I was playing around watercoloring with Distress Inks chipped sapphire, faded jeans & weathered wood on a card front I'd dry embossed. Figured it'd go in the trash, but left it on the table. A few days later I decided to see if I could make use of it for another entry into the Impression Obsession Challenge--Feeling Blue? I die cut 3 of the largest tree from Fir Trees, DIE084-V, sponged them with the same Distress Inks & brushed on Shimmer Spritz Sparkle. That lightened the trees a little too much, so I watercolored over the shimmer with chipped sapphire which didn't diminish the sparkle at all. The IO sentiment, B3585, was stamped in chipped sapphire & trimmed into a flag which I mounted with foam tape. This may end up being hubby's Christmas card. I'm also entering Pixies Snippets Playground Week 200 & SSS Wednesday. Thanks so much for stopping by.
You totally made it work! I love the dry embossed background with all the blue Distress inks! Beautifully done, Greta! Thanks so much for playing Simon Says Stamp Wednesday “Anything Goes” Challenge!
How fun to get a chance to visit and see what you've been doing, Greta! Good for you for just messing around and ending up with this glorious card!! I love those happy moments when a card just sort of makes itself! And well done using the snippets! I'll see you at the party over at the Playground! We've been cutting it close and the coppers almost caught me last night. Phew!! But it was worth it!! Hugs, Darnell
Caught a peek of this when looking at your CAS cards. Just beautiful. Don't you just love this very versatile IO die tree? It looks grand in the trio with the somber tones of the trees, and enjoyed reading about your 'save'. turned out great on the stunning background. Well done! TFS
No way should it have gone in the trash, this is pretty!! Love that the sparkle stayed on the trees, it looks great!!
ReplyDeleteI bet you're glad you kept it Greta. You've turned it into a very lovely card. I do like those trees. Barbxx
ReplyDeleteYou totally made it work! I love the dry embossed background with all the blue Distress inks! Beautifully done, Greta! Thanks so much for playing Simon Says Stamp Wednesday “Anything Goes” Challenge!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card; wow! The recipient of this card will be in awe
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful! I love the background and the shimmer on the trees is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteYour persistence paid off. This is a very beautiful card and perfect for your husband too. Hope you are having a great week.
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHow fun to get a chance to visit and see what you've been doing, Greta! Good for you for just messing around and ending up with this glorious card!! I love those happy moments when a card just sort of makes itself! And well done using the snippets! I'll see you at the party over at the Playground! We've been cutting it close and the coppers almost caught me last night. Phew!! But it was worth it!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteGreta, I love how your experimental card turned out. I'm so glad you didn't throw your background piece away. This is so lovely.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Greta - so good that you didn't bin it - turned out brilliantly!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Di xx
Your playing around ended in great results! Love this card and the color of faded jeans ! Have a great weekend Greta and Happy Halloween!
ReplyDeleteWell I'm glad to see you didn't throw it away because its gorgeous!!! Happy Halloween!
ReplyDeletelovely design, greta... icy and elegant!
ReplyDeleteGreta, this is beautiful. I love the blues.
ReplyDeleteThe glimmer/sparkle on the trees sure looks like ice/snow.
Beautifully done!
SO glad you didn't toss it in the bin, this is a great card Greta.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card you ended up with!
ReplyDeleteGlad you didn't trash that background! It's so pretty! Love it with the die cut trees!
ReplyDeleteCaught a peek of this when looking at your CAS cards. Just beautiful. Don't you just love this very versatile IO die tree? It looks grand in the trio with the somber tones of the trees, and enjoyed reading about your 'save'. turned out great on the stunning background. Well done! TFS
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning! Those trees are amazing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blues and I love the background! Great card!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great background! Thanks for playing the Impression Obsession Challenge!
ReplyDeleteLovely card Greta! A different day can give us a completely different perspective! This turned out fabulous!
ReplyDeleteYour blue trees, against the blue background, are so striking! This card will take away anyone's 'blues' and replace them with awe and delight!
ReplyDeleteHugs~c