Saturday, June 30, 2012

Less Is More: Never Give Up!

I have reached a high point in my crafting career!

Chrissie and Mandi from Less Is More asked me to be a guest designer!!

When they asked me a few weeks ago, I wanted so badly to tell someone.  Since it was a secret, I could only tell my husband and two boys...they looked up from their manly pursuits, said "good job" and went on with their lives.  Not quite the reaction I had hoped for.  How could I explain to them how wonderful Less Is More is??

I missed the first two weeks of LIM challenges - but I was there on week three!!  It was fairly early in the life of my blog.  I would like to say that we "grew up together" - but the reality is that they came out with a bang.  From the first, they were getting hundreds of participants in their challenges.  Does everybody remember Week 33 - with 782 entrants??  It's all due to Chrissie and Mandi - they think of fun challenges, create fantastic inspiration cards and motivate us each week with their comments!  Thank you so much!

This week's challenge is to be inspired by their logo.


Happily, the light bulb came on right away - this was literally a five minute card!  The die cut floral was inspired by the flourished frame (with a hint of flower and leaves).  Then the main sentiment box edged in brown, followed by a small tan item to the right.  I had originally envisioned very lightly embossed music (because that is my favorite part of the logo), but just didn't have the right tools to do it!


Never Give Up

The recipe is simple...a lovely Memory Box die (Honeyblossom), a graphic butterfly (Stampin' Up Papillon Potpourri and punch) and a bold sentiment (Verve Believe).

Thank you again to Chrissie and Mandi for featuring my card and for bringing us their challenges each week!

46 comments:

  1. Congrats Kim! I'm so excited for you. And boys..they just don't get it do they? Love your take on their logo. Don't you just love it when it clicks right away..and then it actually works too? Again, congrats!

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  2. Woo hoo Kim, I'm so chuffed for you! And what a fabulous card you've made for this week's challenge - super stylish and beautifully CAS! xx

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  3. Hello kim
    Fabulous card ..... Congrats being guest designer... Well deserved......
    Sorry to hear about all the fires..... Keep safe ...
    Hugs sylvie xxxxx

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  4. Well this card is more than just a 'good job', it's CAS design is gorgeous. Congrats on your Guest DT gig.

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  5. Congratulations on your GD spot and super card you made for it too! Love those hexagons too...

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  6. Oh Kim, this is simply stunning!!! Congratulations on your DT spot at Less is More. :)

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  7. How wonderful Kim!!! What a honor to be invited as a LIM Guest Designer. I'm not a bit surprised the men didn't get it. Take comfort that your guys at least paused to looked up from their pursuits and say good job; mine would have just said "huh?" and kept right on going. LOL

    Your card is fabulous. Love how you used the Memory Box die. Not sure if I'm more inspired by teh real header or your card. Off to my craft room to see what I can come up with. :)

    Congratulations again - well deserved!!
    Carole

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  8. Well done Kim , on being a GDT.
    Your card is stunning .
    Nicky

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  9. Absolutely gorgeous Kim! Love the simplicity and the crisp look!

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  10. Oh Kim, this is big. That truly was a hard secret to keep - at least out here in this blogworld where Chrissie and Mandi are rock stars. What an honor. Your card steps right up to the occasion. It is gorgeous! That die is perfect to edge your sentiment panel. The bitterfly finishes it off beautifully. Beautiful work! Congratulations!

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  11. This is a FAB design, love the way your flower spray is tucked behind the sentiment layer and goes off the page.

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  12. Hi Kim
    what a wonderful post, thank you for your truly amaznf words abou us. I know I can speak for Chrissie too and say we are honoured to have you as our guest. You have been a much valued LIMette, many will be inspired by you week after week
    Your card is sensational, I loved it from the moment I saw it on your email

    Thank you very very much
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  13. Congrats on being a Guest LIM DT - your card is stunning! I agree wholehearted that mandi and chrissie are what make LIM special.

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  14. Oh I'm doin the happy dance for you Kim! And way to step up to the plate with this beauty!!!

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  15. This is a stunning card!! Gorgeous and striking!

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  16. Beautiful card Kim. I love the floral branch.

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  17. Kim - many congratulations on being LIM GD - totally thrilled for you! And I think your card is simply stunning. The flower flourish is beautiful and I do like the sentiment. Great card!

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  18. Gorgeousness! Can't go wrong with Memory dies!

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  19. Congrats on your Guest Design Spot! (The boys never seem to get it!)

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  20. very nice Kim! I love the die off the card design. I used this die a couple weeks ago with a MB stamp... so fun!

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  21. BEAUTIFUL work Kim! Congratulations! ;)

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  22. Congratulations, Kim! Such a well-deserved honor...and a wonderful card, too!

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  23. Congratulations for guesting at LiM Kim - you really are an inspiration! I adore your interpretation of the banner with that delicate die cut flower and punched butterfly.

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  24. Well done, Kim! This is fabulous and perfectly suitable for a GUEST DT!!! Congrats, Kim ... Well deserved ... Because you have mastered the LIM style so beautifully! Hugs xxx

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  25. Congratulations!! It's stunning!! Enjoy your sunday, Colinda

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  26. Well done on keeping the secret and congrats on being chosen. I love your card so CAS - just beautiful.
    Linbyx

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  27. Well done Kim. Lovely card too - especially like the die cut!!

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  28. This is just gorgeous and congratulations on the GD :)

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  29. So good to see you guesting this week at LIM!! what a great choice :0)
    Gorgeous take on the header..... I love how you've simplified the graphics :)
    Jenny x

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  30. Fabulous card Kim, well done I love it. Well done on guest DT spot too, well deserved !:) Viv xx

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  31. How exciting to be a Guest Designer on this fantastic blog, Kim! And what a gorgeous card! Your die cut is perfect as is the butterfly!

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  32. What an honor, Kim, and you deserve it! You've made an amazing inspirational card for this challenge!

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  33. Congratulations on being guest designer! You are so inspiring week on week! This card is wonderful - such a crisp design!

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  34. A very worthy Guest Designer....your cards are truly stunning!

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  35. Congratulations, a well deserved guest designer position Kim, your cards are beautiful:0) Gay xxx

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  36. What an elegant card. So crisp! Lovely.

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  37. Love this LIM! Perfect for the challenge and really striking! Hugs, Lesley

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  38. Hi Kim,
    Gorgeous card. Love your take on this week's challenge.
    Thank you so much for visiting my blog, and your lovely comment xx

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  39. Congratulations on your guest design post at LIM! Your card is gorgeous Kim, I love the honeyblossom die cut :) Sarah x

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  40. I love how the diecut on this card goes over the sentiment, gives it depth with the layers.

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  41. Wow, this is such a beautiful card. Love the simplicity and especially the die cut.

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  42. Stunning use of the theme colours.

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  43. Absolutely beautiful card Kim - Congrats on being guest designer at LIM.

    Karen x

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