This is for Jen's fun HYCCT challenge - Hope Soars and also for Linda's terrific Ways to Use it - Favourites.
Jen asked us to bring cards inspired by things that take off..... Wind makes things take off and there is no better feeling than wind in your hair and making a wish.
The technique I used is my new best favourite, so I made a second card with a different sentiment, both are heading off to the Mater Foundation hopsital tomorrow.
The technique I used is my Smack & Squirt technique - smack a distress ink pad onto a sheet of aluminium foil, squirt on a LOT of water then using a blending tool and sponge, slurp up the coloured water and swish over the card stock.
Before I did any of this though I started by stamping the image, then completely covered her with masking fluid (I just bought this, it is fantastic for masking little images). Next, smack & squirt the sky and grass. At this point I removed the masking fluid and painted the little girl with distress inks - even her skin, for that I used antique linen. NO copic markers were used LOL. Stamp sentiment and garden. Oh i almost forgot, white paint pen to put spots on her frock.
This is my all time favourite quote...
Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return. Leonardo da Vinci.
Date: Thursday, October 30, 2014 GMT Views: 2422
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Sun, Nov 02, 2014 @ 4:09 PM
Oh, Susie!!! This is absolutely gorgeous! Both of them! And I totally love your technique and coloring! Wow! (I can see that I will have re-read your fun description - always love them! Because it really sounds like fun too!) I have this set and feel far more inspired to use it now! I love the beautiful field you've made for her and and amazing dress! I love both sentiments! What special cards, sweet sis! Hugs!
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Tue, Nov 04, 2014 @ 7:29 PM
Awesome set of cards. You really make this Unity image come to life. Thanks for the description. I love that you didn't use alcohol markers to get this great look. I'm alcohol sensitive, including markers. (Stangely alcohol ink is somewhat more tolerable, and I do work in a pub, lol. Go figure). But I digress. Love seeing great colouring with out the use of Copics and such.
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