The Art of Blending - a tricky one - but very useful and needs a lot of practice.
The background for this card is made using Distress Oxide Inks. I stamped the sunflower image and coloured it with water colour pencils and paints. The image was then fussy cut and layered up onto the background panel. Stamped the sentiment. The stamp set was a free with one of the English craft magazines.
Hope you enjoy the warm sunflower sunshine. We have beautifully clear sunny days here at the moment - but it isn't warm! Perhaps I will turn the sunflower around to face me.
Date: Friday, July 3, 2020 GMT Views: 488
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Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 74942
Fri, Jul 03, 2020 @ 6:29 AM
Oh, what a beautiful card. I love the background with that pretty sunflower. As you say, practice is the keyword. You did a good job and I'm so happy you are playing along with us in this challenge. Hope you get some warm weather soon.
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Registered: January 27, 2010 Location: Southern Ontario, Canada Posts: 52017
Fri, Jul 03, 2020 @ 7:36 AM
Awesome job with your blending on this pretty sunflower. As you mentioned, it takes practice, but you are off to a great start, and the more you do, the easier it will become. Keep up the great work, and thank you for joining us.
Registered: March 30, 2008 Location: Somewhere between the Shire & Mordor! Posts: 4642
Fri, Jul 03, 2020 @ 10:23 AM
This is SO WARM & BEAUTIFUL!!! I thought you used parchment paper for your background, until I read your description! BEAUTIFULLY DONE!!!!!!! Sunshine is ALWAYS WELCOME!!! ;)<3
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83544
Fri, Jul 03, 2020 @ 12:41 PM
Love the happy feel of this Helen. Great colors and super coloring on the leaves. Lovely! Hugz
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