With the new format of the Online Card Classes, we’re given a second day to work on the techniques introduced, along with additional inspiration. So today I moved away from the inlaid die cuts (although I’m still obsessing about them!) and tried out the technique shown in class by Jennifer McGuire.
I masked the sides of the card panel and the heart shape with masking paper. I used the Memory Box Rhapsody stencil to apply Worn Lipstick, Wild Honey and Ripe Persimmon Distress Inks. After carefully removing the masking paper, I stamped the sentiment from the Hero Arts Fancy Basics set with Hero Arts dye ink. Normally I stamp my sentiment first, because I often boo-boo the stamping of the sentiment! But in this case, it would have made the process much more difficult, so I practiced stamping the sentiment several times before committing to the card panel!
gorgeous Jean!
Wow, this is BEAUTIFUL! You really know how to make tremendous cards, Jean! I enjoyed your lesson very much.
Such a gorgeous stencil, Jean! I love that you chose a heart for the center and how perfect your sentiment is placed inside! Really stunning card!
Jean, this is beautiful. Your combination of inks are so pretty.
Such a beautiful card! I love the colours.
Your card came together beautifully!
This is so beautiful, simple, bright, and cheery – I love it!
Your card is lovely!! We used the same colors! Very vibrant!!
Stunning!
Hi Jean,
Thank you so much for your kind comments on my card! I inked the panel, then stamped the image with black archival ink (re-inked for this project). I also put all of my weight into it to get a sharp edge – and that’s a LOT of weight 🙂 I deliberately used yellow on the bottom, so it would look like the lights were on in some of the buildings. The first time I tried it the other way around, and couldn’t seem to get a good mask on it, so that panel is in the trash…oh, well!
Oh Jean, this came out lovely. Love the colors and the heart inside looks so nice. I almost used that same sentiment. Thanks for leaving such nice comments on my blog/flickr. Really appreciate it.
Beautiful card Jean – great job blending the inks!
This is stunning. I love the colors you used. The inking is amazing!!