I don’t usually upload duplicates of my own cards, but I wanted to share another ‘Grace’ card. I uploaded the green gown in September and following a comment from a lovely Splitcoastie about her 2 daughters – who both loved dancing, lime green and purple, I couldn’t wait to get inky and send these.
As many of you know, this is my new favourite stamp - a beautiful ballerina image by Gabrielle Pollacco.
I started with a piece of cardstock approx 6"x 8", placing the stamp in the middle. I then did long swishes with Gelatos and blended each colour individually in a downward direction with my finger then very, very gently use a baby wipe following the exact direction of the crayon swishes.
It is the gentle movement of the baby wipe that gives the feathery effect, especially at the bottom. I also added long streaks of gel, metallic and glitter pens.
Gelatos come in several shades of purple so there was no need for alcohol markers (unlike the green gown that was made with Distress Crayons, Gelatos and alcohol markers)
I fussy cut around the body and upper part of gown before positioning her against the sky. Once she looked right I then trimmed the entire panel to 5"x 7".
If ever your mojo goes on holidays without you, casing your own work is the best ever remedy. Watching an old Grace Kelly movie does the trick too. Have a lovely week and thank you for looking.
Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2016 GMT Views: 3511
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131390
Wed, Nov 02, 2016 @ 3:22 AM
Just as beautiful as the original green. I'm sure I've seen nice green gelatos, I plan to visit the store where I think I saw them tomorrow. What a wonderful happy mail day these will make, Susie!!
Registered: June 10, 2011 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 7281
Wed, Nov 02, 2016 @ 3:35 AM
These are amazing. Love the effect of the layers and layers in the ball gown. I keep going back and looking at the purple one in particular. Just an incredible mix of colours. This is definitely a wonderful Grace Kelly gown and beautifully modelled.
Registered: April 14, 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2721
Wed, Nov 02, 2016 @ 3:46 AM
I never get tired of this beautiful ballerina stamp!! The cards are gorgeous!!!
------------------------------ From Norway to USA to the world, Hilde
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Registered: January 8, 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 40255
Wed, Nov 02, 2016 @ 4:10 AM
I love both of these divine ballerina cards, Susie!! My eye would always go to my favourite colour green but the shine and colouring on the purple gown is so beautiful - you describe your technique so well but it is your execution of it that makes all the difference!! Something else we have in common, I LOVE Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn ... now they had style!!
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Registered: August 10, 2006 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 25290
Wed, Nov 02, 2016 @ 6:17 PM
Oh, Susie, Grace is adorable in shades of purple!! I love what you do with this gorgeous stamp! I could never get enough of the outstanding art you create with it. Just stunning!!
Registered: May 25, 2006 Location: So. Oregon Posts: 121611
Wed, Nov 02, 2016 @ 7:16 PM
I read the entire description. ( no skimming) and I was nodding along and grinning and I kept thinking no, that really looks like a REAL feather... ( then I found that in the accessories lol)
Okay, its been a long day. love these Chickie, those people should send you a thank-you, I am sure for how many of these stamps they have sold since you started rocking her!