Saturday, July 2, 2011

Less is More - week 22 - Blue

Well I'm making up for the couple of weeks of not blogging and 'less is more' ing today. Third card for this week's challenge is using, yes you guessed it - paint strips 'borrowed' from a local D-I-Y store. I thought it would make an ideal new home card so I punched out house shapes from the piece I cut off the side and then did a handwritten sentiment. Base card is a 5inch square plain white.Nothing else, as the saying goes  - it does what it says on the tin! - new home.
detail of punched houses and handwritten sentiment
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http://simplylessismoore.blogspot.com/2011/07/week-22-colour.html

29 comments:

Dotty Jo said...

This is such a clever use of a paint strip - something we all see plenty of when we move house! Jo x

Alison xx said...

You've been so busy today. I love the strips from the colour charts such a good use for them !!! A xx

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Love these paint strips, they are so handy lol. Your card is perfect. Venitian crystal is also perfect for a new home, great idea

Jan said...

Gorgeous card xx Jan

Maureen said...

Lovely card, well done.
Maureen........x
You can view mine here.

The Sticky Elf said...

Totally inspired card.
Nxxx

GinaA said...

These paint pallets are such fun, and the little houses so cute. More Handwritten sentiments I see. Must practice that myself

Mandi said...

This is FAB Di, great idea for a new home card
So number 4 on it;s way? lol
Thanks for your comments about our challenge
Thank you so much
Diva LIM
"Less is More"

Lynne said...

Brilliant idea for a new home card.
Lynne xxx

Romaine said...

Love the paint chip to use, brilliant!

Deborah Frings said...

Brilliant idea - I really enjoy using paint strips on cards and I like the way you've punched out the little houses! Fab!

Dana said...

What a creative and clever card!

Jess S said...

such a fun card :)

Annes Art said...

fabulous card!!

ninarsku said...

what a fun idea!!!! cute card!

Jo Street said...

Great card, what a brilliant idea!
Jo x

Suze Bain said...

What a fab & original card. Love it. xx

Hazel said...

I saw these little houses used last week or the week before. They're really cute. Hazel x

Vicky Hayes said...

Such a great idea and I love the shades of blue!

Brenda Dean said...

Clever! And beautiful!

Bea said...

fab card - it is so effective and just that bit different

Kathyk said...

A really clever idea for a new home card - lovely!

Kathyk

Sally said...

A great card & good idea. Love the little houses as well.
Sally x

Debs M said...

what a great idea, love it!

Jenny said...

Absolutely brilliant Di. You're on a roll with this challenge:)
Jenny x

Wishcraft said...

Love it! Perfect new home card, such a great idea :o) Lisa x

Theresa said...

What a great way to use paint samples!!

Carol Wilde said...

Lovely card - fab idea !

Carol W

Linby said...

what a fab idea, love it.
Linbyx