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Monday, 15 August 2011

Less is More wk28 - one layer, use ink

The challenge at Less is More this week is a one-layer card using ink... should have been easy really, but I've struggled a bit for some reason.  Well, actually the reason is almost definitely the school hols!  I know, I keep complaining... I do love my boys to bits, but they're SO loud!  I'm really struggling to create anything - tomorrow I'm just giving up and we'll go out for the day I think.


Anyway... this was the last card I made and the only one I actually like.  I inked the stamp (Hero Arts) with memento 'lulu lavender', then dabbed 'lilac posies' and 'grape jelly' on random bits of the stamp, sprayed it with water and then stamped.  I really like this effect and if I'd been more in the mood I would have made a batch in different colours - another day!  The sentiment is Penny Black, and I added a few black pearls to finish.


My first card - an attempt at resist embossing - ended up in the bin.  The resist bit worked fine but I ruined the card.  My second card ended up in the bin too.  So I gave up and splodged a distress ink pad (shabby shutters) directly onto my card and then stamped a Hero Arts stamp in 'bamboo' memento... just because I needed to do something really simple!  It's a bit boring, but I thought I'd include it seen as it didn't get binned!
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45 comments:

  1. Liz McGuire,15 August 2011 at 16:46

    Hiya, love both of todays cards, but I think the first one, for me, just wins it by a nose!

    Liz x

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  2. Marita15 August 2011 at 16:51

    Lovely and elegant cards♥.

    Hugs Marita♫♫

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  3. Feebsy15 August 2011 at 16:51

    Lisa these are both really beautiful, especially the first, it's really my sort of colours. I like the boldness of the green too.

    I hope that you have a good day if you do decide to go out tomorrow.

    Feebs
    xx

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  4. Sasha15 August 2011 at 16:52

    Both of your cards are really lovely. Your first one is my favourite though. I love the result of your technique. Beautiful inking and stamping!

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  5. Deborah Frings15 August 2011 at 16:53

    Lisa - they are both fabulous. I really like the first one with the shades of purple, but the green has the edge - just!

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  6. Suzi B15 August 2011 at 17:17

    Both great cards. The technique used for your first card is of my favourites too... lovely colours on this card.
    Sue :)

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  7. Victoria15 August 2011 at 17:19

    these are both sooo lush Lisa, just so pretty

    Love
    Victoria
    x

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  8. heidy15 August 2011 at 17:20

    There both beautiful Lisa!
    Hugs heidy

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  9. GinaA15 August 2011 at 17:40

    Birth Day dreams card is FAB, great inking and love the black pearl finishing touch.

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  10. The Little Stamper15 August 2011 at 17:58

    I love both cards, but I think the first one is absolutely stunning!!

    Sharon x

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  11. Carla15 August 2011 at 18:23

    love both cards, super!

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  12. Kelly Schelske15 August 2011 at 18:31

    Lisa, these are both fantastic! Love the purples though, they're wonderful!

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  13. Vicky15 August 2011 at 18:38

    Hi sweetie these are both gorgeous hun I think the first is my fave....I think!! I love them both so its hard.....

    Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx
    Enjoy your day tomorrow shug...

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  14. Jenni's Jems15 August 2011 at 18:41

    Love them both the purple is fab and the green is too can't decide which is my favourite! x

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  15. Debs M15 August 2011 at 18:56

    2 lovely cards, the pinks and purples win it for me tho! x

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  16. Anonymous15 August 2011 at 19:15

    I think they're both gorgeous! I didn't know you could add water to Memento ink - I'll have to try that. Thanks Lisa! xx

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  17. Suze Bain15 August 2011 at 19:19

    Love the variations of colour in the first one but for me, the second one has the edge! (but both are fab!) xx

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  18. Claire15 August 2011 at 19:26

    Two lovely cards Lisa - love the stamping effects you have created and the colours are just fab. Hugs, Claire x

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  19. Sue15 August 2011 at 19:45

    I love your cards. The first one is my fave I love the colours used.

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  20. Beryl K15 August 2011 at 19:55

    Stunning cards
    Beryl x

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  21. Vicky15 August 2011 at 20:05

    They are both so gorgeous Lisa..!

    hugs Vicky xx

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  22. coldwaters215 August 2011 at 20:16

    Wow Lisa these are both simply beautiful the designs are perfect I am rather partial to that first one the colours are so soft.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  23. Sarah15 August 2011 at 20:34

    Great cards, I have the same stamp you have used on your first card but I have never managed to make it look so beautiful.

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  24. Mau xx15 August 2011 at 20:35

    Lisa These are both Lovely! Love the effect on the first one and love the simplicity of the green xx
    Beautiful xx

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  25. Sue15 August 2011 at 21:14

    Hi hun
    wow two gorgeous cards, you sure are brill at these, luv the images, sue,x

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  26. Maja15 August 2011 at 21:20

    They're sooo gorgeous

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  27. Donna Mosley15 August 2011 at 21:24

    Two gorgeous cards Lisa, love the ink effect on the first. Hope you have a lovely day tomorrow.

    Donna x

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  28. Kjersti15 August 2011 at 21:27

    Gorgeous cards - absolutely Less is more. Thanks for sharing!
    Hugs Kjersti

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  29. Anonymous15 August 2011 at 22:51

    These are both fabulous Lisa! Love the colours of both!
    Helen x

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  30. Lorraine15 August 2011 at 22:52

    Both beautiful, Lisa! My fav is the first one - love the colors and the black sentiment stamped over. Stunning.

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  31. Chrissie15 August 2011 at 22:57

    Two great cards Lisa, the first is my favourite, probably because the colours appeal enormously!
    I love that technique too!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  32. Kathyk15 August 2011 at 23:13

    Two lovely cards but your first one - for me - is just perfect

    Kathyk

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  33. Jenny15 August 2011 at 23:14

    Hi Lisa, I too am having the same troubles as I feel I cannot craft in the day when James is about and I feel my mojo slipping away too!
    I love your inky cards,they turned out really well, the colours are pretty and I love the overstamped greeting :)
    Jenny x

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  34. Jennifer16 August 2011 at 00:41

    Hi Lisa. The first is my fave (but both fab!!) because I adore the colours. Can totally sympathise re the school hols with my four very loud kids. I'm just focusing on September when my youngest will be starting too....yipppeeeeee!! (will miss him too though lol!) xx Jenny xx

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  35. Mandi16 August 2011 at 07:25

    Both terrific Lisa
    We are our own worst critics!
    the first is my fav, the placement is perfect

    Thanks so much
    Mandi
    Diva LIM
    "Less is More"

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  36. Jules16 August 2011 at 07:57

    Hi Lisa

    You are funny!!! Both of your cards are gorgeous and the last one isn't boring at all!!

    Both are inspirational.

    Love Jules xx

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  37. Jackie16 August 2011 at 08:09

    I love both cards and wouldn't like to choose a fave, but the green one may just have the edge... :o)
    Jackie xx

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  38. Jessica16 August 2011 at 08:11

    Both stunning cards Lisa - great colours. Jxx

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  39. coops16 August 2011 at 09:20

    stunning cards lisa.love the fab stamps you`ve used and gorgeous colours on both :D

    xx coops xx

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  40. rosie16 August 2011 at 11:36

    absolutley stunning. gorgeous images. so delicate. so professional x

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  41. Vicky Hayes16 August 2011 at 20:35

    These are both gorgeous Lisa but I especially love the one with the purples. I know what you mean about stamping in noise - I can only craft when everyone's happy! Vx

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  42. kingstonmama17 August 2011 at 05:02

    Really pretty. I love all the colors in your first card. I need to try that technique!

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  43. Aileen17 August 2011 at 21:18

    Two lovely cards, especially like the first one and the technique that you used. x

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  44. melsanford18 August 2011 at 09:07

    Such beautiful cards! I love how you've combined the colours on the first one :-) Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx

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  45. Andrea18 August 2011 at 19:36

    both cards are pretty, but I love the first one .. I love the color :-)

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