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Saturday, 13 August 2011

Less is More - Use Ink!

Saturday once more and time for another challenge from "Less is More"!
This time it's to Use Ink!
It sounds easy enough, but we'd like people to maybe try something a little different, new or merely a technique that is a favourite.

This is one of my favourite techniques... a sponged background and a stamped scene.
 The stamps are from Indigo Blu.
This one consists of a simple square stamped directly with a Distress ink pad and then overstamped with a two step stamp from Stampin' Up. The sentiment is from Hero Arts and the whole card was spritzed with a little shimmer ink.
DO join in the fun this week and let us see what you can produce when you get a little inky!
This last one was made with an acrylic block, stamped with Distress Inks then spritzed with water before being stamped onto the card. The Personal Impressions  image was then stamped over the top and the Hero Arts sentiment stamped beneath. Quick and easy!
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46 comments:

  1. Kathyk13 August 2011 at 08:40

    Lovely card and fab IndigoBlu images

    Kathyk

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  2. Jan 13 August 2011 at 09:07

    Ohh NOO I hate one layer week!
    I love your card Chrissie!
    I will get my thinking cap on lol!
    xx Jan

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  3. Gibmiss13 August 2011 at 09:33

    Hi Chrissie
    Fabby card ...you are an expert at these cards... Stunning..
    The star embossing folder...i have just ordered one from Joanna Sheen....thats another one to my big collection ...but think it will be useful....
    hugs sylvie
    Thanks for this A1 CHALLENGE...
    ENJOY YOUR DAY ANOTHER HOTTIE HERE!!!!

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  4. Mandi13 August 2011 at 09:49

    FANTASTIC cards as always Chrissie
    You are Queen of Ink Techniques

    I#m in awe as usual

    x

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  5. Sherry Eckblad13 August 2011 at 13:08

    absolutely love it! You are the queen of one layer cards Chrissie.

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  6. Sasha13 August 2011 at 15:02

    Fabulous cards, Chrissie! Your first one looks like a piece of fine artwork! (which it is, of course!!). Love the stamps and the colours you used x

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  7. Vicki Dutcher13 August 2011 at 16:08

    What an elegant card in the mono colors! I so love "using ink" I will be playing in this for sure!

    I was so happy to be showcased last week - thanks again!! :)

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  8. GinaA13 August 2011 at 16:52

    Hi Chrissie,
    This is a gorgeous landscape, just love the colour. I always contain my stamps inside the 'box' and must try let the image out into the blank space, it gives it a much more arty look.

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  9. Deborah Frings13 August 2011 at 17:49

    Both your cards are really lovely. I do like the landscape - it's just fab! I really like the simplicity of the get well card.

    What a fun challenge this week!

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  10. Elizabeth13 August 2011 at 18:04

    Gorgeous cards!! Love the first one. The landscape has very beautiful colors.

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  11. Marlena M.13 August 2011 at 18:16

    Both of your cards are lovely! I really like the masked background ;)

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  12. Jenny13 August 2011 at 18:33

    I bet you chose this challenge Chrissie! Your cards are a work of art and I crown you Queen of this technique :)
    I love the atmospheric feel to your grassy scene, the inking is amazing :)
    Thanks for making me try something new.
    Jenny x

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  13. Beryl K13 August 2011 at 18:34

    Love both of your cards Chrissie, but the first one is my favourite it is stunning. If you weren't running the challenge it would certainly be a 'showcase' card
    Beryl x

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  14. redscrap13 August 2011 at 18:50

    wat een prachtige kaart,
    groeten mina

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  15. Sarah13 August 2011 at 20:32

    Both of these are beautiful Chrissie,I love your use of inks.

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  16. Lynne13 August 2011 at 20:45

    Two super cards Chrissie, thanks for the inspiration.
    Lynne xxx

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  17. Suze Bain13 August 2011 at 21:40

    Fabulous colours and images Chrissie. Thanks for another great challenge. xx

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  18. Kathleen13 August 2011 at 21:40

    Absolutely love the first card, wish I could do something like that, stunning.
    Oops sounds as if I don't like the second one but I do but not as much as the first one.
    Goodness knows what I am going to do.

    Kath x

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  19. Rosemary13 August 2011 at 21:45

    beautiful cards, chrissie! i especially like the first one...

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  20. Suze Bain13 August 2011 at 22:15

    You are so fabulous Chrissie - I've stamped over my inky mess and I think it looks ok! (I've edited my blog post). Thank you!!!!

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  21. coldwaters213 August 2011 at 22:21

    Wow Chrissie these are stunning especially that first one the scene looks so real and beautiful I love them both.,
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  22. Jacqueline14 August 2011 at 07:11

    This is a great challenge with the inks! I love how you achieved the clouds and hills - beautiful top card!

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  23. Linby14 August 2011 at 10:11

    You've created a beautiful scene Chrissie.
    Linbyx

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  24. Lexxie14 August 2011 at 12:25

    Fab cards Chrissie, I especially love the scene you have created in the first one,
    Great challenge as ever,
    Love Sarita xx

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  25. Sally14 August 2011 at 18:19

    Hi Chrissie, two really striking designs & an imaginative use of inks.
    Sally x

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  26. Julie M14 August 2011 at 20:08

    Stunning cards, Chrissie - I particularly love the first one, the sepia tones and soft background with the crisp image in the foreground. Gorgeous.

    Julie

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  27. G Peplow14 August 2011 at 20:12

    Hi Chrissie, Three wonderful cards, each is beautiful in it's own right, I love all especially the last. I think the colours swung it, autumnal and gorgeous. Thanks for another great challenge, Gay xxx

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  28. nnalorac14 August 2011 at 23:00

    Lovely cards, especially the first one, you make it look so easy, thanks for the inspiration. Carolxx

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  29. Vicky Hayes15 August 2011 at 10:01

    A brilliant showcase of inky techniques Chrissie - they're all fabulous in completely different ways. Vx

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  30. Rebecca15 August 2011 at 15:25

    Wow I never thought of inking the acrylic block! These three cards are inspirational and prove that less really is more x

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  31. SYLVIA-ANNE15 August 2011 at 18:10

    Fabulous cards as always Chrissie, and thanks for another great challenge.
    Hugs, Sylvia x

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  32. StampingStace15 August 2011 at 18:40

    Love the cards but the first is my favourite, its absolutely stunning! Am in Barbados on holiday so missing the challenge this week!
    Stacex

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  33. Sue15 August 2011 at 19:26

    Hi hun
    gorgeous cards, i luv the top one, lovely colours & image, sue,x

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  34. Viv15 August 2011 at 20:07

    Two great cards again Chrissie, you seem to get them just right all the time...how do you do that????love the landscape on the first....I will keep trying...I will, I will :O)Viv xx

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  35. Judy122316 August 2011 at 04:10

    Chrissie, this challenge is RIGHT up your alley! Oh my heavens, all of your cards are so inspiring! Love them ALL!
    Judy

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  36. Diane16 August 2011 at 18:47

    All three are very pretty...but I just love the colors of the thrid one...and might have to give your technique a go!!

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  37. Stephanie Lanzalotto17 August 2011 at 04:37

    Love, Love, Love all of these. You have inspired me so greatly Chrissie. I have a whole new way of looking at this craft. Wish we could discuss over cocktails... xo

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  38. kingstonmama17 August 2011 at 04:43

    Beautiful, Chrissie. All three are fab but I love the scene you created with your first one. You're so good at this technique! :) Ann

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  39. Riikka Kovasin17 August 2011 at 07:56

    They are all so beautiful! I think my favourite one is the top most one, but it's hard to choose :)

    Thank you for visiting my blog!

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  40. Kerry17 August 2011 at 09:56

    I love all the cards you've made. Thanks for giving us great ideas using ink.

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  41. Robyn Oliver17 August 2011 at 11:40

    Thanks Chrissie for your comments....I do love your cards too...less is more, I've always thought so.

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  42. Spyder17 August 2011 at 23:48

    Lovely card Chrissy!
    ((Lyn))

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  43. Michelle Short18 August 2011 at 12:00

    Oh my word! your cards are beautiful Chrissie but your first one is just stunning! I love the colours. You say it might be easy but for me it's not quite, I am very much just a stamper and colourer so thank you for the inspiration to try something a little different for me xx

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  44. Luci19 August 2011 at 05:08

    This is fabulous! I love how your flower "grows" out of this beautiful scene!

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  45. laurie19 August 2011 at 21:38

    Your cards are awesome!

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  46. Anonymous19 August 2011 at 22:46

    Your cards are beautiful! Your skill with ink is always jawdropping!

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Thank you so much for popping by, I appreciate your comments!
Thanks,
Chrissie