Been playing around with a cloud technique I saw on the Stampscapes website. IRL it shows a bit better, and I have a link at the bottom so's you can check it out. Shirt did one when she was here, and it turned out good.
Wanted the background to be sorta muted, used a Q-tip to dot in some flowers, and made the mountain using a paper towel as a guide. After I got the bg done, I stamped the other images over. Not bad. Used the Ever-Trusty Xacto to cut my border curves and called it done.
Registered: November 3, 2005 Location: Fairport Harbor, OH-IO, Lake Erie shoreline Posts: 60051
Fri, Jan 23, 2009 @ 3:45 PM
I think this is fabulous. It is a glorious morning indeed. I really like what you did w/ the bg. Thanks also for the link. I watched it and think I'll be using some of her methods. tfs
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Fri, Jan 23, 2009 @ 4:15 PM
Bubba, I loved watching you do this over and over til you perfected it! What a gorgeous scene. Reminds me of home. You did a great job. LYMI
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Registered: June 14, 2008 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 6675
Fri, Jan 23, 2009 @ 7:30 PM
Beaut-i-ful!!! What a lovely card Bubba....you know how to treat a woman don't you...leave 'em wanting more LOL!! Can't wait to see that you do next...I am learning from you!! Personally, I am waiting to see what you do with schicken LOL!!! Love this, well done Xacto Man - sounds like a Super Hero...HA!!!
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Registered: April 4, 2006 Location: Boxertown USA, IL Posts: 67307
Sat, Jan 24, 2009 @ 7:07 AM
So glad to see your beautiful card here. I enjoyed watching you perfect this stunning view. (I thought the first one was great) Thanks for the cloud tips. I had fun doing trying them, too. Did you use your new finger exacto? That looked like a cool tool.
Registered: April 22, 2006 Location: SCS in NC Posts: 20914
Sun, Jan 25, 2009 @ 12:53 PM
Wish I was sitting on a deck drinking coffee overlooking this beautiful scene. Super job. You always are so efficient using paper towels and exacto knives instead of all the crap we women must purchase.....Great card. LOVE IT.
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