This is for a couple of challenges-today's HYCCT with words that inspire us, and the Ways to Use it to make a card using the first initial of our username. My username is mamaxsix based on the fact that I have six children. I know that it is one of the most encouraging things to me to hear one of my kids "rise up and call me blessed" or even just say something nice ;) So, I thought of my Messages for Mom sentiment-I would have used the "MOM" from that set too but it was a little big bigger than I wanted as I already had the black circle cut. I used the chalkboard technique on both sentiments.
I've loved the cards that Dini makes using the paper she places on her workspace while she's making cards. I'll admit that I actually kind of planned this one out. I had a piece that had a bit of pink and I had a brayer full of Indigo ink left over from brayering a card. I basically bounced my brayer around the cardstock piece to clean off the brayer. I added some more pink to the corners sponging through some dry wall mesh (also a trick I learned from Dinah!) and added a little solid sponging too. I double layered the ferns curling the top one for dimension. I made a brad bow with a black, glittery heart that I added a pink gem too. I wanted a bit more pink, so I pulled off the bow and spattered with watered down Melon Mambo. I rounded one corner and called it all done!
Date: Thursday, October 10, 2013 GMT Views: 1030
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Fri, Oct 11, 2013 @ 8:34 PM
Words every mother wishes to hear, Gail. You did a terrific job incorporating the chalkboard technique with your collage style background. I really, really like it Gail. : )
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83925
Mon, Oct 14, 2013 @ 6:04 PM
This would have worked for the MIX challenge too - love the cool background and your great colors! Fun card. Hugz!
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni