Hello dear friends and followers - thanks so much for stopping in to visit me this fine day! Our challenge this week at
ATS&M {Addicted to Stamps and More!} is the very popular
"Anything Goes". I decided to stretch myself a bit for this challenge and make a card that is a bit outside of my normal "style" if you will. I used a couple different spritzes to create the background for this card (not sure if you can see the shimmery effect it has) and then stamped the sentiment right over the top of it. I first misted the paper and then kind of plopped it down on top of a scrap paper. Then I added some sponged spots of orange to pallet while it was still a bit damp. A fun technique - and I've seen some amazing examples for inspiration. Why do I say that it is outside my norm? Well - some of you might think (and I sure hope that you do) that it is a lovely card - but I think it feels chaotic and messy (and the sentiment is crooked). Somehow my own card doesn't seem as pleasing to my eyes as some others that I've seen using this technique. I do like how the butterflies give the eye a place to rest in all the noise of the background and I added the peach panel to further ground it a bit. Not my favorite card - but pleased that I've stepped out of my box a bit and still shared it with you (was a bit tempted to toss in the waste basket).
This is a note size card (3 1/4 x 5). I used the Stampin Up! beautiful wings embosslet folder to make the butterflies. Spritzers are Blushing Bride and Vanilla. Sponged spots are made using Tango Tangerine.
The other lovely ladies on the
ATS&M DT have also prepared some wonderful inspiration to share with you. I hope you will go visit them and leave a little love. To enter the
ATS&M Challenge #51 - "Anything Goes" all you have to do is click
HERE.
Hope your summer is treating you nicely and you are getting plenty of sunshine and vitamin D. Til next time...hugs and happy crafting!D
Hi Danielle. I really love this card!! The spritzed and sponged background is so fabulous ... very creative. And it makes a beautiful background for your large sentiment and pretty butterflies. Do like the way you've grounded it with the framing. Loll xx
ReplyDeleteI love your background! It is so fabulous that you didn't need too much else to keep in beautiful! Really great card. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks ladies for the boost to my confidence :o) Hugs D
ReplyDeleteI love this card, Danielle! I think you've nailed the technique but I understand how you feel -it has happened to me too that I make something I've liked when others have done it but then been unsure of my own efforts. I guess we just have to believe in ourselves a bit more! :) The look is really artsy and fantastic. Well done! xx
ReplyDeleteI love it too! I like this spritz look and have only done it a few times but you have nailed it! And so brave to step outside the box!!
ReplyDeleteYou have made an awesome cars! Dont laugh but I wouldnt even know how to do this technique! I think it looks awesome, my friend!! xx
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ReplyDeleteI love your bold color palette and fabulous spritzed background for your butterflies! Awesome card!
ReplyDeleteHi Danielle. Great card. Love your background. Well done!!! hugs Monika xxx
ReplyDeleteI love this background, Danielle! Such a pretty card!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you didn't give up on this card - I think it turned out so beautiful! I really like the effect you've created with mists, and though the background is quite busy it has an elegant feel to it with the white background and elegant butterflies! A great inspiration for me on how to use my mists too!
ReplyDeleteHi D, Super card. Really love the arty look about it and the colour is amazing. Fab technique. Well done you!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
Hugs, Florence xx
This is absolutely gorgeous and trendy Danielle! Loved it..:)
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