Sunday, March 27, 2011

Less Is More: Sketch

The sketch for the Less Is More challenge came out on Saturday morning and I had this card made within 15 minutes.  Then I started second guessing myself on its total simplicity and i tried different colors, branches, ribbons, embossing etc.  But I kept coming back to this original card and realized that it displayed sympathy best without any other embellishments.


This is my third post today so be sure to keep reading...
  • Stamps: Bird from Memory Box clear set, sentiment unknown
  • Ink: Papertrey Fresh Snow (on edges), Stampin' Up Not Quite Navy
  • Paper: Papertrey Fine Linen, Stampin' Up Mellow Moss
  • Accessories: Tattered Angels Pearl Glimmer Mist, Sizzix die, circle punch
  • Challenges: Less Is More sketch

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40 comments:

  1. SusanMarch 27, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Seriously....I NEED that die for the branch!!! What a fabulous card! I love what you've done! Is the bird a stamp? Awesome card!

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  2. Bernadet RodakowskiMarch 27, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Wonderful take on the sketch. Sympathy cards sort of call for simplicity, don't you think? So very well done.

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  3. MargaretMarch 27, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    This card is just so beautiful in its simplicity.
    Hugs
    Margaret

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  4. ChrissieMarch 28, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    Kim, this is simply exquisite!
    Absolutely beautiful!
    Did you receive your showcase badge? I've tried to send it several times, I hope it's finally reached you!
    You give inspiration to so many of our challenge participants, thank you SO much!
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  5. DoriMarch 28, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    that is a really lovely interpretation of the sketch - and a beautiful card.

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  6. Stamps and PaperMarch 28, 2011 at 3:01 AM

    Absolutely stunning card...

    ANne

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  7. Shirley-AnneMarch 28, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    Awesome creation , worth visit to your blog!

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  8. PapillonMarch 28, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    Such a beautiful, stylish card-STUNNING!

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  9. Seafield JoMarch 28, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    A very striking card, it's lovely. Jo x

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  10. Jen W.March 28, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    Gorgeous, Kim. Simple and elegant.

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  11. KathykMarch 28, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    A very tasteful card to have for such a sad occasion - lovely

    Kathyk

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  12. AnonymousMarch 28, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Fantastic take on our sketch Kim
    i love it
    Thanks so much
    mandi

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  13. kellyMarch 28, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    beautiful, birds are so on trend at the moment, and it's not hard to figure out why, with gorgeous creations like this!

    Kelly xx

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  14. AsAlwaysAngelaMarch 28, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Not sure what your other attempts turned out like, but I think this card is perfect! Sometimes it really does pay to go with your first instinct!

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  15. LynneMarch 28, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Absolutely stunning!
    Lynne xxx

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  16. Vicky HayesMarch 28, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    To me, this card is perfect in every way.

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  17. Lynne KMarch 28, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    How lovely! What a wonderful take on the sketch. Lynne x

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  18. G PeplowMarch 28, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Hello there, fabulous card, love the colours and the images, I agree it has everything, stunning success:0) xxx

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  19. Faith A at Daffodil CardsMarch 28, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Beautifully simple and perfect for a sympathy card, love the bird "in the moon"

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  20. FionaMarch 28, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Exquisite work Kim.

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  21. VonMarch 28, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Beautiful card very elegant :)
    Von x

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  22. TamieMarch 28, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Kim this is simplicity at it's best. Stunning sympathy card!

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  23. JoanMarch 28, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Stunning !

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  24. Tara CardwellMarch 28, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    what a fantastic interpretation of the sketch - simply beautiful!

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  25. Andrea L - EnchantINKMarch 28, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Beautiful ... and simply perfect! Hugs xxaxx

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  26. MrsjobeeMarch 29, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    Stunning card - perfect as a sympathy card.

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  27. Suze BainMarch 29, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Beautiful card, love the colours. x

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  28. JennyMarch 29, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Your card has the wow factor, I love it. I'm going to try and re-create it if you don't mind X

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  29. CaliMarch 29, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    What a beautiful card, stunning really. The simplicity of the design is perfect and so elegant!
    http://ya-dla-joie.over-blog.com

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  30. Lesley EdmondsMarch 29, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    This is such a gorgeous card. Lovely and clean and simple.

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  31. Rachel xMarch 29, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    What a lovely take on the sketch- and I think it makes a very good sympathy card in it simplicity, colour and subject :)
    hugs, Rachel x

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  32. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    What a card! Oh my! Brilliant silhouette and what an effect! Super card! :)

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  33. massofhairMarch 30, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    CAS at it's very best. Stunning leaves make the whole thing work so well:-)

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  34. PetraBMarch 30, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    Your card is stunning in its simplitcity and so elegant.

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  35. SarnMarch 30, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    Absolutely GORGEOUS. LOVE everything about it.
    Hugs, Sandra

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  36. AileenMarch 30, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    This is lovely and perfect for an in sympathy. x

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  37. Pauline CMarch 30, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Fabulous card - perfect balance as it is CAS and serene but the flourish banch gives it so much interest. Love it!
    pauline x

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  38. KazMarch 31, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Stunning card, just perfect!
    Kaz xx

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  39. Sally HMarch 31, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    wow,wow,wow! This is just stunning!

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  40. RuthMarch 31, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    This is a beautiful card! I love the branch and bird.
    Ruth

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