Thursday 20 May 2010

In Distress

Here are my newbie attempts at distressing stamped images.  I really like playing with distress inks, but think I need to learn to use a lighter touch.  The 1st card has been embossed with a Cuttlebug frame folder and also distressed, the 2nd card is waiting for a sentiment to be added to the bottom, but I'll leave this 'til I know who and what it is for.  Please leave a comment, oh and do let me know if you have any tips on distressing - thank you :-)



11 lovely people comments:

Michelle's Blog and Cards said...

I'm impressed with your attempts. I had seen in some magazines stamped images that have been coloured with distress inks and maybe in the future I will have a go. Because I've never done this before I have no advice for you, but it looks like you have done well anyway - your cards are lovely - Michelle

Nikbee said...

I love your cards. I've bought a couple of distress ink pads but gave up in despair when I just produced a huge mess. Looking at your cards I know at least what lovely effects you can create.

Nikki x

tiggertastic said...

impressed !!!!!!!!!!!

Just love the first card Chris, so stunning and the effect is perfect!

sarah x

Netty said...

You have done great work.
Annette x

Susan.... said...

Hi chris,
They are gorgeous cards..very well done too ..
Hugs
susan x

Michelle said...

They're gorgeous! Really like the blue one especially! Well done!

Spyder said...

Fabulous!! I like the brown one !

(lyn))

Copse said...

Stunning cards Hun :-) Nice to learn a new technique, your doing well with it .. Kaz

Glitzzynews blogspot said...

Chris,
wowwww your cards are so stunning,you are doing a fantastic job,with your distressing..I also luv trying out this stuff lol, I luv all Tim Holtz,goodies also enjoy using Sheena Douglass,stamps,also her style of distressing,she has a blog.Thanks for your kind words Chris,don't think you need any help with work you are doing,just keep enjoying trying out all styles,till you find one you like,but I luv cards you have made,have you tried the spray mists,they are good as well as ink pads for backgrounds.
Take care,hope you are well Luv Maureen x

Loraine Arderne said...

These are lovely, I think you've done really well.

Unknown said...

These are lovely cards i am impressed. i nowadays use a plastic business card its cheap and also washable. i love it
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