October 27, 2018

Less is More #383 - Dimension

Hello there!  It's a new challenge at Less is More (LIM).  This fortnight the challenge is to add Dimension to your cards and yet still keep it clean and simple (CAS).  Our August winner Claire Garland of String Bows, is our talented guest.  Uniko is our generous sponsor this month.









SET BACK STAMING


I've been wanting to try this Set Back Stamping technique, and thought this challenge was a good time to do just that.  Using my MISTI,  stamped the houses with black Copic friendly ink on an A2 size piece of X-press It cardstock.  Coloured in the houses with Copics in rainbow colours.


Stamped the houses again onto a smaller piece of Bristol paper.  Die cut the houses out with the matching die from this piece and a piece of white fun foam.  Next, ink blended Tumbled Glass, Shaded Lilac and Blueprint Sketch distress inks (di's) for the sky.  Stamped the sentiment in black.  Mounted the Bristol piece onto the fun foam piece and added snow with a white gel pen to finish.



There are so many ways to add dimension and keep your cards CAS.  Can't wait to see your take on this challenge.  Our guest and my teammies have created some fabulous cards to inspire you and you can view them HERE.  Thank you for visiting.











Challenges:
Watercooler Wednesday - #193 Tristan's All About Holidays
Mix It Up - #18 October Anything Goes optional twist Monochrome
The Merry Christmas Challenge - Anything Christmas





22 comments:

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Wow!! Such wonderful look for this CAS!! Thanks so much for the inspiration!!

Izzy Scrap said...

This is fabulous, Trina ! It is really a great technique to give dimension in a CAS way, Love it. And of course, as usual, your little winter scene is just stunning. Wonder why the houses are in rainbow colours...😄. Have a fabulous weekend ! Hugs x

Mac Mable said...

Great dimension and keeping it perfectly CAS. Such a fun technique and such a beautiful card x.

Marianne said...

Such a sweet card.

cm said...

Oh, what a wonderful, welcoming village you've created, Trina! And showcasing it through the set back stamping adds to the impact! Love this...I want to bundle up and step into the scene!
hugs~carol

Loll said...

So pretty!! Love your rainbow of coloured houses, Trina! Gorgeous with the snowy sky. What a great way to add dimension and really make those houses stand out. xx

nancy littrell said...

Simply beautiful rainbow row of houses and blended sky background. I love all your added snow for a pretty Winter scene. TFS your artistic card and the link to your technique, Trina. Hugs..Nancy

Christine Alexander said...

I love your rainbow street and winter scene. The popped up sky gives perfect dimension.

Billie A said...

Great looking snow scene. I like the way the sky was done from the cut off of the houses. The colorful houses are so cute. I love Lawn Fawn images. Very pretty card.. This card would work in the challenge at The Merry Christmas challenge. https://themerrychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/
Would love to see your card over there.
Have a great weekend.. Hugs

Bonnie said...

This is a beautiful row of houses, Trina! I would love to live in this neighborhood :-) You've colored a beautiful snowy sky and I love the dimension!

Susan said...

Love that Set Back technique you used - so effective for giving dimension. And I love the beautiful rainbow of snowy houses. A great card!

Claire said...

I think your little row of happy colourful houses are just darling, the sky backdrop just adds that extra Christmassy feel. I stopped by to say thank you for your really kind words on my card and the visit to my blog, it really makes a difference and is very much appreciated so thank you Trina x

Tristan said...

Gorgeous card Trina. I love how vibrant it is and the dimension you've achieved. Thanks for joining in the fun at the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge this week. Tristan DT

Sharon Traynor Designs said...

Brilliant! Your scene is so pretty Trina, with incredible colouring and blending. I love how the houses are set back and the sky is raised - that's such a creative way to add dimension. Gorgeous work xx

Gail said...

Love the colourful houses against the blue background. Great technique! Thanks for joining us at Watercooler Wednesday.

Nonni said...

Such a cool way to add dimensio, what a great idea! ! Perfect little scene and great coloring from you as always. Love the snow! xxx

sendasmile4kids said...

Thanks for the mini lesson on your card. Love card makers who share their knowledge. Your card is so adorable. I donate to SAS4KIDS and am always drawn to kid friendly cards. Thanks for sharing with us over at The Merry Christmas Challenge.

Julie Temple said...

So Cute!! I just love it... Thanks for playing along with us at The Merry Christmas Challenge!
Julie

Julie Temple said...

So Cute!! Thanks for playing along with us at The Merry Christmas Challenge!
Julie

Julia Aston said...

what a cute snowy village Trina! - it looks so colorful and cozy!!

Susanne Vargas said...

Trina, I absolutely love this cute row of rainbow colored houses! This technique is a great idea to add some dimension! The sky is beautiful, too!

Neets B said...

Now this is a technique I really must try. It looks so fantastic, and perfect with that row of cute colourful houses. I love it! xx