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Friday 20 January 2017

One Layer Card for Challenges!


Hi again friends!

I don't often post two cards in one day but today I didn't want to miss the deadline of the current Less Is More: One Layer/Favorite Drink challenge so here I am with my card for that and a couple of more inspiring challenges. 

I chose coffee for my drink -I do like tea too but the colors of a coffee-themed card felt more appealing after the first card I posted today and really loved! Anyway... I used STAMPlorations stamps and stencil for this card. The soft bg is made using a stencil and an old blusher brush. The ink brushing is made with the same walnut stain ink than the stamping -this will maybe give you an idea how softly you are able to apply ink using a brush instead of a sponge! I've also used wink of stella for all the coffee cups and for the steam coming out of the cups -the WOS made the ink run a bit and I was actually pretty pleased with the two-tone "steams" I was able to get as a result! Hope you like and thanks for popping by!

In addition to LIM I'm entering:
STAMPlorations January CAS challenge Anything Goes (no twist)

18 comments:

*Vicki* said...

This is such a stunning one layer design Nonni!! I love the subtle stenciling under the coffee cups! Brilliantly done! :)

*Vicki* said...

P.S. Thanks for joining with us at STAMplorations CAS too!! HUGS

Sazzle Dazzle said...

Simply beautiful Nonni, a wonderful stamp and wonderful design too. Great use of stencilling in the BG too. Love it and thanks for playing along at Less is More this week. Sarah

Sue said...

Wow, what a fabulous design and one layer card. I love your soft and subtle stencil background and how you stamped the cups!

Dora said...

Great design, beautiful made.
Thank you for joining at Stamping Sensations this month.

Marina said...

What a great design and yes, it's amazing to see how different the ink looks when you apply it differently.

Gerrina said...

Just the card you want to see if you need some lifting! The sponged background gives a beautiful and warm effect! Enjoy the weekend!

Loll said...

You are on a roll today!! LOVE this design. So creative and fun. And I'm loving the brown cards today. xx

Neets B said...

A fabulous example of a one layer card, I must remember this layout. The stencilling just makes it and it's amazing that it's the same ink colour!
Thanks so much for sharing with us at Less is More, Anita x

Esther said...

I love the combination of stamping and stencilling - so effective and looking amazing! Fab idea! What a super one layer design. Thanks so much for playing along with us at Less is More :)

sandie said...

Love the design, how the top panel is shorter than the bottom. The soft stencil colour looks fab combo with the same ink. I haven't tried this yet but I guess I need more than one stencil!

Maria said...

Cute design and love all the coffee cups!

Pia S said...

Clever layout and use of the same ink to make different tones. I feel this is a bit 70s style ish, and your card really appeals to me.

Unknown said...

Love your card - coffee can make a day better. :) Thanks for taking the challenge with us at the Mod Squad Challenge

Lois said...

Nice design -- great sentiment for your "coffee" card. Thanks for playing along in the STAMPlorations CAS challenge.

Marlies said...

A perfect card for our coffee and cream theme at Stamping Sensations. A beautiful design. Thanks for joining us. Marlies

Rosmarie said...

Just the right card for a cold winter day! Love the stenciling in the background.
Rosi x

Linda said...

Great design ... love it! Thanks for playing along with the STAMPlorations CAS Challenge xx