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Sunday, 14 August 2011

All inky at LIM

Hello crafty friends, Hope the weekend has been a great one :0)
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 **
...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)

68 comments:

  1. Stunning card Gay, love the images
    Beryl x

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  2. 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

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  3. Lovely card, love your great ladies! Hugs, Valerie

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  4. FAB card and lovely effect - shame about the "bleed" though - think I'd cover it with an insert too

    Kathyk

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  5. Fabulous colours and images Gay (and te inside is very pretty too!) xx

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  6. Gay - 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!

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  7. Love your inked colours and the stamp looks brilliant over the top :)

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  8. Ooh . . . another really different and interesting card Gay. Congrats.

    Hugs, Sandra x

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  9. Oh that is just wonderful! A great bit of stamping Gay! Kim

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  10. Fantastic Gay!!! xx

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  11. I love to see what you make Gay, it's always so different and a refreshing change :)
    A 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

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  12. 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!

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  13. Great card Gay, love the images and the colours.
    Avril

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  14. Some really interesting effects here Gay and some terrific colours too!
    Thanks so much for your continued support of our challenges, it's greatly appreciated!
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  15. 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

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  16. I just checked out that video and that's a really cool technique. Love how your card turned out!

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  17. Gorgeous card! I love the marbling effect and I actually think the inside looks pretty cool! Maria x

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  18. Hi Gay
    Wow!!!! Gorgeous i can tell you love getting inky....Stunning work...
    Hugs sylvie
    xxx

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  19. 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

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  20. Terrific stamp and great colourings. Love the inside as well. xx

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  21. wowee gay... what a cool card!!

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  22. Fabulous card!! Beautiful ladies and colors.

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  23. Gay what a pretty card...so colourful you really have made use of your inks

    Anne

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  24. Your cards are always so original Gay and I love the effects you got on this one! Vx

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  25. Great card, great colours. And the inside looks fantastic, no need to cover it.

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  26. Looks like inky fun my friend.. I just love that fun image you used.. I always love seeing your cards..

    Hope you have a great day!!

    Hugs, Linda

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  27. Love those ladies, its a super card. Yvonne x

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  28. Your card is stunning, great colours. Will have a look at the link to see how it's done.

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  29. Wow!.. Its BEAUTIFUL!.. You are a master of one layer cards! :D

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  30. Gorgeous your card Gay. The stamp is very beautiful and artistic and also the colouring. Fabulous
    greet
    Marja

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  31. Oh wow, this is wonderful, full of joie de vivre - really happy card - fabulous!

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  32. Oh wow Gay what a great card and lovely 'pop' of colours too, well done I love it :O) Viv xx

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  33. What an incredible card the colours are gorgeous and the images are perfect as is the sentiment, LOVE IT

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  34. Gorgeous creation ♥ Pops x x x

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  35. Fabulous colours love the stamping!
    I rather like the inside too ... sooo pretty.
    Suzi B :)

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  36. Thanks for the link to the video I've just sat absorbded watching it lol
    Will be giving it a go.
    Suzi B x x

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  37. 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
    Mina xxx

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  38. That inkin glooks fantastic, Gay
    You did brilliantly placing it so perfectly
    Thanks so much
    Mandi
    Diva LIM
    "Less is More"

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  39. Hi Gay

    What a fantastic OLC .. .. brilliant finished look and gorgeous colour choices.

    Love Jules xx

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  40. This is stunning and unusual, will check out the video when I can. Can't wait to se what Craft Barn are up to:)
    Anne
    x

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  41. Hi Gay - glorious colours and a fabulous image. As always,a brilliant creation!
    Hugs, Sylvia xxx

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  42. Very interesting technique...the colors turned out amazing!!

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  43. Hi Gay

    What 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:-)

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  44. Gay, you are so talented at these inky techniques. Fabulous card.
    Lynne xxx

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  45. oh wow this is stunning - what fab colours
    Lisa x

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  46. Super card Gay, great technique and lovely colours used. Carol x

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  47. This is stunning Gay,very clever.xxx

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  48. I love the dancing ladies, Gay! The way you've inked the edge is beautiful!

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  49. I love the images and the way you inked them!

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  50. Beautiful 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

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  51. Very pretty, arty and colourful. x

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  52. Gay...your card is STUNNING! Once again, thank you for your inspiration!

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  53. WOW.. what a beautiful creation.. i love all the colors.. :) HUGS

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  54. What a gorgeous card. Love the colours and this marble technique. Bye, Franka

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  55. Wow! This is stunning Gay! Love the colours. Must have a go at that technique

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  56. Just beautiful - your colours glow! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving the love, have a great week!
    Rosey x

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  57. oh this is just brilliant hun just love this,super love hugs cherylx bless you for popping over to my blog too,xxxx

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  58. Great card, love all the different colours.

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  59. I'll definitely give that technique a go! Fab stamp, yet again, producing a great card.

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  60. Love the technique - makes a stunning card :-)

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  61. a fabulous inky card! enjoy your weekend.
    hugs, annie x

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  62. What fabulous ladies and so well dressed love them to bits.

    Marie

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I love to hear your comments. Sorry but I had to put moderation on, I will answer each comment and hopefully won't miss anyone out Thank you so much for your support, Gay.