Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Experimenting with Sprays


Hi everyone.  Over the past couple of weeks, I've been playing in my studio with different products and techniques.  So much fun!! :)

The coloured panel on the above card is done with three different coloured spray mists (yellow, orange, magenta) onto watercolour paper.  I added a few drops of Frost Acrylic paint to each of the watercolour sprays.  While it was still really wet, I placed a piece of slightly scrunched cling wrap over top and let it dry for an hour.  Once it was removed, this is what I got. :)  It's a very subtle design.  The frost seemed to separate from the colours and it pooled where the cling wrap stuck, so the design is sparkly and sort of silver coloured.  Beverly at SCS told me about this technique, and I'm so glad she did! :) Thanks Beverly!

The card above was inspired by a few challenges.  I used embossing paste over my tulip stencil, so this is for Happy Little Stampers April CAS Challenge - Stenciling ... and SCS CAS Challenge #320 - Stencil it.  And I was inspired by the photo from AAA Cards #37 - It's Springtime - aren't those tulips gorgeous??!! :)








Stamps:  Be Happy Sentiments (Amy R)
Paper:  White card base (Neenah); Watercolour (Arches 140 lb. cold press)
Ink:  Versamark
Accessories & Tools:  Yellow, Orange, and Magenta watercolour sprays, frost white paint (Tsukineko), cling wrap, Tulip stencil cut with my Silhouette Cameo, Embossing paste (Dreamweaver), palette knife, white embossing powder, heat tool, Stitched mats (Lil' Inkers), white acrylic paint

Challenges:
HLS April CAS Challenge - Stenciling
SCS CAS #320 - Stencil It
AAA #37 - It's Springtime

37 comments:

My Card Attic: Hazel said...

OOOH! Loll, this one is totally fantastic! Your cards always leap out at me from my reader. Love it! Hazel xx

Unknown said...

Gorgeous background! I love the technique.. It's quite addictive :) your card is wonderful! Xx

BożenA said...

This card is ideal. Great color and coloring technique. So delicate and so very much acting on the imagination. I adore her.
Regards,
Bozena

Lee-Anne said...

This would be an experiment gone totally right, Loll! I love the colors! Stunning design!

Susan said...

Love your technique with your sprays! So soft and pretty, and as you say, a subtle effect. Beautiful stencilling too!

Julie B said...

Gorgeous, soft, delicate effect Loll. This is such a pretty card. :)

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

Thanks for sharing this fabulous technique Loll - the result is stunning. Love the combination of soft colouring and embossing paste - so pretty!
Sylvia xx

Cathy said...

Brilliant technique Loll, the background looks fantastic! Such a pretty stencilled design too, Cathy x

Cathy said...

Brilliant technique Loll, the background looks fantastic! Such a pretty stencilled design too, Cathy x

Brenda said...

What a cool technique Loll and I love the look it gave too! This card is just gorgeous, I love the colors and that beautiful tulips you put on with the embossing paste. You know how you do these techniques to perfection! Hugs, Brenda

Anonymous said...

What a fun card Loll and combining different techniques is really kind of neat! Each card would be a one of a kind!

Bonnie said...

What a great technique! Love that background and those stenciled tulips!

Pam said...

This is a gorgeous card! That background is beautiful. I have ti try that technique. Thanks, Loll!

Jen Mitchell said...

I love the subtle texture of the background. It's perfect for the floral design!

Vicki Dutcher said...

So gorgeous!! Thanks for joining in at AAA

Kylie said...

This is my all time favourite technique at the moment. LOVE the colour combo and the gorgeous stencil!! xx

Lisa Lara said...

I love the texture and colors Loll. So beautiful. I'm gonna go buy me some embossing paste.

JJ said...

Morning Loll,

Fabulous card, love these colours together and the blending looks so good.

Love & Hugs

Jacquie J xxx
http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

Stamps and Paper said...

Another great technique Loll lovely texture and colours

Anne

Jane said...

That is one beautiful background and I love your colour choices. Thanks for sharing at AAA Cards.

Pamellia said...

Gorgeous background Loll, those colours are so stunning!! Beautiful flowers too and I love that stitched frame! Such a dreamy card! hugs :)

Sue said...

Beautiful, Loll! Your background is so pretty and I love your delicate tulips.

pezadoodle said...

So pretty! One of my favorite techniques - an old watercolor trick I learned from my mom. I just did the very same thing last week but used black paste - striking! Great stencil!

MaryH said...

Easy to see you are becoming so adept with these sprays & getting some really amazing & beautiful backgrounds. Of which this one is another. Love the wonderful stenciling, and thanks for detailing your use of the cling material. Blick is out of the liquid w/c I think you are using, plus I'm waiting (still) for the new Brusho colors to get back in stock. Can't wait to try some of this fab play you are enjoying. Just a wonderful mixed media card. Love it! TFS & Hugs

Anita in France said...

So lovely, Loll ... pretty, feminine and such fabulous texture on those tulips! Anita :)

Darnell said...

You are always so generous with sharing your new ideas and techniques and how-tos, Lolly! Thank you so much for that! This card is enchanting in every way!! Hugs, Dolly

Skylark said...

I keep finding myself drawn to your blog so have just become your newest follower. Love, love, love your card designs! Stef x

gail said...

I love your new technique, stunning card. Gail xx

Gunilla/Nilla said...

This card is so pretty. LOVE the soft colors together with the beautiful details!

Maura said...

So pretty, Loll - that background is so subtle but still very engaging. Another technique on my to-do list - thanks!

MakaArt said...

So lovely!!

shirley-bee said...

Beautiful card, Loll! Love the subtlety of the background.

wienerhoneymooners said...

BREATHTAKING Loll!!!!!

Barb Ghig said...

WOW! Gorgeous background, Loll and the tulips are so pretty!

Cheryl S. said...

Absolutely gorgeous! Do you have a recipe for your spray as I would love this background for some sympathy cards I need to make!! Thanks.

Loll said...

Hi Cheryl! I used liquid watercolour concentrate for my sprays, just mixing about an ounce with 3 ounces of water and then adding just a few drops of frost paint to get the shimmer.

Daria said...

Thank you fir sharing this beautiful card.