Welcome to the weekend, I KNOW I don't normally post on a Saturday but ....

Morning readers,

I haven't posted on a Saturday since Simply Less Is More ceased their challenges but ..... hubs and I took a few day trips out and I didn't really have time to devote to a blog post - that's my excuse, such as it is!!!!

I saw this technique around on the internet but foolishly didn't make a note of who's make I spotted. I liked the first attempt (a lot) so thought I would have a second go - so the technique would be firmly "in my brain", so, here is Mark II ......

My C6 card

Materials used:

• White, 250gsm, C6 card and envelope
• Card in white and grey, for my card front, insert and matting
• Using low tack tape, I masked off the lower left corner of my card front
• Using a blending sponge I applied ("ombre style") Distress inks in spiced marmalade, picked raspberry and barn door
• Penny Black image (from Woodland Beauty) stamped twice using Versafine onyx black ink
• Inkadinkado sentiment (from 98782) stamped on to white snippet
• Elsewhere on the card and envelope Stampers Anonymous sentiment (from THJ009) stamped using Versafine onyx black ink
• A quick spritz with Krylon fixative - to protect those water based Distress Inks
• Stardust stickles to add some sparkle

I'll be entering the above make for the following challenges:-

1. Seize the Birthday - challenge No. 294 - ANYTHING GOES + (optional) Feather
2. Creative Fingers - challenge No. 288 - ANYTHING GOES
3. Morgan's Artworld - challenge No. 82 - ANYTHING GOES
4. Crafts Galore Encore - challenge No. 129 - ANYTHING GOES

I discovered I was a top pick over at the Gem of a Challenge recently, thanks so much, I really appreciate it.