Today is 2nd January so it is reveal time over at the Card Chain Challenge where you sign up each month to send a card to a fellow crafter. This month my card went to Jeanne in Minneapolis. Unfortunately I don't think it has arrived yet, even though I sent it in good time this month, sorry Jeanne.
From the list of options this month I used the colour palette, sketch, stencils and friendship. You can see the options here. I have put in the link rather than the pictures because blogger doesn't seem to like copying and pasting pictures anymore.
I used distress oxide inks to blend my background then used a punch to cut different sized circles in a piece of paper. Then I dabbed a damp sponge onto the ink through the holes to make the design. I cut the panel with a scalloped edged die, heat embossed the sentiment, tied some rather nice cold string round it and attached it to a piece of corrugated card. The panel was mounted on a kraft card base and finished off with a bow and a few sequins.
I decorated the card insert with the same coloured ink using the same paper stencil.
Supplies:
Cardstock: Kraft; corrugated kraft; bristol board
Ink: Distress Oxide
Stamps: My Favourite Things
Dies: Create a Smile
Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today, I really appreciate it.
16 comments:
What lovely fluttery soft circles on your card Hilary - Floating up into the sky! Your scalloped edge framing is so pretty layered over the great texture of the corrugated panel! xx
Such a lovely card, the colors are just wonderful. Isn't it the Bokeh technique you did? Well anyway, I love it!
Hugs, Annerieke
Beautiful card and fabulous inky background.
Carol x
Oh that pink one is so pretty. and I love the masculine feel of the second.
A fabulous card Hilary, love the bohek effect with these super colours - it's fun to do, and with a matching insert.. great work, hugs Robyn
Hi Hilary,
these are lovely cards. Yours is so delicate wirth the circles of the stencil and the card you received is a funcard! I love the balloons!
LOVE the design of your card Hilary! These are my favourite colours and I LOVE what you've done with them. The stencil "bleach" with a damp cloth is gorgeous! Love the finishing touches with the amazing texture of the corrugated card, twine, and sequins!
What a lovely card you received from Jutta. The doilies will be fun to use. xx
Love this card and amazing colours. ♥
What a pretty and delicate card with the prettiest of colours and a fabulous and effective technique x. Jutta's card is wondaful too x.
Love the pretty colors of ink with the bokeh dots! The corrugated background adds such wonderful texture and contrast of color!
Great take on the sketch with the stenciled circles, Hilary - just gorgeous and I love it atop the corrugated panel too!!
Oh my...Your color blending is Stunning, Hilary! I love your home made circle stencil for your beautifully stenciled circles over your background. So much wonderful texture in your gorgeous card, my friend. Love your die cut framing, corrugated background layer, twine and sequins. Your friend will treasure her card. So worth the wait!
The card you received is a beauty too. TFS Love and Hugs, Nancy
I'm running very late this week Hilary, but wanted to pop in and say how much I love your creations as always. Always something very pleasing about circles.
B x
What a gorgeous card!! Reminds me of sunsets and beaches (that's probably because of the corrugated card and kraft card.) I love how you've given the same design on the envelope as well.
So beautiful. It looks like soap bubbles floating away!!
So creative to make the paper stencil & love the colors you used, Hilary!
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