MODIFY: (MERRY) sentiment strip is silver on black, used die cut sentiments from metallic background instead of solid background (JOY) sentiment is large die cut with white shadow rather than strip
EXCLUDE: stamping
SPIN: (JOY) - added silver glitter nativity star die cut
I was absolutely fascinated by Yoorah's background technique and gave it a try. I did it on a 5.5x8.5 piece of black cardstock so that I could make two cards.
I used a brush and metallic watercolours and just smooshed them all over the panel, before crinkling up some cling wrap over top and let it dry. It always creates such beautiful texture. I used regular black cardstock - just be careful not to get it too wet.
I decided to make two cards to show that one inspiration can result in different interpretations, even by one card maker!
Date: Saturday, October 22, 2022 GMT Views: 528
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Registered: February 19, 2011 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 15293
Sat, Oct 22, 2022 @ 7:01 PM
Wow, these are both stunning. I love them both for very different reasons -- the "merry" because the b&w is so eye-catching and the "joy" because that bg is gorgeous. Thanks for giving us two additional pieces of inspiration this week. Fabulous cards.
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83740
Sun, Oct 23, 2022 @ 4:37 AM
Totally amazing background, Ardyth. Love how this came out!!! I need to try this soon. Magical and a perfect way to showcase your fab joy star and to make cool merries. Fab cases! Hugz
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Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105272
Sun, Oct 23, 2022 @ 7:05 AM
You did such a fab job recreating the bg for your cards! Both are fantastic!! I need to try this. Thanks for the push. (BTW, I enjoy your tutorials on YouTube, Ardyth.)
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Registered: January 24, 2006 Location: Grand Prairie, Texas Posts: 27105
Sun, Oct 23, 2022 @ 2:25 PM
Ardyth, I too noticed the wonderful DTGD cards that yoorah has posted and you picked a great one to case. I should mention that you did a fabulous job with it, too!
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