The Impression Obsession Challenge this week is "Nature Inspired". For my entry I have selected again the Cover a Card CC031, since this is the most appropriate for the theme. Though this time, I have chosen "natural" colors !
My regular readers will have a sense of déjà vu, as the design is fairly similar to my previous IO challenge entry, but I still could not bring myself to hide the image behind other elements, so I kept those to a minimum: a wooden button and twine, some kraft paper and a sliver of blue card stock.
Initially I was going to use sprays over my stamped image and selected a lightweight watercolor paper able to withstand the moisture. However, after several tries, I wasn't getting the effect I wanted and changed tactic. Using the reverse of the paper (I hate waste), I stamped again using my newest ink, i.e my wettest, Versamagic in Eggplant in order to get the best impression despite the texture of the paper. I then applied distress inks in Tumbled glass, Spun sugar and Forest Moss with Cut N Dry foam. I distressed the edges with scissors and matted on a piece of maroon card stock.
Hope you'll like this card,
Awesome sponging! The natural twine and button are just the perfect embellishment! You rocked this challenge!
ReplyDeleteHow very pretty, Ms. Crafty!! You really know how to sponge well! Your twine looks like it could be a fence as well. Lovely! Thank you for playing and good luck in the drawing too!!
ReplyDeleteA good woodsy and earthy card! I like your sponging too!
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Beautiful work with the tree CAC. Love the twine & buttons to finish it ! Shirleyx
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous!! Thanks for the inspiration :-) xx
ReplyDeleteSO Stunning! Thanks for playing with us at IOstamps!
ReplyDeleteThis is so atmospheric and simply beautiful! Bravo! TFS!
ReplyDeleteThis is so lovely ! x
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