Yellow, beige, pink cardstock, white shimmer cardstock, white cardstock. Cuddlebug, little gems(hearts for the middle card and flowers for the other 2), stickers that glitter, Happy Birthday stamp, Gold shimmer embossing powder, silver embossing powder, rose stamp, chalks, gamsol pencils, tombow markers, water, paint brush, scissors, pop up dots.
Craft Your Passion- Always Anything Goes
Eclectic Ellapu- Hearts and Flowers(Purple Team)
Glitter and Sparkle-Gems and Glitter
I went wild and girly. I can do that since..I am a girl and I actually run like one. Yup run slow, arms out and hands going back and forth because I seem to lose balance if I don't run like that. Sports is not my thing:) I have this new stamp and I wanted to try 3 styles of colouring but keep the card the same for the most part. I used different background colours but the sizes are the same and the embossing folder I used-Hearts and Swirls, is the same. I added little gems and glitter because I am a magpie or raven and become entranced by glitter.
The first card, I coloured the roses with Gamsol pencils. The 2nd card I used pastel chalks and the 3rd I used tombow markers on watercolour paper and coloured in the roses using that technique. I tried to use similar colours for all 3 but each turned out so different. I decided to use the pop-up dots on the last card for the roses. I used stickles on the 3rd card too-on the embossed part. The 2nd card, on the embossed part, I used tombow markers and water but in a different style to colour the hearts. The first card, I used pastel chalk on the embossed part.
So 3 looks and 3 cards for birthdays coming up...all women:)
The first one really pops.
ReplyDeleteYou run like a girl? If you ran like a man, that would be scary.
The yellow background gives it a kick:) I really run way too girly
DeleteI had to laugh when you said you ran like a girl; I can relate; sports are not my thing either :)
ReplyDeleteNeat with the 3 cards, I know the recipients will enjoy them!
betty
Sports is my last thing:)
DeleteOh Birgit... These are truly LOVELY! That textural background looks great with the tiny bit of faded ink over the top. And those flowers!?! They are so soft and gorgeous! I run like a girl, too. But don't tell me that or I'll punch you - also unfortunately like a girl.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I wanted to try different styles. I punch like a little 5 yr old girl
Deleteooh, glitter, so shiny. I guess I'm a magpie too! LOL Love ALL three of your cards, and wish I'd remember to do the same to build up my stash of cards. Thank you for playing in the Craft Your Passion challenge this week!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much and shiny is the thing to have
DeleteAwesome cards, all three.There's something to like about each one. The lucky ladies who'll be getting them.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much
DeleteInteresting how different the three look just with those minor alterations.
ReplyDeleteYes I was happy how each looked so different
DeleteThese are beautiful. I love that the little changes give them each such a unique look! :)
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It was a neat experiment to try and I loved it-thanks!
DeleteGorgeous! Interesting experiment. Which coloring technique did you prefer - gamsol pencils, pastel chalks or tombow markers? I think I kind of like the softness of the pastel chalks but each card came out really great!
ReplyDeleteI love the gamsol pencils but the pastels are so soft but I also love my tombow markers-hard to choose
DeleteLovely as always!
ReplyDeleteThank you:)
DeleteWhen you use pastels, do you seal them with a fixative? In an art piece, I do that, but when I've used them on other things, I didn't think to do that.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stuff!!
Yes ! have a fixative otherwise the pastels come off on my fingers:)
DeleteYou craft like a girl too ... exquisitely, as only a girl can! What a fab idea to use 3 colouring medium. They are similar...and yet different...if you know what I mean.Well, executed, my friend!
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Thank you so much Asha! I wanted to see the differences and how each worked
DeleteI love experimenting! Your work is fabulous and thanks for sharing the outcomes of the experiment. I definitely have no favorite - they are all beautiful pieces of art. Thanks for sharing this with us at Eclectic Eppalu for our hearts/roses challenge.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much and it is fun to experiment:)
DeleteOh Birgit, these are just gorgeous! There's so many things I like about these. The lightly colored bits on your background are so sweet and the coloring really made them stand out. I think I have that embossing folder! I must try this!
ReplyDeleteThe coloring of your flowers is so well done! They are truly beautiful. And I also love that you made three similar but different cards. I just love seeing versatility at work!
Thanks for your kind comments on my blog. I wanted to let you know that I didn't stitch around all the little banners, the stitches are in the die cut. I could never sew that well but thanks for thinking that I could. ;0)
What a beautiful selection of cards! I love the embossing folder you used! Gorgeous flowers! So glad you linked up with us at Glitter n Sparkle for our "Gems ad Glitter" challenge. Best of luck in our prize draw!
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Your cards three ways are all stunning, Birgit! How interesting and inspiring to see the different effects! Have a great week! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteAll three looks absolutely beautiful....Thanks for joining us at Eclectic Ellapu Purple Challenge - Anuja DT ( craftcollage.blogspot.in)
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