I really enjoyed making this card. I started with Regina's THE CUTTING CAFE You Color My World digi stamp set & printed out the image larger than normal. It's a PDF, so you just print at 130% instead of 100%. I wanted to make my own background paper using the printable & water colors.
The water color looked nice, but it seemed to be lacking something, so out came some Tattered Angels clear shimmer spray. It made the printed lines bleed a little and added a really nice shimmer you can't quite see here. Then I added some glitter glue. All this wet work required waiting over night to finish the card. I KNOW, I am not patient either...it was hard to wait!
I trimmed the edges off and then cut out that scallop near the top for a faux shaker card look. I used a little of the clear cardstock that Regina sells and then matted the whole thing up, after adding some sequins and some little baby gems.
The little owl is from a clear stamp set also from the Cafe and was water colored as well. Added more glitter so he'd match the rest of the card and some little gem eye balls. Tucked in a few leaves and a flowers! Love it!
I'm excited to send this card out and I can't wait to use up the little scrap I have. It's all so pretty!
Happy Hump Day!
LOVE Love Love!!!!!! The watercolor looks so awesome! And the shimmer... mmmm... and that owl!! So very cool!
ReplyDeleteLoved the colorful swirly bg a lot ! That Owl looks happy with it too :)
ReplyDeleteI think it's plain to see how much you enjoyed making this card and it is bound to bring cheer wherever it lands
ReplyDeletenow you know i love your layouts and other mixed media projects....BUT i also love your cards....your so darn talented..
ReplyDeleteSuch a bright and fun card! :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks absolutely amazing and I KNOW it would look better in real life, the sparkle and color would be even betterer!! I love it.. cute owl too..
ReplyDeleteBrilliant shimmery background. The little owl totally steals the show in my books! He's too cute for his own good!!!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't remember if I stopped here to tell you how yummy I thought this was... and I did... but I'll say it again... LOVE!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't remember if I stopped here to tell you how yummy I thought this was... and I did... but I'll say it again... LOVE!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful!!! I love all the pretty colors and layering. You are always so creative with the layering. BEAUTIFUL!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat card, the glitter and the watercolor effect are always the best for me! XOXO
ReplyDelete~Claudia