Saturday 3 August 2013

ATCAS #19 - Summer

Another card for my sister's birthday last week & which I decided was just right for entering into challenge 19 at Addicted to CAS, where the code word this time is Summer. This was my first try at brayering ink onto an acrylic block then stamping with it.  I masked off part of the block to make an "ink pad" about 10cm square then inked my cardstock with it. (I later discovered I didn't need to use the brayer at all, just swiping the ink pad across the acrylic block worked just as well.)  Once it was fully dry I stamped the images & greeting with Versafine then decided to resist the temptation to add any further embellishment.  I'm pleased to say my sister loved it!
Cardstock: Xerox Colotech Plus 300gsm
Inks: Adirondack Cloudy Blue, Sailboat Blue, Distress Antique Linen
Stamps: People & bird - freebie, Greeting Elzybells (no longer available)


10 comments:

  1. What a great card! It´s a fine technique and great effect with the bold stamps! Sunny and creative weekend, Gerrina

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  2. I love the card and you did a fine job with the brayer (which I have yet to try).

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  3. This is just beautiful, Helen. What a great use of a brayer and acrylic block! The scene you have created is amazing. Thanks so much for playing along at ATCAS xx

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  4. love your card and how it turned out...I love playing with the inks and my block too!

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  5. Your card SCREAMS summer!!! I hope you'll link up at 52 Card Pickup this week!

    http://www.oldbackporch.com/2013/08/52-card-pickup-232.html

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  6. Congrats on being chosen as CAS perfectionist... I just love the weathered scene you created... a real piece of beach art :0)
    jenny x

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  7. Your winning card is beautiful Helen well done xx
    Huge Hugs Mau xx

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  8. CONGRATS on your ATCAS win! WONDERFUL card! :)

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  9. Interesting technique! Love the results! You've created a beautiful scene...lovely card. And congrats on your ATCAS win!

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