I have been learning a new technique this week using my Art Impressions Stamps. This is totally new for me and I love it. Art Impression stamp sets creates a picture with lots of different choices.
First of all I stamped the gate with Marvy Brush Markers on watercolor paper, applying the ink right to the stamp using the side of the marker. I then used a small brush, dipped it in water (removing most of the water on a rag) and brushed over the lines that I had stamped. I duplicated these steps with each part of the picture to give it the water color effect.
A strip of white lace was attached under the paisley paper although not much of it really shows because the stamped image covers it up. I zig-zagged around the stripe and paisley patterned paper attaching it to a dark purple card stock. I added a lavender sheer ribbon and popped the picture with 6 dimensionals. I didn't stamp any words as I wanted to keep this for any occasion that comes up when I need a card.
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Fri, Sep 12, 2008 @ 11:28 AM
Oh, Joan, this is so sweet and a garden gate is always warm and welcoming. Love the colors in your dp and image. I hope my plants hold color for a little while.
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Sat, Sep 13, 2008 @ 9:01 PM
Oh my gosh Joan, I have those stamps, don't you just love them! They're so much fun! I love Art Impressions, just wish they'd give us the option of cling mount. Your card is absolutely gorgeous!
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Sat, Oct 04, 2008 @ 4:33 AM
This technique is gorgeous! Thanks for the details, I love the effect. And I love that you signed your name in the corner, definately a work of art! Great job!