Wednesday, April 09, 2014

Bokeh Birthday


Hi everyone.  A bit of a different card for me.  I have been seeing lots of cards around using the Bokeh Technique, so wanted to try making another one of these fun cards.  My first Bokeh card is here and there's a little more information about the technique.  And, it looks as though I used some of the same colors (I do love orange and pink together!). :)

But, the colors for this card actually came from the Photo Inspiration of the latest challenge at ATS&M - #90 ...


And this card is also for the lastest challenges at CAS-ology (#90 - cue card:  Wet) ... and Paper Smooches - Anything Goes.





I taped my watercolor paper card front to a piece of cardboard to hold it flat, then I misted it with water.  I also misted my sponged daubers, but don't know if that made any difference.  I inked up a large and small dauber in each of the four colors and randomly "stamped" them onto my wet card front.  I used my heat gun to dry the watercolor paper and then stamped my sentiment.  Bright, cheerful and very easy to make card! :)








Stamps:  Sentiment Sampler (Paper Smooches)
Paper:  110 White Neenah (card base); 140 lb. cold press watercolor paper
Inks:  Black (Memento); Daffodil Delight, Gumball Green, Tangerine Tango, Melon Mambo (SU!)
Accessories & Tools:  water mister, small and large sponge daubers



Challenges:
ATS&M #90
CAS-ology #90
Paper Smooches - Anything Goes

20 comments:

Brenda said...

Very cool card Loll! I love the colors and like you I love orange and pink together. I never heard of this technique, so I've learned something new today! I do love the look of it and your card is awesome! Hugs

Bonnie said...

I love this technique and how you've used these colors! I love the bright colors softened a bit by the water! Fun!

loyaz said...

Love this card - thanks so much for sharing your technique!

Sandy said...

YUM! So very pretty.
Sandy xx

sandie said...

Love it Loll, the pink and orange do look fab, this is such a happy card and so pleased you shared with us at ATSM

Stamps and Paper said...

A lovely technique Loll and something I've not tried it makes a gorgeous card

Anne

Mynn xx said...

What a SUPER fun card, Loll!!! LOVE the colors and the way you created it is fabulous! Thanks for sharing! HUGS and have a great rest of the week! :) Mynn xx

PS: I'd love for you to stop by and join in my blog candy! Just hop over to On a Stampage for all the details! :)

Di said...

Ooooh Loll, this is gorgeous! Another trick to try here :)

Hugs

Di xx

Lee-Anne said...

This is simply awesome...love how you've used the technique! The pink and orange combo is just so striking...love it, Loll!

Ardyth said...

Love the softness the wet cardstock created on the dots - very pretty (and lovely, lovely colours!) So glad you joined us at CASology this week!

Unknown said...

Great technique Loll - love the way the colours and edges have been softened by the water.

Karen x

Deborah Frings said...

I think your bokeh style card is super! Really bright and cheerful. Thanks so much for playing along with ASM this week!

Irish Cherokee said...

Festive like a balloon party. very nice.

Deepti said...

Love that technique :) and ur card is amazing!! Thank you for sharing with ATSM!!

Meghan said...

Pretty colours and your technique is just perfect! So glad you joined us at CASology this week!

Danielle Vincent said...

You are a stamping and stenciling machine lately Loll. This is so much fun! Just love all the bright colors and circles - it makes me feel happy just looking at it. Thanks for joining us this week at ATS&M. Hugs D

Anita in France said...

Wow, this is stunning, Loll ... love how the circles have such soft edges ... and what gorgeous colours! Such a great technique! Anita :)

Beth Norman-Roberts said...

Very pretty. I wish I had some round daubers.

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

OHHHHHHH! What a pretty Boken design! LOVE the simplicity with the pop and detail of the colors:) THANKS so much for joining in the fun with the Paper Smooches Sparks challenge;)

Hope you play along with us this week for our Picture Perfect challenge <3

Anonymous said...

Love your cheerful card! Thanks so much for playing with us at CASology. May