Wednesday 28 May 2014

All in the words




Hi crafter's

I've been a bit lazy with my blog just recently, but I have done my entry for the Clarity stamp challenge which is all about the words. I started by stamping the woven silk lady then masking her off. I then placed the aperture stencil over the top. The inside space was then very simply coloured in with inks and masks to create the scene. The colours I used are stonewashed, denim, lettuce and peeled paint. I used the leafy trailer stamp to give the impression of plants growing on the hills. Once I was satisfied with the background I put the inner mask in place and smudged ink outwards to leave a very soft outline. It did leave a white line which highlights very nicely. Next I inked up the foliage stamp from the garden elements in weathered wood, then stamped in the left hand corner in second generation ink. Now ink up the garden plants stamp in weathered wood and stamp at the bottom in first generation ink. I coloured the lady in with promarkers then over the top with Spectrum Noir pencils to intensify the depth. To finish ink up the words in black ink and stamp to one side as shown. Lastly I run a grey promarker around the edge to frame, then mounted on to a white base card. That's all for this time, thanks for looking.

Happy crafting

Sally

10 comments:

  1. This looks fantastic Sally. I love how vibrant her dress is against the paler background and I really like how you have used the stencil! Thanks for entering the challenge and good luck to you! xx

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    1. Thanks for the lovely comment Jane, I love the result when alcohol markers and pencils are used together.

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  2. A perfect way to celebrate the life of an amazing woman. A stunning card, beautifully thought out. Good luck x

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  3. Absolutely beautiful.
    Thanks so much for your entry into the Clarity Challenge and good luck.

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  4. A very lovely card Sally, really like how to softened the edges too. And the sentiment is perfect. Thanks for sharing your lovely art work and best of luck in the Clarity Challenge.

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  5. Hi Sally. Just popped in to wish you luck. This is a lovely composition. Hugs xx

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  6. Thanks Emma much appreciated x

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