Monday, 6 February 2017

The Same...But Different...

I have a couple of almost matching cards to share today using the Stampendous 'Pen Pattern Butterflies' stamp set and Distress Inks. I stamped the butterflies on to watercolour paper using Versamark Ink, then heat embossed them using clear embossing powder.


On the first card, I was inspired by the colour challenge at Less is More this week...and picked Yellow, Orange & Red from the colour chart. I blended 'Wild Honey', Spiced Marmalade' & 'Fired Brick' Distress Inks over the top in an ombre effect, then splattered it with a little water...removing it with a paper towel to add a little texture. I distressed the edges a little, then added some faux stitching using my CutterBee Bug and a white gel pen. The sentiment is from a set by Hero Arts.


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On the second card, I used the colour combination from the CAS on Sunday Challenge...which included some gorgeous shades of blue. This time I targeted specific areas with my Distress Inks...using 'Faded Jeans', 'Stormy Sky', 'Mermaid Lagoon' & 'Chipped Sapphire'. Once again I distressed the edges, added a little faux stitching and a Hero Arts sentiment.


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22 comments:

  1. Susan6 February 2017 at 22:42

    Your color combinations are beautiful. Lovely cards. Thanks for sharing at Less is More!

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  2. Joan6 February 2017 at 23:18

    Beautiful cards, love the stamp and the lovely colour combinations

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  3. brenda7 February 2017 at 08:06

    Two really beautiful creations Helen and perfect for our theme, many thanks for joining in at Stamping Sensations Challenge.

    B x

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  4. Esther7 February 2017 at 09:13

    Fabulously stylish, and such eye catching pops of colour! I love the effect of the emboss resist technique and it's worked a treat here <3 Thanks so much for playing along with us at Less is More :)

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  5. Kathyk7 February 2017 at 13:06

    Two lovely ombre makes for this weeks LIM challenge

    Kathyk

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  6. Nonni7 February 2017 at 13:29

    Both of these cards are so beautiful and I love this technique. Love the serene look of the blue card for our challenge. Thanks for joining us at HLS!

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  7. Sue7 February 2017 at 15:07

    Two gorgeous cards! Beautiful inking and stamping.

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  8. maria f.7 February 2017 at 16:47

    Just beautiful, Helen!

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  9. pinky7 February 2017 at 18:51

    The colours in both are stunning, love your cards Helen. Thanks for joining us at Stamping Sensations this month.
    Pinky

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  10. Sazzle Dazzle7 February 2017 at 19:24

    I am definitely swooning at your inky blend of colour combo here Helen. Crisp clean embossing and what fantastic colours you've chosen to showcase the butterflies. Totally beautiful and Thanks so much for playing along in our 6th birthday challenge at Less is More this week. Sarah

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  11. Sazzle Dazzle7 February 2017 at 19:35

    ooops! PS. So glad you've linked this blue stunner over at HLS CAS challenge too Helen. A simply wonderful addition to the gallery there too. Thanks so much. Sarah

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  12. Sarah G7 February 2017 at 19:38

    These are beautiful, Helen! I love the colour combos and perfect inking. The butterflies look gorgeous too. Thank you for joining us for our 6th birthday at Less Is More :)

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  13. Isobel8 February 2017 at 06:54

    Thank-you for joining us at the Crafts Galore Encore Challenge …………..

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  14. Edith8 February 2017 at 14:01

    Oh wow, your cards are so beautiful! Love it!
    X Edith

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  15. Sharon Traynor Designs9 February 2017 at 19:14

    These both look incredible Helen! That combination of emboss resist with a super smooth blended ombré effect are a sure-fire winner. The water splotches do add some lovely texture and the faux stitching is a nice detail too. Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Less is More xx

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  16. Rika10 February 2017 at 08:49

    two beautiful cards!

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  17. Marianne10 February 2017 at 20:54

    Wonderful cards with wonderful inking. Although I'm a huge fan of blues, I'm particularly loving the vibrant colours of your LIM card.

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  18. Anonymous11 February 2017 at 00:01

    STUNNING! love this so much so pretty! hugs me xx

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  19. Sally H11 February 2017 at 21:52

    two stunning cards for our animal Challenge! what a great design and fantastic blending! Thanks for joining us this month and good luck!

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  20. Michelle12 February 2017 at 06:50

    I love how you made these cards. The colors are nice and vibrant.
    Thanks for playing with us at Inspiration Destination Good luck!! Michelle(DT)

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  21. Leanne13 February 2017 at 19:14

    Thank you for sharing this wonderful project, and remember if you haven't followed us please do so for a chance to win.
    Leanne DT/LPCF
    Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

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  22. CraftingMum23 February 2017 at 21:16

    Lovely card thanks for joining us at Artistic Inspirations sorry my comment was late Louise DT x

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Thanks for taking the time to look and comment on my cards! Helen x

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