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Saturday, 23 July 2011

Less Is More - Recipe Challenge

I don't take part in many challenges since I became a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator as I just don't have the time. The one challenge I do try to follow every week is the Less Is More Challenge as it really gets me out of my comfort zone. Another great challenge this week

BUTTON OR RIBBON


(or plurals thereof)



I decided to add both to my card & had a go at the bow tutorial Chrissie posted this week. Although I'm pleased with my first attempt at the bow I think I need more practice at getting the 'tails' to go in the right direction.

I've used the Strength & Hope Butterfly and stamped 2 layers, one on Pink Pirouette cardstock & the other on Stampin' Up! Vellum paper. I've used tiny little pink heart shaped buttons down the butterfly body.

The sentiment is from the Stampin' Up! Occasional Quotes stamp set stamped in Rose Red Ink & the bow is Old Olive Seam Binding which ties beautifully.

I was going to add a couple of small butterflies but decided less is more on this one!!

Thanks for looking & for any comments you leave.
Posted by at 12:43

34 comments:

  1. Mandi23 July 2011 at 13:17

    We are really glad you join us every week too Sharon
    this weeks card is FAB, love the design and colour combo
    Well done on the bow,
    Thanks so much
    Diva LIM
    "Less is More" good!

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  2. froebelsternchen23 July 2011 at 13:32

    gorgeous!

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  3. nessy23 July 2011 at 13:50

    oh wow sharon ~simply stunning ~love it!
    vanessa xx

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  4. Sarn23 July 2011 at 13:55

    FANTASTIC card.

    Hugs, Sandra View my card HERE!

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  5. Kathyk23 July 2011 at 14:12

    Lovely card and a great bow

    Kathyk

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  6. Claire23 July 2011 at 14:23

    Gorgeous card Sharon - love the red and green - look great together. Hugs, Claire x

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  7. Debs M23 July 2011 at 14:37

    this is lovely x

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  8. Cheryl23 July 2011 at 15:08

    This is GORGEOUS and perfect for the challenge!!!
    xx

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  9. Linda23 July 2011 at 15:23

    A very cute card, Sharon. I especially love the tiny heart buttons. And the colours work really well together. Love it all.
    TFS

    Linda

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  10. Gina23 July 2011 at 16:49

    Lovely card. The colours look fab together.
    Gina

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  11. Vicky Hayes23 July 2011 at 16:56

    Just beautiful Sharon. LOVE that seam binding and I love your cute little buttons too.

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  12. Faith A at Daffodil Cards23 July 2011 at 17:40

    Gorgeous card, love that sentiment

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  13. GinaA23 July 2011 at 18:07

    The one butterfly is so well done it would be a shame to put any more on, it is just right on it's own. Cutting out the antenna takes ages doesn't it? Tying the ribbon always takes me ages, getting the ‘same’ side to show on the loops and the tails and the knot gets me in a mess every time. One thing I always try to do is use enough ribbon so that I can cut the tails in the right direction once it is in place.

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  14. Chrissie23 July 2011 at 19:02

    This is fab Sharon and I'm glad you are one of our regulars. We love seeing your creations each week.
    Looks like the tutorial worked... that's most gratifying!
    Thanks so much.
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "less is More"

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  15. Anonymous23 July 2011 at 19:42

    Gorgeous design and I love the colour combination. x

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  16. Cath Wilson23 July 2011 at 21:01

    That's a stunning card - simple but so stylish. Love the words but SU were always the best for words!

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  17. coops23 July 2011 at 22:02

    beautiful card sharon.i love the little heart buttons ;D

    xx coops xx

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  18. Margaret23 July 2011 at 22:46

    Lovely card Sharon, gorgeous colour combo
    Margaret x

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  19. Sarah24 July 2011 at 09:39

    Oohh I love the tiny little buttons! The butterfly is wonderful.

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  20. Aileen24 July 2011 at 11:25

    Great design and the little heart buttons are a lovely addition. x

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  21. Jenni's Jems24 July 2011 at 11:35

    Lovely and think the butterfly is gorgeous. x

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  22. Ang C24 July 2011 at 12:48

    A gorgeous card really love the butterfly

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  23. Suze Bain24 July 2011 at 14:30

    Great colour scheme and I love those little buttons. xx

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  24. Hazel24 July 2011 at 14:48

    Very elegant and beautiful card x

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  25. Lynne24 July 2011 at 20:05

    Lovely card, your bow is fab and I love those tiny buttons on the butterfly.
    Lynne xxx

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  26. fatmonica25 July 2011 at 22:20

    Lovely card-love the buttons on the butterfly.

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  27. Marlena M.25 July 2011 at 23:19

    Perfect bow! Lovely card. ;)

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  28. Sasha25 July 2011 at 23:32

    Thank you for your lovely comments, Sharon. Your card is so pretty. I love your sweet butterfly with the tiny heart buttons, and your bow is perfect!!

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  29. Carol26 July 2011 at 00:11

    Gorgeous card, love those tiny buttons. Carol x

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  30. kingstonmama27 July 2011 at 20:11

    Gorgeous. Love the sentiment and butterfly. Beautiful colors.

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  31. Dana28 July 2011 at 04:13

    That's a beautiful card!

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  32. Ruth28 July 2011 at 19:15

    Beautiful, I love the cute little buttons!

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  33. Anonymous29 July 2011 at 18:38

    That seam binding ribbon looks gorgeous (great bow), and those teeny tiny buttons are soooo cute! Love it. Gill x

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  34. Anonymous29 July 2011 at 18:38

    That seam binding ribbon looks gorgeous (great bow), and those teeny tiny buttons are soooo cute! Love it. Gill x

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