I blended all the inks onto a piece of linen cs (PTI) and then cut the center out with the Framed Love die, and then cut it a 2nd time in black cs. I did a "smooshed' background using Hibiscus Burst and Berry Sorbet inks, and then made a shaker card using mostly sequins from the Shakers + Sprinkles set. Here's a close up:
And here is the first card I made:
While I don't hate this card, I don't love it either. And I don't even know how to explain what went wrong...I had this idea in my head of in-laying the heart pieces from the Shakers + Sprinkles kit dies, but they didn't match up great, so I added the "Love" die cut, but I didn't like how that looked either after I glued it down. Before I did glue it down I rubbed the edges in Versamark and then added a little gold embossing powder, thinking it would give the die cut a little more pizazz, but all it did was make it look "dirty" and lighten up the inked blending. Oh well, it is what it is, and I guess you just have to play around sometimes to get the look you want! :0)
You can check out Melissa's pretty card and great video right HERE.
Thanks so much for stopping by...I love it when you do!! :0)
Your ombre effect is simply beautiful. I love both of them. Great take on the challenge.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ombre, Marcia. I did 3 attempts before posting one I sort of liked. Just didn't seem to blend like I wanted. Your 2nd card is a shaker beauty. Love the bg behind the sentiment. And the black is striking! I like the 1st card too. And the 'playing around' is definitely the fun part!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards, Marcia! Loved the shaker card - the smooshed background is just beautiful, isn't it! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ombré, love how you have smoothed the backgrounds, 2 great cards. Xx
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards, Marcia! Your ombre ink blending came out great and I think they're both fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteLove your smooshed background, shaker card. And I love the ombre you achieved with just one shade of pink gelato. xx
ReplyDeletePretty! I think I need to get some gelatos and try them out :)
ReplyDeleteHaha I know what you mean about having an idea in your head and then trying to put it on paper! Your card turned out lovely!
ReplyDeleteHa ha, So I am not the only one that did more than one attempt. Seriously, I do like both of yours. Great ombre technique and Valentines I love shaker cards.
ReplyDeleteLoving the shaker card and your blending on your second with the other ink! They look great sounds like we all had a bit of a challenge with this one. I almost didn't post mine as well. Have fun with all the challenges this week
ReplyDeleteMarcia, you're too hard on yourself. Even though I prefer the top card, your other one is certainly a keeper. My one shade of pink didn't really lend itself to creating ombré either, but at least I tried. :)
ReplyDeleteSeeing both of the cards in person, I love them both. But who in their right mind wouldn't like a shaker card? Kathy Mc is right, you are too hard on yourself...me too! But we both know that already!! See you tomorrow night!
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