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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

"Inky" & Loving it!!

Good Morning!
I hope this week has gone well for you so far!  Below is some inspiration from 3 of our Design Team members, all featuring their favorite ink for this week's Simon Says Stamp & Show Challenge!  If you'd like to see more, stop by the blog and click the person's name or card to see all of the details and leave these wonderful people some comments!  : )

Made by Dan!
 
Dan had this to say: Asking me what my favourite ink pad is is like asking me what my favourite food is  - there's more than one answer and it changes regularly!  Having said that, thinking back through my crafting life it came down to a choice of two - Gathered Twigs and Fired Brick Distress Ink Pads.  I use Gathered Twigs most of all, but as an accent and distressing colour.  Fired Brick is the one that I actually use when I want a blast of rich colour in a composition so it won out here.  I decided to challenge myself and use only that inkpad for the whole piece, apart from some black for stamping.  I used several stamp sets on this page, including Valentine Blueprint, Around the Edge, Mona's Sketchbook and Rockstar.



Made by Candy Colwell!
 
Candy noted: My favorite ink pad was Vintage Photo Distress Ink until the introduction of Gathered Twigs. It has got to be the deepest most beautiful brown ever!  It is perfect in vintage work; especially when distressing and aging the edges of paper. Coupled with Black Soot, you can instantly give paper the appearance of being old and worn. It seems like the gorgeous images on Tim's stamps; in this case, Classics #5 for the face, Artful Tools for the paint brushes and measuring tape, Papillon for the dimensional butterfly and Simple Sayings for the sentiment are even more enhanced when Gathered Twigs provides the rich warm tones surrounding them.





Sarah says: Many years ago I started out my crafting journey by making a few Christmas cards and today I still love to create cards. When I'm not up to my eyes in a complex project I really enjoy working on one layer cards. I still get a lot of pleasure from seeing the imprint of fresh ink on white paper. I was also wondering how I could play around with lots of my Tim stamps to create interesting designs. I love how the eye fits inside the frame and I never get tired of playing around with the Papillion set which I teamed with the smaller  butterflies from Attic Treasures.


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84 comments:

  1. Maryann LaursenMay 22, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    WAUW some pretty cool projects here, that´s for sure. Love them.

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  2. BreMay 22, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    Might have to pick up that salty ocean distress pad...

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  3. CathyMay 22, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    Fantastic projects, love the challenge theme :) Cathy.

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  4. Lauren Taylor MadeMay 22, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    gorgeous projects!

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  5. kbrandy4May 22, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    Stunning creations!!

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  6. UnknownMay 22, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    It's hard to go wrong with any of the Distress inks. Lovely contributions by the DT members. I'm off to check their blogs. I'm with Dan: my favorite ink at any moment has probably changed as fast as what I want for my next meal.

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  7. LauraJane:)May 22, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    Well done DAN, CANDY and SARAH!

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  8. IrisMay 22, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    Such awesome projects. Iris

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  9. Elaine AMay 22, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    How talented these artists are! Beautiful work, love all the detail. Thank you for sharing with us.

    Elaine Allen

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  10. Kari V.May 22, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    Some amazing talent here! Nicely done.

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  11. LindseyMay 22, 2013 at 5:32 PM

    These are awesome projects! So gorgeous.

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  12. Sue DMay 22, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    Very creative projects!

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  13. Carol McCreadyMay 22, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    Great projects. I want to join in the
    challenge. I just have to decide how
    to pick a favorite ink.

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  14. KailashMay 22, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    Love these stunning projects. Thanks for sharing!!

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  15. Jennifer ScullMay 22, 2013 at 6:18 PM

    my goodness, all of these projects are just wonderful!

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  16. Lynn. G.May 22, 2013 at 6:18 PM

    Wow....Very striking...the color combo's are awesome. Great job!

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  17. stamplover2011May 22, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    Wow, some neat projects!

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  18. cghundleyMay 22, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    Interesting projects.
    Carla from Utah

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  19. dianaMay 22, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    Great projects! Thanks for the ideas. ;-)

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  20. Carol LMay 22, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    Although I can't create art projects like these, I do admire those who can! Beautiful creations!

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  21. Mary-Anne VMay 22, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    wow really interesting projects using the distressed inks.

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  22. PettiMay 22, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    Those are great inspirations! Thank you!

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  23. KellyMay 22, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    such cool projects

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  24. Denise BryantMay 22, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    Great creations!
    I think my favorite Distress ink color is Gathered Twigs. Such a rich, beautiful brown!

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  25. PamMay 22, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    Thanks for sharing your favorite inks and projects with us!!

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  26. KristenMay 22, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    Wow! such detail!! :)

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  27. SandiLMay 22, 2013 at 8:58 PM

    Great projects! I love the imperfect look you get when you stamp with distress inks!

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  28. Andrea GarlandMay 22, 2013 at 9:14 PM

    Great projects as always.

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  29. RachelMay 22, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    always so much inspiration. those projects are just amazing
    -Rachel w k
    rwkrafts.com

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  30. Memories by MandaMay 22, 2013 at 9:20 PM

    Wow! Amazing projects

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  31. Katie Ann BrooksMay 22, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    Cool creations

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  32. Jean BullockMay 22, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    Thanks for sharing the cool projects and information about the inks.

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  33. UnknownMay 22, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    lovely inspiration today

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  34. Kristie MaynardMay 22, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    Very cool projects. Different than what I usually see here and I like them!

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  35. Denacline88May 22, 2013 at 9:57 PM

    thanks for sharing the lovely works of art.

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  36. Glennis FMay 22, 2013 at 10:27 PM

    Very creative projects - It is a great thing to do this style

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  37. slbt17May 22, 2013 at 10:40 PM

    wonderful!
    Sandra ltb

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  38. KatieMay 22, 2013 at 11:45 PM

    Wow, all of these projects are amazing!! I loved reading what the dt had to say! Love Dan's piece!! Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  39. theCookMay 23, 2013 at 2:26 AM

    Love the butterflies stamp.

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  40. UnknownMay 23, 2013 at 3:00 AM

    These are gorgeous ladies! Thanks for sharing!

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  41. AnonymousMay 23, 2013 at 4:24 AM

    Fantastic projects, love the challenge theme :)

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  42. HannekeMay 23, 2013 at 5:10 AM

    These DT creations are gorgeous, I saw them yesterday when I entered that great challenge. Hugs, Hanneke

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  43. maria f.May 23, 2013 at 5:17 AM

    Great feature - nice to hear what the pros have to say about the inks. Hadn't heard that about Gathered Twigs... something new to check out!

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  44. Megan McDonaldMay 23, 2013 at 5:53 AM

    Great projects,

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  45. LauraEvaMay 23, 2013 at 6:01 AM

    wow---those are really great!!

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  46. Paper ProfusionMay 23, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    Congrats to Dan, Candy and Sarah for such incredible creations. Nicola x

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  47. DebbieC.May 23, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    These projects are great works of art. I was intrigued by how they blended their inks as it makes the stamps look like drawings.

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  48. ClaudineMay 23, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    All the projects are amazing, those DT members are so talented

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  49. UnknownMay 23, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    Amazing projects with great stamps!

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  50. Amy McCueMay 23, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    These projects are amazing. I can never get all the detail they have in my projects. They are really great.

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  51. MarianneMay 23, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    These creations are amazing!! Love the second one!! That's so gorgeous!!
    xxx Marianne MW

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  52. Ava GavloskiMay 23, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    love love these project!!! well done team

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  53. DonnaMay 23, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    Nothing better than getting inky! Amazing designs! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  54. ionabunnyMay 23, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    The DT are excelling themselves this week. The colour projects are amazing

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  55. Mary MacMay 23, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    Three different but goregeous projects. Love seeing just one color used.

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  56. Crafty Math ChickMay 23, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    I don't have the vision to create collages like this (I better stick to cards). I think it is so cute how you call your candy 'doggy bags' LOL!

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  57. ValerieMay 23, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    Love them all - can't wait to spend some time creating this weekend.

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  58. mariangelMay 23, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    wow stunning proyects super talented girls

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  59. Miriam PrantnerMay 23, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    Wonderful projects, so much detail!

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  60. calamity janeMay 23, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    These 3 projects are fabulous! From the depth of the first two to the simplicity of the last one. Great inspiration of them!!!

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  61. Pia LarsenMay 23, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Very interesting projects!

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  62. LezlyeMay 23, 2013 at 12:02 PM

    Very different Artsy cards. Not what I am used to seeing from Simon Says.

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  63. {VICKI}May 23, 2013 at 12:48 PM

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    WOW

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  64. jan farnworthMay 23, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    lots of neat ideas

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  65. karenelrMay 23, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    So cool! I love distress inks!

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  66. NuntMay 23, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    The design team is again pure excellence!

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  67. BarbaraMay 23, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    These are pretty fabulous...all of them! My favorite ink is still Distress Ink and my favorite watercolors are still Twinkling H20's. I use these more in my coloring than anything else. Oh, and now I use the Distress Markers too!

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  68. sharon gMay 23, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    WOW, I love those artsy projects. The colors are great, especially on the second one!

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  69. JayellMay 23, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    All completely different projects - made me think about trying something new too

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  70. Dawn DarleneMay 23, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    cool

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  71. SandiMay 23, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    Dan's canvas is amazing!

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  72. MaRyKaYMay 23, 2013 at 8:32 PM

    Wow weeee i can't say which I like the best. Every darn one of um are exactly my kind of stuff. Love this display of art today.

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  73. MarissaMay 23, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    These are so amazing!!! I can't wait to go and play too :)

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  74. Amy MartinMay 23, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    Wow... These are amazing. I hope I can play along. Those details are just too cool.

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  75. Amy MartinMay 23, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    Wow... These are amazing. I hope I can play along. Those details are just too cool.

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  76. Teresa Godines #6857May 23, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    Amazing projects

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  77. Linda TMay 23, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    Amazing projects. Love them all. Thanks for sharing

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  78. keeleykatsMay 23, 2013 at 10:35 PM

    WOW, Simply amazing projects! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  79. handmade_cassMay 23, 2013 at 11:18 PM

    I am borderline obsessed with the measuring tapes on Candy's project!

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  80. Rebecca EdnieMay 23, 2013 at 11:58 PM

    I love candy's piece. It's insanely gorgeous!

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  81. PhiMay 24, 2013 at 1:59 AM

    Awesome cards. I love the style.

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  82. KatieMay 24, 2013 at 2:18 AM

    Great cards, Love the ink choices.

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  83. Larissa HeskettMay 24, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    AMAZING CReations!! THANKS for sharing and have a Fabulous Week!! ;)

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  84. JaneenMay 26, 2013 at 11:22 PM

    I find myself grabbing Tim Holtz Tea Dye distress ink over and over and over.

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