The hardest part of this card is linking to my inspiration...computers are right up there with quantum physics on a list of things I will never be able to understand. Here is my inspiration http://www.wallplatesonline.com/stor...le-Switchplate
I colored my image earlier in the week for Lisa's fun WT challenge "in stitches". In addition to the lady sewing, I used my sewing machine for a border. I was out of ideas on how to finish it until I saw Audrey's cool switch plate bored....I actually have 3 hand painted switch plates in my house.
ThE floral switch plate gave me the idea of a sponged gradient bg with a pattern on top, and I liked the colors. I sponged distress inks in colors close to the ones in the image along the 11 inch edge of white CS. I made the sponged line 2" wide. I
splattered it with water to get a design, but it was a little "blah". My creative process tends to follow the path of a big rock on the top of a hill....once I am on a roll I can'T stop. I sponged the same colored inks through different patterned stencils and then cut the strip into 2 one inch by 11 strips. I lined these 2 strips on top of each other with one going from browns to purple and the other going from purple to brown. I cut a wavy line down the middle resulting in 2 bottom halves and 2 top halves with the colors reversed. I put one bottom piece with a top piece from the opposite strip to get the colors reversed on each 1" by 11" strip, cut them up and made a frame for my image. This is a great way to make your own DP. TFL, Francie
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Registered: September 12, 2007 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 61357
Sat, May 21, 2016 @ 12:02 PM
R U saying quantum physics are a little too difficult for you, Ms. Francie? Surely, that's not what you meant to say. You and QP and go hand in hand when it comes to crafting the most unique and colorful masterpieces. I love where your inspiration took you today. It's wonderfully wild, fun and bold ... so you and that's what makes it so perfect ... just knowing it comes from you. You're stories are a hoot but if you think for one minute I believe any of your stories, you're in for a major surprise. I do! Hugs
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Registered: November 9, 2004 Location: Hampton Roads, VA Posts: 9413
Sat, May 21, 2016 @ 3:13 PM
What an amazing work of art. Your background strips are phenomenal and so striking! I love all your bright colors and can barely take my eyes away to write this it's so gorgeous!!!
Registered: July 25, 2004 Location: Hog Wallow, KY Posts: 38242
Sat, May 21, 2016 @ 4:16 PM
If it matters, you are better then me. I never did figure out how to link it on my phone or iPad. Love your card. Nice bright colors and awesome sewing.