Saturday 8 October 2011

LIM challenge week 36

 I must first just say how shocked & pleased
I was to be chosen as the September winner
at 'Less is More'. So many talented LIMettes
there now I am most humbled! A big thankyou
to Chrissie & Mandi,I am most grateful.
I hope to show you the goodies I get & cards
I make with them  at a later date :O)

It's week 36 now over at 'Less is More',
and this week it's the dreaded one layer card.
The theme is to use a  heart/hearts.

The can be singular, multiple, any colour,
but, MUST be a one layer card, with no
additional layers stuck on, apart from the
odd embellishment or ribbon!
( Do I get an extra LIMy point for noticing
the missing d in additional?).....maybe not....
might just be a slap eh !!!!!

I decided to revisit an idea I used a while ago.
I used a stamp I had scanned ages ago ( can't
find it now so lucky I scanned it). I often scan
them as they are easier to use sometimes.That
was before I got happy with stamping too.So I
printed the word stamp then added a sentiment
above the heart so it looks as if it is hanging. It
says ' True Love never fails' btw. if you can't
make it out. I liked the font as it was a bit
ribbon like I thought. I then sponged distress ink
over a nestie heart using it as a template. I
then used two bits of scrap card to make a
template to sponge a line over the sentiment also.
I added the pink heart as I felt it needed something
to add a little interest......still not sure about it
though & wish it was a tad smaller too.
Sorry for the long post I was rambling today I think!!

ps. I have more baby news........it seems we are
expecting not one but two grandbaby boys :O) As
they are expected to be born only about 4 weeks
apart I think they will be such great friends & cousins.
Lots of blue knitting now for me!!!!

recipe
Computer generated font ( top bit) Albermarle End Swash
Heart stamp ( unknown)
TH distress ink Spun Sugar
Pink heart gem from stash ( maybe poundland, very cheap anyway)












24 comments:

Suzilou said...

This is lovely, really great idea and love the soft pink. Congrats on your September win and double congrats on your baby news :)

Diane said...

Congrats on your baby news.Beautiful card and words xx

Jan said...

This is great Viv. xx Jan

Loli said...

Hola Viv, thank you for all yours comments last week, you are a very kind person :D.
Triple congratulations :D :D for your little boys:D and for the winner!!!
Very sweet card Viv, the pink colour is my favourite, and i love your pink heart, beautiful.
A Big hug from Palma

Pauline said...

Congrats on your win at lim, and for the baby news too! Well, this card is doubly beautiful with those two dangling hearts nestled together! Fab card!

Chrissie said...

Crikey I really must have more heart stamps than I thought... I was just commenting to Lynne how many I had and now I see your card I realise that I have the rubber stamp of your heart shaped sentiment too... I'd forgotten about that one!
This looks great, by the way and I hope you enjoy your goodies!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Linby said...

I think it is just perfect, what a great idea to sponge over the image and create a double heart, love it!
Congrats on your news too.
Linbyx

Vicky Hayes said...

You must have been watering the plant in your happiness Feng Sui corner Viv! TWO grandbaby boys! And the LiM win last week - so well deserved. Huge congratulations to you! What a pretty card this week too - I love the hanging heart with the soft pink background. Vx

Anonymous said...

Fantastic once again Viv and a perfect example of why you won!! Wonderful! xx

Mandi said...

This is wonderful Viv
Thanks for noticing the typo, holding my hand up to it!
Enjoy your spend at The Craft Barn
Not envious....much!
Thank you
Mandi LIM

Lynne said...

Wow Viv, where do I start. Your card is beautiful, as always, great stamp and a lovely shade of pink. Congrats on your september win. Very well deserved. But biggest congrats on two baby boys. I`m so excited for you.
Lynne xxx

Margaret said...

Gorgeous card Viv and congrats on the babies (nothing quite like grandchildren to spoil!!)
Margaret x

Canonbury creations said...

Love this Viv, it's so pretty and love the double heart effect, so pretty! OOH baby boys, nothing like it, congrats on the news:)
Val x

Jenni's Jems said...

Lovely stamp and great news about the grandbabies x

Rosemary said...

what a clever idea, viv... gorgeous card!!

Carol Wilde said...

Great idea - gorgeous card !

Carol W

Gibmiss said...

hI VIV
fABBY CARD....STUNNING ....LOVE IT Viv.....
Hugs sylvie
xx

Crafty Loops said...

Beautiful, so stunning. Lee x

Jackie said...

Viv, you shouldn't be so surprised at being a winner. Your cards are so beautiful and this one is no exception.
Congratulations on TWO boy babies :o)
Jackie xx

cheryl said...

oh gosh no wonder you won,the prize over at lim as your cards are just stunning the detail on this is just amazing love that heart hugs cherylxxxx

Andrea said...

wonderful idea und lovely color

Jan M said...

great card, as always Viv. When I read your post about 2 grand babys 4 weeks apart I had to do a double take as I was thinking twins lol

Sarah said...

A lovely original design.

Jayne A said...

Love the card,

Jayne
x

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