Thursday 29 July 2021

Bokeh Rainbow

 Welcome!  I'm here with a card for the latest Freshly Made Sketch challenge, where our hostess this week is Judy Rozema.  And I have to say, I really like the card I made (and I don't say that often!)


As soon as I saw Judy's sketch I thought I would do traditional colour blocking with cardstock or patterned paper, but ended up using masking and ink-blending and stencils to create my colour-blocked panels.  I used part of a PTI die to create the mask for the blocks and then I blended distress inks in a rainbow order.  Once that was finished and before removing the mask, I added the bokeh with stencils and white pigment ink.

I then removed the stencil and added a clean white cardstock die-cut.  The eucalyptus leaves were stacked three high and added with liquid glue and I finished with a white-embossed sentiment on black.





I liked the card so much I decided after almost three years to make a video showing how I created it (partly in case I forget down track!). If you want to watch it you can go  here or watch it below.



Thanks so much for visiting.  I'm entering this card into the following challenges:  Addicted to Stamps and More - Die-Cuts and/or Stencils, Seize the Birthday - Anything Goes, Inskpirational - Spots and Dots  

Products used:

Stamps:  Itty Bitty Birthday Wishes (MFT)
Ink:  Versamark, Picked Raspberry, Candied Apple, Carved Pumpkin, Mustard Seed, Twisted Citron, Broken China, Chipped Sapphire, Wilted Violet Distress Oxide Ink, Unicorn White (Hero Arts)
Cardstock:  White, Black; Bristol Smooth
Dies:  Comic Strip (PTI), Eucalyptus Leaves (SSS)
Accessories:  White EP, Bokeh Stencil (Taylored Expressions)

Cheers
Karren  

Edited to Add:  This card got a shout out at Addicted to Stamps and More, Inkspirational and Seize The Birthday







16 comments:

ElizStewart said...

ABOLSUTELY gorgeous!!

Dawn T said...

what a gorgeous card. and your video is awesome

Jacquie Southas said...

The inked, bokeh rainbow panels are just stunning, Karren!

Ida said...

What a pretty card. The bokeh background is gorgeous and I like the little leaves you added to the corner of the card along with your sentiment.

Barb Ghig said...

Another fabulous take on the sketch, Karren! Your Comic Strip die worked beautifully and I love the Bokeh effect with all those pretty colors in the background! I think I need that Bokeh stencil ~ xx

Jen Mitchell said...

This is a beauty for sure. I LOVE the rainbow colors and the bokeh dots are fantastic. I just love this design. :) And I'm glad you made the video. I understand exactly how you colored the individual blocks now!

Nancy said...

I came across this card somewhere and now I can't remember where, it was probably IG and it stopped me in my tracks. I was thrilled to see it this morning in our gallery at Seize the Birthday! Off to watch the video! Thanks for inspiring me this morning and for playing along!

Linda Callahan said...

Love the video - you make it look so easy! Gorgeous card!

Celeste Goff said...

Love the bokeh background and the beautiful colors!

Kim S said...

Gorgeous!! I love the fresh white leaves on that fabulous background!

Stacey's Creative Corner said...

This is so soft and beautiful! Someone is very lucky to receive this masterpiece! Thank you so much for playing along with us at Addicted To Stamps and More!

Cécile RIBON said...

What a terrific ink-blended background! And a fabulous bokeh effect! I totally love this card, Karren!

shirley-bee said...

Fabulous card! I love the soft rainbow ombré, and the bokeh takes it to another level. Thanks for playing along with us at Seize The Birthday 🥳

cm said...

Swooning over your gorgeous bokeh card! WOW! Thank you for joining us at Inkspirational!
~carol

Jeanne J. said...

This is stunning Karren! I love the soft rainbow colors and the dots are so pretty!

Carol said...

I am a big fan of the bokeh technique and your card is beautifully demonstrating it! The white die cuts give the card an elegant look too!