Monday 18 August 2008

Hmm.....the Jury is Still Out.....

I recently followed a great link on the Elzybells blog which took me to a great tutorial on how to make 'sky'. I decided to use this technique during a play with Tilda and my new Alota fence - just like a Magnolia one, but for a fraction of the price.

I started by stamping Tilda on to plain white card. I masked her off and stamped the fence over the top. I then masked the fence off and sponged blue ink over the images. Once the masks were removed, I was left with lovely blue sky. I think this technique will need a little more work but overall, I am really pleased with the final result. The images were then coloured with Prismacolor pencils and Sansodor and then the whole panel was mounted on to coordinating DCWV paper and card. I decorated the card with Laura Ashley and Poppicrafts flowers held together with a brad knotted with ribbon. The whole card was finished with some pretty glass beads.

I keep swinging back and forth with this card - one minute I like it, the next I think it's boring....! Never happy us crafters are we?!

Hope you have a great week one and all!

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12 comments:

Nikki Fairbairn said...

This is just so pretty Stacey and you've done a fab job with the masking, I really love this colour combination and your colouring of this cute Tilda is beautiful, Hugs, Nikki x

Aimee said...

What a gorgeous card! I love the coloring and the background sky is very pretty! You did a fantastic job! Have a great day!

Anonymous said...

Your card is `Gorgeous` Stacey:)x

Jenn said...

Oh I love it!!! The coloring is just fabulous and I love the colors and the great big flowers!!! :D

Bev said...

I think it's fab Stacey, love the colouring!

Anonymous said...

No 'buts' about it Stacey, I love this card. It's simply beautiful and your colouring is perfect.
There's a little something on my blog for you...
Hugs
Sandra xx

Victoria said...

Great card it's gorgeous!
Hugs, Vicky x

Sandra said...

Hi,lovely colour combination,cute Tilda coloured perfectly,and well done with the sky it's turned out great...
Sandra x

Michelle Short said...

Great card, I think you did a fantastci job with the sky and grass too, i love your colouring. I haven't had a go of Jeanne's tutorial yet but will do soon, thanks for the inspiration x

Jill said...

gorgeous card Stacey, love the scene background and amazing colouring Jill x

Shazza said...

nothng boring that I can see Stacey, I love it
Sharon
x

simplyfairies said...

It's stunningI lurve it to bits!!!