I am so struggling with this technique - the reverse side of my main front panel is a failed attempt. This isn't a whole lot better.
When I know what this is for, I'll probably add a sentiment...
I used Tim Holtz Distress inks (Antique Linen, Vintage Photo, Peeled Paint)for the retiform, and also for sponging the background (Faded Jeans, Milled Lavender, Vintage Photo, Peeled Paint) before stamping the tree.
After stamping the tree with black ink I coloured it with re-inkers and an aquapainter. Trimmed down, sponged the edges and mounted up on foam. I punched 3 little 3/8" circles and added Glossy Accents.
Date: Monday, October 26, 2009 GMT Views: 1743
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Registered: August 1, 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 26794
Mon, Oct 26, 2009 @ 11:43 AM
Sabrina, this is so pretty. You are being too critical. I love the colors that you used. The anlges are so interesting. The two green triangles to the right seem to draw my eye into your tree panel. I love the sponged sky behind the tree.
Registered: December 19, 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 15571
Mon, Oct 26, 2009 @ 1:00 PM
Oh I really like this Sabrina! Your choice of colors is soft and subtle...very pretty! There is no right and wrong to this technique. Mine is really wonky and I kind of like it! Your tree is beautiful. Great job! TFS
Registered: September 12, 2007 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 61357
Mon, Oct 26, 2009 @ 2:25 PM
I have no idea how you did this, but let me just assure you this is fabulous w/those colors! How could you not love this? It's so contemporary and done in such a beautiful color palette. silly girl, go back and take another look. You'll see what I see w/no problem.
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Registered: June 14, 2009 Location: Keller, Texas Posts: 8597
Mon, Oct 26, 2009 @ 9:03 PM
I like it. In fact I like all the cards using this technique that I've seen today. I really hate WHITE space on a card and this might just be the cure for that! Also, I like your use of Glossy Accents. I discovered this product when we were making 5-layer buttons, and now, Woo Hoo, I want to use it on everything - centers of flowers, stars, whatever.
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