Rainbows are very popular in the UK at the moment, as a symbol of hope for a better time and just to cheer people up with bright colours.
I took up the challenge(s) and this image evolved as the combination of the sense of being blown uncontrollably by a whirlwind and the hope that there are better days "At end of the rainbow".
I thought the Visible Image stamp set Ahead of our Time had everything to represent my idea!
I created my rainbow colours background with Gelatos on a piece of card prepared with Gesso.Then I used the Visible Image Stencil Strobes to remove colour.
I added the "clock" stamp with Versafine and embossed it with clear EP.
I stamped the falling people with Brilliance Graphite Black as I wanted the image to stay matt but wasn't sure Versafine would dry on the Gesso'ed and Gelato'ed surface.
And although I had aimed for solid black silhouettes, the Gelatos had an odd effect on the ink, which I decided was a good thing!
Finally, also a mishap I accepted to live with, I stamped and embossed the "Future" with Wow Yellow EP only to realise that the colour wasn't opaque as I'd thought.... I overstamped with Versamark and applied Vanilla on top, which allowed the image to show but does give a grainy look...
Let's hope for better days...
Thanks for coming by,
I am entering the SSS Monday, Addicted to stamps, Stamping Sensations challenges.
You have created a beautiful Rainbow card Christine, I never for a moment thought when I added this theme to our schedule months ago that it would be so symbolic when the challenge came round. Thanks so much for joining us at Stamping Sensations this month.
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Love how you created your background, great card.
ReplyDeleteUn très beau tableau coloré et tu me fais penser qu'il y a très longtemps que je n'ai utilisé les gelatos. et ce tampon faudrait aussi que je pense à m'en servir. Cet arc en ciel est réussi. bon dimanche!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card! The rainbow colours look amazing as if they are bursting out of the background - so pretty 😁. Happy weekend! Stay safe and keep well! Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteLovely and cheery. I'm back in love with gelatos too. They are so good for this technique xxx
ReplyDeleteOh wow - I love your 360 degree rainbow - and it's so clever how you removed colour with the stencil to create your vortex. The sense of spinning out of control certainly reflects the chaos of the current maelstrom - but I hope there is a lovely rainbow awaiting somewhere on the other side. Great card.
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This is great Christine, so meaningful. I love how you've made the rainbow and the images are a perfect symbol of what we're going through at the moment. Take care and have a happy creative week, Angela xXx
ReplyDeleteWOW ! Beautiful and so creative ! Love your gelatos rainbow background, so perfect for your silhouette stamp. Thanks so much for sharing and for playing along at ATSM.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant background for that striking image, Christine! A very thoughtful design. Thank you for sharing it with us at Stamping Sensations for our April challenge.
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