As most of you know, I love the PTI MIM challenges, so couldn't miss this week's ombre technique which I decided to combine with the One Layer Christmas Card Challenge to use blue. I bought PTI's Take Three die long ago, not knowing there were stamp sets designed to go with it. Now those sets are about to be put in The Vault (doubles the cost), so I "had" to get the ones I wanted which included the winter set. In the MIM video, Laurie uses a sponge to ink her stamp with 3 shades, but I think my stamps were too small.
So "the Greta way" to ombre ink a stamp was created--at least I haven't seen anyone else describe this method--LOL! I used VersaMagic Ocean Depth & Sea Breeze dewdrop pads & inked opposite sides of the stamp, leaving a small un-inked area between the 2 colors. Then I dabbed with a sponge to blend the inks & stamped. The hardest part of making this card was masking the windows so I could stamp in the right place. 
Love the mixed font in the sentiment from the same set. The stamped squares were covered with clear Wink of Stella & I added clear sequins from my IRL friend, Rosemary. I'm also entering the CAS challenge at Addicted to Stamps. Thanks so much for taking time to stop by.
Your technique worked well, Greta! I love your card. Funny thing is I also own the Take Three Dies long ago but sold the one coordinating stamp set I owned. Hence, I've only used the die once or twice...so why am I keeping it???
ReplyDeleteHello Greta.
ReplyDeletePerhaps this will be a new technique for creating the Ombre effect.
The design and the palette is just beautiful and striking.
Smiles:)
Sue
I don't think it matters one bit how you got there...but once you did it was amazing!! I think this is CAS perfection Greta. I had no idea there were stamps to go with the take three die either ;)
ReplyDeleteFAbulous way to create ombre stamping! It certainly worked really well! Cool card!
ReplyDeleteHoooooo boy this is fantastic! That inky blue is perfection and you've lined your panels up perfectly!!
ReplyDeleteLove the ombre stamping!
ReplyDeleteLove your gorgeous CAS design! The three die and ombre inking are perfect! Thank you for sharing at ATSM.
ReplyDeletelove your beautiful snowflake windows - this is one of my favorite Christmas color combos - thanks for joining us at ATSM this week
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome inking and a wonderful result!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous!! I really hope you win ... this deserves to win!
ReplyDeleteas I have said before you always have the best interpretations of the MIM techniques, greta... love your "greta way" take on the technique... beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteLove this window card! Thanks so much for joining in at OLCC!
ReplyDeleteStunning, Greta!! I have that die and didn't even realize there were stamps to go with...better go take a look right now!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning card Greta! I love the colors!
ReplyDeleteOh this is so beautiful. Love the colors.
ReplyDeleteOhhh...what a gorgeous Christmas card...love the beautiful color and snowflakes!:-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, love the blue. Great technique hint! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Greta! Never too early for a beautiful Christmas card!
ReplyDeletePretty card, great design, and I like the colors that you used!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card; love the windows with the stamping on the inside of the card. Thank you for sharing with us at OLCCC.
ReplyDeleteThis is so very pretty!
ReplyDeleteSo beautifully done my Friend!
ReplyDeleteLove your ombré effect!!
Oooh, Greta! This is gorgeous! Love your technique and I can see that it worked perfectly! Love the cut out squares and pretty snowflakes with the sequin centers!
ReplyDeleteAnother work of art, that not only has me swooning, but heading over to PTI to see what I've been missing! Your sponging sounds like 'professional expertise' needed...exquisite! If you have a moment, can you let me know what you ordered? Love your card! Thank you for sharing in the ATSM gallery!
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Oh I love this! Your method of blending the inks worked well and I love those stamps! Fantastic card! Thanks for joining us again over at OLCCC. :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is just so beautiful...love your shades of blue, just so pretty and it looks wonderful with those stamps, almost makes me wish it were snowing outside right now.
ReplyDeleteThese little peek a boo windows are so cute. I love how you did the stamping and sponging to blend the colors. Clever and a brand new tip! It made a cute card.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, Greta! Love your tip for ombre inking! Love those windows...fabulous design!
ReplyDeleteOh my Jaw dropping :) what an incredibly unique design :) love it
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! I love how you got your ombre look for each square.
ReplyDeleteFabulous way to create a One Layered card Greta using the windows and the inside as the stamping area. Great idea! Thanks for sharing at OLCCC.
ReplyDeleteThat's a brilliant way to ombre little spaces! I love it! And the final card is absolutely stunning!
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