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Wednesday, 17 August 2011

Less is More - one layer and ink

The challenge this week at Less is More is a one layer card using ink, preferably in a way that is new or different to usual. I've spent several days thinking about it, and finally came up with this:
I stamped and clear embossed the agapanthus cluster (Stampendous) and then 'swiped' memento ink in angel pink, lulu lavender and summer sky. I've not done much swiping before, and to be honest, that random edge of ink makes me feel just a little bit uncomfortable! I then ironed the image using a sheet of kitchen towel to remove the embossing and leave a batik effect image. Finally I added the sentiment (Inkylicious).
Thanks for looking!
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24 comments:

  1. SYLVIA-ANNE17 August 2011 at 13:52

    Hi Sally - This is so delicate and the inking is fabulous. Love the Resist technique and the beautiful sentiment.
    Hugs, Sylvia xx

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  2. Chrissie17 August 2011 at 14:23

    Well it looks like all that thinking paid off Sally, this is gorgeous and I just live the edge of the inking... it's a great faux batik card!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  3. Chrissie17 August 2011 at 14:24

    Should say 'love' the inking of course... my fingers don't type as well as I do!
    Chrissie

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  4. G Peplow17 August 2011 at 15:44

    Pretty colours and great flowers, love this, Gay xxx

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  5. Anonymous17 August 2011 at 15:52

    Fab technique Sally and a very pretty effect. Lovely! xx

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  6. Canonbury creations17 August 2011 at 16:56

    Beautiful Sally, love that technique!
    Val x

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  7. Vicky Hayes17 August 2011 at 18:51

    This is a great technique Sally and your card is lovely!

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  8. Jenni's Jems17 August 2011 at 19:09

    Love the soft colours and the image just jumps out at you ,lovely x

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  9. Linby17 August 2011 at 20:20

    what a beautiful card you created, so soft and serene
    Linbyx

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  10. Lisa Jane17 August 2011 at 20:47

    oh its wonderful.. love those pretty colours and the batik effect
    Lisa x

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  11. Carol18 August 2011 at 00:44

    Lovely pretty card and what a novel use for an iron! Carol x

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  12. Karen P18 August 2011 at 01:16

    is really lovely and delicate. fab use of ink and technique. lovely card Karen x

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  13. Sasha18 August 2011 at 01:37

    Lovely resist effect and such soft and delicate colours.

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  14. Sandra18 August 2011 at 08:31

    Great technique and a lovely card, Sandra

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  15. craftimamma18 August 2011 at 09:09

    This is lovely Sally. The colours are really pretty and I think you've made a fab job of the swiping. I always like the effect when others use it but somehow mine never looks right.

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  16. Jules18 August 2011 at 09:15

    Hi Sal

    Beautiful work!!

    Gorgeous colours and a great sentiment too.

    Not a technique I have tried .. .. but I might have to now!!

    Love Jules xx

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  17. Kathyk18 August 2011 at 11:23

    The combination of the FAB agapanthus image and your colour choice for your "swiping" turned out so very well

    KAthyk

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  18. Mandi18 August 2011 at 20:39

    This looks lovely Sally
    the black sentiment looks FAB against the pastel ink effect
    Super!
    Thanks so much
    Mandi
    Diva LIM
    "Less is More"

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  19. Faith A at Daffodil Cards18 August 2011 at 22:29

    Gorgeous, love the colours

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  20. Carola Bartz18 August 2011 at 23:47

    This is such a beautiful card, Sally. I love it. The stamp is gorgeous.

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  21. Andrea Estensen19 August 2011 at 03:01

    Absolutely love that stamp.

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  22. Zoechaos19 August 2011 at 09:30

    NICE card! in a very good way. Love the swiping and the random edges are just how they should be XOXO Zoe

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  23. Viv19 August 2011 at 14:35

    Such a pretty card, love the soft colours esp. :O) Viv xx

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  24. Anonymous19 August 2011 at 20:57

    Lovely card - your swiping technique worked well. Gill x

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