I used the stamp pad to go direct to paper with three colours for the background (Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Unchartered Mariner). Because of the saturated ink colours, this background is very bold and dramatic. Adding in the black die-cut trees and white die-cut sentiment creates even more contrast. I finished the card with simple white acrylic ink splatters. This was so much fun and easy to do. :)
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Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Black card stock (SU!)
Ink: Distress Inks: Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Unchartered Mariner (Tim Holtz)Accessories: Row of Trees die (Memory Box - retired); Peace on Earth sentiment die (gift from a friend many years ago), White acrylic paint (diluted) for splattering
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Beautiful card Loll. That background is fabulous. Love it.
ReplyDeleteSo atmospheric and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and easy card. Love it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and looks easy too. Love it.
ReplyDeleteWOW! This looks so dramatic ..... I love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous night sky! The colors are spectacular and just lovely dotted with stars and the dark tree line. Beautifully done Loll!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely BEAUTIFUL card Loll and I definitely need to try this background technique out! I just love how bold the background is and how the white sentiment POPS against it! And anything with a silhouette like your trees is always a favorite with me! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteYou said it yourself, Loll. Rich dark background with lots of contrast in the trees and sentiment. It all came together in a fantastic card.
ReplyDeleteLoll, I LOve the drama of your gorgeous night sky over the forest of trees! What a fabulous card!
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Its a stunner of a card for sure! Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteWow, so bold and it definitely makes a statement! So beautiful, Loll
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to see that you gave that a go and I do love the result. Great idea to use die cut trees to. I still have some Christmas cards to make so just might have another go. Thanks for choosing to CASE me and for the shout out xx
ReplyDeleteWOW! That background sky is AMAZING and your overall design is just fabulous! Aren't crafting friends just the BEST EVER!!?? Great job! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Peace on Earth challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
ReplyDeleteDarlene
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Peace on Earth Co-Owner
Beautiful card, Loll! I love the night sky! Sue N
ReplyDeleteAn awesome sky for a peaceful forest scene, Lolly!
ReplyDeleteI see why you wanted to try that technique. It made a stunning sky and the white just pops against it.
ReplyDeleteI remember Hilary's card and how I loved it and now I'm happy to see yours and be inspired again! I can't get enough of rich, saturated colors, and your tree silhouette in black adds to the drama. Nature is good at drama. The large sentiment looks just right as part of the night sky. Fabulous, Loll!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful night sky - lovely gradation of colours and perfect splatters. Thanks so much for joining us at Peace on Earth!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Loll, I might just have to try this technique.
ReplyDeleteYour black die cut trees look terrific over the really strong tones of the background sky, and the large white die cut sentiment and splatters finish it brilliantly Loll...a fabulous card. x
ReplyDeleteWhat a bold and striking design Loll! I love the colours you chose, and the overall look is very atmospheric.
ReplyDeleteHope you are well,
Hugs,
Carol x
A beautiful card! I love the peace and quiet it exudes. You can lose yourself in this night and find yourself. Find the newborn Bob within you. I admire this card.
ReplyDeleteBożena xx