Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Grunge...sort of!

I don't think I've ever made a "grunge" card before & this might not qualify to some people. However, Time Out Challenge gave a nice explanation that included using torn edges, splatters & subtle or earthy colors, so I'm entering their challenge along with Uniko Studio: flowers, A Blog Named Hero: new, SSS Wednesday: stencil it & Pixies Snippets Playground.  
I was one of the lucky Uniko Mystery Prize winners so now I have my first Uniko stamp set, Flower Power #7. The flower & sentiment (a very old Hero Arts stamp I still love) were inked in Distress Inks & lightly spritzed before stamping.  I overstamped the sentiment without spritzing to make it easier to read.  The edges were torn & the panels were sponged.  I used my new Tim Holtz Splatters stencil for the background & added green splatters with a wet paintbrush.  Not sure embellishments go with grunge, so I just used Distress Stickles in the flower center. The ink colors I used are antique linen, frayed burlap, bundled sage, scattered straw & victorian velvet. 
I gave up a lot of my rose bushes last year, but still have some beauties like these Chicago Peace & Welcome Home.  My thoughts & prayers go out to everyone suffering in the horrible flooding.
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27 comments:

  1. Kirsty VittetoeMay 26, 2015 at 4:48 PM

    That is one awesome project Greta!

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  2. Lisa EltonMay 26, 2015 at 5:26 PM

    I don't think I've ever made a grunge card either!! Yours looks great though with the torn edges, splatters and what looks like a big coffee ring! Terrific card Greta!

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  3. SandyMay 26, 2015 at 6:27 PM

    Minimalist grunge, maybe? I tend to prefer new and shiny, so it's hard for me to distress things, but I think your card looks good.
    Beautiful roses.

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  4. sandieMay 26, 2015 at 11:30 PM

    I think this qualifies for grunge for sure and I am so pleased our explanation helped. Also pleased you like your Uniko flowers, love how you used them here. The torn edges look great and I must look out for that sentiment, perhaps eBay have it. Great to see you at TO and Uniko

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  5. BeverleyMay 27, 2015 at 12:33 AM

    I think you have attempted grunge well with the muted colours and torn edges. Both of which I find really hard! Thanks for taking the TIME OUT and joining in on the challenge. I am also so happy to see you inking up your Uniko Studio goodies and joining in on the challenge :) Hugs Bev x

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  6. Dawn TMay 27, 2015 at 1:58 AM

    Really awesome card Greta. Grunge is a hrad genre to do well, but you have done a great job

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  7. Ros CrawfordMay 27, 2015 at 4:00 AM

    Wonderful card Greta and your roses are stunning!

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  8. ~Tammy~May 27, 2015 at 4:15 AM

    I think you checked the box no doubt! Awesome result. Your beautiful roses match your card.(colors). Hope you are having a great week so far!

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  9. DiMay 27, 2015 at 4:53 AM

    What a beautiful card Greta! You sure worked the grunge well :) And such a lovely stamp set from Uniko too.

    Hugs

    Di xx

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  10. alexandra s.m.May 27, 2015 at 6:11 AM

    Gorgeous card my Friend!
    And those Roses take my breath away!
    Thank You~

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  11. Deborah FringsMay 27, 2015 at 6:55 AM

    I think this counts are grungy! I think it's fabulous and I do like the pretty little flower and sentiment too. Thanks so much for playing along with the Uniko Studio Challenge!

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  12. Brenda in INMay 27, 2015 at 6:58 AM

    I like the grunge background look with this. Congratulations on winning the stamp! It is a cute flower. Your roses are beautiful. I can almost smell them.

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  13. jenn shurkusMay 27, 2015 at 7:05 AM

    love your artsy card! :) thank you for joining us at simon says stamp wednesday challenge!!

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  14. RosemaryMay 27, 2015 at 9:10 AM

    fun, grungy card, greta!! your roses are just beautiful!

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  15. MarthaMay 27, 2015 at 10:26 AM

    Greta, this is a perfectly lovely "grunge" card!
    I love the sweet flower, fabulous background, & heart-warming quote.

    Have a wonderful week!

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  16. Mona PendletonMay 27, 2015 at 10:30 AM

    So very pretty Greta! Love the soft color palette and distressed edges!

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  17. DeeptiMay 27, 2015 at 2:41 PM

    Beautiful! I like the torn edges :)

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  18. MariaMay 27, 2015 at 3:04 PM

    Very pretty card with the flowers and torn edges, Greta! And, your roses are stunning!

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  19. Kim HegginsMay 27, 2015 at 5:16 PM

    ok....I personally think you nailed it. I love grunge music and your fabulous grunge style card, so perfect my dear friend!

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  20. Anita in FranceMay 27, 2015 at 11:19 PM

    You've combined grunge with soft and feminine so beautifully, Greta ... it's lovely! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Time Out! Anita :)

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  21. walchowDesignMay 28, 2015 at 7:44 AM

    Beautiful grunge card with the torn edges! Lovely bright roses!

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  22. GerrinaMay 29, 2015 at 5:35 AM

    Great combination oft soft, female and grunge! Beautiful card! Thank you for taking the TIME OUT and join us!

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  23. Cat CraigMay 29, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    Works for me, love torn inked edges.

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  24. cmMay 29, 2015 at 12:28 PM

    Greta, you've nailed 'grunge' wonderfully, creating a card that has captured the essence of that style, while infusing it with your pretty touches! Your roses...oh my! Gorgeous!
    Hugs~c

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  25. Mateja MMay 31, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    It's beautiful. Thank you fo joining us at A Blog Named Hero.
    Mateja

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  26. Jessi FoganMay 31, 2015 at 10:24 PM

    Perfect grunge! And yet it's still absolutely you :)

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  27. Princess Judy PalmerJune 1, 2015 at 1:04 PM

    Love your card! It isn't your typical grunge and that is okay. That is a fun flower stamp that you won. Winner winner chicken dinner!

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