Pages

Saturday, 26 March 2011

Party Duck

It's Less is More challenge time again and this time Chrissie and Mandi have given us this fabulous sketch to follow:


So here's my early morning take:


I've made a DL card using Early Espresso as my base, teamed up with Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie and Melon Mambo. I've used the Fancy Flower punch and stamped a duck from Every Little Bit.

 


Now let me explain! Ever since I moved to Nottingham just over 20 years ago, it has always tickled me to hear blokes calling each other 'duck'. Still does. So I made this inspired by that! Here's the inside:


I braved it and wrote the sentiment by hand using the Early Espresso marker.
Got to dash as I have two classes to run today! Please hop over and join in with Less is More.

Hugs
Pin It
Posted by at
Labels:

52 comments:

  1. Mandi26 March 2011 at 08:48

    Hi Victoria, first again, I'm impressed! lol
    Super card, love it. I so adore pink and orange and I love it with the espresso brown!
    that is so funny about the 'duck' expression, bless!
    My drilling Grandad always called me Ducks...aww thats reminded me of a special memory
    Thanks Victoria
    mandi
    "LEss is More"

    ReplyDelete
  2. Squirrel x26 March 2011 at 08:50

    I still have to ask myself what time you get up on a weekend! Gorgeously cute little duck hun, and well done on braving the sentiment, looks fab. Hugs Sxx

    ReplyDelete
  3. Pauline26 March 2011 at 08:57

    Brilliant fun card, love the inside too, and your writing looks fab.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Kathyk26 March 2011 at 09:03

    Such a fun card, beautifully done

    Kathy

    ReplyDelete
  5. Jan 26 March 2011 at 09:07

    Fab card Victoria xx Jan

    ReplyDelete
  6. Anne26 March 2011 at 09:11

    Fabby card Victoria, such a cutie. Enjoy your weekend. Hugs x

    ReplyDelete
  7. starcyl26 March 2011 at 09:22

    This is a great little fun card and I love the sentiment!
    Jenny x

    ReplyDelete
  8. Anonymous26 March 2011 at 09:22

    This is fab Victoria. I need that punch its on my wishlist. the sentiment looks great i love how you have echoed the inside to match.

    Have a super Saturday

    Ali x

    ReplyDelete
  9. Chrissie26 March 2011 at 09:52

    This is stunning Victoria... I'm originally from Staffordshire and when I returned for a visit some time ago, I was greeted by the cashier in a petrol station as 'duck' ... it really took me back!
    Yours is a very cute little duck!
    Thanks for another fabulous card!
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

    ReplyDelete
  10. Fe-Fe26 March 2011 at 09:53

    Such a cute card. Love the duck and the sentiment inside.

    Fe

    ReplyDelete
  11. Caroljenks26 March 2011 at 10:10

    Gorgeous card and that sentiment is fab - great handwriting too :) Love the colours.

    Carol x

    ReplyDelete
  12. Gibmiss26 March 2011 at 10:16

    HI fAB CARD ...LOVE THE DUCK
    HUGS
    SYLVIE
    XX

    ReplyDelete
  13. Caroline Hallett26 March 2011 at 10:24

    Cor you were quick off the mark again, and with such a super cool card, love the inside too!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Susie Sugar26 March 2011 at 10:40

    Great card Victoria I love that colour combo darling and the cute stamp thanks for inspiration
    Hugs Susie xx

    ReplyDelete
  15. Maureen26 March 2011 at 10:50

    Lovely card and a great sentiment.
    Maureen.........x

    ReplyDelete
  16. Hazel (Didos)26 March 2011 at 10:53

    Ah this is brilliant, Mmm Up here in Scotland on the West Coast they call you "Hen" I used to hate it when they came over to the East Coast in the Summer and I served them in Woolies. Argh "Cheers Hen!!!"
    LOL Hazelxoxo

    ReplyDelete
  17. TAM26 March 2011 at 10:58

    Another fabulous cute card - just tell me what time are you up in the morning to achieve first spot?

    ReplyDelete
  18. Lynne K26 March 2011 at 11:07

    Great card, Victoria! The design stands out so well on the dark background, yet it works just as well on the inside too. Love the duck! I came to live in Nottingham (from Yorkshire) nearly 30 years ago, and that term of endearment still amuses me. Lynne x

    ReplyDelete
  19. Fiona26 March 2011 at 11:37

    Lovely card, Never heard of duck before "Mate" I suspose is what Aussie blokes greet each other with.
    Fiona

    ReplyDelete
  20. Linby26 March 2011 at 12:03

    Cute card Victoria and so early again!
    Lynn x

    ReplyDelete
  21. Mau xx26 March 2011 at 12:11

    Great Card, The sentiment is also a northern one....LOL

    ReplyDelete
  22. nicky26 March 2011 at 13:07

    Very cute card , and your writting is wayyyyy better than mine . And where I live we seem you use the word huni alot - LOl.
    Nicky

    ReplyDelete
  23. Michelle26 March 2011 at 13:46

    Great card Victoria inside and out xx

    ReplyDelete
  24. Faye26 March 2011 at 14:54

    Y'alrite Duck! I'd never have guessed you wrote that sentiment, this card is even more fabber IRL! xxx

    ReplyDelete
  25. Lynne26 March 2011 at 15:16

    Fabby card Victoria. Love the colours, pink and orange together scare me to death but they look great on yours. We took our caravan to Sherwood Forest a few years ago and were greatly amused to be called `duck` by everyone.
    Lynne xxx

    ReplyDelete
  26. Sarn26 March 2011 at 15:49

    Congrats on being first entry this week. Love both cards you've made!

    Hugs, Sandra

    ReplyDelete
  27. Hazel26 March 2011 at 15:52

    The colours are beautiful. Wonderful card. Hazel x

    ReplyDelete
  28. kelly26 March 2011 at 16:51

    Ahhhh what a cute little ducky, I think this set is one that may have to go into my next order!
    Great colour combo!! don't you think that every thing goes with espresso, it's gorgeous.

    Kelly xx

    ReplyDelete
  29. Faith A at Daffodil Cards26 March 2011 at 17:27

    Wow, number 1 and a great card, love the colour combo

    ReplyDelete
  30. Zoe Tant26 March 2011 at 18:32

    Hi Ducky like your duck!!! Glad my kids have always slept in longer!! Looking forward to catching up soon. Zx

    ReplyDelete
  31. Babs26 March 2011 at 18:40

    Love the colours fab card and a cute little duck...

    Babs x

    ReplyDelete
  32. Deborah Frings26 March 2011 at 18:41

    Blimey, that was quick!!! Love this card - such a sweet idea, and the greeting inside is perfect!

    ReplyDelete
  33. Erica26 March 2011 at 18:52

    What a great way to get us started...color, color, and more color. I have to get away from those dang neutrals.

    ReplyDelete
  34. Susan26 March 2011 at 19:26

    Darling little duck...and I love that you finished the inside of the card to match! Sweet!

    ReplyDelete
  35. Jen26 March 2011 at 20:28

    Love the duck, great card.
    jenjoy x

    ReplyDelete
  36. Stamps and Paper26 March 2011 at 20:39

    Victoria I just love your vibrant colours on your card.....lovely.

    Anne

    ReplyDelete
  37. Anonymous26 March 2011 at 20:48

    Gorgeous! Love the vibrant colours and the little duck! x

    ReplyDelete
  38. Lauren Hatwell26 March 2011 at 21:26

    Just so cute. Great sentiment too. Lx

    ReplyDelete
  39. Margaret26 March 2011 at 23:45

    What a fun card Victoria, it's brilliant. By the way they call everyone "me duck" in Northants as well!!
    Margaret x

    ReplyDelete
  40. Anonymous27 March 2011 at 02:13

    Ooh lova duck! Brilliant, love the bright, primary colours. Love your new blog LO too!

    Hugs
    Brenda

    ReplyDelete
  41. Sherry Eckblad27 March 2011 at 13:26

    this is just simply adorable.

    ReplyDelete
  42. Seafield Jo28 March 2011 at 11:03

    This is such a great card. I always smile when I hear someone called 'duck'. Jo x

    ReplyDelete
  43. Aileen28 March 2011 at 12:32

    Hello "Duck!"

    Not a phrase you hear up here. Love your card, the decorated inside and the story behind it. x

    ReplyDelete
  44. kelly ledder28 March 2011 at 18:23

    Gorgeous card and the sentiment is fab love it!

    ReplyDelete
  45. Hazel28 March 2011 at 21:04

    Lovely card - nice touch with the insert x

    ReplyDelete
  46. G Peplow28 March 2011 at 22:57

    Hello there, love the bright colours you've used, gorgeous card, great thought about the sentiment too:0) xxx

    ReplyDelete
  47. pickle29 March 2011 at 00:32

    Oh me duck, your card is fab!
    Kerry x

    ReplyDelete
  48. Tricia Williams29 March 2011 at 07:11

    Gorgeous colours - Nice and Bright!!! I like :O)

    ReplyDelete
  49. choupynette29 March 2011 at 15:52

    Such a cute card! the colours are simply gorgeous!

    ReplyDelete
  50. Sharon29 March 2011 at 21:59

    This is so cute! I love the bold colours used and the image.

    ReplyDelete
  51. Helene30 March 2011 at 17:09

    What a cute image and super card!

    ReplyDelete
  52. Sue30 March 2011 at 20:39

    Such a lovely card. I love the striking colours you've used and that little duck is sooo cute.Sue.x

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for visiting my blog, if you have time please leave me a comment as I love to read them.
Thanks
Victoria
x

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)