eye-catching, original, stunning card. I love the whole concept.

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  43. Eileen30 March 2011 at 14:56

    Super image, super card, love it.

    Hugs
    Exx

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  44. chris30 March 2011 at 20:39

    this is brill, love the uniqueness of it.
    sounds like you had a good day, I too got to the end of my spends early on in the day, but had lots of fun and laughter all the day through, met up with some nice people, just wish one of them could have been you. hope you noticed I left a few things for you on the sunday!!
    hope you are ok love chris xx

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  45. Anonymous1 April 2011 at 23:13

    I just got a chance to pop in and see how your watermark looks. Lookin' good. :)

    FABBY card girlie!!! I love your take.

    lisa a.

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