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Saturday 25 October 2014

Less is More Week 195 - recipe - newsprint

 This week we are challenging you to use newsprint in your CAS creation.  I have cleared so many books from my home this last year and couldn't find anything to cut up, so I went to Pinterest and found a free printable dictionary page for my cards.  Not sure which is my favourite...

First card uses Memory Box butterflies on a monochrome tentfold card.  I drew in the antennae, the tag and rectangle are both cut with Simon Says Stamp dies.  I was lucky enough to win a voucher to spend with them recently, thanks to Splitcoast Stampers and the dies, along with the bird, were part of my purchase.  A Hero Arts sentiment and some black and white twine finished this card off.

Next card uses Stampin' Up holiday home.  The lights in the windows are coloured with Inktense pencil and the colourful house at the front is shaded with Copics and popped up on Pinflair glue.  The sentiment is by Lindsey Duncan.
I'm entering my card for:
CAS-ology - home
My final card has a Scribbly Bird stamped onto the newsprint.  I've used the Inktense pencils with a bit of water to bring out the colour, and added a Paper Artsy sentiment embossed onto the kraft card. 
I'm entering my card for:
Simon Says -  get crafty and use kraft
Jingle Belles - holiday card with a creature
Crafting by Designs - get ready for Christmas

21 comments:

  1. These are lovely Anne. I really need that bird stamp now :-)

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  2. A fantastic set of cards Anne. The elegance of the first one is divine but I do love the colouring of that robin on the last one. So professional. Have a good week. Xx

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  3. Absolutely love the first one Anne - and the robin one is just too cute xx

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  4. Love the scribble bird and those beautiful butterfly dies....you spent your voucher well :) Great newsprint inspiration!

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  5. Wow you have been bust. three really nice cards and all that bit different. My heart is with the butterflies...who can resist a butterfly!!!

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  6. all the cards are really fun and great examples of what should be done with newsprint. I love all three.

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  7. Anne, these are all wonderful! I especially like the one with the little bird and the fun font.

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  8. Your newsprint cards are all so fun! Love all the white layers on the first card with the newsprint peeking through. Those tall houses on the second card are adorable and the robin on the third card is so very sweet! Thanks for playing along with CASology this week!

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  9. Love your birdie on text ... so pretty .... so very glad you joined our Creature Feature at Jingle Belles.

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  10. The text background is very cool!

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  11. These are all terrific Anne, great designs and what a lovely way to spend your winnings!
    Xxxx

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  12. Anne, I love your chirpy robin card !!

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  13. Great cards Anne. Love the double layered butterflies and those houses look great on newsprint!

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  14. hi Anne! these are awesome cards, luv them all! so glad you played along with Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge!

    sparkle & shine *~*

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  15. Anne, three great cards! I love how the house pops against the row of other homes on your CASology card. So glad you joined us this week!

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  16. Your cards are lovely Anne! I particularly like the bird card - stamping and colouring on bookprint is a technique I love! Vicky x

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  17. Super cards Anne, I'm following your blog now.

    Warm hugs
    Maarit

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  18. Fab cards Anne, great inspiration! Love the cute robin:-)
    Val x

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  19. oh my gosh, yes, it is HARD to choose a fave with 3 such amazing cool uses of text paper! but that dina wakley bird on your gorgeous xmas card kind of helps tip the balance for me, lol; possibly my all time favorite stamps! :) thanks for joining our "creature feature" fun at JINGLE BELLES! ♥♥♥

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  20. A lovely set of cards. They all have something special - I love the delicate butterflies, the modern look of the houses and the lovely colouring of the sweet little bird

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  21. I adore the newsprint! Really lovely cards and that bird is so tweet (sorry I can't resist a good pun).

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