Saturday, 13 August 2011

Terrified.............

......of this weeks challenge over on the Less is More Challenge blog today!!! Firstly a one layer card - Yikes!!!  Secondly -  Use Ink (in a way you haven't used it before)  Yikes again!!
I had to have a go though as I am already hopelessly addicted to the LIM challenges and I have only been playing along for a few weeks. The question was how many card blanks was I going to waste in the process?? Answer - three (she says blushing profusely).



This is a new stamp set by Waltzingmouse called Eat Cake, when Claire Brennan was previewing this set she made a sample using this technique which she described as 'the kissing technique' (sounds fun doesn't it?)  you can see her tutorial  here. I didn't find it as easy as Claire managed to make it look but it is definitely a new technique to me. I think some inks work better than others, they need to be a bit juicy for the text to show through. 

Three card blanks later this is the finished result, I added a few black gems to the flowers and kept it very simple with some black Bakers twine (on special offer here) which I think works quite well with this card.

If you fancy joining in with another challenge this month I  would love to see you over at The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop blog we have our very first challenge with a lovely prize on offer. You can combine you entry with other challenges too. Please come and say hello.

Stamps used - Waltzingmouse
Bakers twine - Pretty Little Ribbon Shop

 Thank you so much for taking the time to visit and for all the wonderful comments I appreciate each and every one of them.

Sarah x
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43 comments:

  1. My name is Wynneth13 August 2011 at 11:00

    This is so pretty and well done on trying out a new technique - it worked sooo.. well :O)
    hugs
    wynneth
    x

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  2. Anonymous13 August 2011 at 11:19

    Wow Sarah!! This is so beautiful - fab technique!! I'm glad I'm not the only one that wastes card blanks!! xx

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  3. Tara Cardwell13 August 2011 at 11:29

    Wonderful kissing technique - I adore this stamp set.

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  4. Michelle13 August 2011 at 12:08

    This is lovely, Sarah! One layer is definitely challenging, but so rewarding when it turns out right (like your card here).
    Michelle.

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  5. Aileen13 August 2011 at 12:34

    Well done on perfecting your technique, the cake looks brilliant. x

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  6. Gibmiss13 August 2011 at 14:12

    Ho Sarah
    Gorgeous card love it ....hugs sylvie
    xxxxx

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  7. Sasha13 August 2011 at 14:51

    Well, in the end it was worth it, Sarah. Your card is gorgeous!! x

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  8. Sarn13 August 2011 at 14:56

    oh well . . . hope you can salvage SOME of the card blanks for future use!? Great result for this one though.

    Hugs, Sandra View my card HERE!

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  9. Chrissie13 August 2011 at 15:41

    This card is fabulous Sarah... you may have had a couple of unsuccessful tries, but this is stunning!
    The kissing technique is such fun and you have done it magnificently.
    Superb!
    Thanks so much... we're so glad you're addicted.
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  10. Hazel13 August 2011 at 15:53

    So I wasn't the only one to waste 3 before I got to the final one - well worth it in the end though, wasn't it - fab card x

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  11. Lynne13 August 2011 at 16:18

    Oh wow. Your card is fabulous.
    Lynne xxx

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  12. GinaA13 August 2011 at 17:00

    Gorgeous card, took me 3 tries, simple is not so easy sometimes.

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  13. Mandi13 August 2011 at 17:25

    Hi Sarah
    That's some perfect stamping you've done there
    I wasted a fair bit of card too
    Thanks so much
    Mandi
    Diva LIM
    "Less is More"

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  14. Hazel13 August 2011 at 17:43

    Lovely, will have to check out that kissing! Hazel x

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  15. Marlena M.13 August 2011 at 18:27

    I have never been too successful with the kissing technique. You did a great job! ;)

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  16. Michelle13 August 2011 at 18:44

    Great card - really pretty. x x

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  17. Beryl K13 August 2011 at 18:47

    Beautiful card, love the kissing technique
    Beryl x

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  18. Anonymous13 August 2011 at 20:12

    Very stylish and beautiful!

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  19. sparklygirl-Tina13 August 2011 at 20:58

    Hi Sarah

    What a fabulous card I love the kissing technique but never tried it myself.....! also love your pretty little ribbon blog too. Will have to pay you a visit there!

    Hugs

    Tina

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  20. Maureen13 August 2011 at 21:16

    Lovely card, well done.
    Maureen....x

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  21. Suze Bain13 August 2011 at 21:51

    Such a lovely card. I've never tried this technique either but you've done a great job! Will have a peek at your other blog too! xx

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  22. TAM13 August 2011 at 22:21

    Great card - hope you can rescue some of the "spoiled" blanks - new techniques take practice and I'm sure I'd have a lot more waste than that.

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  23. Jenny13 August 2011 at 23:37

    What a brilliant technique and you;ve acheived it perfectly :)
    I love the CAS design too :)
    Jenny x

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  24. Jane14 August 2011 at 08:15

    Pretty card, great job with a new technique.

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  25. Sandra14 August 2011 at 09:23

    brillant card and super job with a new technique

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  26. Elizabeth14 August 2011 at 09:59

    Gorgeous card!! Brilliant technique.

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  27. Linby14 August 2011 at 10:04

    Beautiful cas card-I love how you used the twine too.
    Linbyx

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  28. sheila14 August 2011 at 14:57

    Lovely, lovely card! Your cake looks scrumptious! Thank you for visiting my blog!

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  29. Jenni's Jems14 August 2011 at 18:12

    This is fab and have never tried this technique but will now! x

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  30. Ang C14 August 2011 at 19:07

    Beautiful results - lovely card

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  31. Faith A at Daffodil Cards14 August 2011 at 21:26

    This is lovely and so pretty

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  32. Lynn14 August 2011 at 22:28

    Lovely stamp and colours. Well done on mastering the 'kissing' technique. Lynn x

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  33. Maria14 August 2011 at 23:00

    Your card is so gorgeous, and very elegant! I love it, and will check out that tutorial! Maria x

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  34. Andrea Estensen15 August 2011 at 03:37

    Love it. I have never tried the kissing technique- that'll be the next thing I attempt- thanks for the inspiration.

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  35. Deborah Frings15 August 2011 at 07:46

    Such a sweet cake - very yummy! Here's mine!

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  36. Vicky Hayes15 August 2011 at 09:53

    The kissing technique looks brilliant with your cake Sarah and the twine is the perfect finishing touch.

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  37. Viv15 August 2011 at 19:56

    I too dread the one layer card lol, you have aced it though... well done:O) Viv xx

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  38. Wishcraft15 August 2011 at 20:48

    Lovely card, love that cake :o) I wasted a couple of cards too, I usually do on one-layer week! Lisa x

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  39. Unknown15 August 2011 at 21:06

    This is just beautiful Sarah! I haven't tried the 'kissing' technique either but I have heard of it....may have to give it a go but I'm not sure I have any stamps suitable for it! Anyway, gorgeous! :)
    Lizy x

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  40. Canonbury creations16 August 2011 at 00:07

    Beautiful card, great technique!
    Val x

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  41. Jo Street16 August 2011 at 22:17

    Gorgeous card, I too haven't tried the 'kissing' technique, but have seen it done, might have to give it a go now!
    Jo x

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  42. Carol18 August 2011 at 01:21

    Super card, fab technique. Carol x

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  43. Anonymous19 August 2011 at 21:47

    Great kissing and fab card! Gill x

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