Less Is More (One Layer - Masculine)

Over on the Less is More Blog this week it is one of the worst challenges going.

Not only do we have to create a card with one layer only, but the topic is Masculine! Well, I think I can safely say this is a challenge :)

I had an idea in mind, I wanted to use the new stamp set from Stampin' Up! called The Wilderness Awaits.

Once I had stamped the image I wanted to add a bit of colour, after several failed attempts this was the version I was happy with...

Both the image and the sentiment were stamped with Memento Black ink, the card base is Tip Top Taupe card (one of the new In Colours this year) .  I added a bit of colour to the stag and rocks using my Naturals Ink Pads and Blender Pen.

Around the edge of the card I used Soft Suede ink on a Sponge Dauber to soften the edges.

All of the materials for this card can be purchased from my web site...

www.helenanncrafts.stampinup.net

Less Is More - Week 231 (Colour Challenge)

This week over on the Less is More blog the challenge is to create a card featuring the colours, Red, White & Blue.

So with my thinking hat in place I set to work and came up with not 1 by 2 cards...

Whisper White Thick Card (base); Pacific Point Card; Real Red Card & Ink; Banner Triple Punch; Itty Bitty Punch Pack & Fabulous Four Stamp Set

Whisper White Thick Card (base); Pacific Point Card & Ink; Real Red Card; Banner Triple Punch; Itty Bitty Punch Pack & Fabulous Four Stamp Set

Card Chest

I recently discovered instructions to create this Card Chest, inside the box you have 3 compartments that hold standard A6 cards and 3"x3" cards.

The front is held in place by two tiny (but powerful) magnets and all of the cards were created using coordinating colours & products.

The outside of the Card Chest, the same patterned paper is also on the top and back of the box.

Once opened you can see the 3 compartments.  There are a total of 4 A6 cards, and 4 3"x3" cards, in all compartments there is plenty room for more cards & envelopes.

The 4 A6 cards.

The 4 3"x3" cards.