' ' ' 'Crafty Endeavours: Sparkling silhouette

Monday 1 March 2021

Sparkling silhouette


Still some months of cold weather and rain ahead and it looks like this poor girl got caught in a downpour. Should have stayed indoors it's lockdown here anyway!

I suppose I should mention that Silhouette is the new theme at Country View Challenge, which this month is hosted by Rachel.

The background started as a failed alcohol inks experiment, I thought I would try and save it by using Distress inks through stencils (Tim Holtz Layering Stencil - Mini Stencil Set #39), a much easier technique for control! 

I then stamped my image (Visible Image - Sparkle In The Rain) in black.

Then I stamped the rain... I used Versamark only and embossed with clear powder. To give an impression of the rain falling both in front and in the back of the girl, I inked the stamp partially.



Finally I stamped the sentiment in black and embossed with holographic embossing powder for... sparkles! Closer look at this:



In the end I think that my grungy background works well with the stark black silhouette. What do YOU think?
Have a look at what the DT made on the Country View Challenge blog for more inspiration and link up your project to the challenge for the chance to win a £20 voucher for the Country View Craft shop.


Thanks for coming by,
I am entering the Allsorts, Paperbabe, Stamping Sensations challenges.

16 comments:

  1. Always a big fan of silhouette images Christine so love this, thanks so much for joining us at Allsorts 'Feminine' challenge this week.

    B x

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  2. Fabulous card. Love how you have created the rain. The embossing against the background really does give it that effect. Hugs Flo x

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  3. Such a beautiful card! I love how you saved the background, it provides the perfect rainy backdrop for the stenciling and the Visible Image silhouette stamp - amazing 😁. Thanks for the inspiration and wishing you a Happy March! Hugs, Jo x

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  4. So nicely done with the colorful background and sparkly sentiment!
    Thank you so much for joining in at Allsorts challenge for our feminine theme!
    Ellie
    Ellibelle's Corner

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  5. Thank you for joining Stamping Sensations with this entry, good luck.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  6. Lovely card ! Looks a bit like mine... great minds eh? Have a happy March !
    Corrie xx

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  7. Brilliant Christine - love the rain - fab! Hugs rachel x

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  8. J'adore cette carte et ce chouette fond, en adéquation parfaite !!! Bises

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  9. Great background, Christine!!! And the rain looks awesome with the clear embossing powder!!! Have a fabulous March!!! xx

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  10. It turned out brilliantly. Visible Image stamps are just perfect for silhouette stamping! A great card .I love the rain details too. Happy March! xx

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  11. Fantastic card Christine - great background.

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  12. You did a grand job saving that background I agree distress inks are so much easier to control than alcohol inks. That stamp makes a great statement along with the sentiment. So happy to see you sharing over @ Paperbabe Stamps and joining our Anything Goes Challenge. Good luck & best wishes Tracey (DT) x

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  13. This is fabulous Christine, I love the background and the sparkly embossing works perfectly! Take care and have a very happy March, Sue xx

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  14. Amazing card, Christine! The partially embossed rain is so very clever, I love the effect it generates!
    Have a wonderful March and take care.
    Evelyn xx

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  15. love this Christine, well I always love sparkle, but this is excellent, and she's definitely my kinda of girl.Hugs Debs xx

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