Over at LIM this week Mandi and Chrissie have challenged us to get all inky,
Once more we are back to the second week of the month and so our challenge is for a
ONE LAYER CARD
If you are not sure of the principles of this genre, do check out our Guidelines at the top of our blog.
The special feature we would like to see this week is for you to
USE INK
** This does include ink pads **
** This does include ink pads **
...hopefully in a way you haven't tried before.... or using a favourite technique.
I had a great time with this one and chose to use Andy Skinners inky technique This is fun, he has a video so pop over and check it out if you have a minute:0) I turned the card on it's side and marbled it just on that side, let it dry and then stamped the Graphic 45 Cling Le Circ2 . What was really interesting was the Copics I used to colour were taking the coloured ink down and I got a lift that was totally unsuspected but very welcome. You can see it on the leaves and the yellow of the ladies dress sleeves.I have a feeling there maybe more attempts at this challenge, I love getting inky, Great challenge again ladies, Thanks! I have photos of the inside but although interesting I think I'm going to cover it up with a liner, the Copics bled through :{
I've had a very busy crafty weekend but I can't share any of it yet, sorry. At the Craft Barn Blog we have something quite interesting coming up in the next few weeks and I think you may want to play along, I'll keep you posted TTFN Have a wonderful week all :0)
Stunning card Gay, love the images
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WOW Gay what a fantastic inky card !!! Just adore all those colours together !!! Very much looking forward to what is coming up shortly at Craft Barn !! take care
ReplyDeleteLovely card, love your great ladies! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteFAB card and lovely effect - shame about the "bleed" though - think I'd cover it with an insert too
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Fabulous colours and images Gay (and te inside is very pretty too!) xx
ReplyDeletestunning card!
ReplyDeleteGay - this is just wonderful. I really like the marbling at the bottom of the card, and the image you've used is super. I love it!
ReplyDeleteLove your inked colours and the stamp looks brilliant over the top :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful, love the colors.
ReplyDeleteOoh . . . another really different and interesting card Gay. Congrats.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sandra x
Oh that is just wonderful! A great bit of stamping Gay! Kim
ReplyDeleteFantastic Gay!!! xx
ReplyDeleteI love to see what you make Gay, it's always so different and a refreshing change :)
ReplyDeleteA fab card as usual, I love the inky colours and the way they flow from the ladies dresses. The inside looks interesting too...I think a lot of us will have to use inserts this week!
Jenny x
Fabulous card, Gay! I can see that you have used quite a few different techniques on your card...Brilliant! Love your colour choices and stamps!
ReplyDeleteGreat card Gay, love the images and the colours.
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Some really interesting effects here Gay and some terrific colours too!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your continued support of our challenges, it's greatly appreciated!
Chrissie
Lady LIM
"Less is More"
Hi Kay, love the marbelling effect. I have found that using promarkers over the distress inks seems to split the alcohol inks into different hues, although all I have had so far is 'mud'. I am wondering whether a pearlescent card will allow the alcohol ink to sit on top instead of bleeding through? I will see if I have some in my stash and give it a go. Wonderful card, and I do like the stamp. Lynn x
ReplyDeleteI just checked out that video and that's a really cool technique. Love how your card turned out!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! I love the marbling effect and I actually think the inside looks pretty cool! Maria x
ReplyDeleteHi Gay
ReplyDeleteWow!!!! Gorgeous i can tell you love getting inky....Stunning work...
Hugs sylvie
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WoW - gorgeous card...and love that stamp!! I love alcohol inks and don't know why I've never done this - i used to all the time when I worked with kids on holiday playschemes..they loved it, but i'd forgotten all about it..off to get inky !! Thanks for reminding me...Esther xx
ReplyDeleteTerrific stamp and great colourings. Love the inside as well. xx
ReplyDeletewowee gay... what a cool card!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card!! Beautiful ladies and colors.
ReplyDeleteGay what a pretty card...so colourful you really have made use of your inks
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Your cards are always so original Gay and I love the effects you got on this one! Vx
ReplyDeleteGreat card, great colours. And the inside looks fantastic, no need to cover it.
ReplyDeleteLooks like inky fun my friend.. I just love that fun image you used.. I always love seeing your cards..
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great day!!
Hugs, Linda
Love those ladies, its a super card. Yvonne x
ReplyDeleteYour card is stunning, great colours. Will have a look at the link to see how it's done.
ReplyDeleteWow!.. Its BEAUTIFUL!.. You are a master of one layer cards! :D
ReplyDeleteGorgeous your card Gay. The stamp is very beautiful and artistic and also the colouring. Fabulous
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Marja
Oh wow, this is wonderful, full of joie de vivre - really happy card - fabulous!
ReplyDeleteOh wow Gay what a great card and lovely 'pop' of colours too, well done I love it :O) Viv xx
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible card the colours are gorgeous and the images are perfect as is the sentiment, LOVE IT
ReplyDeleteGorgeous creation ♥ Pops x x x
ReplyDeleteFabulous colours love the stamping!
ReplyDeleteI rather like the inside too ... sooo pretty.
Suzi B :)
Thanks for the link to the video I've just sat absorbded watching it lol
ReplyDeleteWill be giving it a go.
Suzi B x x
oh wow Gay this is wonderful...it reminds me so much of Yellow Submarine, its the same sort of multi art theme...its an amazing piece of work
ReplyDeleteMina xxx
That inkin glooks fantastic, Gay
ReplyDeleteYou did brilliantly placing it so perfectly
Thanks so much
Mandi
Diva LIM
"Less is More"
Hi Gay
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic OLC .. .. brilliant finished look and gorgeous colour choices.
Love Jules xx
This is stunning and unusual, will check out the video when I can. Can't wait to se what Craft Barn are up to:)
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Lovely colourful card xx
ReplyDeleteHi Gay - glorious colours and a fabulous image. As always,a brilliant creation!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sylvia xxx
Very interesting technique...the colors turned out amazing!!
ReplyDeleteHi Gay
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning card and some fantastic inking techniques. Will go and see the video tonight after my online class.
Just followed the Craft Barn Blog as i really love Andy Skinner images and didn't know he#s on the design team.
Have a great week:-)
Gay, you are so talented at these inky techniques. Fabulous card.
ReplyDeleteLynne xxx
oh wow this is stunning - what fab colours
ReplyDeleteLisa x
Super card Gay, great technique and lovely colours used. Carol x
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning Gay,very clever.xxx
ReplyDeleteI love the dancing ladies, Gay! The way you've inked the edge is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love the images and the way you inked them!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Gay. I love your colors. You always have such interesting and different stamps! I'll have to check out that video, as I'm not familiar with this technique. :) Ann
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, arty and colourful. x
ReplyDeleteGay...your card is STUNNING! Once again, thank you for your inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card!
ReplyDeletethis is beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteWOW.. what a beautiful creation.. i love all the colors.. :) HUGS
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card. Love the colours and this marble technique. Bye, Franka
ReplyDeleteWow! This is stunning Gay! Love the colours. Must have a go at that technique
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful - your colours glow! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving the love, have a great week!
ReplyDeleteRosey x
oh this is just brilliant hun just love this,super love hugs cherylx bless you for popping over to my blog too,xxxx
ReplyDeleteGreat card, love all the different colours.
ReplyDeleteI'll definitely give that technique a go! Fab stamp, yet again, producing a great card.
ReplyDeleteLove the technique - makes a stunning card :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's brilliant!
ReplyDeletea fabulous inky card! enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeletehugs, annie x
What fabulous ladies and so well dressed love them to bits.
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