Saturday, 21 April 2012

Simply Saturdays and Crafty Individuals

Hi, 
Coloured or black and white? this is Gay's question today. She could not choose which version she prefers, so I post both and you let us know which you prefer.
To be honest, I would not be able to choose either, they are both lovely to me ;)


My card today is a one layer card and one of my favourite stamps from Crafty Individuals. At first it seemed a sad image but could just as easily be used for Christmas, missing you or write soon, I love her calm and innocent face. I inked the stamp carefully leaving the edge uninked and then I smudged the ink on the stamp with a baby wipe. I stamped her on my card and made a mask with a post it note.
I really couldn't decide whether to leave her black and white so continued to colour the background with the mask in place. I wonder which you prefer, I'd love to know!



Gay used:
Crafty Individuals stamps, CI 154, CI 214
Distress inks Pumice Stone and Wild Honey
See you next week :o)


17 comments:

  1. What a gorgeous cards.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  2. For stark simplicity it's got to be the B&W card. However (sitting on the fence here) for drama and impact it's the coloured version.

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  3. They're both great in different ways, Gay - I really couldn't choose. It works well on both - sorry x

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  4. think the one with the colour has the edge for me, has a bit more punch, fab cards Gay :) lainey x

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  5. Glad to see nobody else could choose either! Love them both for different reasons, Jo x

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  6. This is a gorgeous stamp and both cards are lovely. I like them both. xx

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  7. I like them both.

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  8. I am with the majority, i will try this technique!

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  9. just shows you that you dont have to go crazy with the inks and embellishments to get a good card.. i like both.. (nice stamp )

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  10. Less is more is what I think, black and white is always so elegant. Lovely cards both.

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  11. I love them both, but I think by adding colour in the second one, it has made the little girl pop out !!

    hugs Diane xx

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  12. Like them both but I think the B&W appeals to me the most.

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  13. Definitely the black and white one - simply superb - BJ

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  14. Hi Folks, It seems we are split then some for colour and some B/W,. Thank you all so much for taking the time to reply. It's great to get your opinions. Gay x

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  15. they are both gorgeous...I think the picture pops up, maybe due to the colours

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  16. Love them both!
    xx

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