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Saturday 11 February 2012

Stripes

Good Afternoon, well it's Less is More day again and, as usual my white scrap box has filled up nicely again as it is time for a One Layer Card - this time with Stripes.  I found a couple of border stamps with just two vertical lines on them in a Dimension Fourth Art Deco set of stamps.  I knew exactly what I wanted to do, but kept getting the stripes wrong.  Anyhow, I ended up with this card, apart from the stripes I used a Clarity Alium stamp, a small sentiment stamp and some black velvet ribbon which I received at Christmas as part of a Secret Santa gift.  I am not at all happy with this, cos I haven't placed the alium properly, the stripes aren't very even and the sentiment is slightly squint. The silly thing is that when practicing the stripes they always worked perfectly!!  I have a couple of  new ideas floating around so I might be back with another card.

Thanks so much for your visit today
Beryl x

52 comments:

  1. Isn't that always the say Beryl!
    I think its a lovely card. I think if the alium was closer to the right,it would be better, is that what you think?
    Super card
    Thank you very much
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  2. Very elegant Beryl and it looks fab in the B&W. xx

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  3. This is beautiful Beryl, very stylish.

    Wendy -x-

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  4. You have been busy Beryl while I have been tied up. I love all three cards that you have made since my last visit.

    I can not find anything wrong with this last one sweetie, you are too critical of yourself. It is lovely.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  5. I don't think that all the "faults" matter at all, it is beautiful Beryl, elegant too

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  6. Very beautiful, and very elegant

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  7. Beautiful Beryl,you are so good at CAS cards. It scares the life out of me just thinking about doing one.xxx

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  8. I think this B&W card is very elegant - lovely as is!

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  9. The black and white makes it simple yet elegant. Great job.

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  10. I like your card! You are critical to yourself and I recognize that. I'm critical to my work too. But I don't agree woith you this time, you don't have to be that critical. The card is GREAT!
    Debby

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  11. I wasted a fair bit of card on this one too Beryl!
    The trouble with One Layer is that it's so unforgiving... your card however, looks fab!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  12. Oh I love this card Beryl. Its difficult to do sympathy cards and this one is so gentle and subtle, it just hits the right note. Thanks for stopping by my blog and for your lovely comment.

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  13. A great card beryl. Fitting for the sentiment too.
    Linbyx

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  14. Hey sweetie this is gorgeous love the image want to blow it, hugs ♥ Pops x

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  15. You really are too critical of yourself! I think this card is simply stunning!!

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  16. Don't be so hard on yourself! Your card is great.

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  17. This is perfection, Beryl! Wonderful colors too.

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  18. Very classy card Beryl, love it. Hugs x

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  19. Very graceful card very suitable. XOXO Zoe

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  20. As others have said - you are too critical of yourself - this is a really great card.

    Mags x

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  21. love, love, love your card, beryl!! absolutely fantastic!!

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  22. Lovely sympathy with the stripes~

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  23. I love this card and can see no flaws....but I know the feeling...One tends to loook at one's own work over critically...but trust me this is gorgeous

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  24. I really must put that allium set on my wish list. Every time I see it, it just looks so effective, and especially when used as you have in such a simple elegant way. Thank you for visiting me this morning and for your kind comment. xx Maggie

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  25. I think this is a lovely elegant card. x

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  26. This caught my eye in the thumbnails it is gorgeous love the black and white ,so elegant, and would never have noticed any of the "flaws" if you hadn't pointed them out!x

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  27. Lovely card Beryl, it's so elegant, especially in black and white. Sue.x

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  28. Despite what you say Beryl, I think this is a very classy card. Ideal for a bereavement.

    Janet xx

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  29. elegant and beautiful - lovely card for a sad occasion

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  30. Love the black & white. A very elegant card.
    Sharon x

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  31. ...wow, so beutiful - I love it!

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  32. Hola Beryl, what beautiful and elegant card!!!i love black and white is so elegant, well done Beryl.
    Have a nice week and take care:D

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  33. Stunning elegant card in black and white, love it Beryl!
    Val x

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  34. Your card is really gorgeous, I love the black and white theme, hugs x x

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  35. This card is really beautiful, simply perfect.

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  36. A great idea & a super OLC. I tried doing a card with vertical lines & they came out sqiffy too, not easy!
    Sally M x

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  37. simple elegance!! lainey x

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  38. This isn't easy at all, even with a positioner, but I think it's really effective. I love your black and white colour scheme and the linear plant is perfect with the stripes. Vicky x

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  39. I think it is very elegant and pretty!!

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  40. Hello Beryl

    I love your card, the black and white colour scheme is so elegant.
    I love the Alium stamp.
    luv
    irene
    xxxx

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  41. Hmmm, one woman's "faults" are another woman's "individual character" - I think it looks fab!

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  42. What a perfect sympathy card. I think it came out great. I love your flower stamp.

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  43. Perfect sympathy card Beryl and your stripes look great. Carol x

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  44. I really love the design Beryl, the stripes are fine.
    I agree with Mandi that maybe the position of the allium needs tweaking but it looks just great as it is :0)
    Jenny x

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  45. Really lovely card, love the stripes and the image, and nothing wrong with the card look great.

    Kath x

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  46. This is gorgeous Beryl! When you look at the whole card it looks perfect, why worry about a little difference in the lines? It's a really lovely card, xxx

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  47. I think your card looks fabulous Beryl - the stripes look like they were meant to be that way :o) Lisa x

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  48. Such a great card Beryl, well done :) Viv xx

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  49. So elegant, love the Black & White.

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  50. WOW Beryl this is stunning.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  51. Beryl, don't be so hard on yourself...this is a fabulous card! I love the stripe border!!

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Thank you for visiting my blog,I appreciate all comments, thank you very much indeed. Beryl x