Ink to Paper is continuing on with this month's Project: Reach Out challenges and I've got a card on their blog today with a catchy sentiment - Keep Swimming! That's what I feel like I'm doing when I'm drowning in this social distancing and isolating at home routine. It will go out to a handicapped friend to encourage him to take it one stroke at a time and keep swimming! I love using stencils to color blend with brushes and inks! It's an easy and fun way for me to make my own patterned paper and you'll be glad to know that Papertrey Ink/Ink to Paper has lots of stencils in their store! I used Hexagon and Modern Background and paired the stencils up with Twisted Citron and Peacock Feathers distress inks. The colors felt kinda "beachy" to me, so I pulled out PTI's Salt Air Flora and Fauna stamps and dies.
I used double strands of white cording (about 24 inches long) to tie my Sailor's Knot. I found a tutorial on YouTube since I can't seem to remember the steps without refreshing my memory.
STAMPS: Salt Air Flora and Fauna, Salt Air Sentiments.
INK: Peacock Feathers, Twisted Citron distress inks by Ranger; Sweet Blush, Harvest Gold, Bright Buttercup, Aqua Mist, Hawaiian Shores, Green Parakeet, New Leaf by Papertrey Ink.
PAPER: Hawaiian Shores, White.
DIES: Love to Layer: Notched dies, Salt Air Flora and Fauna.
OTHER: stencils Modern Background, Hexagon
Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2020 GMT Views: 290
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Wed, Apr 15, 2020 @ 7:47 AM
Wanda, this is an awesome card. I love the subtle change of colours of the stenciling, the soft colours of the sea flora and fauna, and that beautiful nautical knot.
------------------------------ Ina
"Surely His salvation is near those who fear Him, that His glory may dwell in our land." Psalm 85:9