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So, I’m going a little backwards here but I was so busy last night getting the post done for this morning that I didn’t have a chance to do day 9 and, since I’m here, I may as well do both days together!
Day #9
My mojo, as I mentioned, left me this past weekend and I had some major trouble doing anything that didn’t resemble sludge on a card. This one was sludge on a card. Really. I did some misting and stencilling and it was a disaster. I’m learning though, that nasty base layers make for good dimension and interest when buried beneath good layers! And in this case the good layer was some used paper towels that came to my rescue, like the napkins did a few days ago!
You can see some of the stencilling peeking through above the car… Anyway, I slapped on one ply of paper towel, randomly added some stamping, and then, because I was trying to get past my alphabet stamp block, I stamped all my letters and cut them out for the quote. I love Dr. Seuss! The blue stamp on the bottom was done with acrylic paint and the car is a wood veneer shape from Studio Calico. All stamps are Stamper’s Anonymous for Ranger, except the cheap alpha stamps.
The final step was a mist of Perfect Pearls in Perfect Pearl colour.
I love how it turned out – bright, fun, textural, and Dr.Seuss – you can’t go wrong!
Day #10
This card stated with the same base as Day #11 did and again, you can see the letters poking through, I love that!
I used a mask and mist, some Dylusions Stamps (the house was borrowed from a friend but I may have to have the set!) and of course, an Ali Edwards sentiment – she really is the best! Coloured in with Distress Markers and smudged with my finger – love the soft look that gave! – and added tissue tape to the edges which I painted with Gold Adirondack Metallic Paint Dabber.
I really played with the gesso and I love the texture and dimensional aspect it gave the card! This is one of my favourites so far, and it started out as one I almost threw away – yikes!
Still loving this challenge and the inspiration from Instagram and Flickr – people are doing amazing work our there!
See you tomorrow for more stencil fun!
S.
JanR said:
Both cards are fantastic! I especially adore the second one.
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Sara said:
Thanks Jan – I’m glad you enjoyed them!
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FranT said:
what beautiful cards, really well done!
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Sara said:
Thanks Fran!
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Maggie said:
I had a bit of sludge to work with this week too. The first card turned out great and I am just loving that house card! It would be wonderful as a bigger, framed piece and I’m wondering if I have to buy that set of stamps now.
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Sara said:
Thanks Maggie! It is a fantastic set and a couple of houses look like fairy or smurf houses! A framed piece would be awesome!
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Terrie Purkey said:
Great cards so filled with textures. like the quotes too!
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Sara said:
Thanks Terrie!
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Snap said:
Great texture on your cards and I love color. Wonderful!
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Sara said:
Thank you so much!
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vivjm said:
The textures you have created with these cards are absolutely amazing! Wonderful!
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Sara said:
Thanks – I’m really loving figuring out how to layer and scrape and play to make fun texture!
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Jackie W said:
Wow, these are amazing, love them so much 🙂
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Sara said:
Thanks Jackie!
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teddi said:
oh my gosh your kids are so cute! you totally have the texture thing going on your index cards. awesome. 🙂
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Sara said:
Thanks! I think my kiddies are pretty cute too…most days! 🙂
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gypsy999 said:
Sara, Thank you for playing along with the challenge and for hostessing today! Your work is fun and full of life. Best wishes for a good day!
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Sara said:
Thanks Tammy, and thank you for asking me to be a hostess – it was a great experience!
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Florence said:
Hi Sara. Fabulous!! Love both of these especially the house one. Really enjoyed reading you made these. TFS.
Regards Florence x
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Sara said:
Thank you Florence – I love how the house one turned out as well!
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Stefani said:
Both cards are amazing! I really like the house. I appreciate the time you take to explain your process. It is very helpful.
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Sara said:
Thanks Stefani! It drives me crazy when I see something I love and have no idea how to replicate, so I try to explain it a bit. If you ever have any specific questions about certain techniques or precesses, please ask!
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Dianne said:
hey, these turned out absolutely terrific! paper towels…who would have thought they could be so gorgeous!?
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Sara said:
Thanks Dianne! I know, paper towels! Now I’m collecting garbage, it’s a little ridiculous! 🙂
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