* ugh * groan * sulk *
S'alot harder than I thought! Three designs, squillions of failed attempts and more trash paper than a Big W mailout.... here are my efforts!
I'm only entering the black one but I went on a journey to get there!
Firstly, from SU's Word Play I put this together - sadly, I was thinking of someone close but faraway who is suffering at the moment and I think that stole my fizz. I enjoyed inking the stamp up though, mixing colour and versamark to allow embossing gold Y & frame.
Secondly, taking the challenge oh-so-very literally I made this - the photo doesn't show the scoring around all four edges which subsequently frame the sentiment.
And finally, my entry! Using the 'black magic' technique that I have only admired before but never tried, I LOVED getting my chalking pastels out for the first time in forever and creating the rainbow effect over the white ink. Look... at least it follows the rules of the challenge!
Great cards. I especially like your final entry. I tried this once but it looked all smudged, seeing yours makes we want to have another go. x
ReplyDeleteI like the first two, but yes ... the last card is fabulous!!!! Perfect in fact!! Well done!!
ReplyDeleteCarole
Well it is called a challenge lol! I like what you have made. I prefer the red one and the black! xx Jan
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely cards!! I like the red one but think your final submission is great... love the sentiment and how true it is!
ReplyDeleteooooooh me likely! Especially your LiM entry! Great technique! xx
ReplyDeleteFab card and loving the sentiment too - the black background works great
ReplyDeleteKathy
You have made some beautiful cards, the third one being my favourite, what a lovely technique. Diane xx
ReplyDeleteO gosh I LOVE the brown one, its fabulous! Those mix of fonts is perfect
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Chick Mandi :)
Less is More
WOW! You've been busy! I love all the cards...but my favorite is the last one...LOVE that technique!!
ReplyDeleteAll lovely cards, but I agree the black one is best, ooh love that chalking idea too must try that :O) Viv xx
ReplyDeleteLove all of your cards, but oh WOW the last one is absolutely gorgeous!!! I have to try this chalk technique, I think it looks fabulous :o) Lisa x
ReplyDeletelove no 1 (that black/gold embossing is new to me!) and also love no3 - so effective on the black card.
ReplyDeleteIt just shows how dedicated LIMettes are to their art that so many trials take place before satisfaction is gained. Actually I like all three of these... I think they're all great, with such varied ideas.
ReplyDeleteWell done you!
Chrissie
"Less is More"
They are all wonderful - but the black one does it for me! I now NEED chalking pastels. :-) Lynn x
ReplyDeleteI love them all, the red on white may be my fav.
ReplyDeletejenjoy x
Hiya
ReplyDeleteI love the coloured lettering on the darker cardstock just works so well.
Joey x
loving your final card...very graphic/dramatic looking
ReplyDeleteWow that last card is fab-u-lous :)
ReplyDeleteJenny x
Your black card is just awesome! The absolute best of all the entries for the challenge this week! It really stands out in the thumbnails!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards, love the black one particularly:0) xxx
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