I brayered ink (Distess - Mermaid Lagoon, Evergreen Bough and Abandoned Coral) on my 3 x 5 Gelli plate without even smoothing it out on a mat first which is why the background is quite spotty - this is the second print - the first was way too dark. Before I pulled the print I used the gorgeous Clarity Edelweiss stamp to pull off some of the ink. Then I over stamped the print with Black Versafine and embossed with clear powder. You can't really see where I pulled the ink behind unless you look closely but it is there. I like the way it is the opposite way round. I went round the edge with the Coral ink then added the sequins and then Glamour Dust glitter to the centre of the sequins and to the flowers. I had previously coloured the flowers with ink and Spectrum Noir Pencils. I just popped the piece on a black card blank to make it pop. I also just realised that the centre flower is floating! I did ground it with some green pencil but I took the photo before I did that, silly me! I really wish I had given myself more time to make a better card but at least I can enter.
The Clarity Stamp Challenge for this month is called 'Bingo'. There is a grid with different options to choose going across, up or down - each square has a different technique in. That is so badly explained - if you peek at the blog you will see what I mean! I went for flowers, stamp and glitter.
Thank you for visiting me, I really appreciate it! Sorry this is so rushed and probably makes no sense at all!
Take care. Christine xxx
Nice simple but so effective good luck in the clarity challenge xx
ReplyDeleteIt's very pretty and I am so glad you joined in. Good luck Chris.
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't looked rushed it is a beautiful card
ReplyDeleteLove Chrissie xx
It looks really good from where I'm sitting! It doesn't look rushed at all. I really like that edelweiss stamp.
ReplyDeleteThanks for popping over to my blog and for your comments. They are always appreciated, but please don't feel obliged. Jx
It's a fab card Chris and I never would have guessed that you'd rushed it! It's really pretty
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that you entered it in the challenge - Good luck xxx
I think it's beautiful!!! And if you put it together fast, then hats off to you! Bravo I say ;() xoxo
ReplyDeleteNot good enough? Girl, you must be crazy! I think this is great! The pink and black go oh-so-well together and make a really chic creation. And the hint of sparkle is awwwmazing!
ReplyDeleteI like the subtly spotted look of the background. You say it was a quick card but that doesn't sound quite that quick to me!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Reminds me of a sunset!
ReplyDeleteYou kidding? It's gorgeous! Liz x
ReplyDeleteFabulous background, Chris ... just lovely with those delicate daisies! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteWish I could throw a card together and have it look so great!
ReplyDeleteSandy xx
Oh Chris! Your card is absolutely gorgeous! I cannot believe that you "just threw it together!" WOW! You are so creative! And I want to thank you so much for your lovely visit to my blog! HUGS!
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