Thursday, June 09, 2011

Monochrome

I've been really pushed for time lately and I didn't think I would be able to do a card for the Less is More  Monochrome challenge but everything worked out without any mishaps.
I stamped the Penny Black image on white card and then onto a sheet of Kaiser Magic Happens a few times.
I used the French script from Stampin Up with Lavender Brilliance inkpad on top of the white card PB image.
Then I paper pieced the flower with the pattern paper, the sentiment is Hero Arts again using the lavender inkpad and some lavender pearls to finish.

I had an idea to splatter ink on my card from a Tim Holtz tutorial, this card was the test one especially has I hadn't used enough pressure for the stamp on the linen card. Then using a paint brush and I flicked colour across the card, I quite like it but I over did it on the next one and it ended in the bin. I had planned to use for Less is More Challenge last week but I thought I might get into trouble of using the rest of the card with splatters.

51 comments:

Miria said...

They're both gorgeous, Debby! Unusual for you but so elegant and perfect! hugs, Miria

Victoria said...

Two stunning cards Debby! I love the simplicity of the second card, the splatering looks fab!
Hugs, Victoria ~x~

Chrissy said...

I adore the flowers, and the colour of them is beautiful Debby.
Love the splatters too, looks like fun, and gives a whole new look to a plain white piece of card.Great image.Fabulous job on both.
Luv CHRISSYxx

Jayne Hayward said...

These are gorgeous. Adore the script from SU which you have used.

Jayne xx

cheryl said...

oh these are gorgeous hun,just love the first one that script is brilliant and love the image on the second one hugs cherylx

antje said...

wow the first card is so wonderful
Antje xxx

Irene said...

Two fabulous cards Debby, I love the splatter look.

irene
xxxx

grisa said...

Hi!
Both cards are fantastic! The blue one is my favorite.
lg, grisa

Doreen said...

Two gorgeous cards Debby,love the paper piecing.xxx

Willy's creations said...

Great cards...love this style.

Hugs,Willy

heidy said...

Debby,those are both gorgeous!!
Hugs Heidy

Sara H said...

They are both simply beautiful!Love the splatters on the second one and the first one is so elegant and romantic with the french text in blue shades!

Kim said...

Less is definitely more! Gorgeous cards!

Squirrel x said...

Both amazing cards hun - I absolutely adore the flower one, so pretty, and the rodeo guy is fabulous with the splatter effect, it really adds to the vintage feel. Sxx

Nannieflash said...

Wow debbie, two beautiful cards and both are stunning. Well done with hugs Shirleyxxx

Sharon said...

Wow, both cards are absolutely stunning Debby... so elegant! hugs Sharon x

Christine L said...

Love both cards Debby, but the first is very classically elegant.... again using your embossing technique! That splatter on the second is fab too... could get really messy doing that... tempting!
Hugs
Christine x

Anita said...

Stunning and elegant cards Debby! Love the splattering and the beautiful lavender flowers :D
xoxo Anita

PinksyDoodles said...

These cards are fabulous Debby!
Hugs, Clare x

D K Crafts said...

Hi Debby. These are really nice cards. Love the colours and images in both. Donna

Vicky said...

Ooooh gorgeous cards love them both the 1st one tho is my fave I love the blue.

Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

Whisper said...

Both are simple stunning, especially the blue one, Luv Sam x

Lil Daffodil said...

Hi Debby,
These are beautifully crafted cards. I love the colours and images and the layouts are simply gorgeous.
Hugs,
Fiona x

DesignerDiva said...

Hey Debby
Both cards are fab but the first is STUNNING!
Hugs Laurie x

Anonymous said...

I already "hit the like-button" on facebook this morning, but I want to say again!!! LIKE LIKE LIKE!!!!
xxx
Dutch Tulip
Marja

petra,s cards said...

hi debby verry beautiful and elegant cards!!
xx petra

Tasha said...

Debby these are wonderful, i really like the second oneits so different and funky
love tasha xx

coops said...

stunning cas cards debby.i love the flowers on your 1st card and the ink spattering on your 2nd card looks brilliant :D

xx coops xx

Trudy said...

What a great cards Debby! lovely details and colors.
Hugs Trudy

Tricia T said...

Oooo, I like the cowboy one!! Very cool cards!!

Anonymous said...

So totally gorgeous Debby!! LOVE the blues and popped up flower!! ;)

Claire said...

These are just stunning Debby - I love the blue one the most. Hugs, Claire x

Melodie said...

Wow, your monochrome creations are really wonderful.
Hugs
Melodie

judith@poppy cottage said...

Great cards Debby, love the splatters, Judith xx

Riet said...

What a gorgeous cards Debby.

Hugs Riet.xx

Jayne A said...

Both of the cards are lovely but my favourite is the blue flowers, gorgeous.

Jayne
x

Faye said...

Oh Debby. Both these cards are fantastic, but I really, really, really like the first one. xxx

Donna said...

Stunning cards Debby, beautiful CAS designs :) Donna x

Unknown said...

O wow I loove these Debby, so elegant, they are stunning!!! I love every inch of them xxx

Sew This N That said...

Two beautiful cards Debby :)

*hugs* Heather x

Mandi said...

Hi Debby
Your blue card is absolutely stunning!
I can;t see your link on Less is More?

Thanks so much
Diva LIM mandi
"Less is More"

Little K Smith said...

Oh fabulous CAS cards Debby! Love them both!
Kelly.x

jojoscraps said...

Beautiful cards Debby! I love the simplicity of both.
Jo xx

Enfys said...

I love them both Debby, and the clean and simple look is one I so admire (but often passes me by!) The paint splatters look really good.
big hugs,
En x

Cheryl said...

Beautiful cards! I love the monochrome and your use of white space.



--Cheryl--

cabio's craft corner said...

Debby, these are simply gorgeous cards. Cute and delightful. Thanks for sharing :o)
Hugs,
Cabio

XxJULESxX said...

oh Debby two fab cards love them both!!!

Anonymous said...

Two fab monochrome cards Debby, especially love the first one!
Helen x

Grenouille Greetings said...

Love your monochrome cards, Debby. Great splatter on the Father's Day one and the floral card is sooooo pretty and fresh!
You seem to suddenly have word verification. I'm sure you didn't used to.
Hugs, Lesley

Carole Campanile said...

How in the world did I miss these two gorgeous cards last week. I LOVE the PB pieced flower. I have tried that several times and have never been able to make it look nice. Your's is gorgeous!!! Great Father's Day card as well.
TFS
Carole

melsanford said...

Gorgeous cards!!!! I love the flowers and the script on the first and those ink splatters on the second look fab! Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx