Saturday, 14 May 2011

Well here is my second effort at the LIM - OLC Embossing challenge

Now again, not entirely happy but this time it's because the embossing was tricky! For some reason, I just couldn't seem to get enough ink onto the stamp so that when I stamped it, the embossing powder didn't stick! Anyway, 3rd time lucky and it worked for the most part! I embossed it with Meltdust silver, and actually, as it has missed areas, it has given it the vintage look that suits it! I finished with some brilliant brads I found in Preston and I've been dying to use them! Oh and the stamp is Andy Skinner - Viva Las Vegas.
I am also entering this into Ladybug - Black, White & one other colour challenge
Right, off for a shower to wash the dye off my hair and the ink off my hands!
Lizy x
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24 comments:

  1. Gibmiss14 May 2011 at 12:04

    Hi Lizy
    Another fab Card ....very nice
    hugs
    sylvie
    xxx

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  2. Kathyk14 May 2011 at 12:10

    This would be a fab guy card - smashing

    Perhaps your ink pad is drying out and that's why your EP didn't stick . . . . just a thought.

    Kathyk

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  3. Chrissie14 May 2011 at 12:30

    This is a cute stamp Lizy! Great brads too... perfect accompaniment!
    Thanks again!
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  4. nicky14 May 2011 at 12:37

    great card
    Nicky

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  5. Caro14 May 2011 at 13:06

    Wonderful card and stamp...where did you get that stamp from? It would be perfect for my dad!

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  6. Jan 14 May 2011 at 13:52

    Lovely card Lizy xx Jan

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  7. Rita14 May 2011 at 15:29

    Another fabby card Lizy. Hugs Rita xx

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  8. Deborah Frings14 May 2011 at 16:06

    You've done two cards already!! I think this stamp is super and I like the slightly vintage feel to the embossing.

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  9. Lynne14 May 2011 at 16:17

    Great card, love that stamp and the brads are ace.
    Lynne xxx

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  10. Jen14 May 2011 at 17:24

    Love it, the missing bits add to the effect, perfect, just like you say.
    jenjoy

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  11. Zoechaos14 May 2011 at 18:22

    Love that stamp and you are right it was meant to be that the embossing would be distressed it is perfect just as it is. XOXO Zoe

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  12. Maureen14 May 2011 at 18:23

    Great man's card, well done.
    Maureen.....x

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  13. Lisa Jane14 May 2011 at 19:28

    I love the playing cards .. and the little brads are perfect
    Thanks for joining us at LCI this week
    Lisa x

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  14. Mandi14 May 2011 at 19:52

    Great card Lizy
    ~They are super images
    Thank you
    Diva LIM mandi
    Less is More

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  15. Seafield Jo14 May 2011 at 21:55

    This is a great and very original card. Jo

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  16. Ang C15 May 2011 at 14:29

    A great card - love the distressed look of it

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  17. Meggymay15 May 2011 at 15:02

    Bothe your cards are super, loved the butterfky image. Yvonne

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  18. Pami15 May 2011 at 18:45

    What a clever card Lizy, such a great idea. Thanks for sharing it with us at LCI this week, hope to see you again soon. Pami x

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  19. G Peplow15 May 2011 at 19:25

    Great card Lizy, super for a guy or maybe a lady who likes to play cards:0) xxx

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  20. Beryl K15 May 2011 at 21:44

    Great Card
    Beryl x

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  21. Susan16 May 2011 at 03:12

    Cool stamps...and fab card!

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  22. Aileen16 May 2011 at 21:18

    Super card, love the brads too. x

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  23. My name is Wynneth18 May 2011 at 11:14

    Great design Lizy and what a clever idea with the playing card design and brads. A fabulous male card.
    hugs
    wynneth
    x

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  24. Victoria19 May 2011 at 12:47

    I think it looks fantastic, can't tell at all if you didn't have enough ink though. I was worried about that too having to emboss such a huge area so I re-inked my versapad each time to make sure I got loads on!
    Victoria
    x

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Thank you so much for visiting. Please leave a comment so I know you've been...all comments are read and appreciated! Lizy x

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