I finally had some time to watch Shari's technique video, showing how to make a watercolored, layered background. I tried 3 different times to get the correct results, with no luck! So I decided to try and do it without watercolor paper.
I stamped the Old Letter Writing and white embossed. Instead of using an acrylic block to get color in the background, I distressed over the embossed text with Old Paper and Antique Linen distress inks. I then stamped the Graph Background with Soft Sand shadow ink. The Fern was then inked up with four different colors, spritzed with water and stamped. The Graph Background is also embossed in white on the white card base. The lace, flowers and gems are Hero Arts too, as well as the sentiment, which was cut apart to fit better with the design.
This was a fun one and I'm glad I didn't give up on trying to get a similar look to Shari's card.
Thanks for stopping by today! I want to thank everyone for the sweet, caring comments on my last post. It is so appreciated! Have a wonderful weekend!
36 comments:
Good thing that you didn´t give up!! This is so pretty. I love the soft colours.
Just lovely Barb. Glad you did persevere. This is perfect. Love the soft blue matting
Such a beautiful stamping here Barb love the colors on the ferns - gorgeous!
Well I am pleased in one respect Barb that you had the same problems as me with Shari's technique, I failed with the swooshing and the stamp, and inked it up as you did.
Your card is beautiful, the ferns are wonderful.
Smiles:)
Well..it is stunning! I love the look...way to keep trying!
wowwww...lovely sweet card!!!
Beautiful Barb! Those ferns look so real! Love the colouring! (I have to say that I really still struggle to bed down this technique, it just does not come out as clean as Shari's).
Wow, you did a great job with all the layers, Barb! Love the result. And thanks for your sweet comments on my last post.
This is beautiful, Barb...I too, am glad you didn't give up! Thanks for the tips, it's nice to know what you went through and how you remedied it :) Gorgeous card...
(Jenifer Ann)
Barb, This is gorgeous, love all the layers and the colors! So sorry to hear about your friends son, I cannot imagine.
Wow, Barb! This is GORGEOUS! Love everything about this card!
I am so happy that you didn't give up either. This is so beautiful. I love the fact that you didn't give up too. I know it can be so frustrating when this happens. I love the soft muted tones that you used here and really love how the white embossed wording is peeking through. Your work is amazing and so inspiring.
Love the soft colors of the fern and how you placed it "under" the script!
So pretty - the way you used that technique is amazing! Making me want to come out of my beginner-inker shell and try something like that!
I also love the paper you chose to mat the stamping with - really makes it pop!
Hi Barb, this card is gorgeous and I am glad that you didn't give up on this card. You did a wonderful job.
this definitely looks like you got the layering thing down! wonderful layers!
Love the colors you used on the ferns - this is a beauty!
it perfectly lovely, barb!
Barb!!!!! This is GORGEOUS!!!!! shouting this :) You have sooo inspired me to give this challenge a try today!!!
This is so pretty Barb! I just love the shaded ferns! Gorgeous wash of colour:-)
So love your layered stamping on this card Barb, a total beauty, the softness of your card is truly stunning!
Well, I'm glad you didn't quit because the result is superb!!
Wow what a stunning card Barb!!! I am so glad that you didn't give up :D, this is one gorgeous card xoxoxoxo
This is so beautiful Barb!! I'm glad you didnt give up because you did an amazing job! The background is stunning :)
Advanced stamping, Barb! This turned out gorgeous!
Beautiful card Barb- love all the different colors on the fern and great layers of stamp here!
Love your multi-coloured ferns on your soft background, so pretty Barb!
Barb, your stamping is perfect! The colours of the ferns are great on the elegant BG.
beautiful layers, love the colours and mix of stamps. The added lace and flower is perfect for this design!!
I love that layered background so much, Barb! Your card turned out absolutely beautiful!
Barb, this is just gorgeous!! I'm glad you didn't give up trying either because this is beautiful!!
Wonderful background. Love the effect of the grid with the ferns. Beautiful!
Wow! This is really stunning! And love that effect on the background! I haven't had too much success with watercolor looks, especially with a paintbrush, I just can never get enough impact on the colors I want, I'll have to give it a try again!
I love this layered card, Barb!! It's beautiful! I'm going to check out those stamps now!
Wonderful card, Barb! Your layered bg is fab and I love your embellishing!
Don't say that you don't make beautiful cards!
This is gorgeous!
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