Monday, March 11, 2013

One Layer Spots and Stripes

It was the easiest of cards...

It was the hardest of cards...

I am SO not comfortable with one-layer cards and it's one layer week at Less is More.  I am definitely a clean and simple stamper but no matter how simple my card is, I feel like I have to have just one extra layer to frame it.  I virtually always have a standard sized color then a 4 x 5 1/4 white piece on top.  That's just a little bit of a frame...and it makes me happy.  I feel like it keeps the images from falling off the card!?

But I had a great stamps for spots and stripes which was the rest of this week's LIM challenge - so I took the challenge...

Hello

(I still want a bottom black layer to frame it!!)

I also used this week's unscripted sketch.


  • Stamps: The Alley Way Stamps Pillow Talk, Words to Live By
  • Paper: Just white!!!
  • Ink: Memento Blakc and copics
  • Accessories: none!


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31 comments:

  1. Lisa EltonMarch 11, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    Such a fun card Kim! I like the interlocking colorful circles!

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  2. ArdythMarch 11, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    LOVE - just saw this when I was linking mine up! Great graphic clean design!

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  3. Kristie GouletMarch 11, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    I LOVE this Kim!!! So fun and graphic!

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  4. Lesley March 11, 2013 at 6:48 AM

    I know, I love the black paper for framing too! This card looks amazing though, such a bright, fun look!

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  5. SueMarch 11, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    Brilliant Kim! Love how you've combined the spots with stripes, looks amazing.

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  6. shirley-beeMarch 11, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    Love it, and it definitely looks great as a one layer card!

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  7. BonnieMarch 11, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    I know what you mean, Kim. I've ended up layering quite a few of the one layer cards before they were sent! But this could easily stand alone! Love the bright colors and that sweet hello!

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  8. RosemaryMarch 11, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    eeekkk!! what a cool card!! love it!

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  9. JennyMarch 11, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    I love this border Kim and your bright colours are such fun.
    I actually like the restriction of one layer week myself :0)
    Jenny x

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  10. snappy scrappyMarch 11, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    Gorgeous...great colours!! Lee-Ann :)

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  11. Tracey McNeelyMarch 11, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    Wow Kim this is gorgeous! You did such a fabulous job on your one layer card. Great graphic design and your Copic choices fantastic!

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  12. AnonymousMarch 11, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    What a fun, colorful card. Definitely says "hello" in a happy way. You rocked the one-layer challenge :)
    Thanks for playing along with us at Unscripted Sketches!

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  13. Suze BainMarch 11, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    What an eye catcher, and it's so clever. Fab OL card. Xx

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  14. KaraMarch 11, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    so cool!! like colored glass.....!

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  15. ChrissieMarch 11, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    You rocked this one Kim!
    Love it, it's so eye-catching!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  16. Lisa A.March 11, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    Very cool card, Kim...love the design and the colors!! That sentiment is wonderful, too...super one layer card:)!!

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  17. GibmissMarch 11, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    Hi Kim
    Fabulous card....
    Hugs Sylvie xxx

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  18. GinnyMarch 11, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    You did an awesome job with this one-layer card!!! Love the design and colors!

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  19. MichelleMarch 11, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    So cheery and fun!

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  20. Linda CallahanMarch 11, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    Doesn't need a thing! Perfection!

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  21. Sheila in CyprusMarch 11, 2013 at 11:22 PM

    What a fab card and nice and colourful.

    You should'nt worry about an extra layer, your one layer cards are super.

    Love Sheila x

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  22. DarnellMarch 12, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    I'd say this challenge had your name all over it and how wonderful that you had that stamp! It's a total fun card, a standout in the thumbnails, and a perfect OLC!! You rocked it, Kims!!

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  23. AnonymousMarch 12, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    I'm in totally love with this card! Anita :)

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  24. Being shMeMarch 13, 2013 at 5:29 AM

    Gorgeous interpretation of the theme. I love it. Well done! :)xxx

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  25. Carole CampanileMarch 13, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    I feel the same way Kim; there must be at least two layers. I usually end up cutting down my OLCs and applying them to a base so I can get that bit of frame. :)

    Fabulous card and wonderful coloring. You definitely are a master at CAS.
    TFS
    Carole

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  26. GeriMarch 13, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    WOW!!! Absolutely love your card. It just pounced right out of the gallery and hit me right smack in the part of my brain that starts to vibrate when it sees something this fetching! Seriously, no other layer needed (although I'm exactly like you and think that without a layer, the card could float away!)

    Of course these colors rock, but what REALLY rocks is how you colored each row - so very creative! Thanks for sharing your card with us this week at Unscripted Sketches.

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  27. Billie AMarch 13, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    Love the colors and the design. Great card. thanks for joining us at Unscripted Sketches.

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  28. VivMarch 14, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Just fabulous Kim ! :) Viv xx

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  29. AileenMarch 14, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    Love your interpretation of spots and stripes. Lovely bright and fun card. x

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  30. dstandardMarch 15, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    This is a fabulous card - love the stamping and coloring! Thanks for playing at US!

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  31. AnonymousMarch 16, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    Congratulations on the Top Three Spot at Unscripted Sketches, Kim ... hoorah! Anita :)

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