And this is what I came up with:
I started with a white card base and masked off the top part by using some torn paper. I then sponged various Distress Inks onto the bottom of the card. To tie the colors in together a bit more, I went over the whole lot with Vintage Photo then went back over with the original colors. I think that gave it a more cohesive look, considering I used everything from pink to green to rust to blue.
Once I was happy with that, I inked up the Papillon stamp with Picket Fence Distress Stain then stamped it over the masked piece. I let it dry naturally to give it more transparency.
The sentiment comes from two sets: The Big, the Bold and You for the "thanks" and Wet Paint for the smaller words.
Thanks for visiting. Be sure to check out the wonderful cards made by the rest of this talented design team.
Products used:
Stamps: The Big, the Bold & You (Winnie & Walter), Wet Paint (PTI), Papillon (Tim Holtz)
Ink: Jet Black Archival, Vintage Photo, Picked Raspberry, Crushed Olive, Peeled Paint, Broken China, Rusty Hinge Distress Inks, Picket Fence Distress Stain
Cardstock: White
Cheers
Karren
17 comments:
Gorgeous card.
wow! this looks amazing Karren!
I love how the paint looks over that inky corner. That's a great design element and I totally need to try it!
Stunning card! I have never used distress inks but I really love the effect it has on white cardstock! Your sentiment really does take center stage when it is showcased with such deep colors.
Beautiful! I love the rich colors!
You've created a wonderful set of colours here! I still can't believe it that you were able to get that look with those Distress Inks that you used.. I have to play with my DIs more often.. Amazing card!
Karren, this is so amazing! I love how you created the distressed ink backdrop for your sentiment! Thanks for the inspiration! XX
Your stamping is awesome! What a great design. Just perfect!
This is just perfect, Karren! I LOVE your background...all the subtle details add up to such an interesting look, and the sentiment is big and bold! Wonderful creation!
Karren, you totally rocked this challenge! I love the detail in the background and how the color pops on the clean design. Gorgeous! :)
Gorgeous inky background Karren, love your design, Cathy x
You are one amazing artist girlfriend!
Karren, I love your masked off area. It has so much dimension and is the perfect background to your sentiment. Perfect CAS card.
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jaydee
A gorgeous CAS card, Karren! I LOVE how you created the background!
For a CAS card this holds so much visual interest Karren - thanks for the explanation on how you created the effect on the sponged panel too.
Wow, so much work going into your card! It was definitely worth it, the card is gorgeous!! I'm sooo going to have to break those distress inks out and christen them!! LOVE your card!!
This is such a gorgeous one layer beauty, Karren! Love the background stamping and all the lovely sponging.
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