Today's WT is to use beads. I wanted to share a sneak peek at a new word die set being released on the 1st at ODBD. I used distress inks to create my background on watercolor paper, and then made my own stencil by punching various sized circles from a piece of acetate, and then sponging with white pigment ink to try to create that faux bokeh effect. I used the new dies to cut scraps of dp from the ODBD Blooming Garden collection for my balloons and a scrap of yellow for the words. For my beads, I used tiny pearl seed beads that are sewn on to the ribbon.
Thanks for looking and have a great day!
Date: Thursday, January 29, 2015 GMT Views: 1334
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Registered: January 19, 2014 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 91162
Thu, Jan 29, 2015 @ 11:21 AM
Super job on the colors you used on this and the boleh effect is perfect too. I love the floating balloons and the beats are just so perfectly placed hanging on your balloons. Thank you for playing along in my first challenge. Hugs!
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105288
Thu, Jan 29, 2015 @ 11:31 AM
You actually sewed? I would take the easy route, and glue. Love the bg for these great balloons.....very pretty card.
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Registered: December 15, 2011 Location: Abilene TX Posts: 11275
Thu, Jan 29, 2015 @ 10:16 PM
What a fabulous background, Grace - I love the way you created the bokeh effect! Wonderfully bright and happy birthday card!
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