Sunday 19 May 2013

Just my type!

I am not an 'inky' person.
I am a straight down the line,  Memento Tuxedo Black, person.
So it was a suprise to me, when I found myself reaching for an old, pink ink pad. Pink!!! 
I never stamp in colour!!

It's not easy, is it? But, I think I like it :-)

I also discovered a neat little trick with clear, dew drops
If you use a Copic to dot colour on your card, then stick the dew drop on top,
 using a tiny glue dot, the colour shows through beautifully.



(Ignore the black line under the ribbon and the dark grey line along the bottom of my card panel, 
they're just shadows that my camera has picked up)

Challenges.
Addicted to CAS - Birthday
The ABC Challenge - Not Just One (use 3 or more embellies)
Crafty Creations - KISS, Keep it Simple
One Stop Craft - Anything Goes


  • Digi Papers, Echo Park Country Drive
  • Typewriter and Sentiment Stamp, Hero Arts Set
  • Adhesive backed ribbon
  • Dew Drops
  • Copics
  • Glamour Dust  


23 comments:

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

Hi Caroline - what a super card! Love the vintage typewriter and the typed message!! The pink looks fabulous by the way!!

Thank you for joining in the fun at ATCAS - Sylvia x

Vicky said...

Just so beautiful hun...and I love the colours too...:o)

biggest of hugs Vicky xx

Vicki Dutcher said...

Fun card - great tip! Thanks for joining in at Addicted to CAS!

Sue said...

This is fabulous Caroline. The typewriter looks brilliant stamped in pink. I love the way you have placed the sentiment and the papers are gorgeous.
That's a handy hint with the dew drop, will definitely be trying that one out.
Sue xx

Anne said...

Gorgeous Caroline. I like the pink. It wouldn't have tuned out so pretty in any other colour
Anne x

Kylie said...

What a great tip for the dew drops! Your card is so lovely! Thanks so much for playing along at ATCAS xx

Juls said...

This is fabulous ..... So glad you reached for the pink ink pad!! Plus thank u 4 the copic/dewdrop trick!! Hugs Juls xxx

Pop's Cards said...

Just beautiful sweetie, hugs Pops x

Eve said...

What a beautiful card Caroline.

Thanks for the tip!

I thought of you when I saw crafty creations challenge - perfect! xx

Debs said...

Super stylish card Caroline - love the pink typewriter :o)
Debs xx

Aileen said...

Superb in pink! I think you should stamp in colour more often. Love those coloured glue dots too. x

cebelica said...

I wouldn't have guessed this is a step out of your comfort zone. I think this card is amazing. Yes, even though you used a pink ink pad for stamping. ;) Hugs! xx

Lin said...

What a beautiful design! Love your trick with the dew drops and I might have to 'borrow' your idea for future use.

Thanks for joining us

Lin xx
ABC

Desire Fourie said...

This is such a pretty design and the droplets is a nice touch.
Hugs Desíre {Doing Life}

Sabine said...

A very beautiful card, I like the soft colors.
Thanks for joining us at Crafty Creations this week,
hugs
Sabine

Wendy Nicola Jackson said...

Very pretty in pink! Love the idea of colour under the dew drops too. Hugs, Wends xxx

Beverley said...

Lovely typewriter!

Bev

Unknown said...

Sweet and simple indeed! Love the colours - maybe you should be using your pink ink pad more? lol! Thank you for sharing with us at Addicted to CAS!

Patrice said...

Great card - I hope you'll link up at 52 Card Pickup this week!

http://www.oldbackporch.com/2013/05/52-card-pickup-221.html

Andreja said...

Its so gorgeous, what a lovely image and beautiful colouring! Thanks for playing with us at OneStopCraftChallenge :-))
Hugs, Andreja

Karen Dunbrook said...

really sweet....

catherine said...

This looks fantastic Caroline and great stamping. Great technique with the dew drops. Hope your ok and sorry for being such a bad blogger this week
x catherine

Lee said...

What a fab tip.Love this card.xx