Hello!
This week I have made time to play with inks and stamps and I thoroughly enjoyed myself!
I love the work of Tracy Evans, one of the designers for AALL & Create. Tracy is an excellent teacher and very generous with her tips and techniques. She has recently been hosting Facebook Live demonstrations to keep her followers motivated and connected during the difficult times we are facing.
I watched one of Tracy's You Tube videos (these are recordings of her Facebook Live Demos and fall under the 'Comedy' category!) where she created a card that really appealed to me and one that I thought would be very useful as a masculine card, something that I have the utmost difficulty in creating!
Thank you for the inspiration, Tracy!
Here is my card:
The background is smooshed Distress Oxides in Fossilised Amber, Scattered Straw and Vintage Photo. The Pen Knibs (one of the stamps in the set Knibs and Mushrooms) were stamped, then a spotlight made with a die cut circle and Vintage Photo ink. I added a tiny amount of stencilling using the Lotsa Dotz stencil and Vintage Photo Distress Oxide.
The Pen Knibs were stamped onto book paper and a piece torn off and glued directly over the Main stamped image. A small die cut circle was also stamped and patched over the knibs. Some of the pens were fussy cut from the stamped book page and were paper pieced over the original knibs, whilst others were stamped onto Vintage Photo sponged card and fussy cut to be adhered to the main image.
The Pen Knibs were stamped onto book paper and a piece torn off and glued directly over the Main stamped image. A small die cut circle was also stamped and patched over the knibs. Some of the pens were fussy cut from the stamped book page and were paper pieced over the original knibs, whilst others were stamped onto Vintage Photo sponged card and fussy cut to be adhered to the main image.
Background stamping was added with the Heartfelt stamp and white paint spaltters were applied. I liked the splatters so much that I added some gold ones. I finished by adding 3 white paint circles with a paint pot top. The edges were inked and the background matted onto black card.
Thanks for stopping by!
xoxo
I'd like to play along in these challenges:
* A Perfect Time To Craft #4 27/04
* Classic Design Challenge #4 AG 29/04
I'd really love some feedback :)
I read and appreciate all your comments.
xoxo
Hi Carole this is a stunning card. I love it. I have been doodling along with Barbara Gray. It is so nice that there are people sharing their talents out there. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, gorgeous stamp and stunning colours...have a lovely weekend and stay safe.xx
ReplyDeleteCarole, your colors and composition are so beautifully vibrant! I especially like your "circular" background bringing out inky beauty by drawing our attention to different parts of your image! hugs, de
ReplyDeleteso beautiful Carole
ReplyDeletegr karin
Cool card, Carole! Love how you have used a simple row of nibs to make such a statement card!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs Monica
Fabulous masculine card, Carole. Great design. xx
ReplyDeleteA stunning piece Carole!
ReplyDeleteThis is a smashing project!
We do love to see all the entries at Classic.
Thank you for sharing in our challenge at Classic Design Challenge
We really appreciate you joining in.
Jackie DT
Very nice card. Love the background and pen nib stamp. Thanks for joining the Stinkin' Inkers challenge.
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful mixed media card - love it! Great design and use of colour and texture.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your talent with us at CRAFTY CATZ. Best of luck! Nick
so great!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us over at “A Perfect Time To Craft”. Lovely card! Good Luck.
ReplyDeleteGeorgia DT for https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com.au
Another beautiful creation! Thanks so much for inspiring us and our players here at 613 Avenue Create!
ReplyDeleteHugz,
Chana Malkah, Owner