Saturday 26 March 2011

Less is More sketch challenge

Good Afternoon everyone!

Last week I participated in the Less is More blog challenge, I really enjoyed doing something a little different to my usual style, so I popped over this morning to have a look at this weeks challenge, it's a sketch!

I love sketches, and recently bought a book of card sketches for when inspiration runs away from me and leaves me needing help, so this is a great challenge for me.
I had a few ideas so don't be surprised if you see more than one card for this challenge.
If you'd like to join in the challenge, or have a look at all the other wonderful entries please pop over there, just click on this link.

So here is my card


In the challenge we were asked to use DL cards, which definitely left more 'white space' which is a good thing over at 'Less is More'.

This stamp is from the Crazy for Cupcakes set, I never really took much notice of this lovely little balloon, well when there's a cupcake around who takes much notice of anything else?!

I also added glitter to the balloons, here's a close up, I hope that isn't breaking any rules of the challenge.



Here's the recipe
Stamps Crazy for cupcakes, Curly Cute (sentiment)
Paper, Brights DSP stack, Real Red CS, Daffodil delight CS, Pumpkin pie CS, Whisper white CS
Ink, Staz on, chocolate chip
Accessories, Marina mist satin ribbon, white gel pen, scallop circle punch, stamp-a-ma-jig, 2-way glue pen, dazzling diamonds glitter.

Hope you like my second attempt at 'less is more', I'd love to know what you think, so please leave a comment if you'd like.
xx


41 comments:

Anonymous said...

super card, love the colours you have chosen

ali x

Chrissie said...

This is a really jolly card Kelly, I think it's super!
Those balloons looks fab!
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Maureen said...

Lovely card, well done.
Maureen.........x

Rita said...

Your card is lovely. Hugs Rita xx

Zoe Tant said...

Sparkly balloons are a sure fired winner. Great design. Zx

Lynne said...

Brilliant card. Great colours and I love your balloons.
Thanks for your comment on my blog, ofcourse I don`t mind if you case it. Caseing is the best form of flattery IMO.Lol.
lynne xxx

mandi said...

I too have this set Kelly, its a perfect balloon isn't it!
Your card is just super
Great work
mandi

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Love it, also the way the curley font mirros the balloon tails and the way you have cut the ribbon

Kathyk said...

A lovely cheery card - smashing

Kathyk

Deborah Frings said...

This is really bright and cheerful. I do like those balloons.

Susan said...

Kelly, this is so bright and fun!! Love it!

Stamps and Paper said...

Lovely bright card Kelly


Anne

Jen said...

Love the the glitter ballons, Could I ask, where did you get your sketch book from.
jenjoy x

Sarn said...

I love it!
Hugs, Sandra

Margaret said...

Lovely bright colours Kelly and lovely card. Thanks so much for the lovely comment you left on my bog
Margaret x

Ruth M said...

Fab card Kelly, love the sparkly balloons! I haven't used that stamp much - or the cupcakes for a long time. Making a mental note to use that stamp set in the coming week - thanks for the prod!

Off to check out the Less is More sketch challenge.

Rosemary said...

really fun card! the sparkly balloons are great...

Caroline Hallett said...

Lovely colours and like the sparkly balloons

Irene said...

A great card with fab colours.
The sparkly baloons are just perfect.

irene
xxxx

Anonymous said...

Love the spotty paper and the balloons! x

Curly said...

Wow Fabulous card I love the bright and sunny colours, and those balloons are so sweet,
and thank you so much for your lovely comment,
have a great week,
Hugs Bridget :0) x

Linda said...

Great card! I love the bright papers and the balloons. Makes it more universal...could be sent to ladies, men or children. Fab idea!

Hunters Moon said...

Fab card love the colours you have used and the stamp :0)Thank you for the lovely comment on my blog

Sam

Viv said...

I was like you and wondered if I'd broken the rules as I used all coloured paper and no white space... think your glitter on the ballons sets off the card and I really like the colours you've used - they make me think of happy smiles!

Linby said...

Great card. I have never used the baloon in that set-thanks for the inspiration.
Linbyx

Seafield Jo said...

Those ballooons are great, what a fab card. Jo x

Anonymous said...

Lovely bright card Kelly, love those sparkly balloons!

Hugs
Brenda

Maureen said...

Love those balloons, it's a great card.

Valerie-Jael said...

What a beautiful card, and those balloons are great, love the glitter!

Vicky Hayes said...

Those balloons look fabulous all glittered up like that!

Beryl K said...

Greeat card, love your baloons, many thanks for your comments.

Suze Bain said...

Lovely bright and cheery card. x

MaggieC (Silvercrafter) said...

My first time too, Kelly. I love your bright cheery balloons, lovely card. Thank you for visiting my blog and your kind comment.

Kathleen said...

Great take on the challenge Kelly, suitable card for any age or gender, lovely.

Kath x

PS you really must try orange or the Peach Parfait in colour, I love it.

Debbie said...

Great card! Love you sparkly balloons.

pickle said...

What a happy card really made me smile :)

A Consuming Passion said...

Such a fun card love the glittered balloons too!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for your lovely comment Kelly. I love your card, the colours are fantastic, so bright and cheerful!

Sue said...

fab card just love the colours Luv Sue x

Jose said...

Great card, love the bright colours, makes a brilliant card.
Jose x

Suzilou said...

OOoo lovelly balloons and love your Happy Birthday sentiment :)