I like to have a good stash of cards to hand and so I've just made a batch for the coming months. I used the same stamps but stamped firstly on one card and then directly on to a second, using Distress Ink but without re-inking the stamp. I changed it around a bit so they each had some first and some second generation printing on them. I smudged the freshly stamped images with a clean blending tool and added some gold flakes to the edges of the darker one.
Different stamps but the same technique as above with these next two cards, but I added some pearl drops to highlight some of the foliage. I usually add a sentiment or banner later when I know what I want the card for.
I'm linking up with Julia over What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday this week.
Interesting variations on a theme and it's amazing how they're all subtly different....I like that circular text stamp very much on the first two pics. The colours are beautiful and little pearly drops can never be wrong, eh?!
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They are lovely. So useful to have, both to send but as a gift set too. Love the idea of varying the ink intensity.
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing how many different ways you can use one set of stamps. Love the way you have mixed different techniques. #19 xxx Maggie
ReplyDeleteI wish I could get into making batches like that. They're gorgeous. Helen #3
ReplyDeleteHi Diana, those are lovely. I love the different effects of the first and second generation stamping. I too often leave cards blank for future use. Have a lovely week, Hugs, Shaz #10 X
ReplyDeleteLove these, so delicate and artsy. TFS. Happy WOYWW, Cindy #15
ReplyDeleteThats a very good idea to do a few and not put the sentiment on until you know what you want it for. You see, not only extremely talented but logical as well. I'm impressed heehee
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Lovely creations you are showing this morning. You make me want to use these same colors; they just speak to me! Have a great rest of the week! Happy WOYWW Glenda #18
ReplyDeleteI always love visiting your blog as there is always something special to see. These cards are gorgeous. Have a lovely week and a happy woyww, Angela x11x
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool stamping technique! It's got a dreamy look about it as well as a vintage feel. I don't use much stamping because it always stresses me out - you can only have one go at it to get it right - but I find all this very inspirational! Glad I caught you on WOYWW Diana! We seem to have been posting an alternate weeks! Thanks for your visit earlier - it's always lovely to hear from you! Have a good week! zsuzsa #22
ReplyDeleteThat's a clever way to get a batch of cards made that are each individual but with a limited range of stamps and inks Diana. Thanks for sharing the technique. I always learn something from you! Happy WOYWW. Sarah #4
ReplyDeleteOhh wow Diana - simply beautful cards. I love the colours and the highlights.
ReplyDeleteDifferent but totally beautiful - each one! xx Jo
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous set of cards. Stunning. Thanks for sharing. Take care and have a lovely week. With love & God Bless. Caro x (#30)
ReplyDeleteOh my your work is so special. Love the cards. Thanks for popping by. Anne x #14
ReplyDeleteWow! Your cards are gorgeous! And the dots on them really add to the details! Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!
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Hi Diana, as always you have some beautiful cards. More ideas for me to try, if they turn out half as nice as yours I'll be happy. I used pearl drops to hide smudge marks I make! I really need to be neater. Have a lovely week Heather x #32
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing Diana, what a fab way to batch make. When we find our comfort zone with a technique it's so easy to just carry on and on and on!
ReplyDeleteHope you found the Linladan link useful, they really are lovely linen threads.
Have a super week Hugs Tracey #7
Wowzah, these cards are amazing and the little 'splashes'(drops) of shiny pearl paint make it beautifully finished! Thanks for stopping by my blog the other day, enjoy the rest of the week and your weekend. Hug from Holland, Marit #20
ReplyDeleteThey are so beautiful, dear Diana, I love the nature tones you used, and then giving shine and elegance with the pearl drops, and gold flakes !! It is always such a joy visiting here. Hugs to you - Dorthe
ReplyDeleteHey, I love the idea of making a few w8tht the same stamps, so how come I always end up rushing one out and leaving it at that? No answer? No, nor me!! These are great, and such a simple way to make them look ethereal. Really. Very you, Miss Taylor!!
ReplyDeleteWow these are lovleey Diana, really love thsie stamp sets wonderful to share!
ReplyDeleteHappy belated WOYWW, Shaz in Oz.x #15
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Hi Diana! beautiful cards, they look very ethereal. I love the pearl drops, one of my favourite things too! Thank you for your lovely comment, and yes the chevrons up the sides of the journal page is Washi Tape as well.Thanks for your visit, and have a great week, Lindart #25
ReplyDeleteWhat absolutely fabulous cards. I love the composition but also how you have varied each one in its own unique way. Absolutely beautiful. Anyone who receives one of these is very privileged indeed. You should be very proud of your work.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Neet 5 xx
ps thanks for the lovely comments on my blog