Wednesday, 16 February 2011

One Layer Card

Its week two at the Less is More challenge blog. The challenge this week is to make a one layer card on the theme of trees or flowers.



I first saw this technique on Craft Stamping Quartet Blogspot and was really impressed by how effective it was.



The outer shape was made using a mask cut with a nestability and tack taped to the card before inking.



The shading is done using Distress Inks in Spiced Marmalade, Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain and an Adirondack Dye pad in Oregano.



The tree stamp is from the Elusive Images Tall Trees themeplate and is one of my favourites. The sentiment is also Elusive Images from the Sympathy themeplate.

This is a great technique for a one layer card as the distress inks blend well and are very forgiving.

Bye for now and take care,

Gina x
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17 comments:

  1. Chrissie16 February 2011 at 00:12

    This is a lovely card Gina, I love the colour palette you used and the positioning of the trees is perfect!
    Do come back again next week for another C&S challenge!
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  2. Kirsty Vittetoe16 February 2011 at 01:12

    Oh wow, wonderful CAS card, one layer card is always hard for me, you did a fabulous job!

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  3. KatheD16 February 2011 at 02:05

    this is stunning - excellent layout!

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  4. Sheila in Cyprus16 February 2011 at 05:16

    Lovely card. I like the rich 'Autumnal' colours you have chosen. Love Sheila (Cyprus)

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  5. Aileen16 February 2011 at 14:41

    Very pretty image. x

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  6. joanne wardle16 February 2011 at 16:35

    this is lovely. the craft stamping quartet piece was based on my article in craft stamper, and I just love seeing its influence.
    love your card, you made it your own, it's very atmospheric

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  7. Brenda R16 February 2011 at 17:42

    Impressive. Wow on the colors. And design. I will check out the link to the technique. Thank you.

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  8. Suze Bain16 February 2011 at 18:51

    This is a gorgeous card, I love the colours you've used, and the image - it's fab!

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  9. Lynne16 February 2011 at 19:11

    Fabulous! Love the earthy tones on the background.
    Lynne xxx

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  10. Christine B.16 February 2011 at 20:38

    Gorgeous card, love the colours you have used and the beautiful trees. I haven't used mine yet.Hugs x ChrisB

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  11. Netty16 February 2011 at 21:29

    Beautiful atmospheric card. Annette

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  12. Kathyk16 February 2011 at 22:33

    It's a simply beautiful card for an occasion when most fussy cards simply would not do - smashing

    Kathyk

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  13. Lynne K17 February 2011 at 17:02

    This is beautiful! Lovely colours, composition just right, and it's perfect for such an occasion.

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  14. Anonymous17 February 2011 at 19:43

    A beautiful card and I love the colours.

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  15. Val18 February 2011 at 02:26

    Fabulous.

    Valxx

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  16. Suze Bain18 February 2011 at 20:38

    Gina, pop on over to my blog, there's a little something for you ..
    http://cant-stop-crafting.blogspot.com/2011/02/another-lovely-blog-award.html

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  17. Susan18 February 2011 at 21:00

    You did an excellent job on the background!!! Lovely card!

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Gina x

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