This week's Challenge was to create something using a Spectrum pad. These much neglected ink pads were once a favorite of mine, but I found that I was very out of practice using these pads. So, this creation this week is really, really simple.....a back to basics idea, but using new stamp sets, of course! This is a very simple card stamping with the rainbow pad in the most basic way.
Stamps: Priceless, In My Thoughts
Inks: Celebration Spectrum Pad, Brilliant Blue, Pink Passion
CS: Only Orange, Whisper White, Green Galore
Misc: Crystal Brad, 1/8" Punch, Dimensional, Only Orange Marker (dots on flower), Mega Oval Scallop Punch by Marvy
Well, that card was just a warm up, because then I pulled out my brand-new Autumn Fest, bought on special this month......when I first saw this set, I actually hated it! Ok, well maybe "hate" is too strong, but I truly didn't care for it. But then, at Convention, there were some really cool ideas created with this set. So, it made it to my "Wish List." AND THEN, for this month only, the set is on sale......and who can resist a sale?!! So, here we are! Autumn Fest is now sitting nice as can be on my stamp shelf!....it's time to take it out!
This idea is another simple idea, using the Versamark Resist Technique. The glossy CS was stamped with Versamark and then a brayer was used to add color.....and like magic, the versamark images resisted the ink. Stamped over top with Weathered and used it for a background. The Natural Ivory CS with the saying was distressed and the cut out leaf was slightly crumpled and set on Dimensionals. Around here the leaves are just beginning to turn....but this card has captured all the colors of Autumn!
Stamps: Autumn Fest, Weathered, Friendship FlowersInks: Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Patch Spectrum Pad, Really Rust (cut out leaf), More Mustard
CS: Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, Natural Ivory, Glossy
Misc: Old Olive Wide Grosgrain, Cutter Kit (for distressing), Dimensionals, Ruby Red Marker (for accenting the cut out)
Ok!....so that's it for the Challenge this week. Thanks for stopping by! Now, you really need to go see what fabulous ideas the other bloggers have created! Have fun looking!!
34 comments:
Barbara, your fall card is STUNNING!!! Just amazing!! Did you have to use glossy cardstock for the base layer?
PS... I know you DID use glossy, but did you HAVE to? Can you get that same kind of effect with regular white cardstock?
hehe, I never thought about doing a warm up card first! I actually like both of your cards. The first one is beautiful with the swirls, but the second one has brilliantly striking colors. Fabulous job on both!
Both cards are great, but I LOVE your fall card! I just purchased that stamp set, too, since it went on sale! Will definitely be using yours for inspiration...
Such beautiful cards Barbara
Love your samples - especially your Autumn resist!!! love the overstamping on it!!
Both cards are super. I love the simplicity of the first one and the colors were my choice, too, for this challenge!
oh, sure... show us all up by making 2 fabulous cards! haha. I really love the first one - just my style, and I ALMOST did the same thing.
On the second card - I agree - not my first set of choice, but I'm going to place an order today because of your card - it is just gorgeous and I want to case it!
Love your Autumn Fest card! - How fun to do a "warm up" card first. Such pretty colors. Ida
Both cards are very pretty; I like the simple elegance of the first one!
Love the Autumn Fest card! Same thing happened to me when I saw this set used at convention--it ended up on my list, too.
I love your fall card! The weathered background on top the spectrum colors is beautiful!
Great cards Barb! It's always good to go back to basics and make a "simple" card.
I love, love, love the autumn card. Ghosting was the first technique I learned and it's still a favorite. This autumn leaves card is fabulous! It modernizes this old technique. The weathered background is a great addition too.
Both cards are Gorgeous. I love the Autumn card with its bold images!
Vicki
Beautiful cards. I felt the same way about the fall leaves set. Love your ideas
great cards Barb - love the Fall one especially...my fav time of year! beautiful!!
Love the fall colors - what a great card!
Very nice, Barb. I love the one with the 'cracked' background. So very fall!
Love your Fall Card Barb! Great colors for this time of year.
Ohhhh, I love that fall card, it is gorgeous.
This came out fantastic!!! Love the colors
Love those fall colors, I need to go leaf peeping!
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