Hello and Welcome
The world is in a tail spin right now with this nasty virus running it's course.
I was really feeling the need to create some cards of encouragement and send them to my friends.
I know so many are struggling with the 'isolation' and the 'social distancing'. I think we as cardmakers, can really make a difference in other's lives by sending a bit of sunshine and a paper hug.
So onto my card details.
This card was actually very simple to create and lots of fun. I just love the colours of acrylic paint I used by Vicki Boutin. They are happy and cheerful and remind me that Spring is here.
I began with a piece of heavy white cardstock. I dropped little dabs of paint all over my panel, then using a Stencil Paste Spreader, I moved the paint by spinning it in a circular motion. If you don't have a paste spreader, try using an old gift card, a ruler or even a popsicle stick.
Center the tool you are using to spread the paint and hold it flat against your paper and turn.
This is my first ever video taken using my phone, so I hope it is clear what I am doing.
Once I was happy with the inking, I set the piece aside to dry.
I placed the panel into my Misti and stamped the sentiment using some Versafine ink.
I added some black splatters for interest and then simply mounted it onto a heavy white card base.
I hope and pray you are all safe.
We are staying home and all is closed here except for the grocery stores and the pharmacies.
Thanks so much for coming by and taking a look.
Blessings
Adding my card to these challenges:
Addicted to CAS- CIRCLE
Simon Says Wed.- WHATEVER THE WEATHER
(to lift a friend's spirits)
Use Your Stuff- SPRING
Addicted to CAS- CIRCLE
Simon Says Wed.- WHATEVER THE WEATHER
(to lift a friend's spirits)
Use Your Stuff- SPRING
Supplies
Stamp- Day by Day (Technique Junkies)
Inks- Versafine; VB acrylic paints
Paper- heavy white (Scribes Nook)
Accessories and Tools- Stencil Paste Spreader, Misti (My Sweet Petunia)
Inks- Versafine; VB acrylic paints
Paper- heavy white (Scribes Nook)
Accessories and Tools- Stencil Paste Spreader, Misti (My Sweet Petunia)
EDITED: It is called Deco Foil Stencil Pat
A fabulous card Karen, such a clever idea - thank you for sharing the step by step.
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A cool technique Karen and thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis vibrant card cheered me up - and never has a sentiment meant more. I hope you are safe and well. x
Bright and cheerful and uplifting, Karen. Good for you for doing a video to show us how it's done.
ReplyDeleteI love your pretty coloured swirl using these gorgeous acrylic paints Karen and the sentiment is just perfect for how things are at the moment. Thank you for your demo of how to achieve this too. x
ReplyDeleteJust so beautiful, love it Karen, the colours and design are amazing, keep safe Kate x
ReplyDeleteFantastic card! Love this technique!
ReplyDeleteTHAT IS definitely the way, Karen!! Fabulous video, too! LOve how the colors mixed along the way! Thanks so much for thinking of us all today!
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That is the best ever sentiment for these strange times we're in. Great idea to send encouraging cards to friends and family. Love the technique you used with the paint (your video demo showed it just fine). I'll have to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this, Karen! My first thought upon seeing it was how did she get that in a circle like that? And I’m glad you included the video of how you did it. I must pin this so I remember to give it a try. The colors together are perfect choices. And the sentiment perfect for these challenging days/weeks/months. Thanks for sharing your talent once again! Wishing you safety from the virus also.
ReplyDeleteWow! great technique, Karen, and such a fun sentiment to go with it! hugs, de
ReplyDeleteI love how the paint is spread in a circle. It looks great and the colors are so fresh!
ReplyDeleteGreat colours Karen, and thanks for sharing your video - what a fab idea
ReplyDeleteWonderful card design and a wonderful idea. I love the look and the sentiment is awesome too. Pretty mix of colors as well.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on making your first video Karen - it worked perfectly. I love getting your email deliveries & have often wished there was a video with some of them as I'm a very visual learner. You are so very talented. These colours all worked together well &, as others have said, that sentiment is spot on for the time we are going through. I don't think it's going to be over in a month as I've heard a couple of people say to me. I don't find isolating hard as I'm an introvert & normally stay home for 4 or 5 days in a row without seeing anyone other than my DH & my dog & am content. I think it would be more difficult as time goes by if we didn't have the technology to keep in touch otherwise. Wishing you a safe environment & good health.
ReplyDeleteYour little video was very helpful, Karen:-) I loved your colors and how your circles turned out. Adding the black splatters was great too. Your sentiment is so perfect for these difficult times. Glad to know you are well and still creating. We are well and keeping busy with Spring gardening, me walking, Denny running and will be planting our big veggie/berry garden in about a month. Still plenty of veggies, berries and applesauce in the freezer:-)
ReplyDeleteThank you again for sharing, my dear friend. Love and Hugs...
Thank you for the video showing the fun technique Karen x. When I opened your post I did wonder how you did it...x. Your card is full of colour and yes thankfully Sporing is on the way x. What a fabulous and perfect sentiment and such a unique and artsy card x. Yes staying at home our end too and we have lovely neighbours, which are so helpful and thoughtful x.
ReplyDeleteDeep breath! Thanks for the inspiring words, friend! And beautiful swirls. Thanks for the video that gives me a better idea of how you did these beautiful circles. Wonderful inspiration for these times!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea Karen - great job on the video too.
ReplyDeletelove your card and technique so incredibly artsy.
ReplyDeleteBTW perfect sentiment :)
What a stunning result from such a simple technique - love the technique and the result! I am in isolation due to age and asthma, and it's not easy, even with family handy to get anything I may need..
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Blessings
Maxine
Love this card - especially the sentiment.Hope you´re well over there...
ReplyDeleteA Beautiful and inspiring and clever card. Love the sentiment and colours.
ReplyDeleteKeep safe and well.
Faith x
This is so cool!!! I have acrylic paint form years ago that I think will still work. I am going to have to give it a try!!!
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ReplyDeleteSuch a fun technique, Karen! Love your card!!
ReplyDeleteLove this one too!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome take on the code word, Karen! I love all the fun, bright colors and how your concentric circles portray how we are all feeling right now...thank you for sharing this with us! Stay safe and healthy ~ Thanks so much for playing along with us at Addicted to CAS!
ReplyDeleteAnother technique! The results of this one are brilliant - oooh! Thank you for the video, very helpful and really encouraging. I'll get my scrapers (from the Cake dept) out and try this one tomorrow, though I'm sorely tempted right now ;-) Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteCath x
Beautiful card and thank you for showing us the technique. Perfect sentiment at this stressful time. Thanks for playing along at USE YOUR STUFF - Gail STAY SAFE!
ReplyDeleteWOW! I want to try this!! Your card is wonderful! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteVery nice technique- I have to try this!!!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing your technique and have to give this a go!!! Love your card!
ReplyDeleteHi Karen. You come up with the most interesting techniques. I LOVE how this turned out. The colours you've used are beautiful, and the sentiment is just perfect for an encouragement card for these crazy times!
ReplyDeleteTake care and stay safe! xx
So fun to see a technique I can actually do! Thanks for the inspiration, Karen!
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