Monday 4 June 2012

Less is More - Red, White and Blue

Hi everyone, I hope you are having a lovely Jubilee Weekend.

The weather was typically British yesterday (it rained all day here), so I decided I would get in the Jubilee spirit and sit back and watch the Flotilla of boats go down the Thames. It was lovely to watch.  I then watched the delicious Gary Barlow on how he made the Jubilee song.  When the Military Wives and the little girl from Africa sang, it brought a tear to my eye.  I felt very proud to be British.

Anyway, ramble over.  I managed to get some time and make my card for this weeks Less is More challenge, with the theme of Red, White and Blue.  






I've had this handbag stamp a long time and it reminded me of the shape of one the Queen may have.  I got my inspiration from one of Mandi's previous Less is More cards and used the Itty Bitty punch to punch red, white and blue vellum flowers and to cover the bag with those. The sentiment is from Uniko Studio Fontiments stamp set. (Sometimes less is more doesn't mean quick and easy!!)

I'm really pleased with how it's turned out, think I might go into handbag design!!!

Bye for now

Jo xx

27 comments:

  1. oh lol.. you missed your way .. definitely a fab handbag design!
    I love the idea.. and i am sure the queen would carry it on her arm!
    At least the sun is shining today - looing forward to the concert tonight
    Lisa x

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  2. Great card Jo and what an awesome idea!

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  3. WOW! this is an absolutely stunning card and I want a purse like that..Awesome!!!!

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  4. Hi ya Jo, what a cutie, an itty bitty handbag! And yes I can see less is more doesn,t mean quick and easy. I too suffer from this problem!!!
    Kxoxo

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  5. This is fab Jo, such a clever idea. I'm so looking forward to the concert tonight, it should be fab! xx

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  6. Anonymous04 June, 2012

    Oh Jo, I just love this!! Sooooo pretty! Fab idea!
    xx

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  7. This is fab Jo and I really enjoyed the Gary Barlow song too... the joining of so many nations... wonderful!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  8. Oh I LOVE it. I bought tose punches inspired by Mandi too but not got to use them like this yet.
    Linbyx

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  9. Oh, Lordie. This is the card that the rest of the cards step aside for! VERY queenly and so much work and such fantastic execution and so adorable and, I hope, so pinnable!

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  10. ...adorable, loVe all the flowers & the dash of bling...super card...Mel :)

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  11. Precious, I love the bag,

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  12. wow loving that fab bag, terrific card, x

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  13. GREAT idea ~ what a fun card!!!

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  14. What a completely brilliant design Jo and so perfect for HM's jubilee celebrations! Vicky x

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  15. Fab card Jo and I know what you mean abot Less is More not being quick and easy!! - Jacqueline xx

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  16. I'm sure this would take off as a design for a jubilee handbag!!!
    Brilliant idea for a card :0)
    It was a great celebration weekend wasn't it.
    Jenny x

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  17. Love that sentiment stamp and love your handbag too

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  18. Love it love it love it. Fabby card!

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  19. Lovely job of the handbag. Love all the bling too. x

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  20. really fab, bet the queen would LOVE it!

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  21. Fantastic idea - just love it, and I loved the concert too.

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  22. Great idea- I love it!

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  23. Just love this card, the bag is fantastic! I also watched the jubilee celebrations from the comfort of my arm chair, snug and warm! xxx

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  24. What a fabulous creation Jo - I love it!
    Wasn't Gary Barlow's concert amazing, and the flotilla on the Thames too - as you say, it brings a tear to your eye.
    Hugs, Sylvia x

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  25. Absolutely brilliant handbag card.
    luv
    debby

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  26. Super card, delighted I inspired you!
    Those flower heads looks superb
    I am a big fan of Gary Barlow, I think he is so talented, what a great ambassador he is for us. A knighthood on the horizon me thinks!
    Thank you very much
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  27. This is a wonderful idea for a card! Thanks for sharing it!

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