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Saturday, May 28, 2011

An intriguing challenge

I was blog-hopping this afternoon, and found this Less is More challenge on Rosemary's blog.  The challenge is called "Pick a Square".  This is a CAS challenge, and we are to use this sketch, but use ONLY ONE of the squares in it.


I chose to use the bottom right square and 2 digital images from Vinnie Pearce (her mini Dream Kit).  I used one of her digital papers, this impressionistic meadow, and added the butterfly.  After printing it out, I then stamped my sentiment, curving it to resemble the butterfly's trail.  

































supplies: white cardstock, Vinnie Pearce digital Dream kit, My Sentiments Exactly M112 Sentiment Stems, versafine onyx black ink, clear gemstones

Really different, isn't it?  I would never have thought of doing anything like this, but that's why I love new challenges; they stretch us in ways we sometimes never imagine.  Go and look at the gallery for this challenge if you want to see some imaginative work!
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28 comments:

  1. DianeMay 28, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Very pretty...like this one alot!!

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  2. BarbMay 28, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Very cool, Lin! what a neat idea for a sketch! Love what you did with it! Hmmm? May have to give it a go.

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  3. Alice May 28, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    this is so pretty! love love your take on the challenge, Lin! hope you have a beautiful weekend! =)

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  4. donna mikasaMay 29, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    This is soooo cool, Lin! Love your take on the challenge!

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  5. ThinkInk CreativeMay 29, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    Very pretty and that butterfly takes it up a notch...in my opinion, anyway. :-) I've never tried digi stamps/paper; this one looks really good.

    cheers,
    Malyn at ThinkInkCreative

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  6. MandiMay 29, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    Hi Lin and welcome to our challenge
    Your card is stunning, I love it
    Thanks very much
    Diva LIM mandi
    Co-creator
    Less is More

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  7. KathykMay 29, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    Lovely card - super watercolour effect and the butterfly is so cool too

    Kathyk

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  8. RitaMay 29, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    beautiful card. Hugs Rita xx

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  9. Jan May 29, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    Lovley card xx Jan

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  10. Deborah FringsMay 29, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    Hi Lin - this is beautiful image, and I like the way your sentiment forms the butterfly trail! Really pretty!

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  11. Canonbury creationsMay 29, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    Very pretty and a great original take on the challenge!
    Val x

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  12. Dotty JoMay 29, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Gorgeous, totally gorgeous!!!! Jo x

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  13. Suzanne CMay 29, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Stunning design. Love how it pops in the corner. I agree that every time we try something new it helps our creativity expand and grow. :)

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  14. ArleneMay 29, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    WOW... so unusual an idea and your card is fantastic. LOVE IT!

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  15. Isha GuptaMay 29, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Gorgeous card Lin and beautiful colors. You are so right about the challenge...

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  16. NettyMay 29, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Beautiful card. Enjoy the weekend, Annette

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  17. Sue McRaeMay 29, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Love this design and the beautiful colours. Perfect!

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  18. Suze BainMay 29, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    A very pretty card. xx

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  19. Beryl KMay 29, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Beautiful card
    Beryl x

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  20. Seafield JoMay 29, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    A very, very pretty card, I love it. Jo x

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  21. TrinhMay 30, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    This is very pretty, Lin! I have been enjoying the LIM challenges too, thanks to Rosemary.

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  22. PaulineMay 30, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Lovely card Lin, so pretty.

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  23. farmhouse-storyMay 30, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    great challenge idea--your card is just lovely, lin:)-pretty colors!

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  24. ChrissieMay 31, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Welcome to "Less is More" Lin and I was so pleased to read that your were inspired to step outside the box with this card.
    It's lovely and the butterfly trail sentiment is super.
    Thanks so much and do join us again.
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  25. SusanMay 31, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    The LIM challenge keeps us on our toes! Welcome! Love the peaceful scene you've created!
    My card is HERE

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  26. RosemaryMay 31, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    fabulous card, lin!

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  27. Dolly DaydreamsJune 2, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Lin what a beauty pretty as a picture you should defo frame this one !

    Marie

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  28. Lisa A.June 2, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    This is soooo pretty!! Love your scene and your trailing butterfly..sweet:)!!

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Thank you so much for your kind comments - they make my day!