I am so glad that the current LESS IS MORE challenge is running for two weeks - I've had a head full of ideas since I saw the theme of Just One Word but Christmas sort of got in the way of playing and today has been my first chance to get inky.
Me and the Toad were discussing ideas this morning (he does come up with some elaborate and impossible plans, bless) when I had an idea involving Magnolia Chess Pieces. So off I dutifully went to hunt them down. I did find them, but I also found a stamp that I liked better and had an instant idea for.
I think I still had in my head Great Expectations from the telly last night, at the point when Herbert is urging Pip and Magwitch to get in the rowing boat quickly before they missed the tide and there was a fog over the river. This was the inspiration for the clock and the colours.
Ingredients for this card:
Stamped Image: Magnolia Clock (stamped in Tuxedo Black Memento)
Sentiment: Papermania Alphabet Letters (in London Fog Distress Inks)
Inks: Background inking with Distress Inks - Tattered Rose, Antique Linen, Iced Spruce, Forest Moss
And that's it. I think the mojo is fired up again now so I'm off to have a go at some DT work while the muse is upon me!
Hugs, Sxx
this is simple but superb,x
ReplyDeleteThis is just gorgeous. Hugs, Claire x
ReplyDeleteGreat card x
ReplyDeleteFabulous card sweetie love the clock.
ReplyDeleteLotsa hugs Vicky xxx
what a stunning CAS card, so simple yet it works well
ReplyDeleteTilly
Stunning card hun, so different from what you do but so fab! xxxx
ReplyDeleteThis is just wonderful Squirrel!.x
ReplyDeleteShould have realised it was made by you when I spotted it on Less is Moore! Love this card...
ReplyDeletelove this .. brilliant stamp
ReplyDeleteLisa x
Super inking effect, lovely shaded colours
ReplyDeleteHappy new year
Thank so much
mandi
"Less is More"
Fabulous stamp Squirrel, love the colours too, really lovely LIM card.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a very Happy New Year...2012
Luv CHRISSYxx
So nice! Realy love this card.
ReplyDeleteYou've created the 'fog'look so well. Love this card.
ReplyDeleteHi
ReplyDeleteSorry I haven't been by much, had such a lot to do in the lead up to Christmas, but will be putting that right now I will have more time to myself.
I love your creation and the reason for the inspiration. I so enjoyed Great Expectations too.
Happy new year and all the best for 2012.
Happy crafting
Tracy x
Fab less is more card!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Very squirrelly colours too. :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! (We get ours before you, na-na-ne-na-na....)
Squirrel-down-under XXXXXX
neat sponging technique on a neat card!
ReplyDeleteThis is terrific Squirrel, I love the colours in your inked panel... it's very evocative... fog.... brilliant!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much and a Happy New Year to you and yours.
Chrissie
"Less is More"
very appropriate for this time of year! Shaz in Oz.x
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT...perfect sentiment. ;)
ReplyDeletestunning card hun.i love the cas design and great stamps ;D
ReplyDeletexx coops xx
Super card
ReplyDeleteHappy 2012.
Hugs, Sandra View my card HERE!
Wow! Just wow!
ReplyDeletelove Mags B x
Love it love it love it, so clever
ReplyDeleteLove the London Fog ink.
ReplyDeleteLovely card :O) Viv xx
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Squirrel, the blend on this card is first class. Happy New Year to you and yours hugs Karen x
ReplyDeleteFabulous card, love your inky background.
ReplyDeleteAvril x