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I have created 2 cards for this release.
Card 1:
I started by using the stamp set to stamp out my images using Sweet Dreams Mini ink cube set https://shrsl.com/3af3y and warm grey inks. I die cut the images using the coordinating dies in the kit, popped them up with dimensional foam tape and adhered the floral arrangement to my card panel. I matted the card using silver cardstock from my stash. The sentiment from the stamp set was stamped on the same silver cardstock, cut out and adhered with foam tape. Some small irridescent rhinestones from my stash finished the card nicely.
Here is a closer look at my background. It was created by ink blending colours from the Warm Grey Mini Ink Cube set https://shrsl.com/3af3t. I started in one corner and slowly worked my way down the panel, adding darker shades at one end to create an ombre effect. I then took teal caves and jet black ink and splattered it over the card panel. For a bit of shimmer, I added more splatters with sterling silver metallic paint from the Metallic Watercolor 14 Pan set https://shrsl.com/3af3x and left the panel to dry for about 30 minutes.
Card 2:
I used the embossing folder from the kit and embossed some watercolor cardstock. I then coloured the raised parts of the image with colours from the Metallic Watercolour 14 pan set https://shrsl.com/3af3x
A sentiment from the stamp set and some pearl embellishments from my stash finished off the card.
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Love your cards and thanks for the closeup of your background.
ReplyDeleteI always look forward to your cards. They are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAbsoutelt gorgeous..love the techniques especially the 2nd where the base looks like sheet metal.
ReplyDeleteI just love the use of the metallic watercolor paints. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are awesome, but i especially love the second watercolored one.
ReplyDeleteLove your splatters and the silver framing!
ReplyDeleteI love the silver backgrounds and will have to try. Great cards.
ReplyDeleteGreat color for the layer. Nice background created.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning! Love your speckles!
ReplyDeleteI love the warm grey backgrounds, the images really pop! Both cards are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so pretty! Love this beautiful kit!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards! So pretty.
ReplyDeleteThe background on card 1 is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards. The embossing really gives it a stand out effect. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou actually used the metallic watercolors! I bought these awhile ago and no one seems to use them. Thanks so much for the inspiration!
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ReplyDeleteYou actually used the metallic watercolors! I bought these awhile ago and no one seems to use them. Thanks so much for the inspiration!
I am inspired to try using the metallic paints to create a background similar to your first card. That is so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful embossing and painting. Love the vintage look with the metallic paints.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Thanks for sharing!
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