I began by attaching the Mosaic stencil (LJ901) to lightweight card stock and applying color using Splendor "Circus" ink by Tsukineko. After removing the stencil and cleaning it, I repositioned it over the colored area and applied translucent embossing paste. I carefully removed the stencil, washed it, and allowed the card to dry. I wasn't kidding about the warm weather – the paste dried in about 15 minutes! Next I applied double sided mounting paper to card stock and, after soaping the back of the Summer stencil (LM294), attached it to the front of the sticky paper. Using Glitter Ritz Microfine Glitter in Copper, I sprinkled it over the letters and rubbed it in. After carefully removing the stencil, I applied Glitter Ritz Cool Highlight Transparent Microfine glitter to the remaining area and rubbed that in as well. I used a scalloped oval punch for the shape and the broad top of an orange Prismacolor pen to outline the scallops. The ribbon is by Creative Impressions.
Thankfully, it's cooled down a bit, so I just might make another card in cool blues and greens with a hint of gray to capture the morning fog.
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Happy Summer,
Liz
Liz I love this card It makes me think of a fountain in Santa Barbara that I loved to go and sit next to. It captures that summer warmth. Of course the glitter is fabulous and the colors. Hope you're doing well now that it has cooled down a little.
ReplyDeleteAmazing! I love everything about this card. Two beautiful techniques, the colors, the background stencil and the "summery" look. The detailed instructions are also perfect. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful card. Love the colors ...they really say summertime. And yes summer has come to So. Cal with a vengeance. Hot stuff Liz!
ReplyDeleteLovely color choice this week. I always find it so ironic how some of us are on the same page each week. I chose a very close color palette that you did this week, some of us use the same stencils, some of us choose the same technique. It was like we are meant for each other. I hope you are well. Take care!
ReplyDeleteNice card and excellent work. I like the summery feel about it all.
ReplyDeleteWonderful summery colors and glittery shimmer. Definitely a summer card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful summer card. Like Wendy said, it is amazing how so many are on the same wavelength each week--I picked summer, too. I love your colors.
ReplyDeleteYUMMY summery card...great colours!
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