Sunday, 19 June 2011

simply Less is More #20 - Monogram

Beautiful challenge #20 at Simply Less Is More using monograms.  Mandi and Chrissie keep coming up with interesting challenges and divine inspiration cards.  Mandi's (see pic at the end of post) really blew me away - so CAS, so elegant with a touch of cheek.  Perfect.

My first instinct was to do something similar but in the end, opted to match my entry to The Summer of Colour - green.  I made a gift box in green - my friend's favourite colour it seems - so perfect for the challenge.  I decided the card will have the same elements and colour but with a monogram, of course.  Here they both are:




My friend's name starts with a C and that card is full of meaning. C in my heart. x (stitched) as in xoxo. A pearl (tiny one on the flower on happy birthday) because this friend is precious to me.  I wonder if she'll pick up all of these little hints? The C, certainly.

A few other tiny design decisions: rounding the edges on the 2 strips using scallop scissors. Rounding the edges on the card using a punch. Use 2 shades of green ink both from Stampin Up: Pear Pizzazz and Old Olive.  Emboss-resist the C, instead of die-cut (I love how white paper can be transformed so much).

Mandi's inspirational card
The quality and quantity of entries at Simply Less is More are growing steadily. I'm beginning to feel out of my depth, as in out of my league.  Having played in the last 16 weeks though (missed first 4), it's really a habit now so maybe I'll keep playing anyway.
by Malyn - at
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36 comments:

  1. Diane19 June 2011 at 22:14

    Very pretty card..hope your friend sees all the love you have put into it...and you are too hard on yourself....keep on playing...I think you are in the league yourself :>)

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  2. Anonymous19 June 2011 at 22:59

    Gorgeous! Love the whole idea of your card

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  3. StampingStace19 June 2011 at 23:03

    I'm sure your friend will adore these!
    Stacex (19)
    ps I too get a little nervous if I wait to long after Saturday to post and see all the amazing cards :(

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  4. Ang C19 June 2011 at 23:06

    A lovely card - fab box too

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  5. Suze Bain19 June 2011 at 23:26

    What a lovely card and box, love that heart stamp and the colour and design is fab. ALL the entries are great and that includes you! xx

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  6. Suzilou20 June 2011 at 00:36

    Really lovely card and box, I love that heart stamp and keep seeing that pear pazzazz used all over the place and it looks fab, it is going to have to go on my wish list :)

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  7. Dana20 June 2011 at 01:10

    Fabulous card. I love that color green. The box is awesome too!

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  8. Dolly Daydreams20 June 2011 at 02:51

    Great work love the matching box and the colour is super cool.
    Marie

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  9. Mandi20 June 2011 at 03:53

    Thank you for your comment about our challenge and my card this week. I did a double take to see it on your post!
    You aren't out of your depth at all.
    Your card is lovely. although slightly more coverage of the card base than we particular prefer
    Great sentiment
    Thank you so much
    Diva LIM mandi
    "Less is More"

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  10. Chrissie20 June 2011 at 04:13

    I'm so glad you are enjoying our challenges and that you have gained inspiration from it.
    This is lovely.
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  11. Susan20 June 2011 at 04:16

    Malyn, I've discovered that by playing along with different challenges, that I seem to be a little better at making cards than when I first started. The challenges stretch my creativity and I've learned how to do so many things I never would have thought of on my own. Hang in there! Your work is beautiful. I love the greens, and I think rounding the corners of the small strips was a great idea! (and don't be so hard on yourself!)
    My Card

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  12. Šolanje na domu-Waldorf20 June 2011 at 18:44

    This is lovely! Love the paper you used. :) Hapy Summer of color to you! :)

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  13. JaN's ArTy JouRneY20 June 2011 at 19:24

    Beautiful card and matching gift box :)

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  14. Mandy20 June 2011 at 20:06

    love the card and the box will certainly be holding lots of lovely treasures soon...gorgeous work...xxx

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  15. K J D20 June 2011 at 20:46

    Your card and box are gorgeous..... I'm sure your friend will love them :)

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  16. WrightStuff20 June 2011 at 20:47

    Your work is lovely. It's great to be able to gift you made yourself - makes it that bit extra special I think.

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  17. Chris20 June 2011 at 21:54

    oooh what a gorgeous card and box they are both stunning :D

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  18. joanna20 June 2011 at 21:57

    Beautiful card and box! have a great week :))

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  19. Valerie-Jael20 June 2011 at 23:09

    Lovely box and card! Valerie

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  20. Sandy20 June 2011 at 23:12

    The green papers are lovely - a beautiful card with lots of special touches for your friend.
    Saw your card on LIM and came for a closer look,
    Sandy

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  21. linda (dots n doodles)20 June 2011 at 23:20

    Such a beautiful card and box, so elegant. Your friend will certainly love these.

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  22. Liette21 June 2011 at 01:36

    your friend will like it for sure...nice card and box...see you next week.xx

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  23. jo21 June 2011 at 01:40

    Lovely card...gorgeous colours! I'm sure your friend will love it :-)

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  24. Anonymous21 June 2011 at 04:03

    Very pretty.

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  25. Jen @Sadie Inspired21 June 2011 at 07:19

    I am sure your friend will be very touched that you thought out the card & wrapping so much...to go with one of her favorite colors. :) I know I would love that!

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  26. JessiVille21 June 2011 at 10:23

    Very classy and lovely! Hugs, Jessi

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  27. Becky F (Art Parfait)21 June 2011 at 11:02

    Both the card and the box are very pretty. :)

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  28. Kristin21 June 2011 at 13:23

    What a beautiful gift! Your colors and elegant details are just perfect (love the x on the card ;) - and I'm sure it will be a hit! Thank you for sharing this with us, xo

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  29. Aileen22 June 2011 at 00:45

    I don't think you are out of your depth at all this is gorgeous. I'm sure your friend will adore it. x

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  30. Sandi McLean22 June 2011 at 23:53

    Lucky friend! How thoughtful you are to think out the details with such care. Hugs..

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  31. Cynthia Schelzig23 June 2011 at 04:11

    REally nice card and box...lovely shades of green too!

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  32. Jo Murray24 June 2011 at 05:05

    Lucky friend. You are such a sweetie.

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  33. Georgie Horn24 June 2011 at 14:12

    Lovely work. I also have been risking dinner to play in my art room.

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  34. Lisette24 June 2011 at 15:05

    They are absolutely gorgeous. I know who they are for and I am sure she loved them!!!

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  35. Wildflowerhouse26 June 2011 at 11:46

    How beautiful. It would be so nice to receive this.

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  36. Michelle27 June 2011 at 09:52

    Your friend will be delighted!

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