Saturday, February 28, 2015

Merry Monday #147

After seeing this Bokeh watercolor video on the Splitcoaststampers newsletter, I knew what I wanted to do for the challenge at Merry Monday - Stars.


I used my Hydrus watercolors to ink up the background on watercolor paper.  While it was drying, I used some star dies from SSS and PTI to cut a stencil in acetate.  Using a sponge dauber and Fresh Snow ink, I colored in the stars, varying the intensity of the ink and overlapping some of them.  The sentiment from Penny Black is embossed in white and the panel is mounted on blue violet cardstock.  I tried a different way to photograph the card and it's not the best even with editing.  The card is more vibrant IRL.

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13 comments:

Kathy Schweinfurth said...

I've been meaning to try the Bokeh technique - love that you used stars with it!! Beautiful card! Thanks so much for joining us at Merry Monday this week!

Ellibelle said...

So beautifully done! Fabulous colors and design!
xEllie

Sarah G said...

Beautiful bokeh stars, Bobby! Love the depth you have got with the blues too. Great card :)

Sazzle Dazzle said...

Yikes I almost did this myself for the challenge Bobby! I've made my first proper Bokeh attempt today but in the end I didn't use stars! Love the blues in the background and so effective for Christmas. x

Bonnie said...

I love this technique and have been wanting to try it myself. I love the shades of blue and the soft stars! This is beautiful, Bobby! Thanks for sharing it with us at Merry Monday!

Lorraine said...

This is really pretty. I love the soft subtlety of the stars. Wonderfully done.

Linda said...

This technique is on my list of things to try .... I love your version with the stars, great colours too. Linda xx

I Card Everyone said...

This looks great from where I'm sitting, Bobby... love the bokeh!
=] M

Anita in France said...

This looks beautifully vibrant here, Bobby ... must be the French light!! Gorgeous watercolour background ... and lovely soft bokeh stars! Anita :)

Darnell said...

You are over my head with your beautiful painting, inkiness, and stenciling here, Bobby! What a gorgeous and vibrant card!! Hugs, Darnell

Kim Heggins said...

Starry starry night...just beautiful Bobby!

cm said...

Your starry night card is lovely, Bobby! You've worked magic with this technique; one I tried for the first time, as well, this weekend. You'll see my results over at The Pink Elephant later this morning (not as pretty as yours though!).
Hugs~c

Loll said...

This is fantastic Bobby. LOVE the stars with the bokeh technique --- so creative! Your watercoloured background is a gorgeous mix of blues. Loll xx