Retiform...heard of it?

Apparently this technique is 'old'...

I'd never seen it until I saw this blog post the other day...

http://dreamingaboutrubberstamps.com/?p=3519

I was instantly jonesin' to play!!!

So I looked up the tut on SC...

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/retiform_grid_technique/

February 21, 2005 is when the first entry was posted in the SC Retiform gallery...

Here's the link ...sadly only a couple of pages...

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=4522

But still some lovely pieces and PLENTY of inspiration!!!

So yesterday I stamped up 8 card fronts...

...and today I finished the cards!

I just used one colour of ink...

Here's my 'Wild Wasabi' set...

Here's a close-up...

Here's the 'Crushed Curry' set...

A close-up...

(Ok, I'm not sure why this pic won't u/l properly...
I've changed the orientation but for some reason it wants to be sideways...
Just tilt your head to the right!)
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Stampin' Up sets used...  

Touch of Nature

&

French Script

I also used a small bee (1999) by Denami,

a big bee (2000) by Stampourrll Inc.

&

a dragonfly (1993) by Embossing Arts Co.

These singleton "old" stamps have been on my shelf for several years.

Feels GREAT to get them inky!!!

I am LOVING how these cards turned out!

Again SOOOOO much fun to do!!!

I know I say that a lot, but...

It's TRUE!!!

I already have plans to try a few more sets with my shell/beachy stamps!

I think they'll be gorgeous!!!

If you've never tried this technique,

what are you waiting for???
If you have tried it... give it another go!
I can see tons of possibilities with it.
How about some kiddo cards with bright inks and "cartoony-type" stamps???
Oh...there's so many I want to try!!!
Better stay tuned!                 

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***TIP: They used sponge daubers.

I used the triangle cosmetic sponges.
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Card Tally = 84