The How:
Since the wax seal stamp is fairly large, I was able to ink it up with 2 shades of blue on 1 side (on a slight angle rather than targeting symmetry), then I inked up the rest of the stamp with 2 shades of green and a touch of brown. After the stamp was completely inked, I spritzed it with glimmer mist and stamped it onto my simple white card base.....instant happiness! (I'm crazy about how 'white' makes the colors pop, and the glimmer mist isolates the sparkle to the stamp lines!) Finally, I added my sentiment; you might be able to tell that most of the sentiment stamp is using grey ink but the word 'thanks' is inked in black. I opted out of using water or glimmer mist before stamping the sentiment (to avoid blurring), and just used my breath to refresh the ink before stamping as shown in the picture.
Hope you like my card - and that will join us this weekend as we play around with color using ANY style we want!
Huge hugs,
Audrie
Date: Friday, May 13, 2016 GMT Views: 1367
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Registered: September 12, 2007 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 61357
Fri, May 13, 2016 @ 8:21 PM
I know you love your elegant CAS cards, and this one fits right into my love for all things beautiful. Beautiful with those 2 colors, Audrie. Great challenge, too.
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Registered: October 30, 2007 Location: Posts: 26718
Sat, May 14, 2016 @ 8:56 AM
Love your watercolor image, Audrie - and I know what you mean about "instant happiness' when you stamp something and just go "Ahhhhhhhh"!! Love your card! faved.
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Registered: October 29, 2004 Location: Coos Bay, Oregon Posts: 24007
Sat, May 14, 2016 @ 10:24 AM
I love your blue and green shades Audrie. Your beautifully stamped sentiment is the perfect final touch. TFS and especially thank you for hosting another artsy Inspiration Challenge. I can't wait to play. A Big Hug my friend. Nancy
Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50355
Sat, May 14, 2016 @ 10:53 AM
Fantastic! LOVE your colors and you are so right about things "popping" on white! Thanks for the tip on using grey and black for the sentiment. Have a great weekend!