1. this week's sketch challenge SC321
2. CAS108 the great outdoors; and
3. WT310 stunning Silhouettes
I am really excited about this card, because I utilized a new technique I learned this week at Archiver's. Well, maybe this isn't actually a technique, but they taught us how to take plain white lace and paint it using Aqua-flo brushes and Tim Holtz Distress Inks. I have never used Aqua-flo brushes before either, so I was excited about finally buying some and using them on my card. To add a little extra color to the silhouette squares I swiped the distress ink (dried marigold) direct on the paper down the sides. The lace, I painted (or dyed) the top half with broken china, and the bottom half with dried marigold to highlight the background DP.
The silhouettes, including the tiny dragonfly, are from one stamp set from Hero Arts.
Don't know who is going to get this card, but I sure had fun making it. Thanks for stopping by, and I always appreciate your comments :)
Date: Monday, February 28, 2011 GMT Views: 754
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Registered: May 27, 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 12800
Mon, Feb 28, 2011 @ 5:59 PM
Beautiful card. I really like how you swiped the ink along the sides of your squares and then stamped the silhouettes. Great look! Your combination of papers, lace, and colors is perfect.
------------------------------ Lorie McMullen
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Registered: October 21, 2010 Location: in the okanagan in b.c. canada Posts: 7626
Mon, Feb 28, 2011 @ 11:18 PM
very pretty, that worked well on your lace way to go...love that little dragon fly in the corner, how cute...and all your neat leaves right on...:0)
------------------------------ We as people are raindrops of colorful ink , falling down Crisp and Clear, each a different shade more vibrant then the last, but once we realize at the bottom of an endless abyss we all fall into the same inkpot forming one color, only then can we come together as one My son.
Registered: January 20, 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 4882
Wed, Mar 02, 2011 @ 4:51 PM
What a super card! As many before me have commented; that swipe of colour behind your silhouettes really gives them life. I really appreciated you sharing the details of how you made this beauty. TFS
