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I inherited my love of graph paper from my dad. I have so much graph paper. I'd snatch it up first if the house were on fire.
So all things grid grab me in a big way.
Also, I know LITERALLY nothing about Minecraft except that I've seen its grid style used by my mom friends whose kids love it, so I love it just for that, and that's what inspired today's card and video.
I'm using Altenew's new Mixed Media Inks today - a beautiful set of pigment inks that are permanent when heat set on a lot of surfaces - but what I love about pigment inks is what I loved when I started stamping - DARE I SAY 40 YEARS AGO - the coverage. I just love how they stamp - especially on brand spanking new photopolymer stamps and solid images like the one I'm using.
So I used them on this amazing Checkerboard set to create a birthday card for my friend Kat who is my game buddy in Pokemon Go! I'm glad we haven't discovered Minecraft, actually because we'd probably obsess over it. I used Coral Berry and Frayed Leaf for this - the ink bundle has a decidedly floral/botanical theme, as you'll see below.
Here is my video of today's card!
Here are all the supplies I used today.
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I like grids, too, but I have no idea about what Minecraft is all about! Nice card, though.
ReplyDeleteYou can't teach an old dog new tricks
ReplyDeleteso I've stayed away from a lot of these
games. Love card games - more subdued
and relaxing. Great card.
thanks for sharing
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great inks..pretty card as well..tfs
ReplyDeleteThis is so eye catching fab!
ReplyDeleteThis card is so cute. My daughter-in-law LOVES Pokemon Go, I have no idea about video games, ha!
ReplyDeletegreat inks..pretty card as well..tfs
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea, my kids would love this
ReplyDeleteClaire Mrs H's Crafty Corner
Like the layout of your card. So modern for today. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the inks. So helpful when deciding to make a purchase of this new release of inks. Happy Hopping
ReplyDeleteWOW this is bright and wonderful - love those checks--- super work!
ReplyDeleteInnovative idea and execution!!!!
ReplyDeleteFun project!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cool card for a gamer, LOVE the vibrant black and white with pop of color. These MM inks look awesome.
ReplyDeleteLydia! I'm the first to leave you a comment!! My younger grandsons are into Minecraft and they would LOVE this card!! It's amazing....love your color combo and card design!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. So very bold. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteTaking stamping to a whole new level...
ReplyDeleteLydia, how fun! And I can see how mixing it up with colors in negative space provides a ton of possibilities. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your video, it shows how opaque the inks are.
ReplyDeleteWow. That is amazing! TFS
ReplyDeleteCabbage...lol your funny. Cute Card. Thanks for Sharing
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card. My oldest grandson is a "gamer" and he'd love that one. Love these mixed media inks!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the tutorial. My grandson is a huge Minecraft player, so I might have to invest in this stamp set! Great card!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the excellent video especially about the new inks. Your card is awesome! And I love the vibrant red heart.
ReplyDeleteNice.
ReplyDeleteI love your card! Thank you for the video!
ReplyDeleteI am loving the mixed media inks..thank you for your video
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card!
ReplyDeleteI like the pixel design and use. Very old style game feel.
ReplyDeleteVery clever checked stamp with the new inks.
ReplyDeleteUnique & cute idea. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMesmerizing! I LOVE the checker and the new colors are fab!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable idea. I have never played Minecraft, but LOVE this idea!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cool card!
ReplyDeleteThat's a fabulous card. Gives the retro vibe. So cool!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card! I love the checkerboard design!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the video. Always appreciate them.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cool project!
ReplyDeleteVery cool! When I see an image like this it's almost hard for me to focus on it though. I'm sure your friend will appreciate it. These mixed media inks are so versatile & would be a welcome addition to my craft room.
ReplyDeleteLydia, I love the simplicity of your lovely birthday card.
ReplyDeleteCool card!
ReplyDeleteSuch a totally awesome card! I don't usually care for checkerboards (they make my eyes go wonky), but your adding color to it makes that not happen! Love that card!
ReplyDeleteI love this unique checkerboard card! The colors are so bright & vivid!
ReplyDeleteFun card!
ReplyDeleteSuch a unique card and just right for a Pokemon fan!
ReplyDeleteThis is such an out of the box way to make a card....very cool! I love how you used the yellow too, as this is sometimes an overlooked ink color.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the amazing inspiration! I absolutely love all the great ideas! Makes me want to pull out my supplies and start playing!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute and would be LOVED by anyone that plays Minecraft:) Thank you for showing another use of the Altenew Mixed Media Inks!
ReplyDeleteYest these colors are luscious, particularly the greens. The grid is fun and I can see a lot of uses for it including just tone on tone for a background.
ReplyDeleteI really like that card! What a fun, geometric set, and I like those small pieces you stamped with. Also, thanks for sharing about pigment inks. I have some from other companies, but I don't think they are permanent like these. Plus these are beautiful colors, and I really like how they coordinate together. Looking forward to trying some!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cool card design. Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a striking card! Very unique! Love it!
ReplyDeleteWow! Very precise stamping! Very different card and so awesome! The colors you used really stand out!
ReplyDeletethis is so cool!
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