Saturday, December 10, 2016

Less is More - Outline

Time for another post before I head out to play some tennis.  This week we have another challenge over at Less is More.  This is a One Layer Challenge and the theme is Outline.  At first I was a little nervous about this challenge as I wasn't sure what direction to go.  Then, after going through some old stamps, it came to me!

Here's my take on the challenge; hope you can play along, we would love to see what you come up with!



This is a simple go to style to make one layer cards look two dimensional.

I created a mask for the sentiment strip, then stamped the flowers, I reversed the mask and sponged distress ink along the banner.  Then use a grey marker to add shadows.












I'm also entering this card in the CASology Challenge.  The theme is space, which I'm defining as the white space on my card.







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17 comments:

  1. Wow! This card is amazing. I would NEVER have guessed it was a one layer card. That sentiment banner totally looks like a popped up element on your card. Beautiful job!

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  2. Such a delightful card. Love how your added shading adds dimension to your sentiment strip.

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  3. I just could not tell that this was one layer, Susan - fabulous!! Love the rainbow sentiment combined with the monochrome sketchy flowers. Great inspiration. I hope you have a great week x

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  4. This is so pretty. Love how the sentiment just pops with those bright colors.

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  5. Beautiful one layer card. Love the rainbow sentiment.

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  6. This card is absolutely lovely! That rainbow over the black and white matches the sentiment perfectly.

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  7. This card is absolutely lovely! That rainbow over the black and white matches the sentiment perfectly.

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  8. WOW! So striking, fun and gorgeous Susan. You had me there ... I honestly couldn't believe this was one layer but you've created the perfect look of dimension with your grey marker. Fantastic and love the coloured banner. Sarah x

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  9. Literally sitting here going "Wow!" Your card totally had me fooled - it looks so dimensional! I love the bold colours of the sentiment strip against the simple black and white of the flowers. Absolutely wonderful!

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  10. Absolutely gorgeous, Susan. I adore the blended rainbow with the monochrome flowers, lovely combo xx

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  11. susan this is fabulous... i was fooled completely and i love how you have achieved it.. stamp is gorgeous too!!

    Jen xxxxxxxxxxx

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  12. This card is so eye-catching! I could not figure out how you got that strip to look 3D at first. Really beautiful!

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  13. I absolutely adore how you have celebrated space both within and around those blooms! The rainbow sentiment strip is a master stroke, and I can see myself CASEing this simple yet stunning technique! Thanks so much for sharing with us at CASology this week, Susan!

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  14. That banner really does look 3d. An idea we will all be pinching. I love the detail of the flowers all in black.

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  15. Amazing ,really clever idea with the banner, love it x

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  16. Super card for this week's challenge Susan, love it ;) Viv xx

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