Saturday, August 13, 2011

Less Is More and Clean & Simple

The Less is More challenge 28 is awesome this week.  Use your inks on a one layer card.  Well, I have no problem with that challenge, in fact, I LOVE THIS challenge!  I made a template from some cardboard for my sponging, along with a couple of post its for the division of colors.  Do you notice how black my image is?  I have to share with you all - I got some Versafine Onyx Black ink, made by Tsukineko.  WOW!  This ink is the most blackest black ink ever! I just love it for solid images and sentiments.  (Doesn't work with copics though :)) Speaking of which, my image and sentiment are from Gina K Designs Botanicals.
My sketch is from Clean & Simple FTL 153, and they are teaming up with CAS-ual Fridays - CFC 15 - 2 for one.  Gotta love that.  Overall, this one layer 10 min card = 3 challenges.  Nothing wrong with that!
Thanks for stopping by~



29 comments:

Mandi said...

Superb card Vicky, your inking techniques are fantastic
Thank.s for the head up on the black ink pad
Thanks so much
Mandi
Diva LIM
"Less is More"

Chrissie said...

This is a really interesting colour combo Vicki... really vibrant inks and I love those stamps too.
Thanks so much
Chrissie
Lady LIM
"Less is More"

Anonymous said...

I love the nice brigth colours! Beautiful card

Kathyk said...

Fab card and your colours are divine

Kathyk

Beryl K said...

Wow, stunning card, love the vibrant colours
Beryl x

Virginia L. said...

Wow! This is absolutely gorgeous!! I love the three colored panels with the silhouette of the flower image! Thanks SO much for playing with us at CAS-ual Fridays!

Maureen Merritt said...

Wow, this is stunning. I love the crisp, bold black stamping over your gorgeous color combo!

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

Love this card, Vicki! I knew you'd love that ink. Sometimes I am a good enabler,right? LOL

Lynne said...

Gorgeous card Vicki, love those vibrant colours.
Lynne xxx

Jess S said...

ooooh this is pretty! I need to go replicate this....

Rachel said...

this is amazing! I think it would be such a challenge to do just a one layer card! That black ink really is cool, I'll definitely need to look into it. Thanks for sharing and inspiring :)

-rachel w k
rwkrafts.blogspot.com

sheila said...

Love your color choice! and I agree completely about the black ink....it is the best!

Carole Campanile said...

Lovely card Vicki. Love the rich colors. Thank you for the tip on the Versafine; adding to my "must have" list.
Carole

Michelle Woerner said...

Hey girl! This is so cute. Love the green. I too am in love with Versafine Onyx Black! Hugs to you!

Jacqueline said...

Love this color combo, so striking with the black!

Suze Bain said...

Gorgeous colours Vicki, a fabulous inky card! xx

Victoria said...

Beautiful bold design! Love the black against the vibrant colours!
Hugs, Victoria ~x~

Sasha said...

Fabulous card! Gorgeous vibrant colours and such lovely stamping!

Susan said...

Vicki, this card is BEAUTIFUL!!! Love the colors you used..and the inking looks perfect!

Gibmiss said...

Hi Vicki
Super stunning card...Love the colours ....
Hugs sylvie
xxx

Aileen said...

Love the vibrant colours you've chosen, very striking with the black. x

Michele Gross said...

Gorgeous color blocks and that black ink is divine! Glad you came to play with us at CAS-ual Fridays!

Laurie said...

Wowzers! I so love that color blocking! CAS perfection! Thanks for playing along at CAS-ual Fridays!

Laura Davis said...

Oh this is such a beauty!
Thanks for playing at CAS-ual Fridays!
Laura

Unknown said...

this is total gorgeousness!!

Karen @stampinginpink said...

Love the colour combination you have used Vicky. Thanks for the tip about the ink pad too - will look out for one of those for when I use my silhouette stamps lol Karen x

Carol said...

Gorgeous card, love the vibrant colours. Carol x

Alberta said...

Love it! Great vivid colors - definitely stands out in the crowd.

lililindsay said...

I agree that the challenge this week is "awesome" and so is your card. I too love that Versafine ink - it is always the one that I go for first - great for detail as well.