Thursday, August 18, 2011

More of Less is More...

Hello Fair LIMettes,
Sarah back in the saddle after what feel like months away. Just two weeks actually but still, you get into a rhythm of joining in with Less is More and I have to say I feel all over the place after just a short absence of leave. Did you miss me?!! Having a staycation this week too which means lots of free time. Very surreal...indeed. I do need a summer break, but I am also the undisputed Queen of Faffing Around and definitely need some pressure and deadlines to whip my Mojo into action... You don't always have to feel creative and arty...sometimes it's good to just bite the bullet and get stuck in. So I did...

This week it's think ink. Might sound silly but I had to ponder for a few days as it's such a broad theme which could take many a path.
Even with cards, I like to have a concept to get my teeth into and let an idea grow. So, I asked myself what do I love about ink?
Four years ago I walked into a craft store and bought my first ever ink-pads and rubber stamps. Just inking up a stamp and seeing colours and images appear on paper still feels as good today as it did then. I stamped Tim Holtz's Floral Tattoo in white Stazon, dried it a little and then applied Wild Honey Distress ink with a blending tool. I played with the intensity of colour and then stamped a Hero Arts sentiment in Russet Archival ink. I love the detail in this stamp and can almost feel the warm glow from this wonderful colour!

So there we are...back on track with LIM which is a good start. I will be seeing you all again soon in Blogdom. Thanks very much for calling by and enduring my random thoughts. Off I must trot, I've got some faffing around to be getting on with...
Sarah.
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27 comments:

  1. kissiniaAugust 18, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    This is fabulous! Love visiting you here :)

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  2. LoriAugust 18, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    This is so elegant and GORGEOUS, I LOVE it!

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  3. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansAugust 18, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Love love the detail on this stamp Sarah and the intensity of colour is fabulous. Lovely piece. Must admit when I have a week of it does take me a white to get back into the rhythm again. Welcome back. Tracy Evans x x

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  4. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansAugust 18, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Oops that was supposed to say takes me a WHILE, typing too fast LOL. Tracy x x

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  5. An BellaAugust 18, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Beautifull, to share your thoughts with us. This is not the first time I visited your blog.
    But the first time a write.
    You are an amazing artist and thank you for share your art.
    Sorry my grammar in english, but i do´nt practice it a lot.
    Have a good day.....or night. I am in America

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  6. Suze BainAugust 18, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Beautiful image and sentiment and the colour is yum! xx

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  7. GabrielleAugust 18, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Wild Honey has such depth of colour - and it looks amazing here. Enjoy your faffing - I love a bit of faffing about!

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  8. GibmissAugust 18, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Hi Sasa
    Fabulous card ...love it....
    hugs sylvie
    Nice to have you back...
    hugs sylvie
    xx

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  9. RachelxxAugust 18, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    This is lovely, so elegant :-)

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  10. Cynthia SchelzigAugust 18, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Wonderful card...and welcome back into your saddle.............

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  11. Jan August 18, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Fab card xx Jan

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  12. Franka BenjaminsenAugust 18, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    A beautiful LIM card, Sarah. Love the bright colour and the stamp with all it's details.
    xFranka

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  13. Kim DellowAugust 18, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Wow that explosion of sun burst is just lovely! Kim

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  14. ZoechaosAugust 18, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Fantastic XOXO Zoe

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  15. fatmonicaAugust 18, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    It's a beautiful card,I love the colours.

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  16. alexaAugust 18, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Such a pretty card!

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  17. Crafty LoopsAugust 18, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    This is so stunning. Lee xx

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  18. JoZart DesignsAugust 18, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Striking piece. Simple but stunning... love it,
    JoZarty x

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  19. Marjie KemperAugust 19, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Oh yes.... THAT's why I have white staz-on. What a beautiful reminder!

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  20. ChrissieAugust 19, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    This particular bit of faffing looks spectacular!
    Great to have you back Sarah and we DID miss you!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  21. Deborah FringsAugust 19, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    I think this is just lovely - the colours are so intense, so gorgeous and that sentiment is super!

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  22. TerryAugust 19, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Hey there Sarah, just love love your color and the stamp is fab....wow your right you can feel the glow from this one...wohoooo thanks for sharing sweetie. hugs terry xxx

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  23. hazelAugust 19, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    A fabulous card.
    xxx Hazel.

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  24. AnonymousAugust 19, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Just fabulous! Beautiful colors and a super card! :)

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  25. AnonymousAugust 19, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Love the colours - you can almost feel the heat from here! Gill x

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  26. MandiAugust 19, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Wonderful card Sarah
    Terrific stamping
    Perfect placement!
    Thanks so much
    Mandi
    Diva LIM
    "Less is More"

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  27. Robyn OliverAugust 20, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    This is a really lovely card Sasa

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