Monday, 16 July 2012

It's only words.....

or not as the case may be!
This is a quick post and a quick card for this week's Less Is More  challenge. The old cold just refuses to go away at the mo and I am getting sorely irritated with myself as I am struggling to finish up all the half done bits on the desk... hopefully I'll be back later with another post but don't hold your breath!
 Challenge this week was THREE of something -
"Three of anything, three colours, three images, three stamps, three words, the number three, it's up to you, but don't forget the lots of white space, a simple design and just one layer"

Agggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhh!
The dreaded one layer - as you can see I have added a little teeny weeny absolutely minute piece of ribbon as an embellie......well two pieces actually- (down on knees, begs for forgiveness....).

This image makes me smile - Marcel Marceau in triplicate!
I love their little scrawny elongated necks!!

So I thought maybe it could be a card used for saying sorry? Or just to send someone a message of comfort?

Printed direct onto bright white card, coloured it slightly with promarkers and although you can't see it very well the central body has had some glossy accents placed on his cherry red lips - just right for kissing and making up!!! LOL
The sentiment was PC generated and I embossed a couple of lines at the top and a single line at the bottom. I have resisted the temptation (for now- ha ha) to add a couple of black pearls onto the bottom below the embossed line......... maybe I should put it away before the urge becomes too much!

Luckily there is another challenge I can submit this too - over at Cupcake Crafts the theme is 'Le Tour de France' - anything France related - so even though I would normally go overboard with the red, white, blue, loads of papers layers and embellies, I have entered this for a change.

31 comments:

Carol Willis said...

Haha! Love this Viv. Great image.
Hugs
Caz x

Unknown said...

love this card...just perfect...hopes your feeling better soon..take things easy hugs sassx

Kathyk said...

What a fabulous card - splendid image of the mime artist with just a splash of colour

Kathyk

Mrs A. said...

As I was reading this I thought 'you need to get over to Cupcake Crafts this week' but see you already have. Hope you get over your cold soon as it is no joke hanging on for so long. This weather dosen't help either. Love your card just as it is. Hugs Mrs A.

Stamps and Paper said...

Yours card made me smile VIv...fabulous..

ANne

Sherry said...

Thanks for your visit and comment on my blog Viv - hope you do get a new kitten .... you'll forget all about your cold then. I've just been looking at all the cards you've been making, so beautiful and I love this one too - brilliant!

Take care and hope your cold goes away very soon xx

Sheila in Cyprus said...

What a fabulous card and a super image. Love it.
Love Sheila x

M said...

Really love this - keep resisting the urge for pearls as it's perfect just as it is!!! Feel better soon, M x

Dotty Jo said...

This is brilliant Viv! Jo x

Deanna said...

Awesome card love the stamp and sentiment!

Victoria said...

Thanks for popping by my blog earlier :) These are fab characters. The tiny bit of red is great with the classy black and white... and that sentiment is absolutely perfect. I also love the white/black ribbon contrast. Great card!

Viv said...

Great card again Viv,I like those fun characters too. The ribbon does add to the card I agree and it is only teeny tiny he he.I am not so terrified of one layer cards now....can't believe I said that lol! Hope your cold goes away very soon. :)

LeAnne said...

What a unique image, I just love this!

Chrissie said...

It's fabulous Viv and a piece of ribbon is allowed!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Sandra said...

Love this card the image is fab and just right for a french theme.

Sandra xxx

McCrafty's Cards said...

I love this card Viv, I like the fun image and the ribbons,
Kevin xx

Karen M said...

I love your card - it's gorgeous and funny, hugs x x

Jackie said...

Absolutely superb, what a fabulous image :o)
Jackie xx

Pia S said...

What a fab design!

coops said...

love this viv.stunning image and design :D

xx coops xx

Linda said...

Fabulous card, and a great little image. Love the simplicity of the black and white. xx

Words and Pictures said...

Sassy, sophisticated, such fun. Love the elegant simplicity of the black and white with that little ping of red/pink.
Alison x

laurie said...

Awesome card...love the black and white!

Shelby said...

This is just spot on spectacular! Love the little pop of red in the image and the black and white theme rules!

Shelby

Susan said...

Your card made me smile...absolutely adorable!

Zippy said...

Brilliany card, such fun! Hope you are better soon xxx

Shelly said...

Hi Viv! What a super card, the image is perfect for our challenge at Cupcake this week... no need for the red white & blue with these three! Shelly x

Mandi said...

LOVE it!
What a terrific image
Super card, the ribbon is an accent so perfectly acceptable
Thanks very much
mandi
"Less is More"

Donna said...

Wonderful card and such a comical image! Thanks for joining in with us at Cupcake this week :) Donna ♥ x

Bee and Dee said...

Great card love your work, so glad you have joined us as GDT on TIOT this week. hugs Bee

Unknown said...

Fabulous less is certainly more, its super Hugs Elaine