This creation is for the LIM challenge this week which is masking. Well, I have been swooning over the inking styles of Chrissie Stokes, Heather Telford and Theresa Momber for a while. They often involve masking and sponging, brayering or dusting. The incredible talent of the aforementioned inkers has been a little daunting to me. Recently, my dear friend Jenny sent me a wonderful gift of Ink Dusters from the UK. Chrissie had mentioned them in a couple of her fabulous inky posts, and I really wanted to try them. When I saw this week's LIM challenge, I decided to jump in head first. Out came my Ink Dusters and some distress inks, some masking paper, and then I went over to THIS tutorial from Theresa Momber for a little help and confidence boost. This card is the result. Hey! I can do this! I really like the way this turned out, and now I am hooked.
Supplies:
Stamps~Penny Black Winter Sky, PTI Lovely Leaves.
Ink~Ranger Distress Inks : Barn Door,Spiced Marmalade, Mustard Seed; Memento Tuxedo Black; PTI Chamomile tea dye.
Paper~Taylored Expressions Buttercream, textured cream
Accessories~inkylicious Ink Dusters, Poppystamps Grand Window and Grand Flower Box dies,
self adhesive rhinestones, Dimensionals.
Thanks so much for coming by today. Spring has really sprung here in northeastern US. I hope we don't get a freeze now since the flowering trees are all in bloom! Have a lovely day.
Love your inky scene through the window. It's come out brill! x
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card beautifully done.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous. I love that stamp and what you have done with such warm rich colours is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteLove your scene through the window. Great choice of colours and masking.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the scene you've created, Stephanie!!! I have that window die and haven't used it yet...so you've inspired. What on earth are ink dusters? Don't think I've ever heard of them...but if that's what you used for the background...then perhaps I "need" some!!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely stunning. I love that scene you created. I would love to look out the window to that scene.
ReplyDeleteyour card is F-A-B!! love the yellow and image lainey x
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love this card. The scene, the colours it's all fab. Inkdusters have been on my wishlist.
ReplyDeleteGreat work! I love it!
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Christine
I'm flattered by your kind words Stephanie, but this card is the work of a consummate inker!
ReplyDeleteIt's fabulous!
Well done you and thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"
Chrissie is something else huh! As are the other ladies you mentioned
ReplyDeleteyour card is fantastic Stpehanie
Thank you very much
mandi
"Less is More"
Stephanie this is fabulous, your masking and silhouette image are perfect, thanks for the links, l'm off to have a peek..:0)
ReplyDeleteStunning Stephanie you'd swear your scene was backlit!!
ReplyDeleteVal x
Well this reminds me of the beautiful sunsets we see from our bungalow Steph.....great inking and love how you've used the window to frame it :0)
ReplyDeleteJenny x
WOW! This is such a clever idea and your inking is incredible!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful sunset scene, and a superb diecut frame - what a fabulous idea to view the scene through the window. Gorgeous colours and "dusting"!
ReplyDeleteSylvia x
A wonderful sunset scene, and a superb diecut frame - what a fabulous idea to view the scene through the window. Gorgeous colours and "dusting"!
ReplyDeleteSylvia x
Beautiful window scene. Great design and coloring, love it :)
ReplyDeleteStunning image and colour choice. Given it's your first go with the Ink Dusters as well, it's all the more impressive!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, well done :) Viv xx
ReplyDeleteWow! What a really beautiful window scene!!!
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