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Wednesday, 1 February 2012

Less is more - sketch

The challenge at Less is More this week is a sketch and I have to tell you this is my third attempt. I tried a variety of strips of patterned paper, but it just didn't look right. In the end I got my trusty dusters out and came up with this.
 I used Adirondack inks in sunshine yellow, sunset orange and espresso, along with distress ink in Tea dye. The stamp is from Inkylicious and is called Willow twigs. The sentiment is also from Inkylicious. I was trying to recreate one of those yellow sunrises you sometimes get this time of year, but I think the colour is a bit strong for that. Thanks for looking and I hope I will find the time to pay you a return visit. Steve had another operation on his knee today, so I am working from home tomorrow to keep an eye on him, and make sure he stays sitting down with his leg elevated.
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30 comments:

  1. Chrissie1 February 2012 at 21:40

    This is gorgeous Sally!
    I love the colours... great inking... and that stamp is just fab... I love twiggy things!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  2. Victoria1 February 2012 at 22:11

    Wow, Sally! I love this! What fantastic stamps. The sentiment is perfect. I hope your husband feels better soon.

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  3. Faith A at Daffodil Cards1 February 2012 at 22:14

    Oh! WOW, an incredible scene, just beautiful.

    Thanks for your comment on my card, good idea LOL.

    Just read your profile and see you are a chocoholic, I stand up and say I am a chocoholic too!

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  4. Lynne K1 February 2012 at 22:16

    We have had some sunrises just like that here recently! Beautiful card! Hope Steve's op went well & he'll be back on his feet soon. x

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  5. Zoechaos1 February 2012 at 22:24

    Sally you have such a fertile mind and make the most wonderful cards. Everything about this is just right once again I'm in awe. XOXO Zoe

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  6. Deborah Frings1 February 2012 at 22:38

    This is so pretty - love the warm sky and reeds - fab!

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  7. Carol1 February 2012 at 22:58

    This looks fabulous Sally, great inking and I love the image. Carol x

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  8. Cath Wilson2 February 2012 at 06:56

    Stunning work, Sally. Love the colours and the stamps. Glad you got time to play x

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  9. Anke2 February 2012 at 07:22

    Wonderful card Sally.

    Hugs
    Anke

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  10. Paula Whittaker2 February 2012 at 07:56

    great sentiment with the beautifully inked/stamped strip.

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  11. PinksyDoodles2 February 2012 at 08:21

    This is stunning Sally.
    Clare x

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  12. Lisa Jane2 February 2012 at 08:30

    oh wow this is fabulous ... i love the ochre colour and the twiggy stamps
    Lisax

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  13. Doreen2 February 2012 at 08:39

    This is beautiful.xxx

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  14. Scrapmate2 February 2012 at 09:32

    Lovely, I can just feel the warmth radiating from the sun.

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  15. Mandi2 February 2012 at 11:27

    Sensational card Sally
    That panel is superb

    Thank you so much
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  16. lisa2 February 2012 at 12:55

    This is gorgeous, Sally. I love the yellows and that stamp might just have to come and join my collection too, it's yummy.
    I hope Steve's op has gone well and he is being a good patient.
    Hugs Lisax

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  17. Squirrel2 February 2012 at 14:17

    How beautiful! The sunset colours with silhouettes are attracting me at the moment too.
    Rosey x

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  18. Kathyk2 February 2012 at 17:59

    This is fabulous and like Chrissie I'm very fond of all things twiggy and grassy!

    Kathyk

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  19. Elaine2 February 2012 at 19:02

    Great card - love the subtle colouring!

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  20. TAM2 February 2012 at 20:11

    Stunning card Sally - everything about it is just perfect.

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  21. Anonymous3 February 2012 at 04:17

    This is beautiful, I love the perfectly graded sunset/sunrise and the lovely grass silhouettes.
    Heather T.

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  22. Linby3 February 2012 at 07:51

    Just beautiful Sally, I really want to get my ink dusters out after looking at this.
    Lynn x

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  23. craftimamma3 February 2012 at 12:09

    Wowaa! This is really gorgeous Sally. I love those twigs and they look fabulous against the strip of colour.

    Hope Steve behaves himself for you and recovers quickly.

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  24. Viv3 February 2012 at 15:26

    This is sooo pretty :) Viv xx

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  25. Dotty Jo3 February 2012 at 16:40

    This looks wonderful Sally, Jo x

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  26. Elaine3 February 2012 at 20:48

    Really gorgeous panel Sally, beutiful inking - love that stamp

    Elaine x

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  27. Viv3 February 2012 at 21:19

    Great job you've done with this! Lovely card

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  28. Cazro4 February 2012 at 16:05

    Gorgeous, my kind of card. Caz

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  29. Unknown10 February 2012 at 20:32

    Gorgeous card Sally - many congratulations on being in the showcase.

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  30. Stephanie Lanzalotto11 February 2012 at 15:24

    Your card is simply gorgeous. Congrats on being in the LIM showcase. Well deserved!

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