I LOVED the CC to use Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana and Old Olive with a dessert of layers using 4 or more! I'm also playing along with the Retrosketches Challenge - what an awesome layout! I used the "smoosh and fling" technique (as I lovingly call it) for my background. One of my faves to create a fun, watercolor look! I smooshed Peeled Paint and Peacock Feathers distress inks on my craft mat then spritzed some water over it. I placed watercolor paper face down and turned it...dabbing color on it here and there until I was satisfied with it. After it was dry, I "flung" some Heidi Swapp gold color shine on the panel. Easy peasy way to get an artsy look! Then it was layering time. Since I had the gold splatters, I gold embossed the sentiment on vellum and used a gold button embellishment.
Here's what I used:
STAMPS: Crushin' by Reverse Confetti.
PAPER: Coastal Cabana, Bermuda Bay, Old Olive, Tim Holtz watercolor paper, White by PTI.
INK: Versamark, Peacock Feathers and Peeled Paint distress inks by Tim Holtz.
ACCESSORIES: Stitched rectangles, scallop border and hearts by Lil Inker Designs; Arrow Confetti Cuts die by Reverse Confetti; Heidi Swapp gold color shine.
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2015 GMT Views: 1637
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Registered: January 20, 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 26244
Tue, Feb 10, 2015 @ 9:57 AM
Beautiful! Your background is so vibrant. I tend to end up muddy when I try that technique. :-( The white panel, gold accents, and vellum really give your card movement and lightness! TFS
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Registered: September 24, 2007 Location: WA Posts: 14010
Tue, Feb 10, 2015 @ 7:08 PM
Ah, Wanda! What a gorgeous, exquisite background! I need to get some of that gold stuff! Love the arrow, the gold embossing on vellum and the pretty hearts. A great Valentine's card!
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