hi there,
Here is my card for the WT challenge today. Linda asked us to determine if we are a 'tortoise or a hare' when creating our cards. Well for me, most of the time I have to be a hare since I have limited time while my little daycare kiddos are sleeping.
This card took me under 30 mins to make especially since I was drying the Bisters with a heat gun after spraying with water.
Linda asked us to share some hints if we had any. One tip would be to use Stazon ink when stamping over a painted surface. I find that I get a dark enough image that way. I find if I ink my stamp with Versamark ink first it is easier to clean off the Stazon ink.
The other tip I would give is not to over-think the whole thing. I used to do that all the time and it used to stress me out. Play and have fun!
Thanks for looking,
my blog: http://snippets-karen.blogspot.ca/
edited: I have had people telling me that they are finding the Bisters to be messy. I haven't had that really. I didn't poke a hole in the top of my little containers but instead I scoop out a tiny bit using a dry paint brush. You could do this all in a box and spray with water in the box to contain the mess but I haven't found it necessary to do that.
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2015 GMT Views: 10343
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I am in awe. You create your masterpieces during nap time??? First off, if I had day care kids I would be WIPED out and wouldn't be able to create. Second, you create masterpieces in such a short period of time!
So, I have always admired you work but now you are my HARE HERO.
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Thu, Mar 26, 2015 @ 2:26 PM
Simply amazing! I SO love the colors!
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Registered: May 18, 2004 Location: Southwest Michigan Posts: 37113
Thu, Mar 26, 2015 @ 4:07 PM
This is just outstanding, Karen, and I popped it straight into my favorites. Being a huge fan of your work, I have a LOT of your beauties in my faves : ) I love the look you achieve from these new-to-me mediums. TFS your tips.
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Registered: October 26, 2009 Location: Oakhurst, near Yosemite Nat'l Park. Posts: 46819
Thu, Mar 26, 2015 @ 7:13 PM
Beautiful Karen!! Wow, I don't think I could even get everything together for a project in 30 minutes! Yes, I am very slow!
I love your whole look here!
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Registered: January 6, 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 20543
Thu, Mar 26, 2015 @ 7:57 PM
Love this beautiful watercolor background!
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