Inkspiration Inspiration Challenge #9
Friday, 3 rd July, 09
Hey everyone! Again I apologise for the lack of blogging! There just seems to be so much going on in my life right now. I am still creating cards, I just have to take photos and blog them. Easier said than done right now though…LOL! But of course I could not, not post this challenge. And boy oh boy!!! This certainly was a challenge. I was starting to think I wasn’t going to have anything to show. I did quite a few cards and I just wasn’t happy with them. Finally I did something I could use….lol!
Here is the challenge-
Here is sneak peak…..I’m such a tease….
And here is the rest of it…
My initial thought when I saw the pic was brayering. Not to sure why?! But with a couple of ideas thrown around and a great friends input I went with water spritzing and using the colours from the painting in the BG. While the stamped image was still wet I gave the card a flick and it spread the ink even further around. It resembles something like spider veins! I just love how this technique turns out. When the card was dry I used my Aqua painter to run Regal Rose around and outlined some petals and stems. Looks a bit like crayon with the texture showing through. Just love it!! What do you think?
I was playing with stamp set A Rose is a Rose first but the end result looked to blurry and a little too ‘blah’! I will work with it though.
- Stamp set- Inspired by Nature, Baroque Motifs and Flight of the Butterfly
- Cardstock- Regal Rose textured, Apricot Appeal, Pretty in Pink, Watercolour paper and Very Vanilla.
- Ink- Pretty in Pink, Apricot Appeal and Regal Rose
- Accessories- Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon, Pink Pirouette Button, Linen Thread, Water Spritzer, Aqua Painter, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8 & 1 1/4 Circle Punches and Eyelet Edge Punch.
But also don’t forget to check out all the other DT’s fabulous work
- Karen
- Amy
- Cindy
- Reneeand the gorgeous and sweet owner of Inkspiration Challenges
- Makeesha
- and guest designer for July Nancy Riley
They never disappoint!
Well better get back to some more stamping! Thanks for dropping by!
Entry Filed under: Cards SU, Inkspiration Design Team Challenges, Inspiration Challenges, Makeesha Byl Inkspiration, Techniques. Tags: Inspired by Nature, Makeesha Byl Inkspiration, Water Spritzing.
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Hi, I am a Independent Stampin' Up! ® Demonstrator in Gatton, Queensland. I'm married with four beautiful children, Sean, Jemma, Akayla and Darcy. I absolutely love scrapping and cardmaking and try to do both as often as possible. With four kids that's probably why I'm 6 years behind in my photos....lol.
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Karen Thomas | Friday, 3 rd July, 09 at '6:03 pm'
Ohhhhhh fantastic take on the challenge Kirsty! Absolutely a very gorgeous card!
Luv Karen
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amy Fleming | Friday, 3 rd July, 09 at '6:19 pm'
LOVEEEEEELY!!! Beautiful take on the challenge
I hope you have a better week this week!! I sooooo understand how you are feeling at the moment !!!!! Take it easy and put your feet up!
Amy xxx
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Deb Darby | Friday, 3 rd July, 09 at '7:42 pm'
Very, very nice Kirsty B.
D x
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Debbie Pamment | Friday, 3 rd July, 09 at '8:19 pm'
Gorgeous watercolour effect – love the softness of the look and the colours.
xXx
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KarenR | Friday, 3 rd July, 09 at '8:49 pm'
what a stunning card
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3pinklemonade | Friday, 3 rd July, 09 at '9:08 pm'
this is extra pretty Kirsty, I love it…Good Job!!! XX
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Caroline | Friday, 3 rd July, 09 at '10:19 pm'
Wow! Very beautiful!
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Cindy Major | Friday, 3 rd July, 09 at '10:34 pm'
This was the perfect technique to select for this inspiration piece, Kirsty! You did a great job!
Have a great weekend,
Cindy
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Chantelle | Friday, 3 rd July, 09 at '10:43 pm'
It’s just beautiful – it looks just like a painting.
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Janice Klass | Friday, 3 rd July, 09 at '11:53 pm'
Just gorgeous… you are so clever!!
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Dani | Saturday, 4 th July, 09 at '12:00 am'
Super Super Super STUNNING! OMG! STUNNING! Pity you can’t win cos this is amazing!!
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Renée | Saturday, 4 th July, 09 at '1:08 am'
Wow, stunning! Love the watercoloured flowers!
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Nancy Riley | Saturday, 4 th July, 09 at '1:13 am'
WOW! Your interpretation of the inspiration piece if right on! Your design is gorgeous …. that watercolor treatment is so cool, and the layering of the medallion/ribbon/button is awesome! I love it!
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Kristy Young | Saturday, 4 th July, 09 at '2:06 am'
OOh this looks delish! Very nice.
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Fiona Harrison | Saturday, 4 th July, 09 at '2:14 am'
That is just beautiful, fabulous interpretation of the designs.
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Tammy | Saturday, 4 th July, 09 at '12:24 pm'
I first looked at the challange on Keesh’s site and thought omg what would you do with that but of cause you have pulled off yet another beautiful card….
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Wendy | Saturday, 4 th July, 09 at '12:34 pm'
Absolutely gorgeous card, Kirsty! Deb rang the other day and mentioned that you had asked after me as I hadn’t been arround lately. Thanks so much for caring! It’s nice to be missed. I’m back to blogging, though! Feeling VERY inspired after visiting your gorgeous blog just now, I think I’ll be spending a little while creating today (or a long while, who says children need to be fed???…)
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misstreez | Saturday, 4 th July, 09 at '1:37 pm'
I know you said not to call you once I seen this card, coz you said you weren’t happy with the results but I couldn’t resist. This is the best, most stunning card. I LOVE IT. LOVE IT. LOVE IT. LOVE IT. I’ve started work on making one myself with A Rose is a Rose. I’ll post it when I’ve finished.
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Jean | Saturday, 4 th July, 09 at '3:29 pm'
Kirsty, you have totally nailed this challenge!! That is one beautiful card. LOVE the watercolouring effect!
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Pam S | Monday, 6 th July, 09 at '8:59 am'
Gorgeous card, Kirsty!! And it fits the inspiration photo so well. Love it!
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STacyV | Tuesday, 7 th July, 09 at '10:52 am'
That is just beautiful.. so soft looking!
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Rhiana | Tuesday, 7 th July, 09 at '11:25 am'
OH MY GOD KIRSTY THAT CARD IS STUNNING!!!
What an amazing use of colours and technique! I love it!!!!!!!
Your an artist!
RJ
xoxo
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June Houck | Thursday, 9 th July, 09 at '4:13 am'
Beautifully done!
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Claire Daly | Sunday, 12 th July, 09 at '12:29 pm'
Oh my goodness Kirsty, that card took my breath away. It’s absolutely stunning. Awesome stamping and such a beautiful soft result