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Saturday, June 18, 2011

Less is More - Monograms

Hey everyone... back with my card for this week's Less is More challenge.  Chrissie and Mandi (the head LIMs) sure know how to pick some great challenges and this week's challenge is no exception!   What is the challenge you might ask??  Well... the challenge is to use monograms on your card.   When I saw the challenge I thought "oh no... how am I going to do this one??"  Then I remembered that I had an alphabet set from JustRite Stamps that would work perfect for the challenge.  The set is really neat because it contains 3 sizes of the font (Brayton).   I decided to make a traditional type of monogrammed card using my initials RJD.  With a traditional monogram of this type the middle initial is the one from your last name and then the other two flank that one.   Usually the flanking initials are in a smaller font size, as well.




The card was made using supplies that I had out on my kitchen counter:  white, black and green cardstock and green and black inks.  I also used the Waltzingmouse Vintage Labels 2 set and some Spellbinders dies. 

Thanks for taking a peek....

Supplies:  Cardstock:  PTI white, true black & true green; Ink:  bamboo leaves & true black; Stamps:  JustRite Brayton font, WMS Vintage Labels 2; Spellbinders Labels 2, plain & scalloped ovals
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47 comments:

  1. FionaJune 18, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    So stylish and classy.

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  2. SusanJune 18, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Rosemary, this is perfect! I played around with using three initials, but couldn't get anything to look right...you, however, have rocked this challenge!!
    My Card

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  3. StampingStaceJune 18, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Stunning, perfect LIM card. I especially love the backing pattern.
    Stacex (19)

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  4. BrendaJune 18, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    I love the pattern stamped on that Spellbinders die! Beautiful card!

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  5. Jess SJune 18, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    wow! This is a stunning card, I love how striking the initials are

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  6. DanaJune 18, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Beautiful card! I love the green and black together.

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  7. Tenia NelsonJune 18, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Gorgeous!!!! tfs!!

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  8. Cindy HaffnerJune 18, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Just FABULOUS!!~

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  9. BarbJune 18, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    It turned out beautifully, Rosie! Wonderful design!

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  10. ScrumplescrunchJune 18, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Incredibly Elegant Rosie.
    Choosing the calm soothing green to counterbalance the powerful Black works wonderfully.
    Smiles:)

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  11. AnonymousJune 18, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Fabulous and very classy!

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  12. Dolly DaydreamsJune 18, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Beautiful work , very very stylish and classy the black and white works so well. Have a great weekend.

    Marie

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  13. MajaJune 19, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    Stunning card! Great choice of colours.

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  14. Stamps and PaperJune 19, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    A beautiful card...


    Anne

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  15. MandiJune 19, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    Utterly FANTASTIC Rosemary
    Perfection!
    What a FAB stamp set
    Thank you so much
    Diva LIM mandi
    "Less is More"

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  16. KathykJune 19, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    Lovely - there's just something so elegant about black and white

    Kathyk

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  17. Deborah FringsJune 19, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    I think this frame is perfect for a monogramed card - it's so elegant! Love the black, white and green colours too - stunning!

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  18. craftieodmaeJune 19, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    another beauty!!!!

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  19. SuzilouJune 19, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    Fab card, love the green with the black :)

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  20. Suze BainJune 19, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    What a great card. Love the label stamp and the green goes so well with the black. xx

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  21. JaneJune 19, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    Very stylish, the use of the green works really well.

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  22. DianeJune 19, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    Elegant and gorgeous!!

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  23. Ang CJune 19, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    A stunning card

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  24. Canonbury creationsJune 19, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Very elegant Rosemary and sooo Waltzingmouse!
    Val x

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  25. Loli June 19, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    hi Rosigirl, thank you for your comment.i'm happy to see you.
    SO, SO ELEGANT CARD ROSEMARY!!!very beautiful CAS card, i love it.
    Have a very nice week.A hug from Palma

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  26. susanneJune 19, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    This is a beautiful classic card ... I love it!

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  27. ChrissieJune 19, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Your cards are always SO inspirational Rosemary... we are SO lucky to have you as a regular contributor to our challenges... a true LIMette!
    This is simply stunning,elegant, perfect... I could go on!!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  28. ChristineJune 19, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Very stylish! For me it's a winner!
    Christine

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  29. Brenda RJune 19, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Positively Beautiful!

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  30. LynneJune 19, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Utterly fabulous, so very stylish and elegant.
    Lynne xxx

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  31. LinbyJune 19, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Fab card, I love this WM labels - I can see me getting them soon!
    Linbyx

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  32. AnonymousJune 19, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Stunning card, so stylish!
    Helen x

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  33. Beryl KJune 19, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Brilliant card,
    Beryl x

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  34. NettyJune 19, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    A very elegant and classic card, love it.

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  35. GibmissJune 19, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Hi Rosie
    Fabby card ....Gorgeous
    hugs
    sylvie
    xx

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  36. walchowDesignJune 20, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    Stylish and elgant card!

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  37. joJune 20, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Stunning card! I love it!

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  38. Saints Rule!June 20, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Very elegant!

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  39. MichelleJune 20, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Wow! There is nothing more dramatic or elegant than black and white...love it!

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  40. JennyJune 20, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Love this Rosemary, the vintage label is smashing, just perfect for the monograms to sit on :)
    Jenny x

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  41. AileenJune 20, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Beautiful card. Love the monogram, Very classy. x

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  42. G PeplowJune 20, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Hi Rosemary, This is fabulous, love it and everything about it, LOL Gay xxx

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  43. GretaJune 20, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Fantastic! You know I love monograms & this is one of the best cards I've seen, my friend!

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  44. ~ Ali Robertson ~June 21, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    fantastic card, love love love it

    ali x

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  45. EliseJune 21, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    SERIOUSLY!?! Items from your KITCHEN counter! {YIKES - you REALLY are good! Lol!} I can't think of ANYONE who does MORE with less, to be honest. You have more elegance in your little finger than I have in ALL of ... ME! This is BEAUTIFUL! This is the kind of amazing that you could make in multiples and just have as your PERSONAL, formal stationary - I LOVE IT! Bravo, sweet one! Yee haw!

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  46. sparklygirl-TinaJune 21, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Hi Rosemary

    What a super stunning creation I love it.

    Tina
    X

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  47. Jo StreetJune 21, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Gorgeous card, love the green and black.
    Jo x

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