I was inspired by the beautiful array of colors for this week's Inspiration Challenge. Thank you Steph for hosting!
I made the background piece using artist quality watercolors blotched onto very wet watercolor paper, and then sprinkled with salt. You let the salt dry completely, then brush it off and you're left with this cool textured look.
The main images are colored with Tombow pens and water. They spread just like watercolors and I love them for fast and easy coloring.
My sewing machine is still on the fritz, and I wanted to add sewing, so I hand stitched the cotton twine using a paper drill for the holes and a darning needle.
All stamps High Hopes Stamps. TFL!
Date: Saturday, July 5, 2008 GMT Views: 2114
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Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Sat, Jul 05, 2008 @ 3:01 PM
I have heard of this technique but never tried it. Love the look of it. Your card is adorable! Thanks for the inspiration to try yet another technique. Great card! TFS :0)
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Registered: September 12, 2007 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 61357
Sat, Jul 05, 2008 @ 5:27 PM
Wow, what a fabulous handmade paper! I think I just may have to try this one out since it's so spectacular here! I can totally see where your inspiration came from on this~what a beautiful card!
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Sat, Jul 05, 2008 @ 10:15 PM
How can you not smile when you see this?! What a fun, vibrant card. TFS!!
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