I don’t usually upload duplicates of my own cards, but I wanted to share another ‘Grace’ card. I uploaded the green gown in September and following a comment from a lovely Splitcoastie about her 2 daughters – who both loved dancing, lime green and purple, I couldn’t wait to get inky and send these.
As many of you know, this is my new favourite stamp - a beautiful ballerina image by Gabrielle Pollacco.
I started with a piece of cardstock approx 6"x 8", placing the stamp in the middle. I then did long swishes with Gelatos and blended each colour individually in a downward direction with my finger then very, very gently use a baby wipe following the exact direction of the crayon swishes.
It is the gentle movement of the baby wipe that gives the feathery effect, especially at the bottom. I also added long streaks of gel, metallic and glitter pens.
Gelatos come in several shades of purple so there was no need for alcohol markers (unlike the green gown that was made with Distress Crayons, Gelatos and alcohol markers)
I fussy cut around the body and upper part of gown before positioning her against the sky. Once she looked right I then trimmed the entire panel to 5"x 7".
If ever your mojo goes on holidays without you, casing your own work is the best ever remedy. Watching an old Grace Kelly movie does the trick too. Have a lovely week and thank you for looking.
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Sun, Nov 06, 2016 @ 5:27 AM
oh, my gosh, Susie - this is amazing!!! I love the effect you achieved with the gelatos - I have not experimented with them at all, but certainly I need to put them on my list now! Your cards with this stamp have all been amazing, but this one is my favorite! And thank you for your kind comment on my card - you put a big smile on my face this morning, friend!!
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Sun, Nov 06, 2016 @ 6:57 AM
Wow Susie, you are fantastic at these dresses!! I can not even start to comprehend how you made them look so like fabulous, expensive fabric!!!! I LOVE this ballerina girl...I might have to buy her so I can practice using my crayons cause I know it will take a bunch to get ANYTHING that looks even half this good!
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Sun, Nov 06, 2016 @ 8:55 AM
Oh, sis, words are never adequate to express the beauty of your work! This new "Grace" is stunning and once again so amazing in how you've created her and achieved the beautiful sky and her amazing flowing dress! You are such a joy! Hugs, sweet sis! xoxo
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