Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Hanging in there...

Hello,
Tis I... the midnight blogger dropping in with a card for Less is More and also the Everything Wendy Vecchi group. I'm combining the two as it's a full week here with guests, DT work and holidays looming - so limited dabbling. But I didn't want to miss out and managed to squeeze this one in....thought of it while cleaning the bathroom (!?!) and had just 10 minutes to make it happen...

 Buttons and ribbons are on the agenda at Less is More whilst it's birdies at EWV.  I had the idea for some kind of hanging perch and experimented with my circle punches. At first it resembled a big Barmaid Bet Lynch earring but was soon transformed with some spotty paper and ink. The little birdy is a Wendy Vecchi stamp which I love as it is so simple and modest.

I wove a short length of textured ribbon through the frame and added a button. The whole thing is then suspended from a longer brown ribbon, finished off with a simple Hero Arts word stamp. Hope Mandi will survive the snipped ribbon edges but my bird wants to swing a little! Actually very pleased with the look and amazed I coped with the 10 minute guillotine...

Signing out again, the craft room needs some TLC before dawn breaks... Thanks for calling by, always very much appreciated!
À bientôt,

Sarah
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29 comments:

  1. 2amscrapperJuly 26, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    ooh, I like this very much! here from EWV

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  2. MickiJuly 26, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    I love it..... love the simplicity yet it's so elegant. Timeless classic beautiful card. :-)

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  3. AngieJuly 26, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    VERY nice!! REALLY dig this one...and the swingy perch is perfect!

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  4. ChrissieJuly 26, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    Ten minutes or however long you spend on a card, they all turn out beautifully.
    This is delightful, the positioning is perfect and the subject most pleasing.
    Another superb submission.
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  5. GinaAJuly 26, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    A perfect card, had me laughing re the earing. Looks good now its finished.

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  6. AlexandraJuly 26, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    This is so very pretty, I love the wee bird. Another stamp set I need, lol
    Alexandra from EWV

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  7. kissiniaJuly 26, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Stunning! Great approach to CAS style card. Beautiful.

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  8. JoZart DesignsJuly 26, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    That's so cool, both classy and quirky, if you know what I mean!
    Love JoZarty x

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  9. Suze BainJuly 26, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Gorgeous. Love the colours and that little birdie looks so happy swinging on it's perch. xx

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  10. Debs MJuly 26, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    great idea x

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  11. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansJuly 26, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Beautiful card, a ten minute card but so effective. Love the bird. Tracy x

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  12. JennyJuly 26, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    A wonderful card, I love the style of perch and the ribbon is perfectly placed through the loop :)
    Love that you got the idea whilst cleaning the bathroom!!!
    Jenny x

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  13. PsyPenguinJuly 26, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    What a beautiful card! I love the simplicity and elegance. xx

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  14. JulsJuly 26, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    very gorgeous and stylish!!! Love it!! Hugs Juls

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  15. SashaJuly 26, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Simply gorgeous! I love bird images, and you have made a fabulous job of diplaying your little bird!

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  16. Marlena M.July 26, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    I love this effect! ;)

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  17. Vicky HayesJuly 26, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    So beautiful and unusual Sarah. Definitely not a hint of the BL earring now! I know what you mean about limited crafting time but enjoy your guests!

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  18. Art By WandaJuly 26, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Wonderful card!!! Love the design!!!

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  19. MandiJuly 26, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Fantastic and original as ever Sarah
    Thanks for entering
    Diva LIM
    "Less is More"

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  20. sparklygirl-TinaJuly 26, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Hi Sarah

    Fabulous design love what you've done on your card here - different and just great!

    Take care

    Tina (no 154)
    X

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  21. fatmonicaJuly 26, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    I just love this card-it's fabulous!

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  22. Dolly DaydreamsJuly 26, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Your cards stand out a mile ! Beautiful card Sarah always a pleasure to see such great inspirational work ! Ten minutes you say !!!!! Well done you !

    Marie

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  23. Isabelle NorrisJuly 27, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    This is adorable :)

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  24. AngieJuly 27, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    This is gorgoeus ...and clever xx

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  25. AileenJuly 27, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Love the whole concept, well done. x

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  26. AnonymousJuly 28, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Gorgeous card!

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  27. KerryJuly 28, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Very pretty x

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  28. Marjie KemperJuly 28, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Beautiful! Love the little ribbon for the bird to sit on - nice touch! And the hanging 'nest' is another great one.

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  29. G PeplowJuly 28, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Hi there Sarah, fabulous card, love the earring bit but it doesn't look like that now just very classy! :0) Gay xxx

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