Sunday, 14 August 2011

Inky


Hi everyone, just back from sunnier climes and feeling relaxed and ready to take part in this weeks challenge! Wanted to get it done as soon as possible because this is the last weekend of the Scottish school holidays so back to work on Monday groan- though looking forward to meeting the new children in our class. But back to the challenge -had multiple ideas and all ended in the bin as usual,eventually decided to use blending chalks - and ink of course.The 2nd one worked better( although the photo doesn't do it justice I feel ) and is my favourite, but forgot to spray it with hairspray before lifting it and the more eagle eye of you will see that a couple of  very faint smudgey marks were the result ( but think this shows that it is handmade hee he ) The first well I'll let you decide what you think of it ,both were made using the dry brushing method which I quite like instead of daubers.
P.s Is this better Chrissie think I've managed not to link it to my blog now!

54 comments:

  1. Wow Jen, these are fab. Great sunset but the second one is definitely my fave. Gorgeous colours and the silhouetted flower is perfect. xx

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  2. These really caught my eye on the thumbs Jenni
    Fantastic!
    Thanks so much
    Mandi
    Diva LIM
    "Less is More"

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  3. SMASHING cards both of them but my slight fave is the smaller pic - I think it's the dandelion image!

    Kathyk

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  4. Stunning cards, love them both but the first one is my favourite
    Beryl x

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  5. Saw this on the thumbs and was drawn straight to it. I love your first card, think it's really stunning. Great backgrounds on both and love the stamps :)

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  6. Stunning work on both cards!

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  7. Hi Jen,
    Woozier...your card is stunning....looks like you have the one layer card down pat! Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a comment....that was so sweet.....please stop by again. I just became a follower of yours....can't wait to seewhatelse you create

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  8. beautiful cards both of them. I love the sun set, that is stunning.

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  9. beautiful cards, jenni!! hard to pick which one i like best, but i think it is the first one in your post.

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  10. Such a beautiful sunset, you were obviously inspire by your holiday!
    I cannot see any smudging that looks out of place...just adds to the sky scene!
    Fab cards Jenni :)
    Jenny x

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  11. Two fabulous sunsets, love them, glad you had a good holiday and good luck for the new term, Gay xxx

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  12. Great effort Jenni. The sunset is so tranquil and your second has a lot of lovely blended colours. x

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  13. I really like how you acheived so many color variations in one small space! ~ great cards

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  14. Perfect linking and superb cards!
    I have a bit of a thing for dandelions so that one is my fave!
    It looks as though this was fun!
    Thanks so much Jenni.
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  15. Wonderful, that sun just glows! Lovely. Kim

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  16. WOW both cards are absolutely stunning

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  17. Gorgeous colors, gorgeous cards! ;)

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  18. I love, the colors is fantastic. Beautiful

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  19. WOW! Both cards are fabulous!!! LOVE the sunset one!!

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  20. Wow, they're both beautiful! I think my favourite is the first one though - it looks so serene. Maria x

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  21. Both are lovely but I like the soft colours of the dandelion one best,

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  22. Jenni, beautiful cards, fav has to be the dandilion one, always look great on cards. Carolxx

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  23. Both cards are gorgeous, love the colours you chose. Both are very tranquil and serene!

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  24. These are amazing Jenni - the sun going down in the first looks almost 3D!

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  25. Beautiful, both of them. Such wonderful colours.
    Lynne xxx

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  26. Ooh wow, gorgeous inky cards! Love them both :o) Lisa x

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  27. Two fab cards. The first one has the edge though it is magic.
    Linbyx

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  28. Oh my word what magical and stunning cards, that sunset looks like you are still thinking of hols, beautiful!
    Anne
    x

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  29. Both are such wowwy cards
    Nicky

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  30. Can't pick a favourite, they're both gorgeous
    Margaret x

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  31. Wow!! These are beautiful...love them both...the sunset is stunning!!

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  32. Both are beautiful cards. Not tried chalks yet - I think I am too messy for that! Lynn x

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  33. thye're both great, but for me the second one is the best!

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  34. what beautiful cards - love the sunset
    Lisa x

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  35. both of these are gorgeous! I especially love the second one... wonderful inspiration! Thanks!

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  36. Beautiful cards. Love the colors in your inking. Really pretty. Ann

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  37. on your tabs smells of summer, such that I like:)

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  38. Wow, wow, wow! I love them both. such atmosphere in the sunset one! I still have two weeks of holidays left, but I'll be thinking of you starting the new term

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  39. Quite exquisite. You're a true artist.
    Thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving the love!
    Rosey x

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  40. I love these, but that first one is my favourite. How lovely! TFS
    Cheers, Karen
    alteredscrapbooking.blogspot.com

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  41. Both wonderful card your colouring is awesome. I have a passion for sun rise/sun set pictures so that one has to be my favourite but as a CAS card the smaller picture out shines it by a mile! XOXO Zoe

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  42. Hola Jenni from My holidays place.
    Thank you for to visit my blog.
    FANTASTIC CARDS!!!Jenni, i love it, beautiful ink work, well done.
    A hug from Cala Rajada Palma

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  43. Lovely cards jenni. Have gone and taken your blown ink seaweed idea to heart and tried again, lol!!

    ** Kate **

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  44. Two stunning and very ethereal cards. It's a WOW from me... :-)

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