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Tuesday, April 26, 2011

CAS Mother's Day


This week's Less is More challenge is to create cards with cards with little or no symmetry but perfect balance.  PTI's Make it Monday challenge is to create something with a hand drawn frame.  This card is the result of the combination of the two.

I have to laugh at myself.  I watched Nicole Heady's wonderful technique video in which she demonstrates how to make a hand drawn frame.  Well, the video is great and the technique looks easy.  This card is the result of my FIFTH attempt.  I just could not get the corners right.  In the end, I cheated a little and put half pearls in the corners because I was not satisfied with my corners on any of my attempts.  Nichole's is perfect and gorgeous - mine - not so much.  I do love the way the card turned out though.  I really like the addition of the DMC thread on the buttons.  It gives the buttons a "sunflower" feel.

Recipe:
Stamps-PTI Blooming Button Bits.
Paper~Kraft, Gina K Pure Luxury Pure White 120 lb.
Ink~VersaFine Onyx Black, Old Olive, Cajun Craze.
Accessories~PTI Vintage buttons, Kaiser self adhesive half pearls, DMC floss-black, glue dots, CM fine tip black pen.


Thank you so much for stopping in.  I appreciate your comments so much.  Have a great day!
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35 comments:

  1. Liz McGuire,April 26, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Wow, this is gorgeous, love it!

    Liz x

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  2. Suze BainApril 26, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    What a great card, the stamped image and the buttons are fab. x

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  3. JennyApril 26, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    This is just wonderful. Love the image and the buttons as flowers. the frame just pulls it all together.
    Jenny x

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  4. AllyApril 26, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Beautiful! This is such a pretty card - I love how you pulled it all together. Just lovely. ;-)

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  5. Sally HApril 26, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    A fabulous card! Love the colours and your button flowers!

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  6. MandiApril 26, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    I think this is great Stephanie
    Like the gems too, they are subtle and serve a purpose!
    Thanks so much
    mandi
    Diva LIM
    Less is More

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  7. CarlaApril 26, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    wonderful, love the buttons

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  8. LynneApril 26, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Super card, love your button treatment.
    Lyne xxx

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  9. KaraApril 26, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    great card!!

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  10. RosemaryApril 26, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    GORGEOUS!!!

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  11. SarahApril 26, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Fabulous idea and lovely crisp image! Great card.
    Thanks for sharing your work.

    Sarah at 182

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  12. UnknownApril 26, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    What a beautiful card.

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  13. Cathy WeberApril 26, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Just wanted you to know how much I like this card. It worked so well with this weeks MIM technique. I don't see that image too often and it is such a pretty one. Great job on this.

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  14. SusanApril 26, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Love the addition of the buttons as flowers...CAS perfection!

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  15. Dolly DaydreamsApril 27, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    Beautiful card and love the use of the buttons so pretty.

    Marie

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  16. RuthApril 27, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    Beautiful... the buttons are a great addition

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  17. KathleenApril 27, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    This is a great entry, what a good idea with the buttons. lovely card.

    Kath x

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  18. wendyApril 27, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    fabulous

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  19. SaraApril 27, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Your card came together beautifully!

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  20. Deborah FringsApril 27, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Super pot of button flowers! I think you've really nailed this challenge, and your frame is fab - like the gems too!

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  21. AileenApril 27, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Love the card. Images is great with the buttons. x

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  22. TeresaApril 27, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    I had trouble with the lines too. I think it just takes practice. Do like the dots in the corners though, very cute.

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  23. ChrisApril 27, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Beautiful card love the use of buttons as flowers...Chris xx

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  24. June HouckApril 27, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Wonderful! Your corners look perfect & gorgeous to me :)

    I love those button flowers!!!!!!!!!

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  25. ChrissieApril 27, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    This is simply fabulous... I love your hand drawn frame... it's something I aspire to!
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  26. kingstonmamaApril 27, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    This is a really pretty card. Your button flowers are great. I combined the two challenges this week, too. I love line frames with off-center images. Perfect! Your pearls look great, too.

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  27. SashaApril 27, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Wonderful card! Such great stamping and colours. I love those button flowers, too.

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  28. TraceyApril 28, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    Smashing card. I love your button flowers. Tracey x

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  29. KerryApril 28, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Wow, so pretty x

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  30. ~ Ali Robertson ~April 28, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Very pretty, love it

    Ali x

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  31. Tracey McNeelyApril 28, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Really nice Mother's Day Card. Love the colours.

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  32. debby4000April 29, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    Oh this is fabulous.
    luv
    Debby

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  33. ToulouseApril 29, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Loving the buttons on the flowers!
    great card

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  34. Stampin in the suburbsApril 30, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Love this card. I agree, the floss in the buttons is a wonderful touch. I also had to laugh that Nicole makes it look sooooo easy, but I'm with you. It took several attempts to get satisfactory results. But the effort was worth it. I love the pearls in the corners. I would have never known they were to correct a boo-boo. They are a nice touch. Enjoy the day.

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  35. ShirleyMay 3, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    You are a natural when it comes to buttons and color too! This is just beautifully bright, cheerful, and pretty too1

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