Yes, I know its still a little early for that – but its still a good start, right! 😉
I am beginning to love warm colors – red and orange shades – in my cards. They add such vibrancy to the cards..I just love the effect I hope I don’t end up making the next few cards in the same color – then I would get tired of it! 😛
Well, here’s the first ‘New Year’ card, hopefully in a series of its own!
I started by picking a watercolor paper panel, and stamped the sentiment from The Big The Bold and The Happy by Winnie & Walter and also Market Place Alphabet by JustRite using black StazOn ink. I then clear heat embossed a flower field using Blooming Meadow by Hero Arts.
I then chose some distress inks – Dried Marigold, Wild Honey and a little bit of Ripe Persimmon. I smushed the inks on the craft mat and sprayed some water. I then picked up the colors on the watercolor paper panel, ensuring that only the bottom part gets colored. I inverted the panel and sprayed some water so that there was some extra flow of colors. Also by this, the colors dripped out a little from the area colored earlier. I did this just a couple of times before I was satisfied. I then left this panel aside to dry.
For the background, I picked up some black cardstock. I drew some diagonal lines using a red glitter pen. Although the red color didn’t show up in the end, the glitter did! 😉 And I foam mounted the watercolor panel on top. I then added some black rhinestones as embellishment. This finished my card!
I am submitting this to Runway Inspired Challenge #74
Thanks for looking!
I just love the effect you bring out with your distress inks! Gorgeous, bright and vibrant card, perfect for new year wishes! 🙂
Thank you Jasleen!
Such a striking card! You have totally captured the essence of the picture.
Thank you so much Rahmat!
wooooowww this is stunning my friend …you really catch the color on the Photo Inspiration…this is a winner on my Book…I love your card…happy new year too my dear…if you leave me an answer with address I will send you chocolate from Germany and new years card…do you like chocolate..hugs, Monika
Thanks Monika!
Love your artsy inky background – so vibrant! Thanks for strutting your stuff with us at Runway Inspired Challenge!
Thank you so much Taheerah!
Your distress watercolor background is awesome! Thanks for joining us on the Runway!
Thank you so much, Jennifer!