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Sunday, 17 July 2011

An inky one...

I made this one about a week ago I think, when I was having a play with my distress inks, but then for some reason I forgot to blog it...



I think I used Scattered Straw, Tattered Rose and Worn Lipstick, on linen card, to create the background and then edged everything in Antique Linen, but I'm not totally sure.  The stamp is Hero Arts 'wildflower garden' stamped several times across the card, sentiment is Penny Black.  Quite a simple card really, but I find it so relaxing playing with the inks like this :o)

I'm entering my card for the following challenges:

I forgot to mention last week, but we finally gave into pressure from just about everyone and had Dex's hair cut... we've always liked it quite long, sort of 'surfer dude' style - his hair's very blond and a bit curly.  But honestly, the way people went on about how he looked like a girl and how 'cruel' we were keeping it long... anyway we got it cut... I hate it!  Waaaaahhhhh!!!  Morgan's hair is short and it suits him, but Dex's hair definitely looked better long... oh well, I'm going to just let it grow again and ignore everyone in future lol.
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35 comments:

  1. Jacki Daniels17 July 2011 at 11:26

    beautiful card Lisa love it as you said very simple but very effective love it.As for your biys hair isn't it up to you how he has it not anyone else yes when he's older it will be up to hiim but until then your his parents you decide Phil has an aunty how lives in New Zealand and has 2 boy's (well grown up now) but they both have white blonde hair and she was like you loved it longer and thats how she kept it lol the older one even grew some dreadlocks for a time not long ago stick to your guns
    Jacki xx

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  2. Anonymous17 July 2011 at 11:31

    This is gorgeous Lisa! I love how you've used the inks and the stamp is perfect. I really must have a try at this technique.

    Aww, why can't people keep their opinions to themselves?! You're right to let Dex's hair grow again. We have a couple of Y6 boys in school who have longer hair and they really suit it too. I think it looks 'cool'! xx

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  3. The Crafty Goat Girl17 July 2011 at 11:32

    Oh wow Lisa, LOVE your card, beautiful image, Hero Arts are so wonderful. My girly had all of her hair cut off yesterday, seems to be the rage at the moment lol! Have a lovely day hugs Heidi x

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  4. Debs M17 July 2011 at 11:45

    your card looks fab, i don't know how manage to blend it so well!

    ignore everyone else, your child, your decision x

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  5. Amanda17 July 2011 at 11:59

    Lovely card, have only just discovered the relaxing inky fun of distress inks.

    I agree that you should have his hair as you and he like it not anyone else.

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  6. Sarah-Jane17 July 2011 at 13:00

    Super card. Love the colours xx

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  7. Fiona17 July 2011 at 13:39

    wow Lisa...this is amazing. did you just use plain white card to start with?? Great effect, must try.

    fi
    x

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  8. Janette17 July 2011 at 14:17

    Hi Lisa, love your card, your colours have blended in beautifully, i like the Hero Arts stamps, one of my fav companies. Janette x

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  9. Kat17 July 2011 at 14:51

    Stunning card Lisa, I just love it.

    I think you should do what you like about Dex's hair. Oliver is very blond too & I kinda felt it was a bit long, although it didn't make him look like a girl! But I wouldn't dream of saying anything to Catriona. He's her son and it's up to her whether his hair is long or short. He's a handsome little boy and so is Dex, people shouldn't interfere.

    Kat xx

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  10. G Peplow17 July 2011 at 15:03

    Hi there Lisa, Gorgeous card, love your flowers and the inking is wonderful, really pretty colour combo:0) As for hair, well, do what you like as long as Dex is comfy with it, it matters not a jot, Gay xxx

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  11. CRAZYCRAFTSHED17 July 2011 at 16:58

    Beautiful card
    Lisa
    Hugs Dianne xx :)

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  12. Vicky17 July 2011 at 18:59

    Simply stunning Lisa...love all the colours and gorgeous stamp sweetie..

    BLW...My George had long hair as a child..blonde and curly like you Dex and it was his choice to cut it...so stick by your guns and take no notice of others...!

    have a lovely evening...hugs Vicky xx

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  13. Claire17 July 2011 at 19:01

    Gorgeous card hun, love the blended inks together, just stunning. Never take any notice of what other people say, if your son and YOU like his hair, then leave it that way, people should mind their own business! LOL. Hugs, Claire x

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  14. coldwaters217 July 2011 at 19:04

    Beautiful card Lisa the distressing looks great the colours have blended perfectly, those flower images look smashing I love it.

    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  15. Lynne17 July 2011 at 19:46

    Smashing card Lisa, gorgeous warm colours.
    Why don`t people keep their opinions to themselves. If you and Dex are happy that`s all that matters.
    Lynne xxx

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  16. Donna Mosley17 July 2011 at 19:49

    Hi Lisa, this is gorgeous. Love the beautiful background you've created, perfectly blended. love the flowers too and it all looks so lovely on the linen card.

    Donna x

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  17. TAM17 July 2011 at 20:43

    Fabulous card - love the image and colour combination you've used.

    As for Dex's hair that's up to you and him to decide - it will grow again and you might come to a length where you feel it's "just right" rather than letting it get too long. Whatever you decide there will always be somebody that wants to give you their honest opinion !!!

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  18. Sue17 July 2011 at 21:28

    Hi hun
    this is gorgeous i luv the colour tones on it, fab image, sue,x

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  19. coops17 July 2011 at 21:34

    stunning card lisa.fab stamps and i love the beautiful colours ;D

    xx coops xx

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  20. Lynsey17 July 2011 at 22:14

    Gorgeous card Lisa!
    Hugs Lynsey x

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  21. Anonymous17 July 2011 at 22:25

    Beautiful card Lisa, a work of art!
    Helen x

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  22. Jenny18 July 2011 at 00:04

    Love the sunset feel to your card and the wildflowers make the perfect Silhouette.
    Jenny x

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  23. cardmaking bird18 July 2011 at 01:21

    Such a gorgeous card - sometimes the simple ones are the most beautiful. Thanks for sharing! Hugs, Marie xx

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  24. Jules18 July 2011 at 07:15

    Hi Lisa

    I love what you have done here. Gorgeous colours to put together and a fab stamp too.

    Poor Dex :-( People should keep their opinions to themselves .. .. thereis nothing wrong with the surfer dude look !!!

    Love Jules xx

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  25. Lorraine18 July 2011 at 08:08

    Ooh, Lisa, I love your inky card! Love the colors and gorgeous blending of the inks! I so love getting inky, too!

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  26. Jackie18 July 2011 at 08:31

    What a beautiful card, I love the graduated colours :o)
    Jackie xx

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  27. Sarah's Little Snippets18 July 2011 at 10:47

    Beautiful Lisa! I love the soft colours and the flowers are gorgeous. Sarah x

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  28. Nannieflash18 July 2011 at 13:42

    Lisa that is quite stunning, I love how youve created that wild look. hugs Shirleyx

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  29. Sarpreet18 July 2011 at 14:13

    Absolutley gorgeous, great layout, love the stamp

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  30. Aileen18 July 2011 at 20:44

    Love your background, the colours merge together seamlessly. The flowers in silhouette look great.

    I'm with the others it's quite the fashion just now for boys to have long hair. x

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  31. Andrea18 July 2011 at 22:38

    Very nice card. Thanks for joining us at Papertake Weekly :)

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  32. Vicky Hayes18 July 2011 at 22:56

    I love this kind of meadow scene Lisa and you've done it beautifully - love your colours and the textured card stock you used.
    People are so opinionated aren't they but I expect Dex knows just what he likes! Vx

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  33. ♥Gemma♥18 July 2011 at 23:46

    Love this card Lisa...the colours are gorgeous & love the stamp you have used :D
    hugs and xxx

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  34. rosie19 July 2011 at 14:32

    gorgeous. fab image. colours are stunning x

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  35. Unknown28 July 2011 at 11:07

    This is stunning - the effect of the distress inks on the linen card is wonderful thanks for joining the Stamp Man challenge

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