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
This is a lovely card Gina, I love the colour palette you used and the positioning of the trees is perfect!
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Chrissie
"Less is More"
Oh wow, wonderful CAS card, one layer card is always hard for me, you did a fabulous job!
ReplyDeletethis is stunning - excellent layout!
ReplyDeleteLovely card. I like the rich 'Autumnal' colours you have chosen. Love Sheila (Cyprus)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty image. x
ReplyDeletethis is lovely. the craft stamping quartet piece was based on my article in craft stamper, and I just love seeing its influence.
ReplyDeletelove your card, you made it your own, it's very atmospheric
Impressive. Wow on the colors. And design. I will check out the link to the technique. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous card, I love the colours you've used, and the image - it's fab!
ReplyDeleteFabulous! Love the earthy tones on the background.
ReplyDeleteLynne xxx
Gorgeous card, love the colours you have used and the beautiful trees. I haven't used mine yet.Hugs x ChrisB
ReplyDeleteBeautiful atmospheric card. Annette
ReplyDeleteIt's a simply beautiful card for an occasion when most fussy cards simply would not do - smashing
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This is beautiful! Lovely colours, composition just right, and it's perfect for such an occasion.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card and I love the colours.
ReplyDeleteFabulous.
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You did an excellent job on the background!!! Lovely card!
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