Saturday, September 9, 2017

Just Us Girls #410 - Trend Week

I'm hosting the challenge at Just Us Girls this week and I've chosen
Not sure what this is?  You put ink on your acrylic block, spritz it with water and stamp on watercolor paper.  It's best if you leave the block on the paper for a few minutes to let the ink soak in.  For a more detailed description of this technique, check out this blog post and video by Jennifer McGuire. That's where I got my inspiration to make my card.


After my Distress Ink was dry, I white embossed the flower and sentiment from PTI's Stemmed Sentiments, trimmed down the panel (my block wasn't centered) and mounted it on Summer Sunrise cs.  See anything unusual about my card?  Gasp! I added some sequins.  Not something I often do but I thought the card called for it.

While I was playing around with the technique I tried it in another color way.

I used another flower from the stamp set and mounted the panel on Plum Pudding.  I decided it was about time to start using some of my colored cardstock.  And sequins. *wink*

I will tell you that there's a fine line between not enough water and too much, but don't let that discourage you.  Mop up the excess with a paper towel and you might be surprised at the results you get.


10 comments:

Ina G said...

Love how your colours blended so nicely here Bobby. Both so very pretty.

Macimbalo said...

So pretty! Love the colors you used, beautiful cards!!!

Kim Heggins said...

These are fabulous...love your amazing watercolor background, the colors are wonderful!

Sue VanDeVusse said...

Bobby, these are both absolutely gorgeous! Love both backgrounds and the white embossed flowers. Great challenge for us this week!

Judy Woodland said...

Your sequins ROCK!!! I love how you have heat embossed with white first, I must remember that. I love the look....beautiful choice of colors too. Well done!

Linda said...

Both of these color washes are so pretty. Lovely cards.

Vicki Dutcher said...

So awesome with the white embossed image - love the purple and blue one

Bonnie said...

Beautiful backgrounds, Bobby! I love the outline stamps that let the background show!

Anita in France said...

These are such wonderfully bright and vibrant backgrounds, Bobby, the colours blend so beautifully with this technique. A perfect place for your lovely embossed blooms ... and of course, the sequins! Hugs, Anita :)

Trina P. said...

Beautiful block backgrounds. Love the white embossing. I should have thought of that.