Saturday, June 04, 2011

Less is More- Mono



Less Is More this week has the theme of Monochrome.

That can be black and white or shades of a colour.

So I did Blues...

And I did Greens...



I made these two cards using all Paper Artsy stamps.



Is this too busy for a Less is More? Its lots less than I'm used to doing anyway ...and only took a couple of minutes as you can tell (no great technical ability needed for these lol), so I hope its 'less' enough.
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78 comments:

  1. Ohneilly4 June 2011 at 10:10

    These are lovely cards, love the design,
    Claire x

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  2. My name is Wynneth4 June 2011 at 10:15

    A beautiful design and looks stunning in both colour options.
    hugs
    wynneth
    x

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  3. Carol Q4 June 2011 at 10:27

    gorgeous Jo - very subtle.

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  4. Gez Butterworth4 June 2011 at 10:35

    Ooooh totally gorgeous. :D

    Thanks for your kind comments..going to chill today & pick up a copy of Craft Stamper..missed getting it yesterday..stuck in waiting for insurers!

    Have a great weekend.xx

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  5. Willy4 June 2011 at 10:36

    Fabulous cards, Jo! I don't think they are too busy.

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  6. Sandra4 June 2011 at 11:04

    Beautiful card, and I love the green one.

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  7. Carla4 June 2011 at 11:14

    beautiful cards and I think this is less enough for LIM

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  8. flutterbycrafter4 June 2011 at 12:04

    Ooooo gorgeous, just right I would say xx

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  9. Cynthia Schelzig4 June 2011 at 12:07

    Terrific ....mmmm both look great!!

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  10. Suzilou4 June 2011 at 12:25

    Oh gosh love those stamps and both gorgeous cards but I am drawn more to the green. Going to go take a look at those stamps, think i may need them :)

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  11. Gibmiss4 June 2011 at 12:27

    Hi Jo
    Gorgeous Cards.... love them both... stunning .
    hugs
    sylvie
    xx

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  12. judith@poppy cottage4 June 2011 at 12:30

    Lovely cards Jo, love both colours, but veering towards the green. I love these stamps in any format, but they look fabulous here, Judith xx

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  13. Marja's Stamp Addiction en Marja's Creativity4 June 2011 at 12:46

    A very beautiful design and beautiful colours for both of them.
    Fantastic what you can bring with one flower stamp.
    Gr Marja

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  14. Diane4 June 2011 at 13:29

    Very pretty cards...great images!!

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  15. Margaret4 June 2011 at 13:32

    Gorgeous - love them both
    Margaret x

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  16. Nancy4 June 2011 at 13:40

    These are beautiful!!! Well done!!

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  17. Chrissie4 June 2011 at 13:52

    They are just beautiful Jo, I really love the kind of image you have used.
    Thanks so much for these fabulous submissions.
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  18. Hazel4 June 2011 at 13:58

    Beautiful cards but I too lean towards the green. Hazel x

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  19. Mandi4 June 2011 at 13:59

    I don't think they are too much, they are exquisite Jo
    Love that dandelion stamp...I need it!
    Thanks very much
    Diva LIM mandi
    "Less is More"

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  20. nicky4 June 2011 at 14:32

    2 great cards , very effective
    Nicky

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  21. hazel4 June 2011 at 14:32

    Two fabulous cards Jo, I love them both.
    xxx Hazel.

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  22. Maria Sabina R4 June 2011 at 15:09

    simply beautiful!

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  23. kelly4 June 2011 at 16:29

    ooohhhh! I have fallen in love with that stamp, I think the green one is AMAZING!
    Kelly xx

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  24. Hazel (Didos)4 June 2011 at 16:31

    WOW Love them both especially the green one, Love Hazelxo

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  25. Unknown4 June 2011 at 17:10

    So fresh looking, and I love the way you have added just a touch of sparkle - like morning dew

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  26. Andrea Estensen4 June 2011 at 17:11

    Very pretty! I really like that stamp.

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  27. Sandra4 June 2011 at 17:49

    Beautiful cards - can't choose between! Sandra

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  28. Sid4 June 2011 at 17:52

    These cards look fantastic !!

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  29. Anita4 June 2011 at 17:58

    Beautiful cards!!! I love both!!

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  30. Rita4 June 2011 at 18:20

    Fabulous card Jo. Hugs Rita xx

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  31. Pauline4 June 2011 at 18:27

    Beautiful cards, I love it in green.

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  32. Sarn4 June 2011 at 18:29

    They are totally divine.

    Hugs, Sandra My card is HERE!

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  33. Jan 4 June 2011 at 18:36

    Fabulous all of them xx jan

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  34. Anonymous4 June 2011 at 19:13

    Go see my blog Jo, seems like we have more in common than our choice in stamps and I honestly didn't see yours before I made mine :-) Gorgeous cards as always

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  35. Lynne4 June 2011 at 19:44

    Superb cards. Love your choice of colours and that stamp is fab.
    Lynne xxx

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  36. Ang C4 June 2011 at 19:54

    Two fantastic cards

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  37. theboelemas@aol.com4 June 2011 at 20:13

    Gorgeous cards Jo. I picked this set up at the Craft Barn today and then put them down!! Boy am I regretting it! Claire x

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  38. joanne wardle4 June 2011 at 20:57

    it's probably more less than mine is (if that makes sense). but as it's one layer, I'd say it automatically qualifies (well that's how I'm justifying mine)

    love both of these, simple elegant, and most importantly.....quick!! lol

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  39. Tricia Williams4 June 2011 at 21:59

    Hi Jo - GORGEOUS CARDS, Love them both!!! TRICIA :O)

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  40. Dotty Jo4 June 2011 at 22:05

    Completely gorgeous!!!! Jo x

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  41. Kathyk4 June 2011 at 23:21

    Both colourways of this card are fantabulous

    KAthyk

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  42. Karin5 June 2011 at 00:12

    Love both of these Jo, equally.

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  43. Netty5 June 2011 at 00:23

    To be honest Jo, I much prefer this style of card where the stamps speak for themselves without loads of fancy embellies. Both your cards are beautiful and love the stenciling. Annette x

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  44. Audrey5 June 2011 at 07:47

    Love them both!

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  45. Anonymous5 June 2011 at 09:05

    Oh my Jo, these are stunning. Love them both. Love S xx

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  46. Aileen5 June 2011 at 11:05

    Two stunning cards. Love the stamps you've used. x

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  47. Lesley Edmonds5 June 2011 at 14:00

    This is a great use of the Paper Artsy stamps. Really lovely cards.
    x

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  48. Siobhan Brignull5 June 2011 at 17:29

    love these paper artsy stamps and you're background is sol ovely and subtle.. :)

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  49. Stephanie Lanzalotto5 June 2011 at 18:34

    These are breathtakingly beautiful! I love the subtle background and the little bit o bling is perfect!

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  50. Helen5 June 2011 at 18:44

    both gorgeous, looks pretty less is more to me!

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  51. Annes Art5 June 2011 at 18:49

    Fabulous cards, Jo!!

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  52. Jen5 June 2011 at 21:34

    Beautiful cards, both colour combos work great.
    jenjoy x

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  53. Suzi B5 June 2011 at 22:47

    Like them both but my fav is the green...lurve it :)

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  54. Zoechaos5 June 2011 at 22:50

    Just gorgeous XOXO Zoe

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  55. Jenny5 June 2011 at 23:00

    These are just perfect, love the images and the subtle backgrounds :)
    Jenny x

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  56. Diane Louise J6 June 2011 at 00:12

    You've made two beautiful cards, they're stunning.
    Diane x

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  57. craftimamma6 June 2011 at 00:40

    Absolutely wonderful whichever colour it's in. I love those stamps too and especially like the masking in the background.

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  58. Susan6 June 2011 at 13:29

    Jo, both cards are beautiful! LOVE the green one!
    My card is HERE

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  59. GinaA6 June 2011 at 17:25

    The blue card is my first choice, the flower head and grasses stand out more against the subtle pale swirls which give it a lovely luminous quality.

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  60. Dolly Daydreams6 June 2011 at 19:53

    Love both of them perfect stamping on both.

    Marie

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  61. Canonbury creations6 June 2011 at 21:37

    AB FAB! love the background:)
    Val x

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  62. Janet6 June 2011 at 21:44

    Wow, what fantastic cards, so effective, beautiful.
    You are obviously an expert.

    Ive never done monochrome before but am very impressed with the cards I am seeing.

    You can see my attempt at
    http://janetscraftycreations.blogspot.com/2011/06/monochrome.html

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  63. Romaine7 June 2011 at 04:46

    Not too busy! Lovely!

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  64. starcyl7 June 2011 at 07:00

    Stunning cards. Jenny x

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  65. Suze Bain7 June 2011 at 15:01

    These cards are so gorgeous, love the images, the colours, the background ... xxx

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  66. Lynn7 June 2011 at 17:45

    Gorgeous cards - love the stamp. The stencilling works a treat. Lynn x

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  67. Viv7 June 2011 at 17:49

    Two beautiful cards, well done :O) Viv xx

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  68. SYLVIA-ANNE7 June 2011 at 20:57

    Love the delicate flower heads, and the inked swirly background - very atmospheric Jo. Fabulous!
    Sylvia xx

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  69. misteejay7 June 2011 at 23:16

    What beautiful cards - love those images.

    Toni :o)

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  70. Leslie8 June 2011 at 03:22

    These are so beautiful!

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  71. G Peplow8 June 2011 at 17:21

    Beautiful cards Jo, love them, Gay xx

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  72. sparklygirl-Tina8 June 2011 at 17:32

    Hi Jo

    Love both colourways gorgeous!

    LIMette Tina!

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  73. Anne8 June 2011 at 20:46

    Perfect pair of cads here, lovely!
    Anne
    x

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  74. Dana9 June 2011 at 02:40

    Both of these are cards are definitely one of my favorites for this week. Both choices of color are fantastic. I also love that stamp!

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  75. Sally H9 June 2011 at 19:52

    Oh wow, Jo! These are totally stunning! I love them both!

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  76. Karen10 June 2011 at 17:23

    Perfectly stamped and very beautiful.

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  77. Kathy11 June 2011 at 16:23

    These are Beautiful I love this stamp

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  78. :)) ...Вика6 July 2011 at 12:46

    Браво! Красиво!

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