Tuesday, 11 August 2015

Less is More - The Eyes Have It

A fun challenge over at Less is More this week - 'The Eyes Have It'. Eeek, it's one layer though! Thought about googly eyes, which are always such fun on critters - and then remembered a stamp I've only ever used for magnetic 'Flip-over-the-page' bookmarks - it's 'The Eye of Horus':

I used:

 - A6 white card blank, tent style

 - a stamp from SU's 'Work of Art' set, stamped three times - once each in SU's 'Tangelo Twist', 'Lost Lagoon' and 'Hello Honey'

 - then I used an anti-static bag before stamping the 'Eye of Horus'  (made by Funstamps) using an embossing ink pad

 - sprinkled Stampendous 'Detail Black' embossing powder over, tapped off the excess and heated

And there you have my entry for Less is More this week. I did do some research and chose what seemed to be appropriate colours, judging by ancient Egyptian artwork :)

Not overly pleased with the result I idly showed it to my in-house critic and he loved it - there's no telling for taste!

Di
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28 comments:

  1. Pat11 August 2015 at 00:29

    This is a clever idea Di as this is a difficult challenge theme I think and the coloured stripes are good earthy tones. x

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  2. Bonnie11 August 2015 at 01:20

    Now that's putting an eye on it! What an awesome stamp!

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  3. Carol L11 August 2015 at 01:36

    What Bonnie above said! LOL Fun way to do a one-layer card Di - something I don't think I've ever been able to accomplish!

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  4. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards11 August 2015 at 01:40

    I thinks it's grand too Di, very very clever take on it. Very well done!
    Hugs, Shaz in Oz.x

    {Calligraphy Cards - Shaz in Oz}

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  5. Nessa's Crafty Place11 August 2015 at 05:47

    Great "eye" card!You are right Di,those earthy colours suit the stamp perfectly!
    Have a good day :)
    Nessa xxx

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  6. Veerle11 August 2015 at 06:28

    Great card Di.
    Hugs Veerle

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  7. Sid11 August 2015 at 07:15

    What a clever and original idea ..... love your card !

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  8. Sarah11 August 2015 at 07:30

    Such a striking card Di and well thought through too!! xx

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  9. Linby11 August 2015 at 07:53

    I think it's brilliant, very arty.

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  10. Liz11 August 2015 at 08:54

    Great card, Di. Very CAS and a brilliant take on the challenge. xx

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  11. Sarn11 August 2015 at 09:04

    I think it's very trendy and cool looking card. The eye reminds me of Victoria Coren Mitchell's "Only Connect" programme!

    Hugs, Sarn xxx

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  12. KandA11 August 2015 at 10:40

    Must agree with the in-house critic - I think it's a brilliant design xx

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  13. Barb11 August 2015 at 11:15

    Eye eye! can see you've been having fun again. I really like the design and colours of this card. I have got that SU stamp and never used it yet and I don't know why...Barbxx

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  14. Mrs A.11 August 2015 at 14:44

    Oh eye say miss. This is rather clever. Hugs Mrs A.

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  15. Brenda in IN11 August 2015 at 15:13

    I think this is a great take on the challenge. I love the colors you used together. I am making a note of them to use on my fall cards.

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  16. Anne11 August 2015 at 20:58

    Yes those colours are just right for your stamp Di - super card!
    Thanks for joining us this week
    Anne
    "Less is More"

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  17. Kathleen11 August 2015 at 21:36

    Seems like Len is on the ball for once, I love it too, brilliant idea.

    Kath x

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  18. Faye Wynn-Jones11 August 2015 at 22:01

    This is a wonderful card Di x

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  19. Jean11 August 2015 at 22:06

    Fabulous take on the theme Di, and great colours .
    Jean x

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  20. Karen P11 August 2015 at 22:30

    Absolutely stunning! What is not to love, the colour swipes from the stamp, the colours you used and that stamp is wonderful Karen xx

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  21. Neets B11 August 2015 at 22:57

    I love that Work of Art set and this stamp works brilliantly in those colours as a backdrop for your fab eye.
    Thanks for sharing with us.
    Anita x
    Less is More

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  22. Dana M12 August 2015 at 05:10

    Fabulous card Di! I love the colors and the combination of graphics.

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  23. Kathyk12 August 2015 at 07:52

    Fab make, Di, splendid use of those stronger colours too

    Kathyk

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  24. Elizabeth12 August 2015 at 23:39

    I love this card too, Di. I think it's fantastic ,,, the colours are fab and that eye is spooky :) Hugs, Elizabeth xx

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  25. Sazzle Dazzle13 August 2015 at 12:18

    I am amazed at the array of FANTASTIC 'eye' images folks have in their stash this week! Truly AMAZING and this is one of them Di! Love your colour burst, chic and CAS design and a WOW image.
    Thanks so much as always for sharing and taking part.
    Sarah xx
    Less is More

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  26. Carol13 August 2015 at 20:39

    Great use of your stamp Di and perfect for the LIM challenge. Carol x

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  27. Sue -13 August 2015 at 21:00

    Oh wow Di this is great! What a clever take on the challenge.

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  28. Chrissie13 August 2015 at 21:20

    Terrific design Di. that eye looks amazing!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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