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Thursday, 16 February 2012

A hanky card!

Well, it is way past my bed time, but finally I came up with an idea for less is more this week, where the theme is stripes. I remembered this waltzing mouse stamp which was a Christmas present, but hadn't been inked yet. I stamped it a couple of times down the side of the card, but it needed more, so I went across the bottom of the card, and realised I had recreated a men's hanky! The sentiment (Waltzing Mouse) was pretty obvious after that. I was thinking about sticking a packet of  Lemsip to the corner, but then it might not be one layer, so I didn't! 
I can see this stamp being used to recreate all sorts of tartan and plaid designs now - Tablecloths, pyjamas, tea towels, hankies...
Thanks for looking!
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21 comments:

  1. craftimamma16 February 2012 at 06:22

    What a fabulous effect Sally and as you say, exactly like a men's hankie! My son could do with it right now as he's made up with a head cold :-( poor lamb!

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  2. Chrissie16 February 2012 at 06:50

    A gent's perfect hanky... what a great design!
    It was made beautifully too!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  3. Jules16 February 2012 at 07:45

    Hi Sal

    A brilliant card. Love the look of that stamp .. .. think you are going to find it really useful!

    I hope you didn't cut into that heart shaped potato yesterday!!!

    Love Jules xx

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  4. Doreen16 February 2012 at 08:27

    This is just fabulous,what a great effect.xxx

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  5. Victoria16 February 2012 at 08:31

    Absolutely brilliant idea and execution! I'm still waiting for inspiration to strike for LiM this week. It had better hurry up as it's Thursday!

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  6. Marianne16 February 2012 at 08:59

    Fab design and perfectly executed. Hope to be posting my own LIM card tonight.

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  7. Angelnorth16 February 2012 at 11:57

    The packet of Lemsip could go inside though! Fab gent's hanky, great take on the challenge!

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  8. Lisa Jane16 February 2012 at 12:47

    oh yes its a brilliant card - i love the design..
    Lisa x

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  9. Helen T16 February 2012 at 12:52

    What a fab card & so simple. I think a packet of 'flu Drink' would be a great topper LOL.

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  10. Scrapmate16 February 2012 at 14:55

    A brilliant CAS card - what an original idea.

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  11. brenda16 February 2012 at 15:31

    Your men'd hankie comments made me smile Sally, but you are OK, as from memory they have the same colours stripes all round.

    Very innovative anyhow.

    B x

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  12. Linby16 February 2012 at 17:39

    Amazing card Sally it does just look like a hanky - great take on the challenge.
    Lynn x

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  13. pinky16 February 2012 at 18:35

    Wow it really is a hankie lol, brilliant Sally. Must investigate those stamps.

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  14. GinaA16 February 2012 at 18:47

    What a brilliant get well card.

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  15. Cath Wilson16 February 2012 at 19:23

    What a great idea, Sally - love it. WEll done, you!

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  16. Mandi16 February 2012 at 21:45

    Brilliant idea Sally
    Great card

    Thank you so much
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  17. Kathleen16 February 2012 at 23:18

    Really made me smile the mens hanky reference. Also if you wish you could add another image after the challenge, only said this as Chrissie and Mandi has commented.

    Kath x

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  18. Stephanie Lanzalotto17 February 2012 at 01:34

    I havr to say that I was intrigued by the title of your post. And then I saw that you meant "hanky" very literally! Loved that. And I love your idea for using stripes. Perfect interpretation of the challenge. I love it!

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  19. Vicky Hayes17 February 2012 at 11:28

    This is absolutely inspired Sally! Vicky x

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  20. Canonbury creations17 February 2012 at 21:26

    Fabulous Sally love how this stamp dives a linen look. You could make loads of these for male cards in different colours:)
    Val x

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  21. Sarn20 February 2012 at 10:56

    What a great idea! Super stamps x

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