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Monday, June 13, 2011

Less is More - Week 19 - In the Frame

This week's Less is More Challenge is to make a one layer card that incorporates a frame.  This week's challenge also came with a gentle reminder to keep it CAS with minimal layers (actually only one layer this week).  I'll admit, I was one of the offenders last week so, Chrissie and Mandi, hope you will forgive me!!
I made my card base from kraft cardstock and loosely painted a square with Gesso.  I made my frame with a ruler and Sharpie and used the a muse|studio Life's a Breeze stamp set.  In no time flat we have a one layer masculine card with plenty of "white space" that makes me think of the beach/ocean.
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18 comments:

  1. veronicaJune 13, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Love the frame! cute idea. i WISH i was at the beach right now!

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  2. Karen B.June 13, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    This is one of the most creative CAS cards I've seen! How cool!

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  3. KatheDJune 13, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    stunning card! the gesso background is brilliant, really makes it look like a layered card.

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  4. MandiJune 13, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    Fantastic card Michelle
    I love the looseness of the white it represents the 'white horses' of the sea brilliantly!
    FAB
    Thank you
    Diva LIM mandi
    "Less is More"

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  5. ChrissieJune 14, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Super card Michelle, I love that lighthouse image and the whole feel of the card is just super.
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  6. jenJune 14, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    this is GREAT! :D

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  7. MajaJune 14, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    Gorgeous card!

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  8. ninarskuJune 14, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    WOW! this is so cool card. Loved the painted background, colours, the frame and... well everything!

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  9. SarahJune 14, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    looking good - love the gesso and raw feel with the red!
    Sarah at 194

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  10. SarahJune 14, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Love the way you added the gesso and frame.

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  11. Jess SJune 14, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    wow, what a fab masculine card :)

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  12. SusanJune 14, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Michelle, you are so right...a perfect masculine card! Love the addition of the "whitewash"....very beach-y looking!
    My Card

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  13. Glenda JJune 14, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Love the paint! You are so creative!

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  14. Suze BainJune 14, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Love your gesso background - a fab card. xx

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  15. JennyJune 14, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Fantastic card Michelle, love the rough edged gesso background with the bold frame :)
    Jenny x

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  16. CarolJune 14, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Super card, love the gesso background. Carol x

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  17. AnonymousJune 15, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Super fabulous OLC! Love your paint layered square and funky lighthouse!

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  18. AileenJune 16, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Super composition and love the lighthouse. x

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