Morning.
If you are a regular reader of my blog then you know how I love to create backgrounds and play with inks to add depth and interest to my cards. I was really happy about how this one turned out.
I began with a stencil by The Crafter's Workshop called Mini Harlequin Circles. I laid it over my white cardstock and using Shaded Lilac, I stenciled the first layer. I moved the stencil then using Peacock Feathers I stenciled again leaving some open white space.
Next, using my MISTI, I inked the flowers from Tim Holtz with different colours of Memento markers, sprayed with water and stamped. I continued to add more interest and layering to my card by stamping the same flowers with Versamark and embossed them in white.
Lastly, I stamped the sentiment from Impression Obsession with black Memento ink and splattered on some black acrylic paint.
Adding my card to these challenges:
Simon Says- FABULOUS FLORALS
Craft Stamper- STENCILS AND MASKS
Crafting With Friends- ANYTHING GOES
Just Add Ink- ADD 'F'
(florals)
Crafting With An Attitude- ANYTHING GOES
Have a wonderful weekend and thanks so much for coming by and taking a look.
Supplies: stamps- Tim Holtz, Impression Obsession/ stencil-TCW/ ink- Distress, Memento, Versamark/ white EB powder/ heat tool/mini mister/ Memento markers/ black acrylic paint/ Misti
Karen I love your background! I have to try this. I might have to CASE your card! Your cards are always so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS! Just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteKathyk
Wow..very interesting !
ReplyDeleteSo much depth on this card, love it!!
ReplyDeleteWow....just..Wow! Thank you for the detailed explanation too!
ReplyDeleteI like the flowers and the depth to this. Those harlequins though, they make my eyes think they are out of focus.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful layered stencilling, Karen!
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful. I love all the look of layers you added with the stenciling!
ReplyDeleteLove your inky creations Karen, this one is no exception. Absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAnother total beauty of a card! Jo x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors and love the white embossing over ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat looking card. Love the depth and colors.
ReplyDeleteThis is oh-so-pretty!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, Karen, you are also Queen of Backgrounds! And I really love how you've used these! And what gorgeous colors and shades you've achieved and then white embossed over it! Wow! Beautifully done, my friend! Hugs! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI have to second Cheryl's WOW! This one is a feast for the eyes, Karen in those magnificent colors! Love the stamp you chose too. It's your level of creativity that fascinates me! SO beautiful. Now I'm off to go shopping- again!
ReplyDeleteThis is really beautiful Karen. That background is fabulous..well done! Thanks for sharing with us at Just Add Ink.
ReplyDeleteWhat a super card Karen. Beautiful background and gorgeous colours.
ReplyDeleteAdorable.I love it.
ReplyDeleteAdorable.I love it.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Karen! It's so delicate looking and pretty.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
Mandy xx
Karen, this is stunning! Such a beautiful card, with lots of interest created by applications of ink. Thanks for joining in the fun at Just Add Ink this week!
ReplyDeleteWow what a fabulous technique. I really love a the layers. Chantell JAI
ReplyDeleteWow! Your card is amazing! Thanks for sharing with us at Just Add Ink.
ReplyDeleteLove this!!! You've created so much depth with all those layers and I love the colours. The white embossing looks great too. Thank you for playing along with the Craft Stamper challenge xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous entry for the TIMI challenge !
ReplyDeletexxx Ellie xxx
This is fantastic, Karen. I love the layered stencil look and I wish I could get just the right amount of spray on my stamps so they don't look washed out. Yours always look so good.
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