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

31 comments:

  1. 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. FAB - lovely image making a great card

    Kathyk

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  3. such a sweet card, really love what you have done

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

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

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

    Anne

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

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

    Ali x

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  21. Love it. The monochrome looks fab. Sue.x

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

    Hugs
    Brenda

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  24. It is very peaceful and beautiful. Well done!

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

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  26. What a lovely stamp, coloured perfectly.
    jenjoy x

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

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

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

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

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  31. Wonderful card
    Hug Sylvie x

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