(Two for One!) and more...

It's time again for the
 Sentimental Sundays 
challenge. 

This week our challenge to you is to make a

card or project using the theme

#123 Anything Goes!!!

this is going to be a long post so hang in there....

I was able to get two cards completed

using the same image & a sentiment...

and... keeping them very simple (CAS)...

I'm quite happy with the results...

so here's the first...

Be Yourself-

On a 5x7 craft cardstock,

I used the Sunflowers image

(available here or here)

colored with Spectrum Noir

(FL2, OR2/3, GB6/7, JG1/2, DR2/4 & LG5)

on Ultra Smooth Alcohol Premium White

cardstock with a technique for the

5x7 background from

The Magical Marker Mystery Tour class

using the Spectrum Noir markers to create it.

With a MTF sentiment 

(Clearly Sentimental about Art)

to complete the look...

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Add a Splash...

Based on a 6x6 cardstock,

I used the Sunflowers image

(available here or here)

colored with Spectrum Noir

(FL2, OR2/3, GB6/7, JG1/2, DR2/4 & LG5)

on Ultra Smooth Alcohol Premium White

cardstock using a very straight forward 

design layout principle for the 

6x6 background of the card, 

with a MTF sentiment 

(Clearly Sentimental about Art)

to complete the look...

the only minor difference is the size of the image, 

with this one being a bit smaller.

Now these cards also include two new items for me...

more of the Spectrum Noir markers and the 

Ultra Smooth paper...

I was looking forward to printing & trying the paper and it is a gem to work on...the markers go on super smooth, 'ahem' Ultra Smooth (LOL)

and minimal bleed through on the backside.  I was able to feed the paper easily thru my inkjet printer and I did miss a step in the process.  I usually heat-set the inkjet print to ensure minimal movement (bleeding) of the ink image.  Aside from my oopsie, the paper performed exceptionally well.  I could easily push back any ink with the blender & even with working over and over on the paper, there was no pilling or absorption below the surface spreading the ink... 

Do I recommend the paper??? Most definitely...

and its great that it is available in 8 1/2"x11" 

and... do check out the pearlized cardstock... 

in 8 1/2x11 & 12x12...

What more could a girl ask for???

Want your own?

shop Canuck Crafts...

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Hop on over to the Challenge Blog for

some awesome inspiration!