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Wednesday, 6 April 2011

One-Layer Wednesday 48: A Sympathetic Challenge

Hello again from the coffee house, hope you're well today? Are you sitting comfortably, got coffee? It's okay relax this is a short post.
I've made a card for Susan's Simplicity challenge
No one likes to have to make these cards but from time to time we will need them.


 

OLW48 Rules

1. A one-layer card is defined as a single layer of cardstock folded in half. No other layers allowed.

2. Make a sympathy card that uses an image other than trees or flowers. Remember to keep embellishments to a minimum.

here is my card

Had a bit of trouble getting the sentiment to stamp clearly, this is the second attempt, I can be a bit obsessive, after all it's hand made!
Stamps are;
For the background text an acrylic set Bella Boulevard 'In the Garden' I think, had them a long time.
Papertrey Ink Mat stack 2 .

The sun is shining furiously in the UK today so I'm planning to get out in the garden soon. Hope the sun's with you too, have a lovely day, Bye for Now:0) xxx
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32 comments:

  1. Zue6 April 2011 at 12:38

    I think you have cracked the challenge.
    Well done!

    I know what you mean about not stamping the 'whole' of something...happens to me all the time. I put it down to storing them not quite flat!

    The image you have chosen is a good alternative to the flowers etc.
    Sue xx

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  2. Zue6 April 2011 at 12:39

    Meant to say..nice one!

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  3. ThinkInk Creative6 April 2011 at 12:43

    This is beautiful. I'm not so happy with mine. Susan's right, making sympathy cards is a challenge. I like happy images so a sombre tone is hard.

    You did a great job.

    regards,
    Malyn

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  4. Kathyk6 April 2011 at 13:23

    These are always tricky cards to master and a one layer with no trees or flowers is even tougher but yours is beautiful and very appropriate

    Kathyk

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  5. Chrysalis6 April 2011 at 13:31

    Hi Mustav - so glad I came to visit (saw your name in Susan Allan's comments). I love your blog - your work is smashing and I'll be popping over lots more. Thanks for sharing. x

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  6. Deborah Frings6 April 2011 at 14:30

    This is really beautiful. I love the soft, subtle colours and the image is perfect for a sympathy card.

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  7. Tiya-B6 April 2011 at 15:25

    what a wonderful design, great for the challenge.

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  8. Pop's Cards6 April 2011 at 18:02

    This is beautiful. hugs pops x

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  9. Jenny6 April 2011 at 18:49

    A lovely card so suitable too. This is going to be a tough one this week, I can't let it beat me tho !
    jennie X

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  10. Annie6 April 2011 at 19:17

    you certainly got this challenge nailed. an elegant card for a sad occasion.
    hugs, annie x

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  11. Maria Sabina R6 April 2011 at 20:49

    so simple and beautiful , you can create very beautiful wedding cards.

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  12. G Peplow6 April 2011 at 20:59

    Hi Maria, I think something may have been lost in translation but Thank you for your lovey thoughts. I guess it could be mistaken for a wedding card. I may have to try it that way he! he!:0)

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  13. Netty6 April 2011 at 21:54

    Now that is a morbid subject to choose for a challenge......
    But you have totally aced the challenge brilliantly. Annette x

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  14. Susan Raihala6 April 2011 at 22:25

    Oh, man. This is so wonderful! I hadn't even thought about using text, but it's ideal for this theme, and paired with the flourish, it's perfect.

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  15. lisa6 April 2011 at 22:49

    It's been a wonderful day hasn't it. Doesn't the sunshine make you feel so much better. I hope you managed to get out in the garden.
    Your card is just perfect for a difficult occassion. It's very subdued but very classy.
    Hugs Lisax

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  16. Jules6 April 2011 at 23:35

    Very inspirational.

    Shame about the subject matter but unfortunately such cards are sometimes needed.

    Hope you managed to get out into the sunshine.

    I only managed the washing line a few times :-(

    Love Jules xx

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  17. Rosemary6 April 2011 at 23:35

    absolutely brilliant card!! love it!!!

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  18. Loli 7 April 2011 at 10:21

    Hello Musttav, thank you for take the time to visit my blog and post comments about my works, i'm so glad to see you.
    Elegant card.i love it
    A hug from Palma de mallorca:D

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  19. Anonymous7 April 2011 at 14:17

    Very pretty layout and choice of stamps. It is elegant but thoughtful at the same time.
    Heather T

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  20. Unknown7 April 2011 at 15:06

    Hello my sweet friend.. Still on my first cup of Java.. Trying to wake up.. Your care look wonderful. I don't think I have ever made a sympathy card.. Hmmmm..

    Hugs, Linda

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  21. Sarn7 April 2011 at 15:44

    This is a very elegant sympathy card. AWESOME (as they say in the USA!)

    Hus, Sandra

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  22. Julie7 April 2011 at 19:58

    A very stylish card, beautifully done.

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  23. Susan7 April 2011 at 23:35

    I love this! I was trying to do something like this, but never could get it to look right...you've nailed it!!

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  24. Colleen8 April 2011 at 00:35

    Beautiful and elegant sympathy card! I was going to try something like this, but it never would have looked as good as yours.
    Hugs,
    Colleen

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  25. Mina8 April 2011 at 01:36

    wow I love this its just perfect and what do you mean your a perfectionist...I have never heard of a perfectionist stamper lol...arent we all...Im sending huge positive thoughts and good luck for your sons job
    Mina xxx

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  26. Emily Leiphart8 April 2011 at 04:56

    Wow, this is truly amazing! All your spaces and break up of the script, sentiment and scroll are so perfect. This card is very pleasing to the eye and I love this idea for a sympathy card. Thanks for the inspiration, MC!

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  27. Lisa A.8 April 2011 at 19:30

    This is beautiful!! I love the use of script with your card...the sentiment is lovely...a wonderful sympathy card:)!!

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  28. Elin Larsson8 April 2011 at 21:49

    Love your card! It's elegant and goes well with the sentiment and challenge :)

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  29. kingstonmama9 April 2011 at 08:28

    This is a wonderful card. I love the stamps you have chosen. They work beautifully together.

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  30. Carol9 April 2011 at 17:00

    This card is simple GORGEOUS! Love the script, the sentiment, the image...all are just perfect together....making the perfect card! Must remember this one for future inspiration!

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  31. Esther10 April 2011 at 18:47

    What a beautiful, elegant card...I try and tell myself too things don't have to be perfect when they're hand made, but I too am obsessed with getting it right !! Hope you'e had a good weekend Esther xx

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  32. The Crafty Elf10 April 2011 at 23:19

    Very nice! Lovely lovely card.

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I love to hear your comments. Sorry but I had to put moderation on, I will answer each comment and hopefully won't miss anyone out Thank you so much for your support, Gay.