Wednesday, 6 April 2011

A Touch of Red

 This is my entry for the Less is More a touch of red challenge. I found it more difficult to do than I thought it would be, had a few attempts before I was more or less happy with the result. I stamped the image and words on to a white card blank and coloured part of it with a red watercolour pencil and a water brush. I added a little red gem to the flower that I've coloured.
Stamps used.
Penny Black, the main image.
Stampotique, the words.
I wasn't sure if I liked all the white card so I tried it with a red border. Not sure which one I like best.
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29 comments:

  1. Valerie-Jael6 April 2011 at 10:07

    Love these cards! I think the red border makes it just perfect! Hugs, Valerie

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  2. Ruth6 April 2011 at 10:59

    Simply beautiful, Ruth :)

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  3. Suze Bain6 April 2011 at 11:11

    Hazel, this is really lovely, super stamped images. (I prefer it without the red border). x

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  4. Seafield Jo6 April 2011 at 11:29

    This is a lovely card Hazel, great stamps. JO x

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  5. Mandi6 April 2011 at 12:04

    H Hazel
    The first one for me is perfection!
    I adore that stamp, its wonderful
    Thanks for your entry
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  6. Carla6 April 2011 at 12:32

    lovely stamp with a perfect touch of red, i prefer the one without the red border

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  7. Chrissie6 April 2011 at 13:17

    Hi Hazel,
    Your first card is superb... when you get used to looking at lots of CAS cards, all that white space will become your friend. It looks wonderful!
    Thanks for joining us!
    Have a great week.
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  8. Sylvie6 April 2011 at 13:54

    What a lovely card Hazel... I think I prefer the top one for the challenge, but the second one is also very pretty too.
    Hugs
    Sylvie x

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  9. Deborah Frings6 April 2011 at 14:26

    These are both really lovely cards. For me I prefer the plain white card!

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  10. Anonymous6 April 2011 at 14:42

    Love these simplistic cards, adorable!!

    Hugs June

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  11. Dana C (KyStamper)6 April 2011 at 15:15

    Lovely card, Hazel.

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  12. Michelle6 April 2011 at 16:48

    Hi Hazel, both card are beautiful.

    Hugs
    Michelle

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  13. Tracy6 April 2011 at 17:37

    fabulous cards Hazel, the sentiment is beautiful and i love the design. Tracy x

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  14. Tara Cardwell6 April 2011 at 17:43

    I don't think you need the red border - the red sings out more on the white alone. Its just lovely. :-)

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  15. Neet6 April 2011 at 19:12

    Hard pressed to say which I like the best but think no 2 is my choice. Both great cards and what a lovely image and that touch of red is just perfect - just enough. Enticing the eye. Mmmm really really like this.

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  16. Jenny6 April 2011 at 20:37

    I absolutely love your card, the composition is great and the touch of red is perfect.
    Jennie X

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  17. kingstonmama6 April 2011 at 21:33

    Lovely cards. I like it with and without the red card base. Both work wonderfully.

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  18. Carol Q6 April 2011 at 22:32

    oh they're just beautiful Hazel.

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  19. Susan7 April 2011 at 00:13

    Hazel, I love both cards, but since you asked...I really love the one with the red border!

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  20. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards7 April 2011 at 07:31

    very nice there Hazel... thanks for sharing Shaz in Oz.x

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  21. Maggie7 April 2011 at 08:39

    I like both of your cards and the sketchy stamp is gorgeous with a little touch of red!

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  22. Aileen7 April 2011 at 11:27

    Think I like your white border best. Love how you've coloured the one vase and grounded the image. x

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  23. Lynne Moncrieff7 April 2011 at 13:46

    Stamping perfection.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  24. massofhair8 April 2011 at 00:24

    Your first card is just perfect as your image speaks for itself and doesn't need the border.
    Stunning stamps and superb colouring:-)

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  25. Cath Wilson8 April 2011 at 12:20

    That's stunning, Hazel - love your work anyway, you have a real feel for colour!

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  26. Janice8 April 2011 at 14:31

    Brilliant, such a lovely card. Jx

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  27. Pauline C8 April 2011 at 20:49

    Gorgeous Hazel - rally love that PB image 9ama big PB fan) and don't think I have seen that one before ... love them both but first one without the border is perfect :-)
    pauline x

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  28. ikki9 April 2011 at 09:00

    Very classy card, love your take on a Touch of Red! ikki

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  29. Vicky Hayes18 April 2011 at 20:00

    I missed this one Hazel and I love it! I prefer the one on white but both are lovely and the whole idea is brilliant!

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