Lets get the house keeping done first - I had a candy running that finished yesterday - I had 36 comments - I kept each one despite some not being valid - I thought I would deal with that if Mr Random came up with an invalid one - but he didn't - he came up with no. 26 - and thats you
Dawn Lancaster
I was very pleased with this one as I won a fantastic candy from Dawn a little while ago and while this is only something small its still nice to know I'm giving a little back!!! Dawn I think I have your address so will get it sent off to you!
Now - for todays cards - 2 more from the Sheena DVD:
I enjoyed this one which used the arches stamp which was done in black soot distress ink and then water and a paint brush used to draw the black into grey.
This second one involved using glycerine to cover the background before using distress inks. It did help with the blending but I felt this was at the expense of the colour intensity - I'm not sure whether or not I will do it myself again!
Thats all for today folks!
Thanks for visiting and i hope to see you again soon!
Hugs
Rachel xx
Two gorgeous makes Rachel,I too tried the Glycerine, and must agree you do lose the colour intensity.xxx
ReplyDeleteTwo beauties Rachel.
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B x
Two gorgeous cards Rachel, hope it stays fine for Lucy. Susan x
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous cards today Rachel
ReplyDeleteLovely cards Rachel, hope Lucy has a lovely time!
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Gorgeous cards Rachel, I'm enjoying seeing your new techniques, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous Rachel, I love the designs and wonderful colours.
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Gorgeous cards Rachel, I especially like the black and white one.
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Two beautiful cards Rachel, I especially love the colours on the bottom one but they are both fantastic. It sounds like you had a great Sunday :) Congratulations on winning over at Chocolate Baroque. Have a great day, Shirleyx
ReplyDeleteHi Rachel, sounds like you had a wonderful day yesterday, you're so lucky to be so close to the Lakes.
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards, quite different, I love the Arches image and the beautiful embossed flower, I think I like it the better of the two, but the colours on the second one are gorgeous, hugs Kate x
Both of these cards look so cool. Love seeing what techniques you've used. I haven't tried glycerin before and it's peeked my interest :-).
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous Rachel, I have to agree with you about the Glycerine muting the colours when blending.
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Linda xx
Beautiful cards Rachel.
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These are fabulous sweetie, hugs Pops x x x
ReplyDeleteOoooh Rachel, I'm so excited to have won your candy! Thanks so much! I'll look forward to getting my happy mail!
ReplyDeleteI love your two cards, so different but both beautiful!
Hugs
Dawn xx
More fabulous cards Rachel. Great colours
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I am SO late! The first card is stunning Rachel. Perhaps it is the photography on the second but I think the colours are wonderfully vibrant and I do love the pattern you created. Great work! Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteGreat use of colors on both of your wonderful cards!
ReplyDeleteHi Rachel, two wonderful cards, just love them Pleased you had a fab weekend. I'd just like to say well done to Dawn for winning your candy !! hope she enjoys using them.
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Two fabulous cards Rachel, I love the colours on the second one.
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Fab designs, they're both gorgeous Rachel :o) Hugs, Lisa x
ReplyDeleteTwo awesome cards. I'm especially entranced with #1...that should be framed & displayed. A work of art. Congrats to your candy winner also. TFS & Hugs
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ReplyDeleteRachel, your cards are both fantastic, love them.
Have a great day
Hugs
Patricia xx
Two beautiful cards love the gold embossing and background and great colour on the second-sounds like you all enjoyed your day--and apparently Rosie the Riveter was the image used on a world war 2poster for women working :)
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