Did someone say ink blending???? Whoa, now thatâs my wheelhouse!! Love to sponge inks on my cards. The only thing that comes close on my âlove to do listâ is splattering, so I did that too!!
Sponged for my moon and then sponged away for my sky. Adding extra black sponging around the card edges and softly between the color changes helps to pull the card together visually and also to soften the bright colors. Removed mask, sponged softly on the moon so it is not so totally white. Stamped the birds and sentiment, and the trees. Put the mask back on and then splattered black, and some white acrylic paint. I could do this all day!!! Being itâs the first official day of retirement for me, maybe I will!
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105272
Mon, Jun 10, 2019 @ 9:16 AM
What a lovely bg, Maura. I love the saying too.
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Registered: February 23, 2016 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 23000
Mon, Jun 10, 2019 @ 9:17 AM
Congratulations on your retirement! You have a great northern light show going on in that sky in contrast with the serene look of those stately pines and gliding gulls.
------------------------------ Linda aka Bubbles
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Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50705
Mon, Jun 10, 2019 @ 9:43 AM
WOW fantastic card! And this is absolutely your wheelhouse! You are the queen of sponging...and thanks for the tips...always appreciated. Congrats on your retirement...I didn't know this was in the works...more time for your favorite hobby ;)
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83747
Mon, Jun 10, 2019 @ 9:50 AM
You are such an expert on color blending, Maura. I totally love everything you did on this card - awesome colors and images. Wow, wow, wow. Hugz
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni
Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 75007
Mon, Jun 10, 2019 @ 10:32 AM
Just gorgeous, Maura. I immediately thought of you when I saw this challenge and just knew you had to play. I love that big ol' moon and all your ink blending. You made a most peaceful scene. Oh, and happy retirement!!!!
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