Monday, July 4, 2011

Grungy Monday 14 - Distress Inks and Perfect Pearls



Can't believe I missed my favorite technique last week while I was enjoying some much needed family time at the beach. Looks like I've got some catching up to do! Linda, over at Studio L3 has offered up yet another fun technique (from the 2008 archives of the ever so talented King of Distress - Tim Holtz) for us this week. If you do wander over to Tim's site today - check out the fabulous 4th of July card he made. I thought I could include the photo below, but obviously - I have alot to learn about blogger.

Now, on to today's challenges. Linda tempted us to get back into using our mini misters with some favorite inks and powders. Simon Says Stamp and Show has challenged us to use a Flourish, and Hels of the Sunday Stampers fame, has added words to her challenge this week.  I thought both fit well in my card today.  I used 2 combinations - Spiced Marlamade DI/Heirloom Gold Perfect Pearls, and Scattered Straw DI/Green Patina Perfect Pearls. I first stamped one of my favorite 'rockin' heart stamps using picket fence dabber to create a resist for the sprays. I sprayed the maralade color on top, the scattered straw on the bottom. I also colored my ribbon with the marmalade spray. I love the color combo and the intensity of the color. This is definitely something I will try again. The sentiment stamp is from Wendy Vecchi, flouris - Stampington and Company.

I'll share the 4th of July idea in a few minutes. Happy Freedom day to all my stamping buddies - I am proud of all our military and thankful to be living the life I am.


22 comments:

  1. Nice color combo, sentiment and stamping. You went outside the box not using a white dabber, so proud of you ; )

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  2. Jane, I'm so glad you got to enjoy a vacation with your family, and you know, the techniques are always there to play with when you have time! You certainly did a fabulous job on GM14-- this is such a beautiful card! The resist turned out great and the design is really elegant.

    I hope you've had a fun 4th!

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  3. Fabulous colour mixes and the resist works so well.

    Marilyn

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  4. Great creation, love the images you used and the colours. :)

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  5. great choice of stamps and you got this weeks technique right!

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  6. Love the soft and delicate feel of this! I also love the title of your blog - it's so true, isn't it? I'm all for using up my stuff too!

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  7. Loving the orange so bold yet so delicate too. Love your sentiment stamp!

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  8. Jane - I love everything about this. The stamp and sentiment are great and the colors are marvelous

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  9. Hello Jane. Your Grungy Monday piece is lovely. What beautiful technique you used on this!! I also wanted to thank you for your lovely comment you left on my blog. You totally made my day! <3 Candy

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  10. Great card Jane! Isn't it nice to get out of the heat for a while:)

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  11. Great design and wonderful card.

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  12. Welcome back Jane, Love you card the colros are some of my favs. Really elegant and your flourish stamp is awesome.

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  13. So beautiful and that sentiment is one of my all time faves.

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  14. Lovely muted colours and design... and that flourish is wonderful! I love Stampington too.

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  15. Lovely card, the colours are beautiful and I love that sentiment. Thanks for lovely comments on my blog. The Stamps you asked about are Oxford Impressions

    Joan

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  16. So pretty! Lovely colours. Kim

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  17. I missed last weeks challenge also! This weeks challenge piece is just lovely! Great use of color!

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  18. Fabulous card Jane! I love the stamps you used!
    Alison x

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  19. Fab card hun, thanks for joining in with the Sunday sTamper

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  20. Jane,
    This card is awesome! The layout and color are perfect. Your blog is awesome too....thanks for the inspiration!

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  21. Beautiful card - love the color palette you used. That's a fabulous flourish stamp - I think I need to track it down and buy it - LOL! Terrific work with the resist technique too. Wonderful entry into the flourish challenge. Thanks so much for taking our challenge this week at Simon Says Stamp and Show.

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  22. this is so beautiful!! gorgeous card!! =)
    hugs, SannaS

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