Hi! I’m here with 2 one-layer cards inspired by CASology’s Week 163: Moon, Less is More’s Week 241: One Layer, Wishing, CAS(E) this Sketch #140 and SSS Monday’s Challenge: Love This Technique.
Here are my two cards using one of my favorites, the ink blending technique.
I used this photo as inspiration.
This first one was a trial run. I had printed the sentiment twice and it had overlapped slightly, giving a blurry effect. I thought I’d use it as experiment, but decided I quite like the result. I had a hard time photographing these cards. You can’t tell, but I made the crescent moon on this first card by sponging on Encore silver metallic ink.
Maybe the blurriness could be the result of tear-filled eyes? Longing for and wishing for someone? 😉
I decided to leave the second card with a full moon and made the sky a bit darker. I’m also going to play this second card at Word Art Wednesday’s Challenge #200 – Let’s Celebrate.
Here is the sentiment which in the inside of both of the cards. “Longing” and “wishing” are fairly equivalent, don’t you think?
I like both versions of this card. I think that I might end up changing the full moon into a crescent, but I haven’t made up my mind yet. What do you think?
Here’s a slideshow of some of process.
Have you ever heard of Chris Rice? He’s one of my favorite singers and he’s a incredibly talented pianist as well. I particularly like both of his “Living Rooms Sessions” albums. Anyhow, I digress! He sings a song entitled “I See the Moon” which I love. Here it is:
I See The Moon– Chris Rice
Can you see the moon tonight
Sugar-white perfection
Radiant beams of purest light
Our hearts’ connection
Carries me back to a lullaby
The sweetest song in my memory
Of Mama’s voice on moonlit nights
To hush her babies, singin’…
I see the moon, the moon sees me
The moon sees the one that I want to see
God bless the moon, and God bless me
And God bless the one I’m longing to see
Did you ever notice the man in the moon
He’s the master of reflection
Somehow he knows and imitates
My heart’s expressions
Some nights he’s melting in clouds of tears
Or shining my smile like the bright sun
But look, tonight the moon looks like
He’s missing someone
I see the moon, the moon sees me
The moon sees the one that I want to see
God bless the moon, and God bless me
And God bless the one I’m longing to see
Thanks for stopping by!
XO
Melissa
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Edited Tue Sept 15: I am very happy to share that Melissa at CASology chose my card as an Honorable Mention for CASology’s Week #163!
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nice layouts
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Thanks, Colleen.
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Your ink blending is wonderful, Melissa. Such vibrant depth of colour. A perfect sentiment for your design too.
Thanks for sharing with us.
Anita x
Less is More
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Thanks, Anita. 🙂
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Beautiful inking and lyrics.
Thank you for joining us
Anne
Less is More
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Thanks, Anne. 🙂
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Looks like you really got into your inking with these two Melissa, lovely effect!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
“Less is More”
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Thanks, Chrissie.
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Wonderful cards, the moons are beautiful. Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Hugs, Sandra
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Thanks, Sandra.
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WOW! What awesome inking Melissa, great scene and striking one layer cards
thanks so much for sharing and taking part.
Sarah xx
Less is More
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Thanks, Sarah! 🙂
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WOW! What gorgeous cards! I think my favorite is the one with the full moon! LOVE the rich colors!
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Thanks,Susan. 🙂
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A beautiful dramatic card. I like the use of the strong colours
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Thanks, Skye!
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The dark blue sky with the silver crescent moon has been captured so regally. It reminded me of a trip at night along the St Lawrence seaway with the silver light of the moon lighting the way and causing the water to sparkle even at 11pm. Thank you so much for taking time to post your very creative art with us this week at Word Art Wednesday in our 200th Celebration Week’ challenge!
Blessings and Hugs, Carole
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Thanks, Carole. 🙂
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Stunning card Melissa! Following you on Pinterest.. 🙂
Suchi xx
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Wow! Thanks, Suchi. I appreciate that! 🙂
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Melissa, these are wonderful! I love the rich color and these are one layer!!! 😉 I’d forgotten about that song. Now I’m going to have to dig through my music and try to find it again!
Thanks so much for joining us over at CASology again! 🙂
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Thank you, Melissa! 🙂
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Love your card, great blending! It is one of my favorite techniques too.
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Thanks, Diana. 🙂
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Melissa, both cards…ah, so lovely! What amazing ink blending, and perfect masking,and lovely sentiment! Just lovely! Thanks for joining us at CASology!
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Thank you, Judy. 🙂
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Hey Melissa!!! I love both of your cards. The blurry one is awesome. I see two moons too. Awesome job. Thank you so much for playing us this week at CASology.
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Thanks, Kymona. 🙂
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Your more then welcome!
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Great cards!
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Thanks, Cindy. 🙂
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Your card is beautiful Melissa! Love the deep rich colors and so perfect sentiment. Thanks for the music clip… busy listening right now!
Thanks for joining Casology!
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Thanks, Hannelie. 🙂
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