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Saturday, August 13, 2011

Getting Inky with Less is More....

Hey there!!  Saturday has rolled around, again, and that means a brand new challenge over at Less is More.  This week Chrissie and Mandi have challenged us to get a little inky and use either use our inks in a way we have never tried before or to use a favorite technique.  Oh and add to that the fact that the card needs to be one layer!! Yikes!!!  I opted to use a favorite technique... emboss/resist.  Usually when I do emboss/resist I clear emboss the image and then apply the distress inks, but for this card I decided to emboss the image using black embossing powder and then apply the ink.  This card is a stripped down version of a card I did earlier in the week using the same technique.  You can see that card here.  Once, again, I used the Flourishes Ferns & Fiddles set. 


I decided to do a bit of masking using a Spellbinders die.  I cut a piece of cardstock the same size as my card front and then using the Spellbinders die cut out the rectangle.  This piece was taped to the card and the image was stamped using the watermark ink.  I removed the mask, applied the embossing powder and heat set it.  The mask was then reattached and the inks applied.  Finished off the card with a few gems and the sentiment.

Thanks for taking a peek.... now go get inky!!

Supplies:  Cardstock:  PTI white; Inks:  Ranger Scattered Straw, Aged Mahogany & Dusty Concord, VersaMark Watermark ink; PTI True Black;  Stamps:  Flourishes Ferns & Fiddles; Gems:  Hero Arts; Die:  Spellbinders rectangle die; Embossing Powder:  Filigree Black
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40 comments:

  1. sheilaAugust 13, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Love this card Rosemary....was just perusing that challenge myself and was blown away by all the beautiful creations....haven't done much in the way of this type of masking/inking myself and think I will have to try it! great tip on using spellbinders to make the mask!

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  2. ChrissieAugust 13, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    You and ink seem to be great pals Rosemary!
    This is a fabulous card!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  3. AnonymousAugust 13, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Absolutely stunning Rosemary! I love that technique. xx

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  4. Kristie W. August 13, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    This is so pretty!! Great job with the one layer!

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  5. BrendaAugust 13, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Not only is your card just wonderful with great colors but I totally love the sentiment!

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  6. SarahAugust 13, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    A lovely card with vibrant colours.

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  7. KathykAugust 13, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Beautiful card and stunning colors

    Kathyk

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  8. Beryl KAugust 13, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Fabulous card, love your inking the colours are gorgeous
    Beryl x

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  9. Carole CampanileAugust 13, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Another beautiful card Roasemary. The colors are fabulous, so rich and warm. And you worked bling into your wonderful card; I love bling!!! :)

    TFS
    Carole

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  10. Deborah FringsAugust 13, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    This is just super - I really like the ink colours - a beautiful sunset! The little gems are lovely accents!

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  11. JennyAugust 13, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Stunning scene, like a sunset and the silhouette is so striking in the foreground. Its a great technique...I must try it. So many ideas, so liitle time!!!
    Jenny x

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  12. Saints Rule!August 13, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Loving your inky creation! I love the rich sunset and your selected image... So clean and classic! Blessing to you Rosemary!

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  13. LynneAugust 13, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Gorgeous! Love your colours.
    Lynne xxx

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  14. MichelleAugust 13, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    love your inking! pretty colors too!

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  15. Vicki DutcherAugust 13, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Perfectly centered and awesome color usage!

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  16. ScrumplescrunchAugust 13, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Beautiful Rosie. I liked your first one this one is just as good, I am going to give this Challenge a go as I never do one layer cards, and I think it is good to extend oneself creatively to see how it pans out...
    Smiles:)

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  17. joyAugust 13, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    I really love the black embossed design with the colors added - just pops right off the card! Great design, Rosemary!

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  18. Annes ArtAugust 13, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Beautiful!!

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  19. craftieodmaeAugust 14, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    absolutely love it!!!

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  20. Suze BainAugust 14, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    Fabulous embossing and inking Rosemary. The colours are gorgeous. xx

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  21. LinbyAugust 14, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    Lovely card-the sentiment fits beautifully too.
    Linbyx

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  22. MandiAugust 14, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Beautiful card Rosemary
    Gorgeous colours
    Thanks so much
    Mandi
    Diva LIM
    "Less is More"

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  23. Faith A at Daffodil CardsAugust 14, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Gorgeous card, gorgeous colours, just plain GORGEOUS

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  24. Elizabeth AllanAugust 14, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Rosemary I really like the contrast of the white card against your fabulous inking! Beautiful.

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  25. Jenni's JemsAugust 14, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    really lovely card great colours x

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  26. Ang CAugust 14, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Stunning results - beautiful colours

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  27. SashaAugust 14, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Super card! Gorgeous colours and image!

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  28. SusanAugust 14, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Oh my! Rosemary, this turned out fabulous!! I love that stamp...I really should get mine out and use it!)Your embossing looks great!

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  29. GibmissAugust 14, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Wow Rosie a stunning card ....love the vibrant colours ....Stunning work ...
    Hugs sylvie
    x

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  30. G PeplowAugust 14, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Superb card Rosemary, love all the brilliant colour, the sentiment fits beautifully, Gay xxx

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  31. Angelica TurnerAugust 14, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    What a gorgeous image, loving the colors and simple elegance.

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  32. AileenAugust 15, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    lovely colours for your background and i like the sentiment. x

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  33. GinaAAugust 15, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Great colours, Love the way the sentiment breaks the edge of the colour block.

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  34. Judy1223August 15, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Wow, what a gorgeous background! Way to go!

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  35. SYLVIA-ANNEAugust 16, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Glorious colours and a great technique. Love it!
    Sylvia x

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  36. Canonbury creationsAugust 16, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Fab sunset colours Rosemary and the embossed resist looks great in black!Might have to have another go now I've seen yours:)
    Val x

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  37. kingstonmamaAugust 16, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Gorgeous sunset. Love your colors and that leaf looks great in black. Ann

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  38. Karen @ stampinginpinkAugust 17, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    really gorgeous card Rosemary and thanks for the Nesties tip - will be glad to get more use from them! lol Karen

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  39. Sue -August 19, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Lovely card

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  40. massofhairAugust 19, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Such wonderful warm colours with a beautiful image. Fantastic creation and technique:-)

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