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Saturday, 18 June 2011

Less is More 20 ...

... challenge number 20 from Less is More is theme based, and the theme is monograms.  Chrissie and Mandi have made really super inspiration cards - and, as I think this is a tough challenge, they are much appreciated.  The definition of monogram is: "a design composed of one or more letters, typically the initials of a name, used as an identifying mark". 

There are already quite a lot of entries, and it's taken me a while to think of what to do.  I've decided to make a card for my wonderful Mum - no particular reason - but just because I can, and because I love her.  So the obvious choice of initial is "M" - the hardest part was to pick the font.  I don't have many letter stamps, so I decided to select a font on the computer, print it off and decorate it!




I selected the very ornate font - Parchment - and printed it at 200 point and in a pale grey.  I used my nesties to cut out the letter.  I used a glue pen to outline and fill in the actual letter and then poured on some lovely pale pink glitter.  The backing mat comes from a stack that I got free with Cardmaking & Papercraft.  It's soft, pretty and feminine and is perfect for my Mum.

Image:  Parchment font - 200pt
Accessories:  Paper - The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady; Glitter - Martha Stewart, Kunzite; card from stash

I took a close up photo to show just how pretty the glitter looks!


I'll have another card for this challenge later this evening - see you then.

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27 comments:

  1. Diane18 June 2011 at 18:17

    Soft and pretty!!

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  2. StampingStace18 June 2011 at 18:23

    Love the glittery effect on the letter, very lovely!
    Stace x

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  3. Mandi18 June 2011 at 18:23

    Beautiful monogram Deborah, lovely glittering
    Sure your Mum will be chuffed to bits with her card
    Thank you so much
    Diva LIM mandi
    "Less is More"

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  4. Tara Cardwell18 June 2011 at 18:43

    I love the grey swirls with the glittery pink letter - to say you didn't know what to do you've come up trumps! I bet your mum will love it :-D

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  5. Diane Louise J18 June 2011 at 18:56

    Beautiful card, Love your glittered initial.
    Diane xx

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  6. Lynne18 June 2011 at 19:24

    Beautiful monogram Deborah. Great glittering too.
    Lynne xxx

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  7. Dana18 June 2011 at 19:42

    Pretty! Very feminine.

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  8. Ang C18 June 2011 at 19:52

    A beautiful card

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  9. Suzilou18 June 2011 at 20:25

    Very pretty card, love your glittered M and lovely layering :)

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  10. Stella18 June 2011 at 21:03

    I love the glittered initial and all the layers are gorgeous. That orante font used as a background is fabulous; such an elegant addition.
    Your mother will love it!

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  11. Paula (PEP)18 June 2011 at 22:10

    Superb combination of computer & crafting skills with this - impressive & inventive.
    Paula (PEP)

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  12. Beryl K18 June 2011 at 22:46

    This is beautiful
    Beryl x

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  13. Susan19 June 2011 at 00:17

    Deborah, this is just beautiful! Your mom will LOVE it!!
    My Card

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  14. Rosemary19 June 2011 at 02:25

    what a beautiful card for your mom!! love how you glittered up the m.

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  15. Suzi B19 June 2011 at 07:50

    Lovely card I like the pretty paper. You know since I became a LIMette I've hardly used any of my DP... and like most people I have a mountain of them lol.
    Sue x

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  16. Kathyk19 June 2011 at 09:01

    Mum will love it - it's super

    Kathyk

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  17. Zoe Tant19 June 2011 at 09:56

    It was worth thinking about Deborah as it's a gorgeous card and I'm sure your mum will appreciate it. Zx

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  18. Jackie19 June 2011 at 10:29

    Beautiful card, I love the soft colours :o)
    Jackie xx

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  19. Chrissie19 June 2011 at 11:50

    I'm sure your mum will love this one Deborah... how nice to make it for her just because you can!
    Lovely!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  20. Canonbury creations19 June 2011 at 13:56

    So pretty Deborah, love the BP!
    Val x

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  21. Stamps and Paper19 June 2011 at 14:40

    Very pretty Deborah....love the glitter.

    Anne

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  22. jo19 June 2011 at 15:50

    Lovely card! Love the added glitter :-)

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  23. GinaA19 June 2011 at 16:43

    Hi Debbie, lovely card, the nestablilties shape really complemnets the font, colours are so gentle, its super.

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  24. Lynn19 June 2011 at 18:53

    A lovely, stylish card. The font suits the Country Diary papers perfectly. Lynn x

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  25. Jenny19 June 2011 at 21:28

    A very fancy monogram, love the sparkle too :)
    Jenny x

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  26. Anonymous19 June 2011 at 21:50

    Beautiful monogram, very pretty!
    Helen x

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  27. Sandy22 June 2011 at 17:06

    A beautiful card, love the swirls behind the letter M,
    Sandy

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