Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Hello
Smooshing Distress Inks became one of my favorite techniques after I learned to do one color at a time, drying between colors. I also find that using heavy weight watercolor paper gives me the best results.
This card is made from 1/2 of the panel. I chose colors that represent the green grass, blue sky & sunshine of summer: mowed lawn, salty ocean & squeezed lemonade. The SSS Clustered Leaves was die cut from vellum & the SSS Small Hello was the perfect greeting. My friend, Martha, had sent me a few of the word cuts so I could see if I want to get the die. It really is a great size for cards & I love the font. Finished off with some PPP clear dots. I'm entering these challenges: SSS Flickr #46, AAA Cards & CAS Mix Up. Thanks so much for stopping by.
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I love how soft you left the colors, Greta! This is really beautiful! Thanks so much for playing in the SSS Flickr challenge!
ReplyDeleteGreta, this is so soft and pretty.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous smooshed background Greta. The colours are so soft and delicate and work perfectly with the vellum die-cut. Thanks so much for sharing with us at CAS Mix Up! xx
ReplyDeleteThat technique is addictive isn't it?
ReplyDeleteLove your card Greta! It's fresh and beautiful!!
Hugs~
Gorgeous card, I love the background and colours. The die cut sentiment is a wonderful finishing touch. Take care, Shirleyxx
ReplyDeletereally really pretty Greta - love the soft colors
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love these soft colors, Greta! And the leaves cut from vellum give a nice subtle texture! The black hello adds the drama it needs! A perfect CAS Mix Up card! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletegreat backdrop for both the vellum leaves (I love that die, so glad I own it.) and the sweet hello.
ReplyDeleteThis is soft, dreamy and ever so PRETTY Greta!! I need to learn to let things dry between colors, I'm impatient LOL!! This background is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty, the colours are so soft I love this look especially with the vellum leaves. Perfect
ReplyDeleteGreta, what a beautiful card this is. The vellum leaves and sentiment are perfect against the lovely background. Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteLove those citrus summer colours, the most gorgeous background! A stunningly understated card. Thanks for playing at AAA Cards.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely stunning Greta!! I love the colours and the vellum and together with the black sentiment it is so eye catching!
ReplyDeletewow... your smooshed background is just amazing, greta!! beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteYour smooching is perfection, Greta, but the addition of the soft vellum leaves over the top takes this to another level! Pinning!! Enjoy your day!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteLove your soft summer colors for your Smooshed background. Your die cut vellum leaves and hello are the perfect embellishments. TFS and joining us at CAS Mix Up. Hugs, Nancy
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty with the soft colored background and the vellum leaves!
ReplyDeleteGreta...thanks for sharing your distress ink tip! I can't wait to try it out. Your card is gorgeous...love the yellows and greens and the soft vellum leaves on top. Fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteGreta, this is just beautiful!!! Love the soft and fresh colors on your background.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely! The softness of those colors with the vellum, fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThose vellum leaves are so soft and subtle. I really like this background, it is soft and delicate, not what I usually associate with distress inks.
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous! I love those vellum leaves too!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty - love the subtlety of the vellum leaves over your beautiful smooshed panel. Thanks for joining us at CAS Mix Up.
ReplyDeleteSo soft and lovely, Greta! And a nice contrast with the black sentiment.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card, love the background. thanks for sharing with us at AAA Cards!
ReplyDeleteYes, you have smooshing down to an art! A delicious sorbet palette, made all the more luscious with the pretty die cut!
ReplyDeleteHugs~c
This is so beautiful. I love the vellum leaves against your soft background. TFS.
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