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Sunday 6 November 2011

Less is More wk40 - red and orange

I'm back with my second post for today, a card for this week's Less is More challenge which is 'red & orange' - fine for me as I like bright colours.  I thought it'd be an ideal one for getting inky... so I did... you should see the state of my hands!



I made an inky background on a scrap of linen card, using distress inks in 'scattered straw', 'ripe persimmon' and 'fired brick', then stamped the Hero Arts image using 'gathered twigs' - yep I finally got to play with the Autumn limited edition inks!  I used a scrap of stripy paper, some dark brown card from Papermill Direct and stamped the Stampin' Up sentiment on a tab cut with an MFT die.

I'm also entering my card for the 'over the edge' challenge at CAS-ual Fridays and Jules' Crafty Snippet Challenge - this is what I'm planning to do with a lot of my offcuts of white linen Jules, they're all going to get the inky treatment... eventually anyway!

By the way, it's just the photo that makes everything look slightly wonky, at least I hope it is lol.
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48 comments:

  1. Fiona6 November 2011 at 19:10

    wow Lisa..fabby!! i love the distressed ink background, it's very effective!!

    Fi
    x

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  2. Irene6 November 2011 at 19:19

    Lisa, this is stunning and gorgeous, I love the inked backround and your gorgeous flower.

    luv
    irene
    xxxx

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  3. coldwaters26 November 2011 at 19:21

    This is absolutely fantastic Lisa that colour looks amazing and I adore those images. I have always been so impressed with the linen card stock that I have just bought myself some, just hope my work turns out half as good as your, lol.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  4. Faye6 November 2011 at 19:22

    Oooooh this is a bit super innit! Lovely jubbly. xxx

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  5. Chrissie6 November 2011 at 19:22

    This is fabulous Lisa... lots if inky loveliness!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  6. Louise6 November 2011 at 19:24

    Wow, I love this Lisa. It's stunning x

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  7. Denise 6 November 2011 at 19:25

    Love this - gorgeous colours and fantastic image.
    Hugs
    Denise xx

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  8. cardmaking bird6 November 2011 at 19:25

    Stunning background effect, Lisa! Hugs, Marie xx

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  9. Larisa6 November 2011 at 19:34

    Ahh this is so sweet...

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  10. Vicky6 November 2011 at 19:38

    This is stunning Lisa...so love all those gorgeous colours and fabulous image too....

    have a lovely evening..hugs Vicky xx

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  11. heidy6 November 2011 at 19:44

    Wow gorgeous Lisa,I love those colours together!
    Hugs Heidy

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  12. Jan Jones6 November 2011 at 19:45

    Gorgeous colours, Lisa. I love orange!!!
    Jan

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  13. Janette6 November 2011 at 19:47

    Those colours are really gorgeous Lisa, a brilliant card, love it and I think the linen card makes it pop even more.xx

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  14. Claire6 November 2011 at 20:08

    Stunning, I love the colours and fab image. Hugs, Claire x

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  15. Liz McGuire,6 November 2011 at 20:10

    The inky colours merge perfectly, it's stunning,

    Liz x

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  16. TAM6 November 2011 at 20:26

    Fabulous card - a girl after my own heart getting nice and inky

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  17. Debs6 November 2011 at 20:27

    Gorgeous inking Lisa - love it!
    Hope all's well.
    Debs xx

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  18. Unknown6 November 2011 at 20:45

    Ooooh Lisa, this is just so pretty! I love that background - you've blended the colours to perfection and the colours are gorgeous. It's just wonderful. Sarah

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  19. Donna Mosley6 November 2011 at 21:01

    A beautiful card Lisa, love the colours and your amazing blending. Hope you had a lovely weekend hun.

    Donna x

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  20. Little K Smith6 November 2011 at 21:10

    Oh this is stunning Lisa! The colours are lush! Your distressing is perfection and I love the flower stamp too :)
    Kelly.x

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  21. Anonymous6 November 2011 at 21:28

    Stunning work Lisa, gorgeous colours!
    Helen x

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  22. Jenny6 November 2011 at 21:38

    Just perfect for the challenge Lisa, a sunset comes to mind when I think of red and orange too! Fab CAS card :)
    Jenny x

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  23. Cazza6 November 2011 at 21:45

    Another corker Lisa, this is beautiful hon!
    Hugs,
    Cazza
    xxx

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  24. Carol6 November 2011 at 22:22

    It's a stunning inked background Lisa, love the card. Carol x

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  25. Unknown6 November 2011 at 22:31

    Ooh!!! this is gorgeous! Mary x

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  26. Beryl K6 November 2011 at 23:02

    This is fabulous, love the inky background on the linen card, must give that a go
    Beryl x

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  27. Victoria6 November 2011 at 23:08

    Ooo lovely! I love doing distress ink backgrounds too so I empathise about inky fingers!

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  28. Kelly Schelske6 November 2011 at 23:47

    Love this Lisa!

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  29. Jennifer6 November 2011 at 23:50

    Perfick Lisa! Love the beautiful ink work. Beautifully balanced layout too. xx Jenny xx

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  30. Jules7 November 2011 at 07:53

    Hi Lisa

    Brilliant use of your snippets .. .. and gorgeous colours too.

    A great way to use up those white offcuts!!!!

    Thanks for sharing in the snippet playground again this week.

    Love Jules xx

    p.s. So Frankie lives to try and sing another day!! I just don't think his voice is strong enough and he attitude stinks!! I don't think he deserves to be there.

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  31. Jackie7 November 2011 at 08:18

    Absolutely superb, I love the wonderful warm colour :o)
    Jackie xx

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  32. coops7 November 2011 at 09:49

    so stunning lisa.i love the vibrant spicy colours and gorgeius stamp and design :D

    xx coops xx

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  33. CRAZYCRAFTSHED7 November 2011 at 09:54

    Gorgeous and beautiful card
    Lisa
    Hugs Dianne xx :)

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  34. Michelle Short7 November 2011 at 14:49

    This is gorgeous Lisa, your inking is simply stunning! xx

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  35. Lorraine7 November 2011 at 14:59

    Oh wow, this is stunning! I love the colors & inking! Just gorgeous!

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  36. Nannieflash7 November 2011 at 18:49

    Hi Lisa that is gorgeous I love how you create your simple designs they always look stunning. hugs Shirleyx

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  37. Aileen7 November 2011 at 20:31

    Gorgeous background to the flowers and lovely match with the paper. x

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  38. Anonymous7 November 2011 at 20:55

    Stunning!! Love this Lisa!
    xx

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  39. Paper Hearts Handmade Cards7 November 2011 at 22:11

    Stunning Lisa K x

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  40. Christine L8 November 2011 at 08:19

    Absolutely STUNNING Lisa!
    Hugs
    Christine x

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  41. Tracey8 November 2011 at 09:00

    Stunning card. Hope you managed to get your hands clean Tracey x

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  42. Debs M8 November 2011 at 19:59

    fabulous background and papers x

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  43. bastelengel8 November 2011 at 20:42

    Wow! This is just great! A great implementation of the colors.

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  44. melsanford9 November 2011 at 05:48

    Gorgeous card - love the inky background :-) Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx

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  45. Virginia L.9 November 2011 at 06:31

    Gorgeous inking and shading! The peeking out sentiment is lovely! So glad that you join the fun with us at CAS-ual Fridays!

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  46. Victoria9 November 2011 at 07:49

    This is beutiful Lisa! Love the inked background, sounds like you had fun getting inky!!
    Hugs, Victoria ~x~

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  47. Laura Davis10 November 2011 at 05:46

    Beautiful!
    Thanks for playing at Cas-ual Fridays!
    Laura

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  48. Elizabeth13 November 2011 at 23:22

    Gorgeous card, Lisa - the colours are stunning. Great use of those white snippets of card. Elizabeth x

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