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Hi! I am a "middle aged" wife of over 40 years, mother to 2, mother-in-law to 2, and grandmother to 4. I love hanging out with these people!!

Monday, August 4, 2014

Stretch Your Stamps Day 1

This class is gong to rock!!!!  Today's card was created using a MFT patterned triangle stamp using Versamark ink.  I used clear embossing powder on watercolor paper.  I used Stampin Up ink refills for color, placing a few dots on my Ranger craft sheet.  Using a watercolor pen, I mixed a bit of water and ink and began applying the ink to the un-embossed triangles.  After the area was colored, I applied a water wash to cover the embossed/patterned areas.  When that step was completed, I switched colors and moved on down to the next area.  I wish you could see the shiny areas!  I die cut the words our of the watercolor paper, and out of black paper, so they would be inlaid.  I added two striped of washed color as an accent on the bottom, a few embellishments, and 3 stars on the inside.  The inside of the envelope matches just enough to add interest.  I adore the way it turned out!  It took me hours, and I think it shows!



7 comments:

  1. love that background stamp!!!! and your colours blended so nice together~

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  2. Awesome job - this is really great!

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  3. Great background stamp and colors! I am a new follower. :)

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  4. Wow...I really love how you used most of the paper you made instead of just a panel.
    Thanks for the tip. I don't have distress inks (yet) so i'll try what you mentioned.
    Great inspiration!

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  5. Very nice card.

    Fellow Student - Murtuza

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  6. Simply gorgeous. I love your art.

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