For the "string it up" challenge I chose some silver thread to string my sequin stars along the top of this card. The bg was made with oil pastels that I scribbled on watercolor paper and then rubbed with gel baby oil. I added spots of iridescent ep to make the sky sparkle. Hope everyone is enjoying their long weekend!
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Registered: October 19, 2007 Location: Packer Country, WI Posts: 71971
Mon, May 27, 2013 @ 6:53 AM
So many great elements on this card. First love the technique with the oil pastels....have to try this. The string of stars is perfect for the challenge and your card theme. Lastly the sentiment is fantastic. into my favs. tfs
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Mon, May 27, 2013 @ 6:56 AM
A masterpiece with a message. I love it.
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Registered: February 13, 2005 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 26256
Mon, May 27, 2013 @ 7:04 AM
Love the wonderful colours of this gorgeous card. The pastel technique sounds really interesting and I must look into it. If I can get the same great results you did it will become my new favourite! LOL
Registered: January 10, 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 3192
Mon, May 27, 2013 @ 8:04 AM
Polly, this is one great card! The background technique sounds interesting...must try it, love the way it looks.
the silver threaded stars are perfect with your image , and the sentiment is lovely!
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Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92404
Mon, May 27, 2013 @ 10:53 AM
Everything about your card is FANTASTIC, Polly. The sentiment is wonderful and I love your folk art-like angel. Terrific bg...TFS how you did it and the silver thread strung with sequin stars is the finishing accent.
Registered: May 31, 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 14509
Mon, May 27, 2013 @ 11:43 AM
Very pretty and love that sentiment!
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Registered: March 9, 2005 Location: OH Posts: 28546
Mon, May 27, 2013 @ 1:25 PM
Polly what a clever card this is. You are amazing!
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