Morning.
Working on another Christmas card this morning.
This one has a fun and easy bokeh looking background. If you own Copic markers, I hope you get the chance to try out this easy technique.
I began by using a circle stencil that I made from a piece of heavy acetate. I lightly drew the circles in with a pencil, then went back in and colored the circles using red and green Copic markers. I then dripped Blending Solution over the inked circles to create the 'bokeh' effect.
When that was all dry, I stamped the sentiment with Versamark ink and then white heat embossed.
I then splattered white paint over the top and mounted the piece on some red and green cardstock.
Adding my card to these challenges:
Crafting With Friends- ANYTHING GOES
Hiding In My Craft Room- ANY HOLIDAY
CCEE Stampers- REFLECTIONS
Crafting By Designs- CHRISTMAS
Freshly Made Sketches- SKETCH
Thanks for coming by and taking a look.
Supplies: stamps- Paper Smooches/ stencil-homemade/ white EB powder/ Versamark/ Copic markers/ white paint/ Blending Solution
15 comments:
Oh, Karen, what a beautiful Christmas card, and I just LOVE the technique with the Copic coloring and dripping blending solution for a Bokeh effect. It's fabulous! Hugs, sweet friend, and enjoy the rest of the weekend!
I love this. What a great festive design! Thanks for sharing how you did it too!
Very effective! Jo x
Lovely card, clever technique. Karen x
This is awesome Karen - the Christmas colours look absolutely fabulous used this way. tfs
That is wonderful, Karen! I love it
What a fun technique and a bright and cheerful Christmas card! Thanks so much for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches.
What a bright and beautiful holiday design, Karen! Thanks for for sharing this wonderful card with the CCEE Stampers in their Reflections Challenge this week!
Such a wonderful and festive background you have created!! Thank you for playing along with us at Freshly Made Sketches.
What a wonderful Christmassy feel you have created with that amazing bokeh background, Karen. They're like glass baubles!
WOW!! What a stunning effect you've achieved on this card!! LOVE the Holiday colors too!! :) Thanks for sharing! :)
Who would have thought "bokeh" would be good for Christmas, clever you with your technique love it.
I love it. Great card.
wow---love that card! It is wonderful! Thank you for joining us over on the HIMCR blog!
I love bokeh cards! I didn't try it myself yet, but it looks so much fun!
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