Thursday, January 26, 2012

LIM Cut It Out with ColourQ

Since last Saturday, when Less Is More announced a "Cut It Out" challenge (using a hole or aperture in your card), I've known what I wanted to do - but I am only just getting around to it now!  In the meantime, the CAS-ual Friday Challenge that I wanted to pair it with - using ONLY black and white - has expired.  I'm not going to get into their gallery - but if you haven't peeked - it's a fascinating gallery to look at.

Our church card ministry is always in need of sympathy cards, so I found a simple silhouette bird and used a die cut that resembled a bird cage.



Since I didn't make the black and white card in time, I decided to try to give the same card some color.  This week's colourQ challenge has some of my favorites!   (I really did use Olive ink - but after a dozen photo attempts - you are still seeing an entirely different!!)



  • Stamps: Stampabilities bird silhouette, Sweet 'n Sassy Peaceful Swans (sympathy sentiments), Verve  Small Phrases (I thought of you)
  • Paper: white
  • Ink: black, Stampin' Up More Mustard, Old Olive, Crumb Cake
  • Accessories: twine, SU Button Bouquet button, gems colored with copics, Papertrey die

27 comments:

  1. Love this - what a great way to use the cut-out!

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  2. Darling cards, Kim! I love how you added the sprig of leaves to the second one, plus the red button to complement the berries. What a sweet surprise to extend the sentiment to the inside, too. Thanks for joining us again this week at the ColourQ!

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  3. I do like these cards - the aperture is perfect for the bird stamps! They look so different too!

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  4. Using that die for a bird cage was inspired Kim!
    Both cards are beautiful and it would be difficult to choose a favourite, although the second one with the hint of colour is gorgeous!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  5. Oh my goodness this is so elegant. Love your card and style

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  6. Love your bird cage, both entries. x

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  7. Love your bird cage, both entries. x

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  8. wow!! your card is so incredibly beautiful!! i love it! so glad you joined us this week at the ColourQ!!

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  9. Even though I'm a huge fan of black and white cards, I think my favorite of these is the color one....very nice!

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  10. Kim, this is just a sensational card! I love the simplicity! I always love seeing your entries! Thanks so much for playing along with the colourQ this week!

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  11. Brilliant use of that die - it makes a perfect birdcage! I love how simply changing the colours makes for two such different cards. The little leaf sprig on the second one is an especially sweet touch.

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  12. Okay, these are both amazing! I LOVE the colorful one better, though. LOVE that die cut--where did you find it?! :) Simply fabulous!

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  13. Love your cards, Kim, especially the window! I had the same trouble photographing the Old Olive as well. Great card. Thanks for joining us this week at the ColourQ.

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  14. Sensational cards Kim...as ever!
    Love that shaped aperture
    Perfect!

    Thank you very much
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  15. Fantastic use of that die, it makes the perfect birdcage.

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  16. Beautiful cards Kim, well done :O) Viv xx

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  17. I love your cards. I read your profile, and I am impressed that you use your craft to give back to your church.:)

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  18. I always pick out your cards as ones I would like to make myself. Inspired idea! Thanks so much

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  19. That's a brilliant shape to use as an aperture Kim and totally birdcage shape :)
    Both cards are so suited to there sentiment and both are fabulous :)
    Jenny x

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  20. Double delight Kim! While the black and white version is elegant I really like your color version. The leafy button cluster is so cute!

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  21. So pretty I love how you used the sending you die to cut the front panel.

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  22. Don't you hate it when you are working on a card for a specific challenge ... and then realise the challenge has closed!? But ... great idea for the cutaway challenge! Hugs xxx

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  23. LOVE LOVE LOVE these....I did see that challenge but it was intimidating to me. You made it look so easy---and I do love the ColourQ one! Thanks for playing with us this week!

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  24. These are really beautiful cards.

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  25. Such different looks with the same layout and stamp! Very pretty.

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