Sunday 3 November 2013

Anything but Ink.



'Anything but Ink', is Fashionable Stamping Challenge's new theme. 
There is a full explanation over here, together with some fantastic examples from my design team sisters.
Also information on the generous prize from our regular sponsor Flonz Crafts


After a few experiments involving gesso, ink spray etc.  that went wrong 'big style'. I decided to use Water colours to stamp up my main image.
  I have to admit I did enjoy painting the rubber image, giving it a light spray of water [ too much water =  loss of detail],  the result  I was happiest with, you can see above.




I used Spellbinders Labels die cuts to mount the image onto an embossed layer. Now because I decided to  keep away from any ink, I used Pans Pastels for the shading.

I will be joining the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge which is 'Anything Goes.

Thank you for stopping by to take a look, I do so appreciate your comments.

18 comments:

  1. I love this little stamp and it looks great in the colours you used. Lovely embossed background panel as well.
    Jean x

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  2. This is gorgeous - nice challenge, too . I have paints especially for stamping, this will be the opportunity to try them at last! Hugs, Valerie

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  3. Lovely card Yvonne, love the shading on the image.
    Avril xx

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  4. Lovely watercolour stamping - it's such a pretty image - and a really elegant card.
    Alison x

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  5. Beautiful, delicate stamping Yvonne and a great card.
    hugs {brenda} x0x

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  6. Love your watercolour image Yvonne, so pretty!
    Val x

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  7. So pretty Yvonne! Love your painted stamping!

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  8. Beautiful Yvonne, this really worked well and I love how you have finished the card!

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  9. Gorgeous Work!!! Thanks so much for joining us at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog!!! - Ashli :)

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  10. gorgeous card, love the delicate effect of stamping the image with watercolours.
    Claire xx

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  11. I love this technique - it was my plan B if my glue/metal foil didn't work !! Your card is beautiful, lovely elegant image, painted perfectly...Esther xx

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  12. Hi Meggymay. I think the watercolour technique is such a stylish way to go! This is so elegant and pretty.
    Dot x

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  13. Oh those flowers are stunning! Just love the watercoloring and pretty layers!

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  14. Gorgeous stamping with acrylics!

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  15. Great idea - fantastic technique.

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  16. Stunning Yvonne absolutely adorable. Just got here in time before the challenge starts. Pheww lol.

    Crafty hugs from Shirl x x

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  17. Meant to say new challenge sweets.

    Crafty hugs from Shirl x x

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