Saturday, 8 April 2017

One layer wonder ...

When I first started card making and entering challenges the one that filled me with dread was the "one layer card" ... you see sometimes my stamping is not quite perfect (it still isn't!) and stray bits of ink are difficult to disguise without adding more layers!  But I have to say that I do now enjoy the challenge!  Just as well because "Less is More" this week is One Layer week.

 This is my first design for the challenge - well, one design, two colourways:




If you are a regular visitor to my blog you will recognise the technique that I am currently obsessed with - faux mother of pearl!  I decided that it would be worth trying on a masked element of a card front to see if it would work ... and it did!  So a simple technique for two very simple one layer cards.  I just need to remember this when I need a card in a hurry!

 I'm entering the following challenge:

 "Less is More" #323


Enjoy!
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11 comments:

  1. Esther8 April 2017 at 18:09

    The faux mother of pearl technique is stunning, Elaine! So elegant and striking. It makes for a really classy card. I love both colourways and can't choose between them <3 Thanks so much for playing along with us at Less is More :)

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  2. Cathy8 April 2017 at 22:16

    Very pretty cards, love this technique, Cathy x

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  3. Ann9 April 2017 at 07:59

    Very beautiful solution to this challenge Elaine! I'm not familiar with the technique you've used, so will follow that up, because I'm loving the look of it!

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  4. Cara9 April 2017 at 12:05

    Love the texture you've created on these cards, fabulous. Cara x

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  5. Cardsbymaaike9 April 2017 at 19:11

    beautiful technique and cards,the blue one's my favorite

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  6. cotnob9 April 2017 at 19:51

    Fabulous card, such a great design.
    Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
    x

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  7. Kathyk10 April 2017 at 08:35

    Two glorious makes. I too, am a fan of the faux mother of pearl and thanks for the reminder too. I love both colourways, I love the warmth of the first and the cool crispness of the second!

    Kathyk

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  8. Izzy Scrap10 April 2017 at 09:58

    Gorgeous cards Elaine ! I did not know this technique but it is really stunning ! And as you said, it's great to know a technique to make quick cards ! I have to try this one ! Thanks for sharing and for inspiring.

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  9. Sazzle Dazzle10 April 2017 at 17:36

    I adore this technique Elaine and it's looking supper stunning in both colour ways - I can't pick a favourite but they work a treat for our curve challenge. Thanks for playing with us at Less is More this week

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  10. cm14 April 2017 at 14:02

    Faux mother of pearl gorgeous and CAS-ilicious awesome! These are, in a word, sensational!
    ~carol (PS: responded to your note in the ATSM blog...)

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  11. Sharon Traynor Designs14 April 2017 at 18:37

    Two really sophisticated looking cards there Elaine! That faux mother of pearl really adds so much depth and texture and I'm swooning at the beautiful sweeping curve. Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Less is More xx

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