Hi! This is my submission for two challenges, today's Color Challenge to use wild wasabi, almost amethyst, and so saffron, and the CCEEC challenge to try a new technique. Their technique was called faux silk, and it's really easy and fun! I did my background with a watercolor leaves background on tissue paper in wild wasabi ink, then crumpled it up, uncrumpled it, and glued it lightly to white cardstock. That was it. Now if you have blowing fans in the background, that could complicate things...
But, for me, the real challenge is layout and cutting layers straight, so the rest of this card took some time. Lucky for me I was able to borrow this blossoms abound image and had already stamped it on a scrap piece of paper so it was my starting inspiration.
As always, thanks for looking, and have an abounding day full of joy!!! Thanks for looking!!
Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 GMT Views: 718
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Registered: May 18, 2005 Location: Northern MN woods Posts: 11652
Tue, Jul 15, 2008 @ 12:55 PM
Great colors and details ~ TFS!
------------------------------ ~ Carol G.
"The Lord is a Mighty Savior who rejoices over you with great gladness. With His love, He will calm all your fears and exult over you by singing a happy song."
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Registered: April 20, 2005 Location: The only Eaton Rapids on the Earth, Michigan Posts: 57568
Tue, Jul 15, 2008 @ 12:59 PM
This is beautiful, Traci!!! Your faux silk came out great. I was surprised how easy this technique was, too. Thanks for playing in our challenge!! Love that gorgeous satin ribbon!
Registered: April 23, 2006 Location: Looking For Teapots! Posts: 59742
Tue, Jul 15, 2008 @ 1:03 PM
Yah for you! Yippee for you! I love this card! I love that image of lilacs with this technique...I don't know why...they just go together! You did such a great job Traci! I think its wonderful! So glad you played along with us......