using ink pads in ways other than stamping

I go to a monthly card swap at Red Letter Journals.  Each month we have a different theme to use.  I always like to make a coordinating page while I have the tools and supplies out for my cards.  February's theme was using ink pads in a way other than just stamping.  I used a sponge to take ink from the stamp pad and color my flower on my card.

The girl stamp is from Stampotique Originals.

And here is the coordinating 6x6 I made.  I still need to add a photo to it.