Saturday, 19 March 2011

Lazy Days

When I looked at this weeks Less Is More Challenge is "Masculine", I knew it would be a challenge.  I wanted to do something a little different so decided to use one of the boys LOTV stamps I had and give it a very monochromatic feel... Here is the card....


The stamps is LOTVs Lazy Afternoon and I stamped this on to a scrap of kraft Card stock that I had printed the sentiment onto using my PC (Font - Dali) using Rich Cocoa Memento ink.  I shaded in the stamp using water and the same ink and finished it off with a little green promarker ( I had not green ink) and some white highlights on the shirt and socks.  This is then mounted onto some chocolate brown pearlescent card stock.  I think I should have done it directly onto a Kraft card blank, but I really need to use from my scrap box as it's going to overflow very soon.... I also think the white highlight (after it had dried) was a little too much but hey ho...

Hope you like it....

Jx
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31 comments:

  1. Chrissie19 March 2011 at 20:34

    I love the monochromatic feel of this card Jen... a hint of old photographs! Just lovely!
    Thanks for joining us again!
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  2. Kathyk19 March 2011 at 20:36

    FAB - lovely image making a great card

    Kathyk

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  3. Caroline Hallett19 March 2011 at 20:42

    such a sweet card, really love what you have done

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  4. Liz McGuire,19 March 2011 at 21:02

    This is brilliant. I have this stamp and have always coloured it brightly but you have given me food for thought!

    Liz x

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  5. Laura Tee19 March 2011 at 21:09

    Great card! The kraft + brown is such a good combination and I think the white colouring works very well too.

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  6. Mandi19 March 2011 at 21:27

    Hi Jen
    This is absolutely fantastic
    My card is so bold and yet this is just fabulous
    Thank you!
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  7. Gibmiss19 March 2011 at 21:53

    HI jEN
    fAB IMAGE LOVE ALL lotv....AND YOU HAVE MADE A SUPER JOB
    HUGS
    SYLVIE
    XX

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  8. Unknown19 March 2011 at 21:56

    Oooh I like it! What a fab way to use this stamp! :D
    Lizy xx

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  9. Stamps and Paper19 March 2011 at 22:04

    Just love the monochromatic look using kraft card and a great image;

    Anne

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  10. Susie Sugar20 March 2011 at 00:04

    Wow this is great I love how you stamped so softly on the kraft card and added little high lights
    Hugs Susie xx

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  11. Sheila in Cyprus20 March 2011 at 08:01

    I love this, it is so effective stamped onto the kraft paper. I like how you have added little highlights, they bring the image to life. Shamefully I have this stamp and yet to use it, you have inspred me. Love Sheila (Cyprus)

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  12. Pauline20 March 2011 at 08:51

    Just lovely, I like the neutral kraft background, it's lovely.

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  13. Anonymous20 March 2011 at 09:08

    This is super. Great image which is perfect! Love it on the Kraft card.

    Ali x

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  14. Diane20 March 2011 at 09:39

    Great card and I love the use of kraft card.
    Diane xx

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  15. Seafield Jo20 March 2011 at 11:27

    You've made a gorgeous card, I love the image and it all works so well on the card you've chosen. Jo x

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  16. Fiona Platzer20 March 2011 at 12:04

    Great card love the monochromatic colours with the white highlights
    Fiona P

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  17. Lynne20 March 2011 at 14:07

    Fabulous card. The muted colours against the kraft give it a lovely soft dreamy look.
    Lynne xxx

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  18. Suze Bain20 March 2011 at 14:43

    Gorgeous card Jen, the image and your colouring are great. x

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  19. Susan20 March 2011 at 19:02

    Jen, I love the touch of white...the card kind of reminds me of an old photograph...lovely card!

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  20. Viv20 March 2011 at 19:35

    Looks great Jen, I have that image too and use it a lot :O) Viv xx

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  21. Sue20 March 2011 at 20:23

    Love it. The monochrome looks fab. Sue.x

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  22. Aileen20 March 2011 at 22:08

    Lovely card. I like your little touches of white. It's great if you can use up your scraps. x

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  23. Anonymous21 March 2011 at 16:58

    Just beautiful and I really love his cute little white socks!

    Hugs
    Brenda

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  24. choupynette21 March 2011 at 17:10

    It is very peaceful and beautiful. Well done!

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  25. Zoe Tant21 March 2011 at 17:19

    Fab image Jen and one you wish you were in if you get my drift. Love it! Zx

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  26. Jen21 March 2011 at 20:54

    What a lovely stamp, coloured perfectly.
    jenjoy x

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  27. Linby21 March 2011 at 21:00

    Oooh this is a beautiful card-love the effect you've achieved.
    Linbyx

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  28. pickle21 March 2011 at 22:16

    Love the effect of the stamping onto the kraft card. So subtle
    Kerry x

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  29. kingstonmama23 March 2011 at 02:43

    Great card. I love the image and the way you've stamped it on kraft. Beautiful.

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  30. Anonymous24 March 2011 at 02:43

    Wow! Lovely effects with the stamp, the coloring,...I could go on! Great stuff! :)

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  31. Sylvie25 March 2011 at 06:43

    Wonderful card
    Hug Sylvie x

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