Saturday, January 04, 2014

Life is Nothing...

Less is More...colour challenge

After being away from stamping for so long I couldn't resist taking part in this weeks Less is More 'WINTER BLUES' as it's always a challenge  that inspires me due to the nature of its simplicity. I have to think hard to keep it simple and 'Less'.

The theme this week is being sponsored by Creatin' and Stampin's Lizy who is kindly offering a £15 Stampin Up gift certificate. (please see challenge link for more details).

I tried to capture both meanings of blues...blue colours and blue feelings. I used Tim Holtz's butterfly and a phrase from Art Journey.


Apologies once more re the quality of the photograph(its so dark here this morning) and lack of cropping. I'm a bit lost without my old set up which contains all my photo cropping tools and watermark etc. Hopefully it can be repaired soon. Hopefully you can get the gist of it.

Have a good weekend. x

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25 comments:

  1. Kathyk4 January 2014 at 11:19

    Fab card and colours. It IS dark and horrible here too - definitely NOT good for photography at all

    Happy 2014

    Kathyk

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  2. Helen4 January 2014 at 11:57

    I know January is a dark dismal month but really, this is daft!! I love your card, Jo - the blue is intense and gorgeous and you can't go wrong with Tim's butterfly... love the sentiment too. Have a good weekend.

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  3. Dotty Jo4 January 2014 at 12:37

    Fabulous card Jo, that blue is so intense and dramatic! Hope you are keeping safe during the storms. Its so good to have you back in Blogsville, Jo x

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  4. Loli 4 January 2014 at 14:16

    Hola Jo Happy and Creative New Year!!!
    Fantastic card Jo, the background is smashing!!!! great ink effect, i like the butterfly and the sentiment is beautiful good work.
    Hugs from
    Palma de Mallorca

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  5. Sheila in Cyprus4 January 2014 at 16:22

    Jo, this really caught my eye when I was checking out the other cards. The colours are amazing. I love how you have let the inks do their own thing.

    Its overcast here today but hopefully will be sunshine again tomorrow.

    Love Sheila x

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  6. Siobhan Brignull4 January 2014 at 16:40

    its gorgeous Jo, and i dont mean to scare you but youve done 3 posts in less than a week. <3 (love having you back)

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  7. Evil Edna4 January 2014 at 18:31

    rather awesome.EE

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  8. Beverley4 January 2014 at 18:42

    Beautiful interpretation of the inspiration photo and challenge. I'm a sucker for butterflies & you've captured me with this CAS artistic creation. Lovely sentiment too. Happy 2014! Hugs Bev x

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  9. Chrissie4 January 2014 at 21:03

    Love that background effect Jo!
    Super card!
    Happy New Year!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  10. Astrid Stulemeijer (AssiCrafts)4 January 2014 at 22:12

    Very cool card Jo! XOXO

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  11. Unknown4 January 2014 at 22:57

    This is absolutely stunning - and just perfect for the challenge. Love it to bits.

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  12. Unknown4 January 2014 at 23:11

    This is lovely Jo...really captures the true meaning of 'blue'!
    Lizy xx

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  13. Alison5 January 2014 at 08:06

    A wonderful, meaningful card Jo! Haven't used that gorgeous butterfly for yonks!
    Cold & frosty here this morning, let's hope it's a but brighter today...Happy Sunday!
    Alison x

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  14. Fiona5 January 2014 at 13:54

    This weather is so depressing isn't it? Fab design and love the drips running down the card.

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  15. Gerrina5 January 2014 at 15:20

    What a great way to show not only the blue colours, but let a feeling come over just by the way you used the stamp and ink! Inky greetings, Gerrina

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  16. Chris5 January 2014 at 18:28

    Fabulous inky background and great stamping! A really atmospheric card!
    chris
    x

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  17. Jen Nelson5 January 2014 at 21:25

    just love the background Jo

    Thanks for joining us this week
    Jen xx
    Less Is More

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  18. maria's knutselplezier5 January 2014 at 21:33

    I love this beautiful and special card!!! Love the blue and white colour togehter, love the special effect of the drips on it!!! Great stamping work!!

    Greetings
    Maria

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  19. Sarah Anderson5 January 2014 at 22:40

    Love this CAS card, the blue spray ink looks fab dripping down. I love black and white images against colour, just like this one :)

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  20. Kay Wallace6 January 2014 at 01:36

    Love your "blues" card, Jo. Great use of white space to set your sentiment apart from the image. I have that stamp so just might have to try this! ;-)

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  21. Karin6 January 2014 at 16:48

    Your background is perfect for this wonderful butterfly image. Great sentiment too!

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  22. Paula J Atkinson6 January 2014 at 18:51

    Love the simplicity & that is one of my favourite stamps.

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  23. Jackie7 January 2014 at 09:16

    Love this card Jo
    Jackie

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  24. joanne wardle13 January 2014 at 19:39

    Great to see you blogging again, Jo. How the bloody hell are you? Some wonderful cards etc. But this my favourite. I love how the drips work together.

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  25. Cathy15 January 2015 at 03:46

    Hi Jo,gorgeous card, love your background, perfect with your beautiful butterfly. Just to let you know I am CASEing one of your cards from 2011. I saw it on pinterest and absolutely loved it. Thankyou for the inspiration, Cathy x

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