Saturday, 8 July 2017

AAA One layer ...

Before you think you've gone mad and missed a day let me assure you that it is Saturday! Let me also assure you that I haven't lost the plot either and posted on the wrong day ... you see we have teamed up with "Less is More" to bring a joint challenge running from this morning (8th July) until Friday 21st July - so get the supplies out and start creating ... you'll only need one piece of card!  You see it is a one layer challenge with a coloured base!

A double whammy with two design teams out to inspire you ... check out both blogs for lots of inspiration.  I love the challenge posed by One Layer cards ... at least I do after I've come up with an idea!  The coloured base was a bit more of a worry but then I thought about the 'bleaching' technique and all was good! This is my take on the challenge:



I stamped and heat embossed the lily onto the coloured card base and then used bleach to "paint" the image - the main picture shows the effect more clearly.  I then drew a frame around the lily using an embossing pen and heat embossed it and the sentiment in gold.

I used:
UNIKO - Pure Florals: Lily; Originally Organic
WOW - Gold Embossing Powder
Stampin Up - Bermuda Bay Card
Bleach

Why not pop along to AAA Cards and check out the design team projects ... then get out your supplies and join in with the challenge.  I would love to see your creation.

Enjoy!


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17 comments:

  1. Sazzle Dazzle8 July 2017 at 09:16

    Simply WOW! Elaine. You've showcased that lily so brilliantly and adding a 'hand-drawn' frame too. I really don't know how you managed such neat lines with an embossing pen. What star! Fantastic bleaching effect and I love the colour of your cardbase too.

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  2. Cardsbymaaike8 July 2017 at 12:21

    i never used proper bleach, but the result is fabulous, must try

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  3. Kathy8 July 2017 at 12:45

    Gorgeous! Very dramatic CAS card. Like your use of bleach to give a lighter tone to the same color of card base.

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  4. Coralynn Murray8 July 2017 at 13:36

    I love how your technique turned out! The gold embossing with the flower being a slightly different shade is a lovely combination. xx

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  5. Jane8 July 2017 at 14:17

    Can't believe you drew that frame it's so beautifully straight and clean - clever you! Never tried the bleaching technique, looks so cool and an inspired idea for a one layer card.

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  6. Unknown8 July 2017 at 20:13

    Gorgeous card, love the colour of the base :)

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  7. KathyA.9 July 2017 at 01:38

    Ohhhh so pretty! I haven't done any card bleaching for years. Your card makes me want to try it again. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  8. Milka Gubo9 July 2017 at 08:22

    Awesome card!! Love the frame you drew and that you bleached the lily. :o) xx

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  9. Izzy Scrap9 July 2017 at 09:08

    WOW ! Absolutely gorgeous ! I knew the technique over distress ink but never think about using it directly over coloured cardstock ! Thanks for the tip ! What a stunning showcase for this challenge ! Great to team with you all for this fortnight !

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  10. LucieGCards9 July 2017 at 11:24

    Elaine, this card is so pretty! I love the colour of your base card and what a brilliant idea to use the bleaching technique!

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  11. Cara9 July 2017 at 12:42

    Fabulous card, what a great idea to use bleaching for a one layer card. Genius!

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  12. Marge10 July 2017 at 01:19

    Such great idea and delicate expression !! And the card really looks fabulous. Thank you for sharing your how to do Elaine

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  13. Cheryl10 July 2017 at 02:10

    Beautiful card Elaine! I've never thought about using bleach, great idea :)

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  14. Darnell11 July 2017 at 06:23

    Your card is now in the frame for my most CASlicious card of 2017! I love, love, love this, Elaine!! Hugs, Darnell

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  15. Nonni18 July 2017 at 16:00

    Great idea to use the bleaching technique! Very effective for OLC with a colored base.

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  16. Tracie Pond21 July 2017 at 01:51

    Wow, that embossing is gorgeous on that cardstock and the bleaching is pretty too. Great card!!! =)

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  17. AlisonC21 July 2017 at 08:01

    I love this. The lily looks wonderful in the frame with the subtle colour change.

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