Wednesday 30 June 2010

A Compendium Of Curiosities Challenge

Over on Studio L3 blog it is the 3rd week of the Compendium Of Curiosities Challenge.  This week the challenge is Alcohol Ink Monoprint.   I have used this technique quite a few times and we used it a great deal when I had the shop, so I enjoyed revisiting it.
I like this technique cause just like Forrest Gump says in the film, "it's like a box of chocolates, you never know what you goin a get" LOL.  I have used So Sophie papers for this card, available from The Stamp Attic, which I am loving working with at the moment as all the papers are so co-ordinated.
I had some bits left over from playing around with this technique, using different colours so thought I would make a second card too rather than just store any bits and bobs.  Off to look at some great samples over on Studio L3's blog now, why not join me.  Happy crafting, Tracy x x
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17 comments:

  1. Sarn30 June 2010 at 17:32

    Hi . . . thanks for stopping by my blog today for WOYWW. Now I've come to visit you. WOW - your style is amazing! Very distinctive.

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  2. Netty30 June 2010 at 17:33

    Hi Tracy, two beautiful projects, you have got this technique off to a fine art, methinks I need a lot more practice and most definitely a craft mat.......lol Take care Annette x

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  3. Linda Ledbetter30 June 2010 at 17:47

    Tracy, your Forest Gump analogy is the best description of this technique I've ever heard. Love it! Your cards are both totally gorgeous. I really like how you did the sentiment shadowing (?)on the "heart songs" piece, and the iris card is frame-worthy. Who makes that stamp?

    Thanks so much for joining this weeks challenge, and I hope to see you again for number 4!

    ♥~Linda

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  4. Anonymous30 June 2010 at 19:04

    Both your cards are gorgeous! It's a great technique to use, isn't it?

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  5. Helen30 June 2010 at 20:11

    Hi, found the web address for the fabric samples -
    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=1543153&highlight=fabric
    Lovely challenge piece, by the way! Not had a chance to play yet today, too many desks to visit, lol!

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  6. Rachelle30 June 2010 at 20:40

    Love your cards and take on the monoprint, but I absolutely adore that flower!!!

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  7. Jean Franks Beck30 June 2010 at 20:52

    Wow, these are gorgeous!! Love the colors!

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  8. donna30 June 2010 at 21:51

    Awesome cards. The second one makes my heart sing! Cheers!

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  9. Nan30 June 2010 at 22:02

    Love both your cards and the Forrest Gump analogy is exactly right! Thanks for the smile!

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  10. Terry30 June 2010 at 22:48

    Too Funny witht he Forrest Forrest Gump statement. It is so true that you will never get the same look!! Great play on that tech and love your cards! The sentiment on the second is super!

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  11. Lynn Stevens1 July 2010 at 00:33

    Love it Tracy, Its so artsy!!!

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  12. Linda1 July 2010 at 04:50

    Fabulous cards Tracy! Great use of the "bits and bobs"!

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  13. Anonymous1 July 2010 at 09:02

    Love your colour combinations Tracy, Lynn is right, they are very artsy.

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  14. Sarah Anderson1 July 2010 at 16:10

    I've finally tracked down my alcohol inks so I can have a go at this technique! Love both your cards:)

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  15. Juls1 July 2010 at 16:37

    such gorgeous artistic creations!! Love them both! Hugs Juls

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  16. Rhonda1 July 2010 at 18:49

    They are both fabulous! Your box of chocolates creations are both so different, gorgeous! Cheers!

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  17. CuddlyBunny5 July 2010 at 00:38

    Wow, so pretty! And they LOOK dreamy!

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