Sunday, 20 March 2011

sLiM week 7 - Masculine

I'm totally enjoying the Simply Less is More challenges by Chrissie and Mandi. The blog itself is worth visiting because (1) these ladies always have a tutorial (who can resist learning something new?) and (2) there are plenty of inspirational cards. Moreover, this has got to be the friendliest community ever. Many visit others AND leave comments as well. My stats definitely prove that the biggest traffic come from the Simply Less is More blog (thank you ladies).

Week 7 is on masculine cards. Here's my take on it. Though I had fun making it, I'm not really happy with the final product - doesn't seem quite right. So, any constructive feedback would be welcome. How would you do it differently? Maybe I'll have another go. Father's day is not for a while yet but at least this is done. It's the earliest masculine one I have to do.




All products are from Stampin Up.

stamps: Punch Bunch, Teeny Tiny Sentiments
ink: black, Cherry Cobbler (sponged on + Stampin Write)
paper: Jolly Holiday DSP
punch: 1 3/4" circle (used as template around the owl), Owl, Word Window

If you look closely, the tie is actually an origami one, mounted on with dimensionals and a glue dot. It started off as a 1"x1" (or 2.5cm square). It was so tiny! Folded up, it's even tinier. :-) The owl was stamped directly on the card. The sentiment was stamped (with the feet), punched out then adhered to the card.

It is clean and simple and almost OLC. Too CAS?
by Malyn - at
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32 comments:

  1. Chrissie20 March 2011 at 18:32

    I think this one really rocks!
    That tie is the business! The whole thing is great, I wouldn't alter a thing!
    Thanks for your lovely kind words about our blog and thanks also for a great submission!
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  2. Kathyk20 March 2011 at 18:56

    FABULOUS card for Fathers Day

    Kathyk

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  3. Sheila in Cyprus20 March 2011 at 19:06

    What a great card. Love the little owl, the tie is a great addition. Love Sheila (Cyprus)

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  4. Pauline20 March 2011 at 20:03

    Love this little owl stamp, and the tie is fabulous!

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  5. Anonymous20 March 2011 at 20:21

    This is fantastic! i love the tie such a brilliant idea!

    Ali x

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  6. Gibmiss20 March 2011 at 20:55

    hi Mayln
    This is super ...great little owl....a real fun card...thanks for your comment on my card
    hugs
    sylvie
    xxx
    enjoy your day x
    can you take your word verifaction off please instructions are on my blog x

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  7. Tara Cardwell20 March 2011 at 22:47

    Love it!

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  8. Bea20 March 2011 at 22:53

    Brilliant! really shows that less is more

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  9. Seafield Jo20 March 2011 at 22:57

    I think this is a fab card. I love the owl, his tie is super and you;ve chosen great colours. Jo x

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  10. Fiona20 March 2011 at 23:07

    I love the owl with the tie, Great card
    Fiona P

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  11. Lynne21 March 2011 at 01:47

    Cute owl, great tie. I wouldn`t change a thing.
    Lynne xxx

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  12. Suze Bain21 March 2011 at 02:09

    What a super duper card. How many people are going to be CASing that tie! The only suggestion I have is that you could pop the owl on a branch and leave the sentiment at the bottom, but really it's fab as it is. xx

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  13. Vicki Dutcher21 March 2011 at 03:57

    What a fun owl with his tie!

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  14. Diane21 March 2011 at 04:43

    That owl looks so cute with his tie! Love this card,
    Diane xx

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  15. kelly21 March 2011 at 05:41

    I LOVE owls, they are so cute, and this little fella, is fab for a masculine card!
    kelly xx

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  16. Susan21 March 2011 at 06:12

    What a cool card! Love the tie on the owl!!

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  17. Beryl K21 March 2011 at 06:18

    Great card, love the owl especially his tie

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  18. Viv21 March 2011 at 06:21

    Love the image and cute tie and rounded edges, wouldn't change a thing :O) Viv xx

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  19. Sue21 March 2011 at 07:42

    I think it's perfect as it is. Love the owl image. Sue.x

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  20. Mandi21 March 2011 at 07:51

    Hi again Malyn
    This is just super!
    Love the tie on the owl
    PERFECTION
    Thanks so much
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  21. Aileen21 March 2011 at 09:36

    Love the tie on the owl. How cute is that?!! Also his little waist coat. x

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  22. Jenny21 March 2011 at 20:19

    I think your card is just fab as it is and that owl is so cool. The tie is a great addition too. Can't wait for that punch to arrive in the uk next month x

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  23. Marlou McAlees22 March 2011 at 01:20

    adorable!!! i loooove owls :)

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  24. Jen22 March 2011 at 08:50

    Love the little owl image, so cute.
    jenjoy x

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  25. pickle22 March 2011 at 09:24

    Honestly I wouldn't change a thing about it, it's perfect!! I love his little tie :)
    Kerry x

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  26. Netty22 March 2011 at 11:41

    Totally terrific card and so love that tie. Brilliant. Annette x

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  27. Joan23 March 2011 at 06:05

    I just love that owl and his tie is fabulous!
    great card

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  28. Lynne K23 March 2011 at 08:14

    Fabulous card! That owl is so cute with his terrific tie! Love it! Lynne x

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  29. Cali23 March 2011 at 20:19

    it's not "too" CAS, it's perfect CAS!! well done!x
    http://ya-dla-joie.over-blog.com

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  30. Doris24 March 2011 at 00:24

    This is sooooo adorable! Love the way you did the tie--he looks so spiffy!

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  31. Handmade with Love26 March 2011 at 03:28

    Love the owl stamp and I love the way you added dimension to his tie! Tracey x

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  32. Margaret26 March 2011 at 09:00

    Love it!!
    Margaret x

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