Tuesday, April 21, 2015

More Fun with Sprays


Hi everyone.  A week ago I shared THIS CARD with a background I made while experimenting with my sprays and cling wrap.  I made a large panel that day and used half for my first card, and the rest for today's card.  I love the soft colours of this background and wanted them to be the "star", so added two simple, white die-cut leaves and a soft gray, small sentiment.

I still have a panel left using the same sprays, but I covered it with bubble wrap instead of cling wrap.  Made for a fun design.  Hope to make some cards with that soon.

I'm going to enter this into Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Make your Own Backgrounds.


Off to take my mom to the doctor's this afternoon for a follow-up to her surgery. Hubby and I will stay and have dinner with her, ordering in from a local restaurant. Didn't want to pass along any of the nasty virus both hubby and I had, so we've been keeping a distance from Mom for three weeks.  Really looking forward to seeing her today! :)









Stamps:  Bitty Birthday (SU!)
Paper:  White card base (Neenah); Watercolour (Arches 140 lb. cold press)
Ink:  Smoky Slate (SU!)
Accessories & Tools:  Yellow, Orange, and Magenta watercolour sprays, frost white paint (Tsukineko), cling wrap, Meadow Leaf die (Poppy Stamps)

Challenges:
Simon Says Wednesday



20 comments:

Carol said...

Another beauty Loll, such a gorgeous colour. Carol x

Mrs. O said...

Lovely card! Always like to see your creations! Every one is exemplary!!

Bonnie said...

This beautiful background is perfect for the dainty foliage! Hope you have a good visit with your Mom and enjoying being out!

Susan said...

I've been playing around with making my own backgrounds too. Love how this turned out!

Bobby said...

Alas I have no sprays but you sure do make great backgrounds with them, Loll.

JJ said...

Hi Loll,

Stunning card, I do love these backgrounds that you do, the colours blend so well together. Loved your last post too showcasing some other real goodies.

Have a great day

Love & hugs

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

debby4000 said...

Beautiful background and the leaf die is a perfect finishing touch.
Thank you for joining us at Simon says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.
Luv
Debby

Anonymous said...

Beautiful. Just beautiful. Love the background and the long leaves are a perfect finish!
- Ashwini

sandie said...

This background really is the star and the simple die cut is the perfect combo-hope you enjoyed your visit to see your Mum and hope you feel better x

debs2107 said...

I just love the simplicity of this card

MaryH said...

An awesome look on this marbled background with the pretty white leaf. I'm liking this double matting that you've done. Really makes this one a standout! Best to your Sweet Mom, and I hope both of you are really on the mend after that nasty virus. Seems to take a toll on energy levels as you're recovering. Big hugs & TFS

Anonymous said...

Love this technique.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful!!! Love the BG!!

Anita in France said...

Wow, so striking, Loll ... gorgeous white leaves against that panel of stunning colour! Anita :)

Brenda said...

This card is gorgeous Loll! I love that background and I love how the white leaves look against it. It is really stunning. I hope your mom is doing well and I'm glad you are getting out to see her. Hugs, Brenda

Pamellia said...

Beautiful Loll, love the texture you achieved using sprays and the colours are so vibrant and fabulous! Stunning! hugs :)

Vicki Dutcher said...

The white die cut against the color is stunning!

Cornelia (fun stamping) said...

Swoon - more gorgeousness!

Barb Ghig said...

Really gorgeous card, Loll! I love how you blended these pretty colors and how you placed the leaves...sheer perfection!

cm said...

You've definitely given your stunning background star-billing. So impressive! Hope your mom's appointment went well; I'm sure she loved spending time with you!
Hugs~c