Hi there
One of my favourite sets from the Annual Catalogue is Awesomely Artistic. I have used it in so many different styles of cards but I think this is one of my favourites. I saw this card created by Deb Valder (a US demo) and just had to give it a go. My colours are a bit darker than hers and I still need to practise this technique more but I was still pleased with the outcome. I had to make a few changes to the measurements so that it would fit our NZ card stock size and added pearls to the flowers for a bit of ‘lift’ and dimension.
This card uses the burnishing technique to create the background. Burnishing gives a smooth consistent look to the colour whereas sponging creates texture and gives a more rough look. With sponging you are tapping the ink onto the card stock. When burnishing your sponge or sponge dauber has constant contact with the card stock.
Supplies:
Stamp Set – Awesomely Artistic, Balloon Builder
Card Stock – Whisper White, Basic Black
Ink – Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight, Soft Sky, Blushing Bride, Archival Black
Other – Sponge, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Basic Pearls.
Well I’m off to Rotorua tomorrow afternoon for the annual Creative Inkers Stamp Camp. I will try and schedule some posts for you so check back tomorrow night to see what’s new.
Paula, love this. Do you think you could share the dimensions at all, or even one of you fab tutorials on it? Hope Rotoura was fun.