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Saturday, 13 August 2011

Inky Blocks!


Quick post this morning and a very early entry for me to this weeks Less is More challenge which is a one layer getting inky.

Thanks go to Chrissie and Mandi for this week providing me an excuse to try out a technique new to me.  After seeing lots of beautiful cards using this idea it was always in the back of my mind to give it a go.

I used my Clear Mount Block size B and pressed it into my Crumb Cake ink pad then pressed it onto my Whisper White card blank.  Each time I varied the pressure that I used.  I then stamped Just Believe in Soft Suede.  I lined up my sentiment from the same set using my Stamp-a-ma-jig.  It was also stamped in Soft Suede.

I really enjoyed my first time experimenting with this technique and will definitely be trying it out again to see what other effects I can achieve.

Can I just say how much I enjoyed visiting other challenge entries last week, it was so interesting to find out about other people's flags and countries.

If you would like to try out the technique above then here's the supply list which you can order from myself at ails300@btinternet.com.  I'd be happy to hear from you.

Supplies Required
All Stampin' Up!

Card: Whisper White
Ink: Crumb Cake, Soft Suede
Stamps: Just Believe
Other: Clear Mount Block Size B, Stamp-a-ma-jig



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58 comments:

  1. Kim S13 August 2011 at 12:17

    I haven't tried this technique either. I love how you have used it!

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  2. Rosie13 August 2011 at 12:24

    A wonderful card

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  3. G Peplow13 August 2011 at 12:26

    Hi Aileen, That worked brilliantly, Love your card, classy, Gay xxx

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  4. val09013 August 2011 at 12:41

    That is just gorgeous..........Don't know if I'll enter this week as not into stamping at all. Much prefer digital.............

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  5. Tara Cardwell13 August 2011 at 12:42

    This is lovely - you got such a crisp finished card.

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  6. Suze Bain13 August 2011 at 12:43

    Well done on getting your crafty hat on early this morning. Card is fab, I'm definitely going to try this technique too. xx

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  7. Sarah13 August 2011 at 12:43

    Another new technique to try! This looks really effective on your card, it's lovely.

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  8. Margaret13 August 2011 at 12:46

    Love it Aileen!
    Margaret x

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  9. Viv13 August 2011 at 13:04

    Such a pretty card,love the soft colour too, well done:O)Viv xx

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  10. My name is Wynneth13 August 2011 at 13:11

    Great technique used for a fabulous creation. Love that Crumbcake ink !
    hugs
    wynneth
    x

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  11. Sarn13 August 2011 at 14:59

    Very nice inky technique. Very effective.

    Hugs, Sandra View my card HERE!

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  12. Ganna Gruden13 August 2011 at 15:08

    Super! Excellent! Very stylishly!!!

    Nusechka

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  13. Chrissie13 August 2011 at 15:54

    Just love it!
    I'm so pleased that we were the catalyst for you to try this fab technique!
    Wonderful!
    Thanks so much.
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  14. Hazel13 August 2011 at 15:56

    Love the effect achieved with the blocks - very stylish card x

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  15. Lynne13 August 2011 at 16:27

    Fabulous card, love that technique, it`s very effective.
    Lynne xxx

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  16. GinaA13 August 2011 at 17:23

    Must give this a go, your card is beautiful.

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  17. Mandi13 August 2011 at 17:30

    Absolutely fantastic Aileen
    Love what you have created
    Thanks so much
    Mandi
    Diva LIM
    "Less is More"

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  18. Kathyk13 August 2011 at 18:11

    Gr8 idea and beautifully done

    Kathyk

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  19. Anonymous13 August 2011 at 18:14

    Beautiful card, very effective!
    Helen x

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  20. Marlena M.13 August 2011 at 18:29

    Wonderfully done with this technique~ ;)

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  21. Anonymous13 August 2011 at 18:38

    A beautiful card! Great technique and one that even I can try with my limited stash! Thanks for the idea Aileen. xx

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  22. Viv13 August 2011 at 18:59

    Great technique - must try - love the subtle colours of this card - just beautiful.

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  23. Anonymous13 August 2011 at 20:13

    Very stylish and beautiful

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  24. Faith A at Daffodil Cards13 August 2011 at 20:32

    A beautiful card, love the colour too.

    (I think the sentiment coud be mine entering this challenge :) )

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  25. Hazel13 August 2011 at 20:38

    It's beautiful, well done. Hazel x

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  26. sparklygirl-Tina13 August 2011 at 21:08

    Hi

    What a lovely card and I love the technique you used its fabulous and great for a quick make TFS.

    Hugs

    Tina

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  27. TAM13 August 2011 at 22:26

    Fabulous card - very serene

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  28. Jenny13 August 2011 at 22:49

    Fabulous inky design Aileen, I love how you staggered the blocks of colour too :0
    Can you believe I never thought of putting the acrylic block to the inkpad!!
    Jenny x

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  29. sheila14 August 2011 at 03:24

    Your design has turned out so elegant....especially with the colors you have chosen. Lovely.

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  30. Victoria14 August 2011 at 09:35

    Beautiful card Aileen! I love this acrylic block effect. I tried it once and it certainly didn't loo like this. Mayb I need to revisit this technique and try it again!!
    Hugs, Victoria ~x~

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  31. Linby14 August 2011 at 10:14

    Fab effect you have achieved very striking.
    Linbyx

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  32. Maja14 August 2011 at 15:06

    Gorgeous card, clever done.

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  33. Karen14 August 2011 at 16:43

    Really effective.

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  34. Jenni's Jems14 August 2011 at 18:16

    Love the colours and the technique very elegant x

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  35. Sasha14 August 2011 at 19:23

    Love your technique, fab stamping and a lovely sentiment!

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  36. Zoechaos14 August 2011 at 21:09

    Fabulous great result XOXO Zoe

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  37. Suzilou14 August 2011 at 21:58

    Great card, love your stamped blocks and great image and sentiment :)

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  38. Susan14 August 2011 at 21:59

    I don't know how you got such clean stamps using the block. My attempts were so messy I threw them away! Fab card!!

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  39. Scrumplescrunch14 August 2011 at 23:32

    Hello Aileen
    Susan from NZ here, saw your card on LIM and I love the monochromatic look, very impressed.
    Smiles:)

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  40. Elizabeth15 August 2011 at 07:34

    Gorgeous card!! Nice idea with the blocks.

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  41. Deborah Frings15 August 2011 at 07:49

    I like the soft, subtle effect you've achieved with this technique - must have a play! Here's mine!

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  42. Vicky Hayes15 August 2011 at 07:50

    I don't have many clear stamps but I love my acrylic blocks for backgrounds! Yours is beautiful Aileen - a perfect background for the silhouetted flowers. Vx

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  43. Sarina15 August 2011 at 08:13

    I like your card, very much.
    The colour is so delicate, beautiful!

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  44. Keep It Sweet and Simple15 August 2011 at 16:11

    Beautiful card. Love how you have used different pressures for a varied look.
    Caroline xxx

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  45. Stamps and Paper15 August 2011 at 17:12

    Great technique and a a lovely card.

    Anne

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  46. Canonbury creations16 August 2011 at 00:09

    I've not tried this before but the colours you have used have created a stunning effect!
    Val x

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  47. Judy122316 August 2011 at 04:08

    Aileen, this is one of my favorte entries for this challenge...I LOVE the effect of inking the clear block. Way to go!

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  48. Diane16 August 2011 at 17:42

    This is one of my favorites I have seen so far...so elegant and pretty!!

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  49. Jo Street16 August 2011 at 22:21

    Beautiful card, love the subtle colour!
    Jo x

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  50. Lynn17 August 2011 at 20:10

    Beautiful card - love the crumb cake colour. Lynn x

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  51. lin_ka117 August 2011 at 21:32

    Implementation and beautiful idea.

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  52. *Alison*17 August 2011 at 22:19

    wow this is really pretty.. I love the single layered card.. hugs

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  53. Stephanie Lanzalotto18 August 2011 at 04:19

    Aileen, I love the placement of your blocks and the image stamped on top. Beautiful interpretation of the challenge!

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  54. Anne18 August 2011 at 08:19

    Ooh this has worked brilliantly, may have to give this a go! Love the soft browns
    Anne
    x

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  55. Maria18 August 2011 at 23:22

    I love how your card turned out, with varying the pressure! It's really beautiful! Maria x

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  56. Riikka Kovasin19 August 2011 at 11:50

    Beautiful card! Thank you for visiting my blog!

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  57. Anonymous19 August 2011 at 21:57

    I'm the same as you - I've been meaning to give this technique a go but haven't got round to it yet. Your card looks amazing and you've inspired me to break out my inks again. Gill x

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  58. massofhair20 August 2011 at 06:13

    Your card is gorgeous and loving your technique. A fantastic card and looks amazing:-)

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Aileen x